Author: Tony Grist
ADELPHI, Md. – Researchers at the Army’s sole fundamental research laboratory and the Virginia Army National Guard are partnering to advance electronic warfare capabilities. The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, known as DEVCOM, Army Research Laboratory, DEVCOM Army Research Office, and the Virginia Army National Guard’s 116th Mobile Brigade Combat Team kicked off their collaboration at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Electronic warfare is the use of the electromagnetic spectrum to gain a military advantage by disrupting, denying or degrading an adversary’s communications and electronic systems while protecting friendly forces’ use of the spectrum. “By grounding research in Soldier experience, this…
Billion-Euro Contract for Rheinmetall: Bundeswehr Calls Off Further IdZ-ES Soldier-Systems Rheinmetall has received another Billion-euro-contract from the Bundeswehr in the field of soldier-systems. The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has placed a call-off order with Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH for additional ‘Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System’ (IdZ-ES) soldier-systems under a framework agreement. The contract covers the modernisation of existing systems and the delivery of additional 237 platoon systems. It is worth €1.04bn gross. The systems have are to be delivered between November 2027 and December 2029. Additional 8,600 soldiers will receive the…
A ceasefire to the Iran War entered its 20th day on Monday as AP, citing two regional officials, reported that Iran has offered to open the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade, postponing questions of nuclear enrichment for later discussions. AP and Axios reported that Iran would be willing to end the war in exchange for blockade relief. Iran has said that it considers a ceasefire in Lebanon part of a broader deal for ending the war, and will not give up what it says is its nonnegotiable right to enrich uranium. Iran has said it would…
FN P90/PS90 Lightweight Magazine Loader Tool by SuppressorTools This simple yet effective P90 magazine loader tool uses a stirrup with elastic cords to keep the magazine in place while loading rounds. Get yours at www.suppressortools.com/product/fn-p90-ps90-lightweight-magazine-loader-tool. Read the full article here
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The B.C. government is cracking down on gun violence linked to organized crime. New regulations, coming into effect on Oct. 1, will bring the Firearm Violence Prevention Act into force. It’s the first of its kind in Canada, according to the government.The goal is to disrupt organized crime activity, officials stated on Monday, by providing additional tools for police that will fill existing gaps in federal law related to the misuse of firearms.It will help crack down on criminal activities tied to extortion by giving police new regulations to hold criminals accountable, the province said.These include discharging firearms from a…
TangoDown Inc ACRO Mount for GLOCK MOS GEN6 Models TangoDown® Inc. is pleased to announce the latest addition to the lineup – the TangoDown® ACRO® Mount for GLOCK® MOS® GEN6 Models (AAM-02). The Aimpoint® ACRO® continues to be a preferred optic, and now the ACRO® can be paired with the new GEN6 GLOCK® MOS® models. The mount plate ordnance-grade steel, heat treated, and coated with a QPQ finish. Torx Plus fasteners and VC-3 Thread Locker are included. For additional information regarding the AAM-02, visit: tangodown.com/tangodown-aam-02-acro-mount-for-glock-mos-gen-6-models Fits GLOCK® MOS GEN6 models: G17; G19; and G45 MSRP: $72.50 Customer Questions:…
LENGGRIES, GERMANY (24 April 2026) Lindnerhof, a tactical gear manufacturer specialising in load-carrying systems and part of Mehler Systems, is expanding its portfolio with a new range of pouches and load-carrying solutions. The release includes magazine pouches for common calibre systems, administrative and multi-purpose pouches, a tourniquet solution, and a one-piece chest rig. In total, ten new products have been developed for professional use. Lindnerhof, a tactical gear manufacturer and part of Mehler Systems, is expanding its portfolio with a new range of pouches and load-carrying solutions. The release includes magazine pouches, administrative and multi-purpose pouches, a tourniquet solution, and…
United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SOF AT&L) has announced the Advancing Naval Capabilities through Holistic Opportunities and Resources (ANCHOR) Initiative. Using Other Transactional Authority (OTA) acquisition, the ANCHOR Initiative’s purpose is to form a sphere of technological excellence made up of participants from industry, non-profit organizations, and not-for-profit entities able to rapidly and efficiently propose and carry out, through maximum practicable competitive procedures, the development of prototype solutions that sustain and expand strategic superiority within broadly stated special operations focus areas of interest. It is intended that Participants will perform a strategically…
Next month at Mead Hall (May 15-17) I’ll be teaching my On Demand Pistol Class for 2 days. On the third day I’ll be debuting my Tactics class. This is stuff I have used for my entire career to stay safe. It is the foundational stuff that is often left out of team tactics classes and that many professionals never seem to learn. If you want to learn the stuff that matters for individuals, come on out. It will make you more capable and it will make your team tactics better as well. Read the full article here