CARBONDALE, PA, November 13, 2025 — The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has exercised the third one-year option period of the Advanced Combat Helmet Generation II (ACH Gen II) production contract (SPE1C1-23-D-0004) awarded to Gentex Corporation. Valued at up to $38,376,425, this latest action extends through October 16, 2026 with the U.S. Army, ensuring America’s soldiers…
Huntington Beach, CA – 12th November 2025 – Delta Three Oscar, the ballistic arm of world-leading protection material specialists, D3O will be exhibiting its latest protective innovations at Milipol, in Paris this month. The company will be located at Stand 5F76 in the USA Partnership Pavilion at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre from 18–21…
SIDNEY, Neb. (Nov. 14, 2025) — Meindl USA, the exclusive provider of Meindl’s premium handcrafted footwear in North America, today announced the launch of the new Comfort Fit Camp Moc Slip On, a versatile piece of leather footwear designed for comfort, performance and everyday use. The Comfort Fit Camp Moc Slip On is the latest…
Stainless steel water bottles have become a popular choice for hydration, praised for their durability, insulation, and safety. But recent concerns have surfaced around a hidden danger in some models: lead. So, do all stainless-steel water bottles leach lead? The short answer is no, but some insulated bottles might pose a risk, depending on how…
MESA® radars tapped by Seraphim C-UAS autonomous sensor and effector solutions for exceptional data fidelity, OTM capabilities Kirkland, WA, November 11, 2025 – Echodyne, the radar platform company, is pleased to announce that its radars have been selected by Digital Force Technologies (DFT) as the primary radars across its Seraphim C-UAS family of systems. DFT…
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Nov. 12, 2025 – Team Wendy®, a leading provider of innovative head protection systems, introduces EXFIL® Rescuer bump helmets for search-and-rescue (SAR) missions spanning terrain to tide. Developed directly from field feedback, the new product platform reflects Team Wendy’s “listen first, adapt fast” approach to design and features two purpose-built models: the…
When you combine low interest rates and slow growth, you come to find it is hard to get a good deal when buying a product. That is particularly true with guns and accessories where balancing features with price is a hard trick. One brand that has consistently exceeded expectations is Vortex. Eons ago, in my…
NEWINGTON, N.H., (November 12, 2025) – SIG SAUER, industry leading manufacturer of cutting-edge firearms, optics, and ammunition is proud to introduce the SIG516 G3. Designed as the ultimate battle rifle, the SIG516 G3 extends the legacy of the 516 series, bringing new technology to the venerable weapons system. Tested around the world and perfected in…
There’s an Atropia movie coming out, a military-centric film that promises to be a little more light-hearted than the recent Warfare…even though it looks like it reflects at least a little of the ridiculosity inherent in any large military/bureaucratic endeavor. Most of ya reading this don’t need a bunch of background on the failing nation-state…
When most people think of “real” knives, images of 1980s action films with muscle-bound heroes sporting massive Bowie knives with serrated spines, hollow handles to store fishing gear, and a mostly useless compass may spring to mind. The fact is that, more often than not, a sub-3-inch blade can take care of 95 percent of…