The Finnish military specialist store Varusteleka organizes the internationally acclaimed Finnish Brutality shooting competition for the eighth time on February 15-16. This is the coldest match so far, and in addition to shooting and other military skills, the competitors need to know how to survive and thrive in winter conditions. Because of the challenging conditions,…
By Michael Kurcina Mike credits his early military training as the one thing that kept him disciplined through the many years. He currently provides his expertise as an adviser for an agency within the DoD. Michael Kurcina subscribes to the Spotter Up way of life. “I will either find a way or I will make…
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) — The United Operational Test Team conducted the first ever dual, external release of a GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition from an F-35. The GBU-54 is a precision-guided bomb that uses laser energy to accurately strike static and moving surface targets, making it a valuable addition to…
WASP members Frances Green, Margaret (Peg) Kirchner, Ann Waldner and Blanche Osborn leaving their plane, “Pistol Packin’ Mama”. The Women’s Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) were a trailblazing group of women who made significant contributions to the United States’ efforts during World War II. Established in 1943, the WASP program brought together skilled female aviators who…
LENGGRIES, GERMANY (03.02.2025) Lindnerhof announces its first product launch of 2025, featuring a new range of tactical innovations designed to enhance performance and reliability in the most demanding operational environments. This release highlights Lindnerhof’s commitment to providing professionals with high-performance gear for mission success. The new product lineup includes the 2L Hydration Pouch, a durable…
Ferro Concepts – KSAR Single 556 The KSAR Single 556 can be individually mounted on your carrier or belt and shares similar retention features of the KTAR Front Flap and KTS Triple 556. Each KSAR includes an HSP Ferro MP2 magazine retention insert and attaches via a two-column MOLLE platform on the back. It’s perfect…
Cambridge, UK, 04 February 2025. Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal today opened a new electro-optics facility at Thermoteknix in Cambridge, and presented the company with the King’s Award for Enterprise trophy for Innovation, in recognition of the company’s groundbreaking development in thermal imaging. Employing 75 people, Thermoteknix was established in 1982 by Managing Director…
If there was ever a knife design that captivates the minds of knife aficionados and casual knife users alike, it is the OTF (out the front) automatic. Alternately and somewhat incorrectly referred to as stilettos or even push-knives, OTFs have been hyped a lot by their use in fiction from pulp novels and spy films…
Strike Industries Releases a New Concussion Reduction Device: The Oppressor LITE V2 Strike Industries is proud to introduce the latest evolution in concussion reduction technology—the Strike Oppressor Lite V2. Designed to deliver high performance in a lightweight package, the Oppressor Lite V2 provides shooters with a no-compromise solution for gas redirection and recoil management. Weighing…
Tactical Express, LLC Partners with Streamlight to Provide Light Under Multi-Year Contract EAGLEVILLE, PA, February 4, 2025 – Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, announced that its distribution partner, Tactical Express, LLC, a provider of gear for federal law enforcement agencies, has been selected by the Federal Bureau…