The $1.8 million award marks Smart Shooter’s entry into another major U.S. military market segment, following recent contracts with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Air Force, amid growing operational demand for counter-drone capabilities [June 1, 2026] – Smart Shooter, a designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems, announced today its…
The $1.8 million award marks Smart Shooter’s entry into another major U.S. military market segment, following recent contracts with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Air Force, amid growing operational demand for counter-drone capabilities [June 1, 2026] – Smart Shooter, a designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems, announced today its…
During last year’s Rampart Range Day Galvion collected data for their helmet sizing app. This year, they continued the process but for the new Hellbender helmet rather than the Cayman series. Additionally, they collected data on some new helmet accessories I’m not allowed to show yet. I rally have no idea why I’m looking up…
This is the latest incarnation of the DNS Alpha GORE-TEX coverall but beefed up as an overgarment for freefall parachuting. It also includes a removable insulated liner. The rear incorporates stretch panels. This image offers a good view of the sleeve and thigh pockets as well as Velcro fields to attach equipment. Here you can…
Redlands, CA — Tactical Night Vision Company (TNVC), an industry leader in visual augmentation systems, night vision education, and end-user driven solutions, is proud to announce the launch of the TNVC Filmed Super Gain (FSG) tubes and systems. TNVC FSG is a U.S.-made, Gen. 3 auto-gated image intensifier tube developed to deliver enhanced performance and…
Meeting a 4 MOA standard is not the problem. Maintaining it across the force is. The Army does not struggle to teach marksmanship. The Army struggles to maintain it. That is not criticism. It is just reality. Marksmanship is a perishable skill, especially in formations where range time is limited and priorities constantly compete for…
When you say “waterproof breathable”, you immediately think of the company that created the category, GORE-TEX. This month, it celebrates its 50th anniversary of keeping us dry. During a recent visit to WL Gore & Co’s headquarters in Delaware I had a chance to get a look at the history of this iconic brand. One…
Fourteen years after an explosion in an Afghan village took both of his legs and nearly his life, former 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper Jon Harmon is preparing to step into the door of a World War II?era C?47 over Normandy, France, and jump again. For Harmon, 32, the moment will mark more than a return…
Federal Ammunition announced it has executed an agreement that allows the United States Army to utilize its patented Peak Alloy ammunition case technology for use in multiple cartridges and weapon systems. The new agreement specifies conditions necessary prior to granting Government Purpose Rights, such as the delivery of 40 million cases featuring technology. Peak Alloy…