Author: Tony Grist

Responding to direct demand from special operations operators, Direct Action® is introducing the MultiCam® Tropic camouflage pattern into its product lineup – a solution engineered for operations in green-dominant environments. A carefully selected range of 58 products will be available in this colorway, with most already accessible in the online store and the B2B panel. MultiCam® Tropic is one of the variants of the iconic MultiCam® camouflage family. Designed by Crye Precision and first unveiled in 2013, it delivers high concealment effectiveness in tropical regions, jungles, and European deciduous and mixed forests during spring and summer. Its palette of deep…

215 Gear Launches Two New Products – Genesis Single Point Sling & Multi-Mission Weapon’s Catch V2  215 Gear launches two new weapon accessories today, the Genesis Single Point Sling and Multi-Mission Weapon’s Catch V2. Both Berry compliant and available in MultiCam, Khaki and Black. Genesis Single Point Sling This sling was designed from the ground up as part of a larger system specifically for the Genesis breaching shotgun so you know it’s going to be able to take a beating. The unique design allows for mounting on the unused space on the shoulder strap of the armor carrier by threading…

FirstSpear Deepens “Built for The X” Mission with Hire of Special Operations Aviation Expert Brian Erb FENTON, Mo. (Nov 11th, 2025) – FirstSpear®, the leader in uncompromising equipment for professionals bound for “The X,” today announced the appointment of Brian Erb as Director, Aviation Business Development. The strategic hire of the decorated Special Operations aviator brings a career defined by moments of extreme pressure and critical decision-making, the very challenges FirstSpear equipment is engineered to overcome. A retired Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CW5), Erb brings nearly 30 years of distinguished military aviation experience, including 18 years with the U.S. Army’s 160th Special…

The United States military conducted its latest strike against an alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean Sea on Thursday. A Pentagon official confirmed that four “narco-terrorists” were killed in the operation which marks the 20th attack against an alleged drug vessel in international waters since President Donald Trump took office in January.  Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox At least 80 people have been killed as part of the Trump administration’s anti-drug initiative in an effort to keep narcotics such as fentanyl from reaching American shores. Thursday afternoon, hours after the attack, Secretary of War Pete…

Skydio X10D systems to enhance situational awareness and mission capability for Tactical Air Control Party and Explosive Ordnance Disposal units Skydio, the leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, in partnership with ADS, a leading provider of products, technology, and logistics solutions for the U.S. Military, today announced two initial multi-million dollar contract awards with the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to expand the deployment of Skydio systems across multiple operational units. These efforts extend Skydio’s presence across Air Combat Command (ACC) Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units, supporting the Air Force’s…

Compact Power with Exceptional Clarity Richmond, VA. (November 7th, 2025) – German Precision Optics (GPO) proudly announces the release of the PASSION APO 16-48x65mm spotting scope. This high-performance compact spotting scope was designed and built for outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, birders, and those who demand premium performance without the unnecessary bulk. “Delivering professional-grade clarity in an ultra-portable design, the PASSION APO 65mm is ideal for those who want to pack light without sacrificing quality,” said Mike Jensen, Owner/CEO of GPO USA. “Like all GPO optics, it’s backed by our industry-leading warranty, giving users total confidence in their purchase.” The PASSION APO 16-48×65…

2025 AFRC WEPTAC & MAG Exchange Cancelled The Air Force has cancelled the 2025 Reserve Component WEPTAC Conference but plans to reconvene in person during their normally scheduled meeting in October 2026. Consequently, the MAG Exchange event is also postponed until Fall of next year. Please update your schedules accordingly. Read the full article here

Allen-Vanguard Delivers More TURMOIL (RF Decoy) to a NATO Country Allen-Vanguard, the global leader in providing customised solutions and enabling technology across the Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) domain, has delivered more TURMOIL (their RF Decoy capability) to a NATO country. Due to the nature of the technology and its counter-EW role, Allen-Vanguard is unable to disclose more specific details about the customer or the product’s deployment. However, suffice to say, its success has generated a follow-on order. Allen-Vanguard’s TURMOIL RF Decoy is an Electromagnetic Countermeasure that delivers tactical advantage against adversaries by leveraging Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) capabilities and essentially…

Israel is looking to strike a new 20-year security deal with the U.S. that includes provisions to allay “America First” concerns before the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) expires in 2028, Axios reported Thursday. The current assistance MOU is the third 10-year agreement between the two countries and was originally signed under the Obama administration in 2016. This agreement provides Israel about $4 billion in military aid annually. Under the Biden and Trump administrations, the United States has provided at least $21.7 billion in additional military aid since the start of the Gaza war. The initial discussions on the deal…

Air Force Chief of Staff Approves Morale T-Shirts and Callsigns On Aircrew Nametags In a memorandum issued Monday, Gen Kenneth Wilsbach authorized the return of colored Morale T-Shirt for wear with utility uniforms on Fridays (at the discretion of the commander). Tied to unit heritage and esprit, this has been an on-again-off-again tradition over the years, based on who was in charge at the time. I’m glad to see it. Hopefully Airmen will get a few more opportunities to show off their unit pride. Although it doesn’t affect as many, the memo also authorizes Airmen who wear the Flight Duty…