The Canadian government has awarded Rheinmetall a major order for the production of 85 heavy recovery vehicles to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) as part of the Enhanced Recovery Capability (ERC) project. The five-year purchase agreement, worth $325 million CAD (around €215 million), includes vehicles, recovery equipment and other modifications. The first deliveries are scheduled…
Gentex SideKick ARC Mini Rails for HGU-56/P Helmet MIT was only a matter of time before the Ops-Core ARC (Accessory Rail Connector) would find its way on to a flight helmet. The SideKick ARC Mini Rails offer a low-profile attachment point for additional technology, mounting them closer to the helmet, with a lower center of…
In the world of sniper rifles, few calibers can boast the long-range effectiveness of .338 Lapua. From record-setting (and breaking) ultra-long-range confirmed kills to excellent anti-materiel capabilities, few rounds can compete. Because sometimes you need to hit a man-sized target at a mile with the same energy as a .44 Magnum at the muzzle. One…
6 Minute Read 0 Comments After World War II, American-made submachine guns dropped off a cliff. Israeli’s Uzi shrunk the SMG into a compact 9mm package with worldwide success. In Vietnam, some Special Operations and CIA guys carried the Swedish K or Carl Gustav M/45, and Marines had the Beretta M12. HK released the MP5…
Unguarded and Full of Trust by Donavon L Riley The story of Cain and Abel—two brothers, each with his hands full of what he thought was worthy to bring before God—isn’t just a tale of blood or harvest, but a tale of hearts cracked open under the eye of the holy. God looked down, and…
WARQ Announces the Launch of New Force-On-Force Gloves WARQ, the creator of the WARQ Pro anti-fog force-on-force helmet has just announced it’s latest product development, force-on-force training gloves Built to protect during force-on-force training without sacrificing your mobility or control. The gloves feature impact-resistant padding with high flexibility and an optimized trigger finger for enhanced…
FirstSpear Friday Focus: NEW Stratton Flannels New American-made Stratton Flannels now available in Orange/Brown, Blue/Charcoal & Green/Navy colorways. • 9oz weight• Two oversized chest pockets• Long sleeve with button cuffs• Machine washable• Made in the USA These flannels made in the USA and are a mid weight flannel at 9 ounces. Premium construction with oversized…
Tactical Distributors is thrilled to announce our latest annual collaboration with the legendary Crye Precision, and this year, we’re paying homage to tactical history with a fresh, limited edition drop in the iconic Frogskin Beach camo. This exclusive collection features Crye’s renowned G3 combat pants and shirts reimagined in a pattern with deep roots and…
FORT MOORE, Ga. — U.S. Army advisors assigned to the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade successfully completed the Training Readiness Assessment Program held from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1, 2024, on Fort Moore, Georgia, validating their critical skills to support foreign security force partners across Central and South America. The Training Readiness Assessment Program, known…
Short Takeoff and Landing UAS Operates from South Korean Warship SAN DIEGO – 13 November 2024 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) logged another aviation milestone on Nov. 12, 2024, when its Gray Eagle STOL aircraft took off from a South Korean warship and landed at a ground base – the first-ever such mission…