Author: Tony Grist
This is a guest post by my longtime frond MSG Larry Vickers, (USA, Ret) or as he’s known by many, LAV. He discusses a situation the Us military has created for itself which he refers to as the “The Caliber Cluster” and by cluster I think he intends it as half a word. I too am concerned with the logistics of so many small arms cartridges and I fear it will only get worse as we continue to chase the next great thing. Alright, folks, let’s dive into the absolute train wreck that is the U.S. military’s small arms and…
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – September 26, 2025 – SHOT Show® Industry Day at the Range, the highly anticipated hands-on event held annually the day before SHOT Show®, is thrilled to announce Colt-CZ Group as a Supporting Sponsor of the 21st annual event, taking place January 19, 2026, at the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club in Boulder City, Nevada. Colt-CZ Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of firearms and ammunition for military and law enforcement, personal defense, hunting, sport shooting and other commercial uses. With its strong portfolio of renowned brands such as Colt, CZ (?eská zbrojovka), Dan Wesson,…
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept, 2025 — Scout AI Inc. (“Scout”) and Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions (“HMS”) today announced a partnership on NOMAD, HMS’s next-generation unmanned ground vehicle (“UGV”) controlled by Scout’s Fury autonomy system. NOMAD represents Fury’s second UGV form factor and debuts Scout’s fastest foundation model to date, lightweight, low-latency, and purpose-built for compact robotic platforms. NOMAD also introduces Scout’s second-generation Fury hardware stack, which is more than 90% smaller and significantly more power-efficient than prior versions. The system remains low-signature and passive-sensing, enabling NOMAD to operate autonomously beyond line of sight, follow a human teammate from a safe distance, and…
TNVC Continues Long-Standing Relationship with L3Harris as Authorized Channel Partner 26 September, 2025 Redlands CA TNVC is proud to announce that we have been named as one of L3Harris Technologies Integrated Vision Solutions’ Authorized Partners! Building on TNVC’s long-standing relationship with L3Harris over the years, the new Authorized Partner program will allow TNVC to continue providing our Warfighters, Law Enforcement, allies, and citizens alike with some of the best, most advanced products in the Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS) space as well as the highest possible level of support and individualized, end-user focused customer service. “Among TNVC’s strength has always been…
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President Donald Trump announced Thursday that on October 1st he will slap steep tariffs on big trucks, household furnishings, and pharmaceuticals. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Trump announced the new policy in a series of posts on Truth Social. In the post about pharmaceuticals, the president said his administration “will be imposing a 100% Tariff on any branded or patented Pharmaceutical Product, unless a Company IS BUILDING their Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant in America.” Another post announced 50 percent tariffs on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities and a 30 percent tariff on upholstered furniture. “The reason…
Carrington Textiles Joins TRSA to Strengthen Presence in US Market Adlington, United Kingdom: Carrington Textiles, a global manufacturer of workwear fabrics, has become a member of the Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA), marking a strategic step to expand its presence in the United States. The company has long experience working with industrial laundries across Europe and the US, providing durable and high performance fabrics designed to withstand the demands of professional textile services. Joining TRSA is therefore a natural progression to deepen engagement with the industry and align more closely with its standards and initiatives. Paul Farrell, Sales Director at…
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss President Donald Trump’s declaration that Ukraine can defeat Russia. Then, they discuss the shooting attack at an ICE facility and the U.S. bailout of Argentina. Recorded September 25, 2025. Read the full article here
Global Military Products Awarded Contract Exceeding $635 Million for 155mm Artillery Munitions Award highlights GMP’s role as a trusted supplier to the US Army and extends collaboration with Rheinmetall Expal Munitions TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 25, 2025 — Global Military Products (GMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Ordnance Holdings, has been awarded a $639.8 million firm-fixed- price contract by the U.S. Army for the procurement of 155mm High Explosive complete rounds in support of the Special Ammunitions and Weapons Systems program. “This represents a significant win for GMP and showcases our support of U.S. Army requirements in bringing innovative solutions…
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