Author: Tony Grist

Elbit America to Continue Delivering Night Vision Systems to USMC through 2027 Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle systems allow Marines superior situational awareness no matter where the mission takes place FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Jan. 28, 2026 – Elbit Systems of America (Elbit America) received a delivery order valued at approximately $74.4 million for Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle (SBNVG) systems from Marine Corps Systems Command. The SBNVG systems will be produced at the company’s facility in Roanoke, Virginia through 2027. The delivery order was placed under a multi-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract valued at roughly $500 million secured…

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AFSOC Releases CV-22B Accident Investigation Board Report HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. —   Today, Air Force Special Operations Command released an Accident Investigation Board report on a CV-22B Osprey mishap that occurred Nov. 20, 2024, near Melrose Air Force Range, N.M. The aircraft and crew were assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing’s 20th Special Operations Squadron, at Cannon AFB, N.M. The mishap resulted in no injuries or fatalities nor damage to civilian property. The estimated cost of damage to government property was valued at approximately $2.8 million. The AIB President found by a preponderance of the evidence, the cause for the…

Viktos Public Service Announcement We are sharing this on behalf of our friends at Viktos: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT // We’ve been made aware that someone is impersonating VIKTOS and emailing people about fake collaboration opportunities. ? This is a scam. Do not engage. ? VIKTOS will never reach out for collaborations using a Gmail account, request fees, or ask for personal details in this manner. We’ve informed our IT team and are actively addressing the issue. If you receive an email claiming to be from VIKTOS, check the domain. Official communications will always come from @VIKTOS.com. We sincerely apologize for…

The Federal Reserve declined to cut the U.S. interest rate at the Wednesday meeting of its board of governors, keeping the benchmark at 3.5–3.75 percent. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell noted that the strong economy and stable levels of unemployment made further rate cuts unnecessary in the view of the board. Inflation also remains somewhat elevated, a circumstance lower interest rates could aggravate. Two members of the board dissented and voted for a quarter-point cut, including Stephen Miran, who was appointed by President Donald Trump to fill a temporary vacancy on the board. The other dissenter, Christopher Waller, is on…

TacJobs – Daniel Defense Seeks Military Sales Manager Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the world’s finest weapon systems and accessories. Our mission to honor God and defend freedom is accomplished by serving customers and providing top quality solutions to our military, law enforcement and civilians that are seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting. As the Military Sales Manager – MILE (Military and Law Enforcement), you will be responsible for the functions outlined below: Essential Functions: Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures. Manage relationships with all U.S. Department of…

SHOT Show 26 – WX Wraith Designed by Australia’s Buzzworks, the Wraith from Wiley X is a transparent mandible for use with helmets to provide see-through kinetic protection for those operating equipment such as weapons or vehicles. The Wraith Transparent Ballistic Mandible protects your lower face by dissipating high-velocity impact and concussive blast waves.and connects via the helmet’s rail system. It features an Optically Correct Viewing Pane which prevents the “fisheye” effect. It also offers ample room for APEL eyepro. WileyX.com Read the full article here

SHOT Show 26 – Arc’teryx PRO Kneepads In addition to the new Tactician line of combat uniforms, Arc’teryx PRO will introduce a new kneepad which will fit in the kneepad pockets on their trousers. Please note, the example I saw at SHOT Show was behind glass and the white dots you see are the overhead lights being reflected. Read the full article here

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SHOT Show 25 – OTB Boots Pirata Low OTB Boots handed out some samples of their new Pirata series, a long anticipated update to the original Maritime Assault Boot from Altama, although designed by the same team that created this new line. The Pirata series consists of models: Pirata Elite (OTB / subsurface), Pirata Mid, and Pirata Low. This is the Pirata Low. The outsole design and rubber compound are directly derived from OTB’s Abyss boot and the midsole boasts incorporates nearly an inch of advanced EVA cushioning. I can attest to the comfort for long walks. Pirata boots feature…