Author: Tony Grist

Tomahawk Performance Introduces CW / Combat Top for Cold Weather Operations Nashville, TN — January 14, 2026 — Technical apparel brand Tomahawk Performance has released the CW / Combat Top, a cold-weather combat layer engineered for military and law enforcement personnel operating in harsh environments. Designed specifically to be integrated with load-bearing equipment, the CW / Combat Top addresses the persistent challenge of maintaining warmth without restricting mobility or compromising breathability. The CW / Combat Top is built as a midweight, under-armor solution that performs across both dynamic movement and static positions. The garment balances insulation, durability, and breathability to support extended wear during training…

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Visit Booth #72739 to See Modular, Combat-Proven Medical Systems Built for Operational Readiness LAS VEGAS, NV – January 16, 2026 – High Speed Gear (HSG), a leading U.S. manufacturer of tactical nylon and load-bearing equipment, and Phokus Research Group, a recognized innovator in operational medicine and medical systems integration, announced a collaborative effort focused on delivering mission-ready medical carriage and treatment solutions for today’s warfighters. The jointly developed medical product solutions will be on display at SHOT Show 2026 in the High Speed Gear booth, #72739. Built on shared priorities of durability, rapid access, and real-world usability, the partnership combines…

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WARQ to Launch GEN 2 Force-on-Force Helmet at 2026 SHOT Show WARQ, a manufacturer of advanced protective equipment for Law Enforcement and military force-on-force training, has announced the launch of the WARQ GEN 2 Helmet, the next evolution of its purpose-built force-on-force helmet platform. New in GEN 2: • EN 1385 bump certified: The only bump-certified force-on-force helmet on the market. • D3O® Halo 7 pad system: Advanced blunt impact absorption. • Reinforced fiberglass shell. • Improved sizing ratchet and retention system. While GEN 2 expands protection and improves comfort, the helmet retains the core features that have made WARQ…

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Streamlight Celebrates the 20 Year Anniversary of the TLR Series Milestone Marks Two Decades of Weapon-Mounted Lighting Innovation EAGLEVILLE, PA, January 16, 2026 – Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the TLR® series, marking two decades of innovation, reliability, and performance in weapon-mounted lighting. Since its introduction, the TLR® platform has become a trusted standard for professionals across law enforcement, military and sporting goods markets worldwide. Designed to deliver powerful rail-mounted tactical illumination, the TLR series helped redefine expectations for durability, performance, and user-focused design in weapon lights. Beginning with the TLR-1®,…

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Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado visited the White House on Thursday bearing an unusual gift for President Donald Trump: her Nobel Peace Prize medal, awarded last year for her campaign for democratic reform. Machado presented the medal to Trump as part of an effort to obtain the president’s backing in the contest to shape Venezuela’s post-Maduro future. A photo released by the White House showed Trump holding a large gold-framed plaque containing the medal and a dedication praising his “principled and decisive action to secure a free Venezuela.” Trump later wrote on Truth Social that Machado had presented him…

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CARBONDALE, PA, January 16, 2025 – Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel, announced the launch of the Ops-Core NOMAD (Night Operations Mounting and Deployment) System, a highly stable, low-profile head harness engineered to securely mount night vision and visual augmentation system(NVG/VAS) without the need for a traditional ballistic or bump helmet. The Ops-Core NOMAD System is a one-size-fits-all head harness engineered to provide a stable, comfortable, and secure platform for mounting night vision and visual augmentation devices. Available in black, the system is designed for Global…

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Prosperity, South Carolina January 16, 2026 — Jacob Grey Firearms has unveiled the Hex Pro™, a refined evolution of the award-winning Hex platform that integrates the hard-earned lessons from the development and manufacturing of the Nox 9™. The result is a handgun purpose-built to push performance, durability, and shootability even further—without sacrificing the clean, intentional design language that has come to define the brand. The Hex Pro represents a deliberate step forward. While the original Hex established Jacob Grey Firearms as a serious contender in the premium handgun market, the Hex Pro reflects the maturation of the company’s engineering and…

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FirstSpear Friday Focus: SHOT Show 2026 Come see us next week at SHOT Show 2026 over at booth #32111 from Tuesday, January 20th through Friday, January 23rd. Check out our product line-up and catch up with our team to learn more about what’s coming in 2026! To request an estimate click image above or visit First-Spear.com/Request-For-Estimate. FirstSpear is the premier source for cutting-edge tactical gear for military, law enforcement and those who train. For more information visit First-Spear.com. Read the full article here

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