Author: Tony Grist
The Iran War entered its 34th day Thursday after President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would continue to strike Iran “extremely hard over the next two to three weeks,” while claiming that “discussions” with Iran to end the war are “ongoing.” “We’re going to bring them back to the stone ages, where they belong,” Trump said in a Wednesday evening address to the nation, his first since the war began. A spokesman for Iran’s military said overnight that future operations would be “more crushing, extensive, and devastating.” and vowed the conflict would continue until the U.S. and Israel face…
Knoxville, TN and Oak Grove, KY — Qore Performance, Inc., the inventors of the ICEAGE ECOSYSTEM of thermoregulation and hydration technologies, is proud to announce ATS Tactical Gear as an authorized dealer. Located at 15858 Fort Campbell Blvd, ATS Tactical Gear provides the Fort Campbell community and the 101st Airborne Division with direct, local access to Qore Performance equipment, which is purpose-built to increase the work capacity and survivability of the individual wearer. A veteran-owned and operated company, ATS Tactical Gear has supported military and law enforcement personnel for over 20 years with rugged tactical nylon. By adding Qore Performance…
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Modified Coyote Brown, aka MCB Now Available from Magpul Magpul has just released products in the new Modified Coyote Brown color announced during SHOT Show. Like rich Corinthian leather, MCB is a darker, smoother take on a proven color palette. Available now is the 30-round GEN M3 PMAG (windowed and non-windowed), CTR and DT Carbine Stocks, two MOE grips, and two M-LOK accessories (AFG and MVG). Type 2 Rail Covers will be available very soon. magpul.com/firearm-accessories Read the full article here
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Picatinny Arsenal, N.J. – On December 10, 2025, the decision was made to advance the procurement of a carbine variant of the Army’s M7 Rifle, designated the XM8. While not a replacement for the M7, the carbine exemplifies the program’s commitment to rapidly incorporating Soldier feedback. The Army continues to prioritize the modernization of its weapon systems to ensure Soldiers are equipped with the most effective tools for success in diverse operational environments. After considering Soldier feedback during these user evaluations, the Army is now introducing a shorter, more mobile carbine version of the M7 rifle. This reflects the Army’s commitment…
Rheinmetall and Boeing Australia have entered into a strategic partnership to offer the MQ-28 Ghost Bat as a mature solution for the Bundeswehr’s procurement of collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) into Germany by 2029. Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat has completed more than 150 flights and has been designed, developed and manufactured in Australia for the Royal Australian Air Force and other allied nations. A proven autonomous CCA, it will act as a force multiplier, teaming with manned platforms to provide critical combat mass in highly contested airspace. Its modular design and autonomous behaviours support a broad range of mission capabilities,…
Many years back, I was introduced to 5.11 apparel. It was good, rugged, and well-suited for my profession at the time, Law Enforcement. Today’s 5.11 apparel is light-years beyond what I wore then. Today, 5.11 has dedicated people gathering real insight into what professionals in the field need. Thanks to those people, the 5.11 V.XI XTU MC Pants are available to everyone who needs a strong and versatile set of pants, not a sales pitch. I appreciate the fact that they just work — day after day, job after job, whether you’re wrenching in the garage, running a training day,…
Sydney, Australia – 31 March 2026 – DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in counter-drone technology solutions, along with Origin Robotics, a defence technology company specialising in advanced autonomous systems, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), to formally progress joint collaboration across defence and security projects. Both companies bring battle-proven technologies already deployed in demanding operational environments. DroneShield contributes its advanced detection, electronic warfare and best-in-class sensor fusion and command-and-control capabilities. Meanwhile, Origin Robotics brings interceptor-focused autonomous platforms engineered for rapid launch, with its BLAZE platform, selected by multiple European governments and now entering operational service. The MOU…
The Iran War entered its 33rd day on Wednesday as President Donald Trump claimed that Iran’s president had requested a ceasefire but said the U.S. would not consider it unless the Strait of Hormuz was reopened, declaring in a Truth Social post: “Until then, we are blasting Iran into oblivion or, as they say, back to the Stone Ages!!!” On Tuesday afternoon, Bloomberg News had reported, citing IRNA news, that Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian had signaled a desire to end the war, running the headline “Iran President Says Ready to End War, Seeks Guarantees: IRNA.” Subsequent statements from Iranian officials…