Colt’s Manufacturing Company Awarded Five-Year Defense Logistics Agency Contract in Support of Critical Small Arms Components

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC is proud to announce that it has been awarded Contract SPE7LX-26-D-0051 by the Defense Logistics Agency in support of NSN 1005-01-505-1035, Bolt, Breech. The five-year, firm-fixed-price indefinite quantity contract carries a maximum award value of$17,589,566.00 and reinforces Colt’s continued commitment to supporting the U.S. Government, the Defense Logistics Agency, and the…

Stronger, Smarter, Sharper: Incirlik Airmen Elevate Tactical Skills Through European EOD Exercise

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Türkiye (AFNS) —   Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen from the 39th Civil Engineer Squadron, Incirlik Air Base, Turkiye, participated in Operation Deterrent Viking II, hosted by 786th Civil Engineer Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, at Baumholder Military Training Area, Germany, May 3–8. The exercise brought together EOD personnel from across the European theater for a multi-day training exercise…

UF PRO Introduces Woodland Camouflage to Its Clothing Lineup

KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (12 May 2026) UF PRO expands its clothing portfolio with the introduction of Woodland camouflage across several established products. Few camouflage patterns carry the same legacy and recognition as the iconic Woodland pattern, also widely known as M81. Introduced in the early 1980s as the standard camouflage of the United States Armed Forces,…

ARO Products Announces New ARO Wrap for Alien Gear RAPID FORCE Holsters

Houston, TX — May 11, 2026 — ARO Products is expanding its line of holster-mounted gear solutions with the release of a new ARO Wrap™ designed for Alien Gear’s RAPID FORCE® Level 3 WML Holsters. The new ARO Wrap™ gives users the ability to add PALS-compatible mounting space directly to their RAPID FORCE® holster setup,…

Elbit America Secures $212 Million Delivery Order Under Multi-Year Contract with the US Army

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – May 12, 2026 – Elbit Systems of America (Elbit America) received a delivery order valued at $212 million to be the sole producer of the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular (ENVG-B) systems for the United States Army. The Army has historically split production for ENVG-B systems among multiple vendors, however…

Spartan Precision Equipment Introduces the Kestros Sling System: Redefining Mobility and Precision in the Field

East Sussex, UK — Spartan Precision Equipment proudly announces the launch of the all-new Kestros Sling System, an innovative carry solution engineered to seamlessly bridge the gap between stalking and taking the shot. Designed for hunters and shooters who demand efficiency, speed, and reliability, the Kestros Sling System eliminates the friction of gear management by…

One Week Left Until SOF Select

SOF Select is just one week away in Tampa, Florida, May 18-21. This year, SOF Select has moved to a new location, just north of the Tampa Convention Center, located in the Hilton Tampa Downtown, a short walk from the Convention Center with exhibits open Tuesday and Wednesday (19-20 May). This year you’ll have access…

Countdown to SOF Week

SOF Week kicks off next Monday, 18 May, 2026 in Tampa, lasting until the 21st. You’ve already seen coverage leading up to this major event, but with a campus larger than ever, now is the time to plan your week. Get familiar with the SOF Week event footprint before you arrive. The campus is massive…

Iris Technology Launches Merlin HH+: The Only Radio Power and Data Adapter Built for the AN/PRC-163 with Integrated Scavenging and Mission-Configurable Cable Architecture

Addresses the power and data complexity facing dismounted SOF teams running Nett Warrior on the AN/PRC-163 — without adding weight, cables, or complexity to the kit. IRVINE, CA, May 6, 2026 — Iris Technology today announced the official launch of the Merlin HH+, a compact, rugged radio power and data adapter engineered around the real-world…

MYSTERY RANCH BLACKJACK Series Packs

The BLACKJACK name isn’t new. It traces back to indigenous Mobile Guerrilla Force units advised by U.S. Army Special Forces during the Vietnam War. Small teams operating in difficult terrain, often without support, relying on gear that had to work every time.  That thinking carries forward here.  The current BLACKJACK line is modeled after the issue…