Author: Tony Grist

OP Tactical Is Exclusive US Distributor For Perroz Designs OP Tactical is the exclusive U.S. distributor of Perroz Designs, with select products in stock now. The Ultra Slick Plate Carrier, geared toward concealability, features contoured Tweave stretch plate bags and low-profile Hypalon shoulder straps for a secure, body-conforming fit. Perroz helmet covers for both Team Wendy and Ops-Core helmets offer streamlined and easily accessible NVG mounting and retention solutions, available in multiple colors and patterns. Shop the full lineup here.  Read the full article here

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Metis, specialists in providing innovative technologies to detect a wide range of Radio Frequency (RF) threats across diverse sectors, has won a contract to supply a number of Skyperion drone detection systems to a NATO customer to provide the drone detect function as part of an integrated Counter Uncrewed Air Systems (C-UAS) capability. This purchase bolsters the customer’s current capabilities helping safeguard their airspace, key installations and critical infrastructure against the threats posed by rogue drones and is the fourth NATO ally to purchase Skyperion. Due to the sensitive nature of the capability, and to maintain operational advantage, it is…

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Sons of Liberty Gun Works Announces Midwest Shooting Center as New Platinum Dealer Launch Day Scheduled for July 12 at multiple locations across Midwest. San Antonio, TX — July 10, 2025 – Sons of Liberty Gun Works (SOLGW), makers of the World’s Finest Fighting Rifles, is proud to announce the appointment of Midwest Shooting Centers as its newest Platinum Dealer. Located across multiple mid-western states, Midwest Shooting Centers have earned a reputation for its knowledgeable staff, exceptional service, and commitment to equipping responsible citizens, law enforcement, and professionals with mission-ready equipment. This new partnership solidifies Midwest Shooting Centers’ position as a…

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Optimized for Peak Performance, this Handheld Light Delivers High Lumen Output and Significantly Increased Candela over the Previous Model EAGLEVILLE, PA, July 10, 2025 – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, introduced the ProTac® 2.0 HP tactical flashlight, delivering 85,000 candela for powerful downrange illumination, nearly five times the distance output of its predecessor, the ProTac 2.0. This new rechargeable light produces 2,000 lumens for situations where exceptional brightness is needed.  The ProTac 2.0 HP offers the latest in LED technology and provides three operating modes – High, Medium and Low. On High, it delivers 2,000 lumens and 85,000…

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FirstSpear Friday Focus: FS Silkies The FS SILKIES are built for performance, comfort, and unapologetic style. Featuring an elastic waistband with no drawstring, they deliver a secure, no-fuss fit ideal for athletic movement or everyday wear. A built-in brief-style liner provides added support—especially for the guys—without sacrificing comfort. The 2.25-inch inseam keeps things short, fast, and distinctly American. Crafted from 100% durable, moisture-wicking nylon, these shorts help regulate temperature and dry quickly whether you’re working out or just vibing around town. An inner waistband pocket offers just enough space to stash keys or similarly sized essentials. With a design that…

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FORT BELVOIR, Va. (July 8, 2025) — Soldiers must quickly decipher an increasingly large amount of real-time battlefield data as they build and execute their mission plans. To enable better and faster battlefield decisions, U.S. Army researchers are developing a set of applications to analyze battlefield data to provide decision dominance and greater lethality. These new applications, known collectively as Project Odin, monitor live data feeds, unit locations, sensor coverage, fuel, maintenance and ammunition status, weather, terrain, and more. They synthesize all this real-time information to understand and predict adversary actions, and enable commanders and staff to outpace their adversaries’…

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Late this afternoon, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum entitled, “Unleashing U.S. Military Drone Dominance” which is on the heals of last months’s Executive Order, 14307 “Unleashing American Drone Domination.” Here it is in full: When I became the Secretary of Defense, I committed to rebuild our military to match threats to capabilities. Drones are the biggest battlefield innovation in a generation, accounting for most of this year’s casualties in Ukraine. Our adversaries collectively produce millions of cheap drones each year. While global military drone production skyrocketed over the last three years, the previous administration deployed red tape.…

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