David Reeder, a writer/editor in the firearm/gear/tactical area (and a sometime Soldier Systems Daily contributor), recently reached out to let me know of a fundraiser he is helping run. His site, Breach-Bang-Clear, is working with some of our generous friends in the industry to conduct an online raffle. All the proceeds benefit an equine rescue in NE Oklahoma.…
Barrett Lands New US Army Contract for M107 Rifle System A U.S. Army soldier fires down range with the Barrett M107. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod) MURFREESBORO,TN — Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. has secured a new U.S. Army contract for the M107 Rifle System and variant systems, such as the Model 82A1…
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, and OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT and frontier AI models such as GPT 4o and OpenAI o1, are proud to announce a strategic partnership to develop and responsibly deploy advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for national security missions. By bringing together OpenAI’s advanced models with Anduril’s high-performance defense systems…
Safariland Announces Incog X Fits for Springfield Armory’s Echelon JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Safariland®, a brand of The Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets and one of Cadre Holdings, Inc.’s (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre”) key brands, is excited to announce the release of Echelon fits for the…
Bushmaster Firearms Announces MUTA II Suppressor Bushmaster Firearms® is excited to announce the newest evolution of the MUTA® suppressor product line, the MUTA® II. The MUTA® II is the next generation of the original Bushmaster® MUTA® line, with the added benefit of being lighter, quieter, more compact than the original Bushmaster® MUTA® suppressor. Effectively reducing…
50/50 poly-cotton ripstop stretch tactical fabric produced in partnership with 707 Tactical Gear. Hyde Definition Ltd., the parent company of the PenCott® camouflage brand, today announces the long-awaited return of GreenZone™ camouflage garment fabric for wholesale purchasing. Production of PenCott camouflage fabrics unfortunately ended a few years ago because of circumstances in the supply chain…
FirstSpear, a leader in Berry-compliant tactical gear for the warfighter, and Ocean State Innovations (OSI), a premier supplier of high-performance textiles, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to expand the availability and access to FirstSpear’s patented Tubes® fasteners. FirstSpear Tubes® Fasteners Quick Release and Attachment: Designed for rapid gear donning and doffing with a simple…
FORT DETRICK, Md. — “What if today were C-Day?” This was the question Col. Marc Welde asked the group of logistics leaders gathered for a Commander’s Forum, hosted Nov. 18-21, 2024, at U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command headquarters at Fort Detrick. C-Day refers to the unnamed day on which a deployment operation “commences” with troop…
Japan Maritime Defense Force Selects SeaGuardians From GA-ASI SAN DIEGO – 03 December 2024 – The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has selected the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) SeaGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems for its Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle program. This follows JMSDF use of SeaGuardian since May 2023 as part…
Direct Action® has its roots in the special forces world, and we’re proud to be a part of it. For us, just as for SOF operators, it’s not just a job—it’s a lifestyle. This shared mindset drives everything we do, from designing gear to embracing the challenges of this unique way of life. A life…