Palmetto State Armory JAKL-9 SD: A Missed Opportunity
Wombo-combo of a 9mm PCC and a tucked suppressor, the JAKL-9 could be a contendor. But simple blowback might hold it back…
BEYOND Summit Sun Hoodie
Above: Men’s Summit Sun Hoodie (first) and Women’s Summit Sun Hoodie (Second), designed to manage solar load and heat stress during sustained movement in hot, exposed operational environments. Beyond Clothing’s Summit Sun Hoodie is a lightweight exposuremanagement layer designed for warmweather and alpine operations where prolonged sun exposure, sweat accumulation, and heat retention can directly impact operator endurance and…
Submissions Open for AFSOC’s Thunder Dome 2027 Innovation Competition
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. — Calling all AFSOC innovators for the fourth annual Thunder Dome. The submissions window for ideas is now open for AFSOC’s innovation competition known as Thunder Dome. All submissions received by Sept. 13, 2026, will be considered. This competition is open to any member within the command, and ideas can be submitted at gain.il4.afwerx.dso.mil/usaf/afsoc-thunderdome-2027, ?which is a CAC only…
AV Awarded $117.3 Million US Army Production Contract for P550
Initial Order Enhances LRR and Advances Army Drone Dominance Initiative with AV’s Autonomous Group 2 eVTOL UAS ARLINGTON, Va., — July 20, 2026 — AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain autonomous systems, today announced it has been awarded a $117.3 million contract by the U.S. Army for its P550™ electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) unmanned aerial system in support of the…
The GRAYL GeoPress Purifier: A Practical Water‑Purification Solution
I recently received a GRAYL® 24oz GeoPress® Purifier, a portable water‑purification system designed for travel, outdoor use, and emergency preparedness. GRAYL® offers several purifier models built around its press‑to‑purify technology, each differing slightly in capacity and intended application. The version I received is the GeoPress® Covert model. For clarity, this unit was not supplied by…
Team SIG’s Daniel Horner Notches 15th National Championship
Horner leads the field at U.S. Practical Shooting Association’s Multigun Nationals NEWINGTON, N.H., (July 21, 2026) – SIG SAUER, an industry-leading manufacturer of cutting-edge firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, and advanced concepts, congratulates Team SIG professional shooter Daniel Horner for winning his 15th national championship. Horner earned the top spot in the Modified division at the 2026…
PROOF Research Expands PXT Barrel Line with New Competition Barrels, Pre-Fit Options and Caliber Offerings
COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. – July 21, 2026 – PROOF Research is proud to announce it is building on the successful launch of its PROOF Exponential Twist (PXT) with an expanded lineup. The new offerings introduce a new category of steel competition blanks, additional pre-fit barrel offerings and expanded caliber offerings, including new .243- and .257-barrel options. The latest additions broaden access to…
Wing Group CEO Appointed to US Department of Commerce Trade Advisory Committee
Lafayette, CA – The Wing Group is honored and pleased to announce that President and CEO Andrew Branagh has been appointed to serve on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Small Business (ITAC 9). His four-year term became effective on July 16, 2026. As a member of ITAC 9, Branagh will…
As Europe Faces Rising Heat Waves, Gear Town Named Exclusive EU Distributor for Qore Performance Cooling & Hydration Equipment
The Netherlands — July 16, 2026 — Gear Town, a premier European supplier of professional-grade equipment, has been awarded Exclusive Distribution rights for the complete Qore Performance ICEAGE ECOSYSTEM of thermoregulation technology across the European Union. Operating from their centralized fulfillment hub in The Netherlands, Gear Town manages all retail sales and government procurement pipelines…
Soldier Systems Digest: 3rd Recon Company
If you’re not a subscriber to our weekly newsletter, Soldier Systems Digest, you missed this entry form last week. Cold War Concepts The US Army has a long history of small units organized for deep reconnaissance. During the Vietnam War each Division along with a few other units had Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol Companies. Eventually…