Author: Tony Grist

Andrew Day and Joseph Addington discuss a bombshell report on White House drama, shootings at Brown University and in Australia, the alarming incompetence of American criminal investigations in recent months, and a U.S. act of war against Venezuela. Then, Andrew interviews Jennifer Kavanagh of Defense Priorities about her new report on the best way to safeguard Ukraine’s security after the war with Russia ends. Recorded December 17, 2025. Read the full article here

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing the Justice Department to accelerate the reclassification of marijuana, a move framed as expanding medical research without federally legalizing the drug. The order follows weeks of sustained lobbying by cannabis industry executives, including Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers, and would shift marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, easing federal restrictions while leaving recreational use and criminal penalties unchanged. Shares of major U.S. cannabis companies rose on the announcement, with firms like Canopy Growth climbing nearly 12 percent in one day. Canopy Growth is up more than 60 percent this month since…

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New unified organisation to speed up how Defence gathers and shares intelligence. UK military intelligence will be more efficient, faster, and better able to anticipate future threats as the Ministry of Defence launches the new Military Intelligence Services (MIS). This major overhaul of Defence’s intelligence organisations comes amid increasing threats to the UK and will keep Britain ahead of hostile states and terrorists.  Following the recommendations in the Strategic Defence Review, the reforms bring every intelligence unit and organisation within Defence under one organisation for the first time, including units from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force…

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Rheinmetall Successfully Demonstrates Drone Defence Capabilities in Finland Rheinmetall successfully demonstrated its capabilities in counter measures against small unmanned aerial systems (c-sUAS) at the Ground-based Air Defence (GBAD) Demo Days at the firing range in Lohtaja, Finland. Representatives of Rheinmetall Air Defence AG were invited to participate by the Inspector of Air Defence of the Finnish Armed Forces. Despite challenging climatic conditions in a remote forest area, Rheinmetall impressed with a powerful and professional demonstration. The demonstrated threats, ranging from jet drones to small quadcopters, as well as the frictionless cooperation with the organiser XD Solution and the Finnish Armed…

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Aberdeen, NC – December 18, 2025 – Spiritus Systems®, one of the leading manufacturers of nylon equipment designed with intent for military and law enforcement professionals, has announced the new LV-120 Plate Carrier, a highly configurable, modular, and scalable system is now available for purchase through the company’s website. The LV-120 Plate Carrier, is a fine-tuned solution of load carriage design that answers the nearly impossible demand of weight, durability, integration, adaptability and refinement. A completely new offering from its predecessor, the LV-119, the LV-120 was developed in collaboration with the professional end-user, in an effort to address the unique and…

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KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (16.12.2025) UF PRO will return to SHOT Show in 2026, bringing its latest developments in tactical clothing to the U.S. audience. Known for performance-driven design and close collaboration with professional users, UF PRO will showcase a comprehensive selection of combat uniforms, outer layers, and tactical pants engineered for demanding operational environments. At SHOT Show 2026, UF PRO will present a broad cross-section of its portfolio, including the lightweight Striker TT Combat Shirt and Pants, designed for hot weather and high-mobility operations, alongside the Striker XT and Striker X combat lines, which combine durability, freedom of movement, and modular…

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18 DEC 25 – For Immediate Release – Breach-Bang-Clear and Soldier Systems Daily are excited to announce the impending availability of Clobberflage pattern for use on assorted stuff and things – just in time for the 60th birthday of the man who inspired it: GW Ayers.     GW Ayers is a foundational icon of the American tactical industry and a longtime friend of both SSD and B-B-C. A retired US Army Cavalry SNCO and combat veteran, GW is not just an institution in our battlespace; he’s one of the finest humans on the planet.And today is his 60th birthday!…

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NorArm Tactical – Fallujah Field Uniform Meet the Fallujah Field Uniform, our next generation combat clothing. Made in NYCO Stretch, a state of the art Rip-Stop fabric that is ultra-light, breathable, but still highly durable. The Fallujah offers both unparalleled comfort and mission-ready performance with its minimalistic design and high quality materials from brands such as CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics, VELCRO®, YKK™ and D3O® Protection. Perfect for warmer climates or activities that will make you sweat, due to its breathable fabric, but also suitable for colder climates by layering it with a wool baselayer, like our Finnmark Baselayer, or our Finnmark…

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