Army’s newest drone and robotics talent went head-to-head at Victoria Barracks last month in the finals of Rise of the Drones and War of the Machines. The culmination of months of training, designing and testing at Battle Lab’s MakerSpace sites across the country had finals competitors assembling, configuring, flying and repairing first-person-view (FPV) drones and…
ARLINGTON, Va., December 18, 2025 –AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a leading provider of counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) technologies, today announced the successful delivery of two Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV)-mounted mobile C-UAS Laser Weapon Systems (LWS) to the U.S. Army as part of the second increment of the Army Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL)…
NASCO is NSA’s third acquisition this year, bringing the total to 18 acquisitions to date CLEVELAND / December 18, 2025 / National Safety Apparel (“NSA”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of NASCO Industries, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of premium flame-resistant rainwear and protective outerwear. This strategic addition marks NSA’s third acquisition in 2025 — reinforcing…
Whether you’re a patrol officer, tactical team member, or a responsibly armed civilian, one thing never changes: the weight of your gear directly affects your performance. Lighter gear means faster movement, longer endurance, and reduced fatigue, all without compromising protection. The evolution of ballistic technology has made it possible to stay agile and stay protected.…
Getting into precision shooting isn’t cheap, and it seems the farther out your target is, the more money it’ll cost you. What started out as an idea for a “budget” bolt gun to reach past a kilometer turned into a bit of a lesson on the cost of precision. Then again, we’ve reviewed long-range rigs…
Ballistics Protection Business Ramps-Up Activity Targeting Law Enforcement and Government Contracts with New High-Performance Products and Marketing Plans AVENTURA, Fla. – December 19, 2025 – Safe Pro Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAI) (“Safe Pro” or the “Company”), a developer of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled defense and security solutions, today announced that its ballistic protective products unit, Safe-Pro…
Badger Ordnance Announces Condition One Charging Handle (C1CH) Badger Ordnance (North Kansas City, MO) is pleased to introduce the Condition One Charging Handle (C1CH), the 4th generation from the inventors of the ambidextrous charging handle. The C1CH is a sleek and robust ambidextrous charging handle made for the AR15/M16/M4 family of weapon systems. Unlike other…
Everyone likes to compare and brag about their EDC. What $600 knife and miscellaneous tools they’ll never use and how much they can shove inside their $300 5.11 Tactical pants. I obsess, and flex, how self-sufficient my truck is. As someone who goes off-roading and overlanding as much as I possibly can while still being…
As suppressors have become more common on modern rifles, shooters quickly discovered a serious challenge that came with them: heat. Suppressors reduce noise and visible flash, but they also trap hot gases, causing temperatures to rise extremely fast during sustained fire. In just a short shooting session, a suppressor can become hot enough to burn…
Many of us struggle with Christmas. Not just this year, but every year. In the face of everything going on, everything we see, the seemingly incessant trials of a turbulent society and years of war, just what is the reason for the holiday? It can be particularly difficult for those experiencing the working end of…