Author: Tony Grist

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. – Army armament engineers here partnered with a pair of Pennsylvania companies, one with alloy expertise and the other with forging metals, to deliver a capable barrel for the Army’s next generation of small arms. Carpenter Technology developed the alloy and Geissele Automatics (also known as GWYNEDD) developed the production techniques for the barrels, while the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center provided the expertise in gun technology to deliver an innovation that is key to meeting the required capability. This novel barrel design, created as part of two separate CRADAs (Cooperative Research and…

Dan Caldwell has been hired by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence after being cleared of leaking from the Pentagon in a high-profile investigation, The American Conservative has confirmed. Caldwell, a Marine veteran and a prominent advocate of a restrained foreign policy, will serve as an adviser to intelligence officials responsible for coordinating the 18 U.S. intelligence agencies and helping prepare the president’s daily intelligence briefing. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Caldwell was fired last year from the Pentagon. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, publicly accused him of leaking classified information, a charge…

ZeroTech Optics Laucnhes Vengeance 1-4x24SFP LPVO NASHVILLE, TN – ZeroTech Optics is expanding its trusted Vengeance lineup with the launch of the Vengeance 1-4×24 SFP LPVO RAR Illuminated FDE and the Vengeance 1-4×24 SFP LPVO RAR MOA, versatile low power variable optics designed to deliver fast target acquisition at close range while maintaining the precision needed for mid-distance engagements. Built for shooters who demand simplicity, durability, and performance, the Vengeance 1-4×24 SFP LPVO RAR Illuminated FDE and the Vengeance 1-4×24 SFP LPVO RAR MOA provide true 1x capability for rapid, both-eyes-open shooting similar to a red dot, while the 4x…

The Iran War entered its eighteenth day on Tuesday, as senior U.S. counter-terrorism official Joe Kent resigned his position in protest of the war. The U.S. military said Monday that the number of U.S. troops wounded in the conflict has reached at least 200 across seven countries. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was “shocked” by Iran’s retaliatory strikes against neighboring Gulf states which host U.S. bases, claiming “nobody expected” such an escalation. Many Iran experts had warned that the Islamic Republic could ignite a regional war if the U.S. and Israel attacked. A high-ranking Iranian leader, Ali Larijani,…

US Army Files Trademark Application for M8 Carbine In late January the US Army filed a trademark application with the US Patent and Trademark Office for the term “M8” for all categories of firearms. As SSD revealed yesterday, the US Army issued an experimental type classification of XM8 to the Carbine version of the M7 Rifle. The XM8 Carbine has been making the rounds. Above you can see a member of the Army Marksmanship Unit coaching a VIP on the range. In case you were wondering, this one is outfitted with the Vortex “Eleanor” AMG 1-10x optic and the B.E.…

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President Donald Trump said Monday the United States has asked to postpone his planned meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping in Beijing by “a month or so,” citing his desire to remain in Washington to supervise the ongoing war with Iran. Trump, who was expected to travel to China at the end of March, told reporters in the Oval Office that the trip was under review. “We’re speaking to China. I’d love to, but because of the war, I want to be here,” he said, adding there were “no tricks” behind the request. The delay comes amid rising tensions between…

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FENTON, Mo. (March 16, 2026) – FirstSpear®, the industry leader in load-bearing technology and personal protective equipment, has entered into an exclusive, ten-year license with Recon K9® LLC (“Recon K9”). Under this agreement, FirstSpear will assume responsibility for the sales, marketing, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics of the Recon K9 brand, effectively integrating Recon K9’s operations into FirstSpear’s infrastructure. This strategic agreement grants FirstSpear exclusive use of all intellectual property owned or developed by Recon K9, including trademarks, product designs, internet domains, and social media accounts. By leveraging FirstSpear’s market presence and established manufacturing and distribution capabilities, the partnership ensures that…

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