Author: Tony Grist

FirstSpear Friday Focus: Laserframe Pistol Double Magazine Pocket Light, tough, and brutally simple — the LaserFrame Pistol Double Magazine Pocket carries two double-stack pistol mags (most 9mm through .45 ACP) without getting in your way. The low-profile flap with Hook/Loop locks magazines in place but rips open fast when you need a reload. Built with FirstSpear’s patented LaserFrame hemless construction, it shaves ounces while keeping the strength where it counts — no extra bulk, no weak spots. Mount it on old-school PALS/MOLLE or snap it into the modern 6/12 Laser Fusion rigs with the rock-solid 6/9 attachment system that won’t…

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FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Sept. 11, 2025) — The Army recently awarded $65.5 million in delivery orders Sept. 11, 2025, to Hardwire LLC and Leading Technology Composites, Inc., for the production of 72,179 Lightweight Small Arms Protective Inserts (LSAPI). The awards mark the official start of production for LSAPI, the newest component of the Soldier Protection System under Project Manager Soldier Survivability. The official contract, awarded under the Army’s existing multiple-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ), allows the Army to place orders with approved vendors as requirements are finalized. Delivery Orders W91CRB-25-F-A210 (Hardwire) and W91CRB-25-F-A211 (LTC) were issued under Notice of Fair…

A federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey Thursday evening, marking a major flashpoint in President Donald Trump’s campaign to prosecute his political enemies. The two-count indictment accuses Comey of making false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding.  “No one is above the law,” wrote Attorney General Pam Bondi in a message published to X following the release of the indictment. “Today’s indictment reflects this Department of Justice’s commitment to holding those who abuse positions of power accountable for misleading the American people. We will follow the facts in this case.” Comey becomes the first senior government…

The U.S. and Turkey signed an agreement facilitating cooperation on civilian nuclear energy during the Turkish President Erdoğan’s Thursday visit to the White House. “We have started a new process that will further deepen the deep-rooted and multidimensional partnership between Türkiye and the United States in the field of nuclear energy,” said Turkey’s Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar in a post on X. The details of the Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation have not been publicized, but the deal will presumably lead to American involvement in the construction of nuclear power plants on Turkish soil. The government of…

Cubic Wins United States Air Force (USAF) Contract for Halo Satellite Communications Antenna Delivering adaptive and resilient communications SAN DIEGO – September 23, 2025 – Cubic Defense’s, Secure Communications business unit, a leading provider in secure communications has been awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory to advance Halo, a multi-link, multi-band, multi-orbit hybrid SATCOM antenna. The contract will run through July 22, 2027, with the work to be performed in San Diego, CA. “Receiving this award reflects our success to date in the advancement of this technology and our continued commitment to work alongside the government…

Watertown, WI – September 22, 2025 – It has long been Griffin Armament’s belief that the ideal AR-15 should have 2 simple modes – Normal and Suppressed – affording a K.I.S.S. concept optimization for use with and without suppressors, easily adjustable by tool-less means or with a tool any sportshooter or rifleman has such as a round of 5.56mm ammunition which is already used for example to remove the firing pin retaining pin from the bolt. The Griffin Adjustable AR-15 Gas Block achieves this simplicity and is a product made possible by the acquisition of two patents from MicroMoa LLC…

As executive director of The American Conservative, I am pleased to welcome Catharine O’Neill Gillihan and Daniel McCarthy to the ranks of the institution that publishes TAC. The board will conduct its fall meeting on Friday, September 26, 2025.  A veteran of the first Trump presidential campaign and administration, Gillihan provides substantial political experience to TAC, which is invaluable in navigating the complexities of both our not-for-profit enterprise and our Washington-based political journalism. Catharine is also the chief executive office of Merriwether Farms, a vertically integrated cattle company headquartered in Wheatland, Wyoming. Her firm’s product is regularly featured on Steve…

President Donald Trump and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met at the White House on Thursday afternoon only days after both leaders spoke before the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.  Erdoğan arrived in a damp Washington, D.C. with hopes of gaining traction on issues pertaining to energy, defense, and aviation deals after years of tense relations with President Biden.  Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Trump called Erdoğan “a tough man” and left the door open for Ankara to obtain F-35 and F-16 jets. “We need certain things and he needs certain things,”…

Brookwood Stocking 70D Polyester in MultiCam Alpine Brookwood Introduces IN-STOCK Flite™ 50 x 70D Polyester in MultiCam® Alpine for Winter 2025Brookwood is expanding its in-stock offerings with the launch of Flite™ 50 x 70D lightweight polyester fabric printed in MultiCam® Alpine, available now and ready to ship. Engineered for performance in cold-weather environments, Flite™ delivers the ideal balance of strength, packability, and lightweight construction. Designed with winter operations in mind, this fabric is particularly well-suited for overwhites and other tactical applications where concealment in alpine terrain is critical.By making this fabric available in-stock, Brookwood ensures faster turnaround for customers needing…