Author: Tony Grist
United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SOF AT&L) has announced the Advancing Naval Capabilities through Holistic Opportunities and Resources (ANCHOR) Initiative. Using Other Transactional Authority (OTA) acquisition, the ANCHOR Initiative’s purpose is to form a sphere of technological excellence made up of participants from industry, non-profit organizations, and not-for-profit entities able to rapidly and efficiently propose and carry out, through maximum practicable competitive procedures, the development of prototype solutions that sustain and expand strategic superiority within broadly stated special operations focus areas of interest. It is intended that Participants will perform a strategically…
Next month at Mead Hall (May 15-17) I’ll be teaching my On Demand Pistol Class for 2 days. On the third day I’ll be debuting my Tactics class. This is stuff I have used for my entire career to stay safe. It is the foundational stuff that is often left out of team tactics classes and that many professionals never seem to learn. If you want to learn the stuff that matters for individuals, come on out. It will make you more capable and it will make your team tactics better as well. Read the full article here
Issued load is only part of the problem. The real burden shows up in the field. After rain, river crossings, or sustained humidity, standard loadcarriage systems absorb and retain water. According to research published in Sage Journals, Soldiers are routinely “exposed to full clothing saturation” in operational environments. That moisture doesn’t just disappear, it adds weight, increases fatigue, and degrades performance. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jessica Scott, www.dvidshub.net/image/6652157/jungle-operations-training-course-train-up-25th-infantry-division-lightning-academy The load our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen carry already places significant strain on the body. When that load becomes saturated, the impact compounds. Studies referenced in PubMed Central indicate excess…
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SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii (April 21, 2026) – With instrumental support from industry partners, the 25th Infantry Division accelerated its digital kill chain in just three months using advanced AI-driven technologies. As part of the Army’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) “commercial first” effort, the division joins the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) to prototype modern technologies that make data more usable and accessible to commanders across all the warfighting function technologies. NGC2 provides a “full stack” capability ecosystem, comprised from the top-down of Apps, Data/AI, Infrastructure, and Transport capabilities. Integrating AI into the NGC2 stack will enhance the Army’s competitive…
Team LionStrike has joined Team Forces as a platinum-level partner, reinforcing its commitment to the U.K. Armed Forces community through sport, challenge and adventure. Team Forces is a U.K. charity supporting serving personnel, veterans and families through sport, challenge and adventure to improve health, well-being and recovery. Team LionStrike will headline-sponsor the British Army Motorsport Association (BAMA) motorcycling team and support Forces’ motorsport athletes during the 2026 superbike season. Formed by GM Defence together with its subcontractors BAE Systems and NP Aerospace, Team LionStrike is responding to a requirement to deliver an OEM-backed, U.K.-based solution to the U.K.’s Light Mobility…
Snake Eater Tactical Announces Simple Sling Mod 2 Snake Eater Tactical announces the Simple Sling Mod 2, a purpose-built patrol rifle sling engineered for law enforcement officers, military personnel, and prepared civilians. The Simple Sling Mod 2 emphasizes rapid adjustability, secure weapon retention, and streamlined performance in dynamic environments. The quick-adjust system allows for fast length changes under stress, supporting efficient rifle handling during vehicle operations, transitions, and hands-on situations. Full length adjustability allows the sling to be cinched down tight along the rifle for snag free deployments from vehicles without the need for additional bungee or elastic bands for…
A ceasefire to the Iran War entered its 19th day on Sunday as the New York Times reported that Iranian officials are set to return to Islamabad to try reviving peace talks, though the possibility of renewed direct talks between Washington and Tehran remains uncertain. Iran’s Tasnim News Agency reported that the return of Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi to Pakistan would be for the purpose of conversations with Pakistani mediators, to convey Iran’s positions for ending the war. On Saturday, President Donald Trump cancelled a trip by U.S. envoys to Pakistan, describing it as a waste of time and…
Dear Readers and Supporters, It is my pleasure to announce two fresh initiatives at The American Conservative as we pursue our mission of bringing you thoughtful, timely, and entertaining news and analysis. First, in late 2025, we launched our UK Special Coverage. At a time of political, economic, and social turmoil in America’s closest ally, TAC is committed to bringing you clarifying news and commentary from across the pond under the able management of UK Special Editor Ben Schwarz, a longtime friend of the magazine. Second, as of January 2026, TAC has taken over Taki’s Magazine. Taki is a cofounder…
This is a developing story. The Secret Service evacuated President Donald Trump from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Saturday night after shots were heard in the Washington, DC Hilton’s ballroom. Other cabinet members in attendance were also evacuated. The Secret Service announced in a statement that it had one person in custody. Trump, who was attending the event for the first time as president tonight, posted on Truth Social that he had “recommended that we ‘LET THE SHOW GO ON'” but was complying with law enforcement’s requests. Weijia Jiang, president of the White House Correspondents’ Association, announced that attendees must…