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 proud to introduce the Gravity™ OWB Holster—a streamlined, everyday carry solution now available in a wide range of Cordura®…
NARCO Medication Panel by Blue Tide Innovations Narco Panel by Blue Tide Innovations features elastic loops on a lightweight, yet rigid board for the organized storage, accountability, and rapid deployment of controlled medications in operational environments. Developed in collaboration with special operations medics and tactical professionals, this panel ensures critical medications are accessible, secure, and…
Canada Pursues NATO STANAG of 6.5 x 43mm During my visit to Canada last week, I spoke with multiple people across the Army and industry and one topic dominated discussions, the 6.5 x 43 cartridge. You probably know it by the designation of 264 USA, named when it was developed by the US Army Marksmanship…
Back in April a reader posted a link to this 2023 USMC incident report regarding a negligent discharge of an M18 Modular Handgun System pistol by a foreign national gate guard on Okinawa, to the comments section of SSD. I read it and wondered why I hadn’t heard about it. Current hysteria over the P320…
NATICK, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES NATICK, Mass. – In a strategic collaboration with the Army’s Personnel Airdrop Systems (PADS) team, a group of Northeastern University industrial engineering students culminated their senior capstone competition, delivering more than first prize. The Parachute Quality Assurance Modernization Team, mentored by U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) aerospace engineer Tashfiq…
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems shared the following statement late last week on X: Screenshot World First — Combat-Proven Laser Defense, Powered by Rafael For the first time in history, high-power laser systems have been used to intercept aerial threats in combat. This unprecedented breakthrough took place during the Swords of Iron War — with Rafael’s…
Rugged Suppressors Contributes $40,000 to Support ASA Travelers Rest, SC – The American Suppressor Association (ASA) is proud to announce that Rugged Suppressors has renewed its support for 2025 with a $40,000 contribution, reinforcing its deep commitment to protecting and advancing suppressor rights across the country. “At Rugged Suppressors, we believe that suppressors have no place…
Fifty Days Until the Return of the Games to Colorado Springs; ESPN+ to Provide Event Coverage Colorado Springs, Colo. – May 29, 2025 – The Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games celebrates the resilience, determination, and triumph of wounded, ill, and injured military personnel and veterans. This year, the Games will take place in Colorado…
Saturday Night Movie – “First Strike” This week we continue our focus on the Cold War nuclear enterprise with the 1979 documentary “First Strike.” Courtesy of Lion Heart Film Works, this film was created in partnership with the United States Department of Defense and the RAND Corporation to examine the United States Armed Forces strategy…
INTRODUCTION In war, whether its counterinsurgency (COIN) operations or large-scale combat operations (LSCO), “the side that is best prepared, best understands an operational environment, adapts more rapidly, and acts more quickly in conditions of uncertainty is the one most likely to win.”[1] This is a lesson best observed in urban environments, such as in the…