Author: Tony Grist
At this year’s annual AUSA show, SIG SAUER displayed versions of the Product Improvement Effort or PIE guns developed in partnership with the US Army. The goal of the effort is to address Soldier recommendations for the M7 and M250 along with program requirements. SIG refers to the resulting weapons as the M7 Enhanced Rifle and M250 Enhanced LMG. The Army conducted several Soldier Touch Points with SIG and conducted a firing schedule to evaluate the PIE versions of the M7 and M250. The main concern is weight of the M7 rifle and that is where most of the changes…
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Charlotte, NC (October 14, 2025) — Angstadt Arms, a leader in suppressed rimfire platforms and tactical weapon systems, proudly announces the Vanquish AR-22 — bringing the award-winning Vanquish integrally suppressed technology to the AR-22 platform. The Vanquish AR-22 combines Angstadt’s patented baffle-free integrally suppressed design with a precision-ported barrel engineered to drop the velocity of standard .22LR ammunition to subsonic speeds. The result is an exceptionally quiet, cleaner, and more reliable shooting experience — without the carbon and lead buildup common to traditional baffle-style suppressors. “Shooters have been asking for a suppressed AR-22 solution that doesn’t compromise on accuracy, sound…
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Fort Gordon, GA —U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) activated the second Theater Information Advantage Detachment (TIAD) during a ceremony held at the Cyber Conference and Catering Center at Fort Gordon Friday, October 3, 2025. The activation marks a pivotal step in the Army’s evolving approach to information warfare. Col. John Agnello, 2nd TIAD Commander, took charge of the ARCYBER TIAD, guiding a unit focused on supporting operations across the broader information environment. In remarks at TechNet Augusta earlier this year, Agnello highlighted the growing relevance of the TIAD’s mission in today’s complex strategic landscape. “In an era where information is…
Rheinmetall to Supply Leopard 1 Skyranger 35 to Ukraine – Order Value in the Three-Digit Million Euro Range Rheinmetall is supplying Ukraine with further Skyranger 35 air defence systems based on the Leopard 1. The order is worth a three-digit million Euro figure. The systems are being financed by an EU country as part of the EU’s Windfall Profit Mechanism initiative. The production and integration of the systems will be carried out by Rheinmetall Italia SpA at its headquarters in Rome. “We are grateful for the trust that Ukraine has placed in us,” said Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall AG.…
AUSA 25 – 250th Anniversary Pistol by SIG SAUER SIG SAUER has created a US Army 250th anniversary commemorative MHS pistol. This first article will be presented to the Army during this week’s AUSA meeting. It features a black nickel finish and heritage walnut grips. This model will be available for sale to the public soon. Read the full article here
CARBONDALE, PA, October 13, 2025 – Gentex Corporation, a global leader in integrated helmet systems and communications solutions, is proud to announce the advancement of its partnership with Anduril Industries in the development of EagleEye, a next-generation, AI-enabled integrated family of warfighter systems designed to deliver mission command, enhanced situational awareness, and increased survivability directly into the warfighter’s headborne system. EagleEye builds on the foundation laid by the U.S. Army’s Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC) program, through which Gentex provides advanced helmet and communications integration to support the Army’s mixed-reality command architecture. Representing the next evolution in headborne systems, EagleEye…
President Donald Trump addressed the Knesset at Jerusalem Monday, pronouncing “the historic dawn of a new Middle East” as Israel celebrated the release of the remaining hostages from Gaza. The hour-long speech drew a standing ovation as Trump was introduced to lawmakers. He thanked “the Arab and Muslim world,” Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and others for their roles in ending the conflict and facilitating the release of hostages. “We make the best weapons in the world, and we’ve given a lot to Israel, frankly,” Trump said during his speech. “All of the people of Israel, please know that America joins…
Hamas released on Monday the 20 remaining Israeli hostages taken on October 7, 2023 in exchange for 1,968 Palestinian prisoners. The Israeli hostages were all IDF personnel captured on October 7 by Hamas. All civilians and women were released under January’s ceasefire deal. Of the Palestinian prisoners released, 1,718 were arrested in Gaza since October 7. Two-hundred fifty of those released were serving life sentences prior to their release. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox The Israeli hostages were released by Hamas to the Red Cross in Gaza, which carried them on buses to Israeli lines.…