Silent Steel USA Introduces Its New Family of Baffle-less Suppressors

Livingston County, MI – September 2025 – Silent Steel USA, a leader in next-generation sound suppression technology, is proud to announce the launch of its Streamer Series: the Streamer, Compact Streamer, and Micro Streamer. These new suppressors utilize Silent Steel USA’s patented gas-rotation system, replacing traditional baffles with advanced Flow-IQ technology. This design minimizes backpressure, improves cooling, and provides…

How World War II OSS–Military Tensions Shaped Post-War Intelligence Structures

The Office of Strategic Services (OSS), America’s first centralized intelligence agency, was born out of necessity during World War II. Led by the charismatic and ambitious William J. Donovan, the OSS was tasked with espionage, sabotage, propaganda, and analysis, which were functions that had previously been scattered across various departments. Yet, despite its wartime successes,…

The National Counterterrorism Center: America’s Intelligence Backbone Against Terrorism

In the wake of the September 11 attacks, the United States recognized the urgent need for a centralized body to coordinate and streamline counterterrorism intelligence across its sprawling national security infrastructure. This realization led to the creation of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), a pivotal institution tasked with integrating intelligence, guiding strategic planning, and ensuring…

BANISH and RMEF Introduce Backcountry Bugle Suppressor

Sioux Falls, South Dakota – BANISH Suppressors, the industry-leader in innovative, hearing-safe firearm suppressors, is proud to announce a new collaboration to support wildlife and habitat conservation: the BANISH Backcountry Bugle. The suppressor was created in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF), and a portion of its sales will directly support RMEF’s mission. …

Chevalier Advertising Named Agency of Record for Silent Steel USA

Livingston, MI – Chevalier Advertising, a full-service marketing and communications agency since 1953, with over 50 years of experience in the hunting, shooting, military, and law enforcement industries, is proud to announce its new partnership as Agency of Record for Silent Steel USA, a Michigan-based manufacturer of American-made suppressors. Silent Steel USA manufactures premium suppressors in…

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® Unveils Vectis: A Game-Changer in Collaborative Combat Aircraft

On September 21, 2025, Lockheed Martin’s legendary Skunk Works® division introduced its latest innovation: Vectis, a Group 5 Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) designed to redefine air dominance for the United States and allied militaries. This stealth-enabled, unmanned aerial system (UAS) is engineered to operate alongside fifth-generation fighters like the F-35 and F-22, as well as…