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Senior military special operations forces leaders from the U.S., Sweden and the Philippines participated in a morning panel today about the importance of SOF partnerships and alliances, as part of Special Operations Forces Week 2026 in Tampa, Florida. During the one-hour conversation, the four participants discussed how building trust through international alliances enhances collective readiness and interoperability, making it a prerequisite for mission success in contested environments. “I think the most important thing is to continue to build trust between partners within the alliance, [and] also between partners,” Swedish army Brig. Gen. Rickard Johansson, commander of Sweden’s special operations forces,…

Saab Receives Carl-Gustaf Order from Lithuania Saab has received an order from Lithuania for the Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon and training equipment. The order value is SEK 460 million with deliveries planned 2026-2029. The order is part of a newly signed contract between Saab and Lithuania, which allows for potential options collectively valued up to a total of SEK 640 million. The agreement is valid for ten years and includes Carl-Gustaf M4 weapons, sub-calibre adapters for the use of training ammunition and Carl-Gustaf Outdoor Trainers. The agreement also includes cooperation with the Lithuanian defence industry in accordance with Lithuanian regulations. “We are…

New Development Effort Will Enable Airborne Early Warning Capability for MQ-9B SAN DIEGO – 21 May 2026 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew its MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft for the first time with Airborne Early Warning (AEW) pods. The much-anticipated AEW capability is being provided through a partnership with Saab. Once the AEW sensor, named LoyalEye, is made available to MQ-9B operators and new customers, it will deliver persistent and cost-effective air surveillance capabilities in regions where it is currently unavailable.  GA-ASI conducted a validation flight of MQ-9B using AEW radar pods on May 19 from GA-ASI’s Desert…

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) lost his congressional primary Tuesday to the Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein.  Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Gallrein’s win is the latest victory for candidates endorsed by President Donald Trump against incumbents. In the past month, five Indiana Republican state legislators who voted against redistricting and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), who voted to impeach the president after January 6, lost their races after Trump’s intervention.  With a total of over $33 million spent in advertising, the race in Kentucky’s Fourth District was the most expensive congressional primary in American history. Much of Gallrein’s…

Andrew Day talks to the bestselling author Ann Coulter about Rep. Thomas Massie’s loss in his House primary, Coulter’s new article on why she’s “Never Rubio,” her opposition to the Iran War and support for the Iraq War, birthright citizenship, and America’s demographic transformation. Recorded May 20, 2026. Read the full article here

Reports suggested Thursday that diplomacy is progressing toward a possible resolution of the Iran War as the ceasefire entered its 44th day. President Donald Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland that the U.S. is in “the final stages of Iran,” and that if the Iranians did not convey a satisfactory answer “within a few days,” kinetic operations against Iran would resume. Bloomberg reported Thursday that the Iranian regime felt the latest U.S. deal proposal has “narrowed the gaps,” citing the Iranian Student News Association. ISNA did not disclose the source for that information. Axios, citing anonymous sources,…

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COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. – May 20, 2026 – PROOF Research is proud to announce the launch of PROOF Exponential Twist (PXT), a groundbreaking advancement in rifling that improves durability, accuracy and shootability. As originators of this barrel technology, PROOF Research developed PXT to push beyond the limitations of conventional barrels, backed by extensive military testing and research. Engineered to meet the demands of modern high-pressure ammunition, PXT represents a significant advancement in barrel technology by delivering longer barrel life, improved consistency and enhanced performance.   As the leader in advanced carbon fiber barrel technology, PROOF Research continues to push the boundaries of firearms engineering through innovation…

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