NFM Group Acquires Paul Boyé, Strengthening Its Leadership in the European Defense Industry

Ski, Norway / Labarthe-sur-Lèze, France — October 7, 2025 The Norwegian personal protective equipment company, NFM Group has completed the acquisition of Paul Boyé, one of France’s most established defense and security manufacturers. The transaction marks a new stage in NFM Group’s European expansion and reinforces its long-term commitment to the French Armed Forces and…

Army Expands Program Allowing Soldiers with Civilian Skills to Bypass Initial Training

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army is adding 17 new military occupational specialties (MOSs) to its Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) effective October 1, 2025. The ACASP allows Soldiers with relevant civilian skills to bypass some initial training and start their military careers at an advanced level. This expansion brings the total number of eligible occupations…

WILCOX and RIVET Unveil Integrated Soldier Systems for the US Army’s Next-Gen SBMC Program at AUSA 2025

RIVET to demonstrate its next-generation heads-up display (HUD) integrated into the WILCOX FUSION CLAW™ ecosystem at Booth #3607 NEWINGTON, NH, October 8th, 2025 – WILCOX INDUSTRIES, a global leader in mission-critical integrated headborne and combat systems, is proud to announce its partnership with RIVET INDUSTRIES, a defense technology innovator, at the upcoming AUSA Annual Meeting &…

The History of Coffee in WW1

Coffee played a significant and often underappreciated role during World War I, both on the front lines and the home front. It was more than just a drink—it became a symbol of comfort, morale, and even military strategy. Here’s a breakdown of coffee’s history and importance during WWI: 📆 1901 – Instant Coffee InventedJapanese-American chemist…

New Staccato HD C3.6 Pistol [FIRST LOOK]

NEW from Staccato comes the latest edition to the HD lineup, the C3.6! A compact carry-sized 2011 built on the HD platform that uses Glock magazines instead of traditional 2011 mags, the C3.6 sports an aluminum frame, shortened grip, modified grip texture, 15-round Mec Gar magazines, and comes optics-ready using Staccato’s HD HOST optic system.…

Staccato Announces the HD C3.6 Pistol

Compact design delivers concealability, control, and duty-grade performance FLORENCE, Texas – (October 08, 2025) – Staccato2011®, the creators of the 2011® pistol platform, today announced a new addition and newest innovation to its HD line of 2011 pistols, the HD C3.6. Designed to offer the unrivaled performance Staccato’s HD line has become known for, speed,…