Author: Tony Grist
The University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index fell in May to its lowest level since it began surveying in November 1952. The index fell 10 percent since April, from 49.8 to 44.8, with an annual change of -14.2 percent. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Poor consumer sentiment was driven by heightened inflation expectations in the short and long run, as well as concerns over cost of living which was spontaneously mentioned by 57 percent of those surveyed. Independents and Republicans surveyed gave their lowest ratings of the Trump administration in the survey of consumer sentiment. …
Leonardo has unveiled Guardian Vantage, a new land-based Electronic Warfare (EW) and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) capability which detects, recognises, identifies and locates enemy emissions on the battlefield. The system is designed for use on land vehicles, ships, or for mounting onto shelters. Modern operations are increasingly shaped by how effectively forces can sense and understand the electromagnetic environment. Guardian Vantage provides real time battlefield intelligence on emitting enemy systems such as radars, uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and communications. This information can then be exploited by friendly forces for surveillance and target acquisition, to ultimately understand who the enemy is, where…
KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (21 May 2026) UF PRO has introduced the new P-40 Responder Shirt, a lightweight short-sleeve tactical shirt designed for patrol duties, range training, extended operational wear in warm-weather conditions, and everyday duties on base grounds. While traditional long-sleeve combat shirts remain essential for military field operations, the P-40 Responder Shirt was designed primarily for law enforcement professionals, instructors, range personnel, and users operating in controlled or less demanding environments where reduced heat buildup, comfort, and mobility become a priority. The new shirt brings the functionality of a combat shirt into a lightweight short-sleeve configuration focused on breathability, unrestricted…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that indirect talks between Washington and Tehran over a potential deal to resolve the Iran War had seen “a little bit of movement, and that’s good,” as a ceasefire to the conflict entered its 45th day on Friday. Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir departed for Tehran on Friday to discuss the status of peace negotiations. His visit comes as Pakistan’s interior minister Mohsin Naqvi held another meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Friday. Bloomberg reported Thursday that Iran felt the latest U.S. deal proposal has “narrowed the gaps,” citing the Iranian Student…
President Donald Trump announced Thursday on social media that the United States would be sending an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, an apparent reversal of Pentagon announcements of troop reductions to the central European country. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth had paused deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland as a part of broader troop removals from Europe including another 5,000 from Germany. The president cited the “successful Election of the now President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki” as a reason for the additional troops. Nawrocki was elected last June. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox The scheduled…
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said Thursday that the United States is pausing a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan to preserve munitions for the Trump administration’s war with Iran. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Testifying before the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, Cao told Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) that Washington still has “plenty” of missiles and interceptors but is reviewing supplies for the Persian Gulf theater before foreign military sales continue. The U.S. has expended a significant portion of its munitions stockpiles, notably interceptor missiles, during the war. Previously, President Donald Trump suggested that the…
Halifax Regional Police Selects GLOCK G45 COA as New Duty Pistol Platform OTTAWA, ON – RAMPART, Canada’s leading supplier of operational equipment to Military and Law Enforcement end users, is proud to announce that Halifax Regional Police (HRP), the largest municipal police service in Atlantic Canada, has selected the GLOCK G45 COA as its new duty pistol platform following a competitive evaluation process focused on safety, reliability, and ease of use. The new platform includes the GLOCK G45 Gen 5 COA pistol equipped with the Aimpoint COA red dot optic system incorporating an exclusive A-CUT mounting solution, Streamlight TLR-7 X…
FirstSpear Friday Focus: SIEGE-R Optimized The SIEGE-R OPTIMIZED was built for operators who need their gear to move with them—not fight against them. It cuts unnecessary bulk while keeping the protection, scalability, and durability needed for real-world work. Its low-profile design moves better in vehicles, tight hallways, cramped doorways, and every other place your gear likes to get hung up. FirstSpear’s Tubes® Fastener technology gives you rapid don/doff capability when seconds matter—or when the briefing suddenly turns into “grab your stuff and move.” Lightweight materials and breathable mesh help keep heat down during long hours under load, because sweating through…
There was a time when a simple flashlight duct-taped to a shotgun passed for “tactical.” The industry — and the end user — have come a long way since then. Today’s weapon-mounted lights and lasers aren’t cosmetic add-ons bolted in place for appearance. They are purpose-built tools that, when deployed correctly, provide shooters with a measurable advantage in low-light environments where many critical encounters unfold.The primary role of tactical weapon lights is straightforward and non-negotiable: positive target identification, because every round fired carries accountability. A high-output light, properly applied, does more than illuminate. It floods the immediate area, disrupts visual…
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