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9/11 Memorial – As It Happened – 0846 MSNBC-National Geographic still screenshot; 9/11 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City. 0846 – Flight 11 crashed into the north face of the North Tower of the World Trade Center. America is at war. 0850-0854 – Flight 77 is hijacked. Read the full article here
9/11 Memorial – As It Happened – 0800 0814 – United Airlines Flight 175, a Boeing 767 carrying 56 passengers and nine crew members, departed from Logan International Airport, bound for Los Angeles International Airport, with five hijackers onboard. 0820 – American Airlines Flight 77, a Boeing 757 carrying 58 passengers and six crew members, departed from Washington Dulles International Airport in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties, Virginia, bound for Los Angeles International Airport, with five hijackers aboard. 0842 – United Airlines Flight 93, a Boeing 757 carrying 37 passengers and seven crew members departed from Newark International Airport, bound for…
9/11 Memorial – As It Happened – 0600 0600 – terrorists Mohammed Atta and Abdulaziz al-Omari traveled to Logan International Airport from Portland International Jetport in Portland, Maine. 0652 – fellow terrorist Marwan al-Shehhi called Atta at Logan to confirm the plans of the attack. Read the full article here
TOBYHANNA, Pa. — Tobyhanna Army Depot is playing a pivotal role in the Department of Defense’s quest for battlefield superiority. The organization successfully completed its first delivery of first-person view small uncrewed aircraft systems, commonly referred to as sUAS, on Aug. 28, marking a significant milestone in advancing its mission to enhance readiness for America’s warfighters. The Army and DOD’s transformation initiatives seek to facilitate a leaner and more agile Army through development of modernized UAS/sUAS capabilities, as highlighted in the memo titled “Unleashing U.S. Military Drone Dominance.” In it, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth described drones as “the…
Tampa, FL. (September 10, 2025) – D&M Holding Company, Inc. (D&M), the global leader in delivering complete solutions for ammunition, primer, and propellant manufacturing facilities, is pleased to announce its attendance at TADTE (Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition) in Taiwan, September 18-20, 2025. This biennial event gathers leading domestic and international enterprises, government agencies, and academic institutions to showcase the latest R&D achievements and comprehensive solutions. To learn more about D&M’s propellant manufacturing capabilities and other turnkey offerings, visit Stand J0921 in the USA Partnership Pavilion to meet with the D&M team. D&M and the Ukrainian Defense Industry Joint…
5.11 Adds New Twist to Stache Sneaker with Latest Color Release, “Iron Grey” 5.11, the global innovator of purpose-built apparel, footwear, and gear, has introduced a new colorway of its renowned Stache Sneaker, in collaboration with The Firearm Blog’s James Reeves. The new shade, Iron Grey, has a dark grey canvas exterior, while the interior pops with tropical vibes and a rebellious edge — a red backdrop featuring hibiscus blooms colliding with skull graphics. The look is finished with a clean, off-white rubber outsole for contrast, making it equally at home on the street or on the move. The new…
LONDON – GM Defense, which formed Team LionStrike with BAE Systems and NP Aerospace to compete for the UK’s Light Mobility Vehicle Programme, is launching its new General Support Utility Platform (GSUP) at DSEI in London, to equip the armed forces with the most advanced technology. The new General Support Utility Platform is a rugged, high-performance, multi-mission vehicle designed for rapid configuration and deployment across a range of operational scenarios – delivering mobility, payload, capacity and flexibility. It is equipped with STORM Vanguard’s modular Rapid Adapt and Deploy System (RADS) – a game-changing modular system offering – and features GVA…
UF PRO Featured Law Enforcement-Oriented Solutions at NTOA 2025 KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (09.09.2025) UF PRO, part of Mehler Systems and a leading provider in the tactical clothing industry, participated in this year’sNational Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) LawEnforcement Operations Conference & Trade Show. Theevent was held from 24 to 25 August 2025 at the GaylordNational Harbor in Washington, DC, and is recognised as one of the most important gatherings for law enforcement andtactical decision-makers in North America. At booth 729, UF PRO presented its range of tactical clothingsystems developed for law enforcement personnel operatingin demanding environments. The exhibition focused on lightweight, durable…
RIGA, Latvia (May 6, 2025) – Defence tech startup Origin Robotics has launched BLAZE, an autonomous counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) interceptor designed to neutralize fast-moving aerial threats with precision and speed. As drones become an increasingly dominant force on the modern battlefield, BLAZE offers a cost-effective solution to counter them, filling the gap between traditional gun-based air defence and high-cost missile interceptors. The interceptor is aimed to strengthen the defence capabilities of European countries amid rising threats and geopolitical uncertainty. Drones have reshaped modern warfare, dictating battlefield strategies and shifting the balance of power. Their widespread use, particularly in Ukraine,…