Author: Tony Grist
AUSA 25 – Aerial Clarity Essentials Kit by Pro Shot Products Pro Shot Products is right at the forefront of the Drone Dominance strategy with their Aerial Clarity Essentials Kit (ACE) Kit which consists of items needed to maintain your drone’s optics. Features: Mission Ready Chest, Hip, or Standalone Rig – Durable, lightweight and MOLLE compatible for easy carry and quick access. Advanced Lens Cleaning System – Removes dust, smudges, and environmental debris from drone cameras, sensors, and optics. Superior Solutions – Includes Mil-Spec Anti-Fog / Anti-Static / ANTI-GLARE Lens Cleaner, Mil-Spec Lens Tissue, Soft Lens Safe Brush, and Microfiber…
Plymouth, MI (November 2025) – EOTECH is diversifying its portfolio with the introduction of the DCBL line of firearm suppressors. The DCBL suppressor series embodies the pinnacle of modern suppressor design, integrating advanced materials, user-centric features, and a perfect balance of weight and suppression. The 3D-printed, Grade 5 Titanium, flow-through design, makes it a cleaner shot process with reduced recoil. DCBL suppressors are precision-engineered and designed for exceptional sound suppression, recoil mitigation, and operational reliability. Featuring a proprietary Breathable Technology, DCBL suppressors actively stabilize internal pressure while reducing blowback and minimizing back pressure to the weapon system. This translates to…
Although the US military selected and fielded its first truly modular pistol, so far they haven’t taken advantage of the possibilities associated with the SIG P320 platform. All that is about to change. Not long after the contract win SIG put together a custom version of the M18 which I called a SOPMOD pistol at the time. At the time, USSOCOM was keen to move on from their Special Operations Peculiar upgrades to the M4 carbine as it had become an Army common weapon and grated at my appellation. Likewise, the Army hadn’t started fielding yet and wasn’t ready to…
Israel on Sunday launched a series of deadly air strikes in Gaza and temporarily halted humanitarian aid into the strip, alleging that Hamas had fired on Israeli soldiers in violation of a ceasefire that went into effect earlier this month. But a senior White House official, speaking to The American Conservative, denied that Hamas had attacked Israeli soldiers. “Hamas did nothing,” the official said. “Israeli tank hit an unexploded IED [improvised explosive device] that has probably been there for months.” Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Amid the dramatic breakdown in a ceasefire that was already…
AUSA 25 – Galvion Update First off, Galvion caught us up on their new Caiman UL (Ultra-Light). Available in five sizes, it incorporates the latest version of their APEX liner system. It incorporates their new proprietary low-profile 3-hole shroud which signals a move away from the Wilcox shroud they’ve been using. It incorporates ballistic mounting hardware and uses rubber bumpers for rattle prevention and a more stable platform for NVGs. You’ll notice a slight color difference in the center portion of the shroud pictured above. That is an interchangeable metal plate to accommodate a variety of NVG and future headborne…
E-4 Mafia E-4 Is Not A Pay Grade Its A State Of Mind When I joined the Army Reserve during my Junior year of High School in 1985 we still had Spec-5 and Spec-6s in my unit although they would change later that year to hard stripe NCOs. Until the late 70s there was an also E-7 version. They were abbreviated SP4 through SP7. When they dropped all but the E-4 version the abbreviation became SPC. The current rank is a leftover from a period during the Cold War Army which had a traditional striped NonCommissioned Officer track for combat…
A Critical Tool for U.S. Army Airborne Soldiers During World War II: Communication in Warfare Transcended WordsSignals evolved beyond spoken language, becoming a matter of life and death. Among the myriad of innovations during this time, one particular device gained a unique reputation for its simplicity and effectiveness: the clicker. Commonly used by U.S. Army […] Read the full article here
Millions of people joined in the second round of the “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration in cities across America on Saturday. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Against the backdrop of a federal government shutdown, protesters demonstrated against immigration enforcement raids, National Guard deployments in U.S. cities, health care cuts, and what they see as democratic backsliding in the world’s most powerful democracy. Some conservatives tied the protests to the far-left Antifa movement and drew attention to scenes of unrest in Portland, Oregon, where federal agents clashed with protesters outside an Immigration and Customs…
Major Order Worth Over €300 Million: Rheinmetall to Supply Armoured Medical Facilities for Deployment Near the Front Line Rheinmetall has received an order from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to supply highly mobile medical facilities to the German Armed Forces. The framework agreement concluded in September 2025 has an initial call-off value of over €300 million. The first of these protected, highly mobile medical facilities, which meet NATO Role 2B standards, is scheduled to be delivered to the Bundeswehr as a series model in 2029. The systems are intended for use by the…
The elevator pitch If you want a backyard-friendly clone of a close-quarters bruiser, this little beast scratches the itch without rattling the neighbors. The SIG Sauer MCX Rattler CO2 BB rifle is a selective-fire .177 caliber platform that features semi-automatic and three-round burst fire, a blowback action, and a 30-round drop-free magazine that accommodates a 12-gram CO2 cartridge. It mirrors the controls and attitude of its powder-burning inspiration, right down to the folding minimalist stock and ambidextrous selector switch. Rated to about 300 feet per second, it is built for plinking, drills, and grin-inducing mag dumps. The firearm analog The…