Warhorse: The Lee Enfield No.1 MkIII

The No. 1 Mk III Short Magazine Lee Enfield or SMLE, often loving referred to as the “Smelly” was a magazine-fed bolt-action rifle manufactured in various guises (some before the Mk III designation) from 1895 until 1957.  It was manufactured by multiple countries and many manufacturers including but not limited to Birmingham Small Arms in…

Adventure Tactical Announces IR Sensor Upgrade for Its VIP Light and Trilobyte Beacon Products at SOF Week 2025

Adventure Tactical, the defence arm of Adventure Lights Inc, is a premier manufacturer of durable safety and signalling beacons for use where positive visual ID is vital, in the most extreme of environments. Adventure Tactical has announced an upgrade to their IR sensor for the next generation of VIP light™ and Trilobyte® beacon products which…

Gentex Corporation Launches the Next Generation Ops-Core FAST SF Helmet System: Setting a New Standard in Lightweight Ballistic Performance

CARBONDALE, PA, May 5, 2025 – Gentex Corporation announced at SOF Week in Tampa, FL the public release of its next-generation Ops-Core® FAST® SF Helmet System. A global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel, Gentex first introduced the FAST SF helmet in 2017, setting the…

The Weight of The End

“Our God is a consuming fire.” —Hebrews 12:29 To deny the fire of God’s love is not mercy but insult. We were made to bear its weight, not to escape it. —D. + + +  Today, when the world has grown too thin to carry the weight of Truth, there is a quiet and deadly…

Victory First Assumes Daily Operations of Ares Gear, Expanding Capabilities in Premium Tactical Equipment

Fredericksburg, Virginia – May 5, 2025 – Victory First, a leader in firearms training, consulting, and product development, is proud to announce that it has officially agreed to assume all day-to-day operations of Ares Gear, the Ohio-based soft goods manufacturer renowned for its flagship product, the Aegis belt. The transfer of operations is set to…

Valid Eval Powers xTech Competition at Special Operations Forces Week

Valid Eval Powers xTech Competition at Special Operations Forces Week Valid Eval is powering the evaluation process for the U.S. Army xTechLive: a live pitch competition at Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week designed to bring non-traditional innovators into the defense ecosystem powered by Valid Eval’s evaluation and feedback technology. Eligible small and mid-sized businesses will…

Turkish Coffee: A Rich Tradition in Every Sip

Traditional Turkish coffee brewing. Pexels photo by Ahmed. Turkish coffee is more than just a beverage—it’s a centuries-old tradition deeply embedded in Middle Eastern, Balkan, and Mediterranean cultures. Known for its strong, unfiltered nature and rich foam, Turkish coffee is prepared using finely ground coffee beans and brewed in a special pot called a cezve…