Author: Tony Grist

Japan’s Sunday elections brought the governing Liberal Democratic Party a supermajority in a major victory for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who had gambled by calling an election shortly after assuming office. The LDP won 316 of 465 seats in the country’s House of Representatives, up from the 198 it held before the election.  Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox While the LDP has governed Japan for all but six years since its formation 1955, it lost its governing majority in October 2024, leading to the resignation of Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister and party leader the…

Carbondale, PA – February 9, 2026 – Gentex Corporation today announced its sponsorship of the Alliance Police Training Facility in Alliance, Ohio, through its Ops-Core® brand, the premier provider of high-performance helmet systems and integrated equipment for law enforcement and military professionals. With decades of experience as a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders and industrial personnel, Gentex’s sponsorship reflects acommitment to supporting law enforcement readiness with the highest performing products and investments that directly enhance officer safety, capability, and mission effectiveness. The Alliance Police Training Facility is widely recognized for delivering…

Safariland’s SafariMesh™, a next-generation communication device, first product to integrate RavenTalk Technology Las Vegas, NV, February 6, 2026 — Lynq Networks, a leader in local team communications addressing one of the largest connectivity challenges facing enterprises and governments, today announced the launch of RavenTalk. Built on Lynq’s Raven network stack, RavenTalk delivers secure, long-range, hands-free, decentralized voice and data communications, without base stations, access points or fixed infrastructure. Lynq also has announced that Safariland’s SafariMesh™, a next-generation communication device that enables dependable team communication in challenging operational conditions, is the first product to integrate RavenTalk technology. Built on Lynq’s decentralized…

Snakestaff Systems The Cantable Mag Carrier (CMC) is a soft-sided, standalone, low-visibility IWB magazine carrier designed for everyday carry. It offers multiple points of adjustment, allowing the user to fine-tune ride height and cant for an ergonomic spare-mag placement anywhere along the belt line. The mounting interface accepts a variety of popular EDC belt clips, including Discreet Carry Concepts and Ulticlip. Compatible with most slimline and double-stack magazines, the CMC delivers a comfortable, discreet solution for carrying a spare reload. The Cantable Mag Carrier by Snakestaff Systems is coming soon. Read the full article here

KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (05.02.2025) At SHOT Show 2026, UF PRO, part of the Mehler Systems Group and a leader in premium tactical clothing, presented its latest developments across the tactical clothing portfolio. The event offered visitors insight into both newly released products and upcoming additions planned for 2026. The showcase included several key autumn releases, among them the Hunter FZ Gen.3 Tactical Softshell Jacket, the Delta ML Gen.3 Tactical Winter Jacket, and the P-40 All-Terrain Gen.3 Tactical Pants. The Hunter FZ Gen.3 Tactical Softshell Jacket is designed as a versatile softshell layer for dynamic use in variable weather, balancing wind resistance,…

Morgan McSweeney, the chief of staff of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, resigned Sunday as part of the fallout surrounding the revelations of deep links between Jeffrey Epstein and British politician Peter Mandelson, who Starmer had appointed as ambassador to Washington last year. McSweeney took “full responsibility” for advising Starmer to make the appointment in his announcement of his resignation. “The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. He has damaged our party, our country and trust in politics itself,” McSweeney said in a statement. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Recently released files by the…

For This Black World War I Regiment, Battle Was On Two Fronts I recently found out about this article from DAV Magazine about Harlem’s own 15th New York National Guard Regiment, who volunteered to serve as part of the American Expeditionary Force in World War One. It’s an amazing unit made up of family, friends and neighbors, all Black men who wanted to serve their nation. They deployed to France as the 369th Infantry Regiment and served with great distinction earning the name of the “Harlem Hellfighters.” Unfortunately, a racially integrated military wouldn’t come until after the Second World War…

NAPLES, Fla. – February 2, 2026 – Cole Fine Guns and Gunsmithing, a leading premium firearms retailer, proudly announces the addition of Anne Mauro as director of special events and technical services specialist. As a recognized leader in the shooting sports and shotgun industry, Mauro offers a wealth of experience that will further strengthen Cole’s outreach and promotion. Mauro travels nationwide introducing women to shotgun sports and hunting and serves as an NRA Board of Directors Sub-committee member. She is also an essential member of the USA Shooting, NRA National Coach Development Staff and NSCA/NSSA. Mauro is an NRA Certified Advanced…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with President Donald Trump on Wednesday in Washington to discuss negotiations with Iran, the prime minister’s office announced in a statement on Saturday. Netanyahu had previously been scheduled to visit Washington later in the month. The statement said that “any negotiation” between the U.S. and Iran “must include limits on ballistic missiles,” rather than focusing just on Tehran’s nuclear energy program. A senior White House official told Axios that Netanyahu is the one who requested to advance the previously scheduled trip and meet with the U.S. president this week. The visit will be…

Jan. 16, 2026 – Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace, Inc. (‘KONGSBERG’) held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday for its first state-of-the-art US-based missile production facility in James City County, Va. Speakers at the event included Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace (Norway) President Eirik Lie, James City County Board of Supervisors Chair Dr. John McGlennon, Virginia Secretary of Transportation Hon. Shep Miller, U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) and Norwegian Ambassador to the United States Anniken Huitfeldt.   This facility, located in Toano, Va, between Richmond and Williamsburg and conveniently near Naval Station Yorktown, will help the company meet global demand for its precision strike…