The U.S. Army has approved the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade (OHG) for Full Material Release, marking the first time since the Vietnam era that a new lethal hand grenade has completed the full acquisition and safety certification process. The milestone clears the way for Army‑wide fielding and signals a major modernization step for close‑combat forces.…
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Blacksburg, Virginia 21/04/26 – Delta Three Oscar, the military and ballistic protection division of D3O, today announces former UK Special Forces veteran and expedition leader Jay Morton as its first-ever brand ambassador. Morton will bring his military expertise to Delta Three Oscar and will be endorsing the company’s latest impact protection and shock absorbing footwear whilst providing…
Patriots’ Day is a distinctive American observance that commemorates the opening moments of the nation’s struggle for independence. Celebrated each year on the third Monday in April, the holiday marks the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775. These clashes signaled the beginning of the American Revolutionary War and…
During the height of Cold War tension, when the United States and the Soviet Union were locked in a technological and ideological struggle, American military planners pursued an extraordinary experiment known as Project West Ford. Conceived in the late 1950s and executed in the early 1960s, the project aimed to create a thin artificial ring…
Blacksburg, Virginia, April 17th 2026 – Delta Three Oscar, the tactical division of D3O, the global leader in advanced protection materials, and Craig International Ballistics (CIB), a leading manufacturer of high-performance ballistic systems, today jointly announce successful testing of five new standalone hard armour plate models against the latest NIJ 0101.07 test standard incorporating D3O’s…
Press release by SIG SAUER NEWINGTON, N.H., (April 15, 2026) – SIG SAUER, industry leading manufacturer of cutting-edge firearms, optics, and ammunition was honored to host the 2026 SIG Relentless Warrior Championship (SRWC) at the SIG SAUER Academy. With eleven teams of one hundred and thirty-four competitors, the 2026 SRWC event marked the largest in the event’s history. …
The 2026 Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community, often referred to as the “ATA”, is a comprehensive report that provides an unclassified summary of the U.S. Intelligence Community’s evaluation of current threats to U.S. national security. The report reflects the collective insights of the Intelligence Community and is committed to providing nuanced, independent,…
Appleton, WI, April 13, 2026 — Law Enforcement equipment manufacturers Armament Systems and Procedures (ASP), Alien Gear Holsters, Hero’s Pride and Premier Body Armor have joined forces to put together a unique new prize drawing that any police officer or security professional would love to win. The grand prize in the Ultimate Officer Giveaway includes more than…
Scottsdale, Arizona — Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 25th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, as Safariland® hosts an exclusive product launch event at Scottsdale Tactical, located in the heart of North Scottsdale. This highly anticipated event will feature the debut of the all‑new INCOG XS Holster—the latest advancement in inside‑the‑waistband (IWB) concealed carry…