I speak with Lucas Brooks of Green Ops Inc. Lucas brings to Green Ops competition experience and hundreds of hours of training that he has received from trainer all across the country. With no LE or MIL experience Lucas began his journey into firearms by taking a basic CCW class to protect himself and family…
Matthew Little, is a US Army Special Forces combat veteran who has extensive law enforcement experience, including serving as training coordinator and an operational supervisor on a major metropolitan SWAT team, and has worked as a government contractor in non-permissive environments. Additionally, Matt is a lifelong martial artist and former national level competitor. He is also…
Limited Edition VCAS Desert Tiger Stripe Sling from Blue Force Gear The latest in Blue Force Gear’s limited edition VCAS slings is in Desert Tiger Stripe Camouflage. Made in the USA, the Vickers Combat Assault Sling has become an industry icon, featuring DuPont Zytel nylon slider and triglides along with printed 1″ webbing. BFG offers…
FORT IRWIN, Calif. — In early March, Soldiers, technology, equipment and defense industry partners came together at the National Training Center to execute Project Convergence Capstone 5 (PC-C5), a critical component of the U.S. Army’s Continuous Transformation efforts. The first portion of PC-C5 focused on enabling operations at the Corps and below level along with…
Assac Networks Expands Presence in Central America with New Cyber Defense Contract Leading Cybersecurity Firm to Deploy ShieldiT Solution for State officials Tel Aviv, April 10, 2025 – Assac Networks, a member of the Aspis Technologies Group and a specialized provider of cyber solutions for the comprehensive protection of communication devices, is pleased to announce…
Spy pigeon in the CIA Museum. Central Intelligence Agency photo. The Cold War era was a time of intense espionage, where nations employed every conceivable method to gain an edge over their adversaries. Among the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) arsenal of unconventional tools were pigeons—yes, the humble birds that have been used for centuries as…
If you’re anything like me, you have more guns than sense, and you’ve probably been asked (at least once) why you have so many guns. You’ve got a sub-compact or micro-compact for everyday carry. You have a revolver (or three). And you have at least one 1911. Just ’cause. There never seems to be that…
Smith & Wesson Adds .45-70 to Model 1854 Series MARYVILLE, TN., (4/8/2025) – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, announces today the release of the Model 1854, chambered .45-70 Government. The Model 1854 is crafted to combine the classic aesthetic of the American lever gun…
Hohenstein Supports Global Textile Scheme Initiative for Structured Data Exchange Strategic partnership for improved transparency in the textile industry BOENNIGHEIM, Germany (April 9, 2025) – Global testing and research laboratory Hohenstein has acquired shares in Global Textile Scheme GmbH (GTS). The GTS initiative aims to create an international standard for handling structured product data in…
For nearly half a century, MIL-STD-1553B has been the backbone of military and aerospace data communication, remaining indispensable thanks to its unmatched robustness, deterministic performance, and fail-safe architecture. As defense and aerospace systems evolve, this standard’s adaptability and reliability keep it at the forefront of the industry, proving that innovation isn’t always about replacing the…