Fielding of the Mounted Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing System, MAPS, GEN II hardware is underway across the Army to provide increased operational effectiveness with advanced positioning, navigation and timing, PNT, systems. MAPS GEN II is the next-generation PNT system used to provide highly accurate and resilient PNT data to Army vehicles, especially in GPS-degraded…
Major Order from the USA: Rheinmetall to Supply Artillery Ammunition to Eastern European Customer – Total Worth €444 Million Rheinmetall has been commissioned to supply ammunition to an Eastern European customer. As a subcontractor to Global Military Products, a company commissioned by the US government, Rheinmetall Expal Munitions will supply 155 mm M107 projectiles with…
In the hierarchy of ammo, 77-grain 5.56×45 has become something of a mythical beast. It’s whispered about with reverence, but rarely seen on the range. Is it really as good as they claim, or is it just a way to remind people they are too poor to shoot long range? If you missed with 55gr,…
The Smith and Wesson Model 15 is a classic wheelgun with a 75-year history. It’s a K-frame revolver chambered in .38 Special. Though it’s primarily known for its military and law enforcement service, it remains extremely popular among wheelgun aficionados, collectors, and others who just appreciate a solid, iconic revolver for its own sake. Smith…
Military-grade water purification technology delivers 3,000 gallons of fresh water daily PETALUMA, Calif., Sept. 29, 2025 – Katadyn Group, a global leader in sustainable hydration, nutrition and cooking solutions, today announced the release of the Aquifer 3000, a new portable desalination system developed with input from the U.S. military. The system is one of the most advanced…
US Army Updates Ranger Handbook Just published last month, the latest version of TC 3-21.76, Ranger Handbook, supersedes the previous version of 26 April, 2017. Download you copy here. This entry was posted on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 at 17:00 and is filed under Army, Profession of Arms, TacCraft. You can follow any responses to…
Press Release Epping, N.H., (September 30, 2025) – SIG SAUER® is proud to announce its continued support of the Three Rangers Foundation’s Mogadishu Mile. The 5th annual event will be held at the SIG SAUER Academy (233 Exeter Road, Epping, NH) on October 4th from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The Mogadishu Mile is the Three…
(McLean, VA — October 1, 2025) FN America, LLC is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Prototype Project Opportunity Notice (PPON) contract valued at $2 million, by the U.S. Army to further develop its submission for the Precision Grenadier System, a next-generation primary soldier weapon system and family of ammunition that enables…
[Prosperity, South Carolina, USA – October 1, 2025] – Precision meets power with the release of the Nox 9, the newest innovation from Jacob Grey Firearms. Built on a 4140 pre-hardened steel frame and packed with Armored Billet™ fully CNC machined components, the Nox 9 is setting the bar for Jacob Grey to lead the…
Revision Military has announced the expansion of its Polarized lens technology to the SlingShot Sunglasses and StingerHawk Spectacle System. Revision’s Polarized lenses virtually eliminate glare from reflective surfaces, delivering sharper contrast, truer detail, and reduced eye strain compared to standard tints. With 99% polarization efficiency, 100% UV defense, and ballistic protection that exceeds MIL-PRF-32432A requirements,…