Author: Tony Grist
The United States has ordered the evacuation of some personnel from its largest military base in the Middle East as President Donald Trump considers potential strikes against Iran’s Islamist government, Reuters reported Wednesday. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox The precautionary move affects Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and echoes similar steps taken last year ahead of joint U.S.–Israeli air and missile strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The evacuation reflects heightened regional tensions as Iran faces widespread anti-government protests, with security forces reportedly killing demonstrators. Trump told Iranians Tuesday that “help is on its way”…
Edgar Brothers Invests £12 Million in New Headquarters and National Defence Manufacturing & Innovation Centre (NDMC) Edgar Brothers, a key UK Defence supplier and leading wholesaler of firearms and ammunition to the shooting sports market since 1947, is proud to announce a £12 million investment in a new, purpose-built 70,000 sq ft facility that will serve as both our new Headquarters and the National Defence Manufacturing & Innovation Centre (NDMC). Located just 8 miles from our current site, the move will allow Edgar Brothers to maintain current operations with 100% staff retention while expanding into new areas of manufacture. This…
OTB Boots Receives Official US Marine Corps Approval for EGA-Marked Footwear OTB Boots announced that it has received official approval from the United States Marine Corps to produce boots authorized to be worn by Marines bearing the iconic Eagle, Globe, and Anchor (EGA) emblem. Beginning Spring 2026, OTB Boots will introduce EGA-approved versions of its best-selling M-Carbon 8 and M-Flex 8 boot models. These boots will be available through the Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) as well as directly to consumers via OTB’s website and Amazon storefronts. “This approval is a tremendous honor for our team,” said OTB Boots President, Dan…
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Arc’teryx PRO to Showcase Full Line and New Innovations at SHOT Show 2026 Arc’teryx PRO is excited to announce its presence at SHOT Show 2026 in our new booth and location #30311, where we will exhibit our complete range of high-performance apparel and equipment designed for professionals operating in the most demanding environments. For 2026 we’re introducing an all new uniform, a new GORE-TEX PRO insulated model, and the first launch of a new colorway that will better serve first responders. These products will be on display ahead of their official launch in Fall 2026, giving attendees an exclusive first…
MYSTERY RANCH Will Be Exhibiting at SHOT Show 2026, Booth 31309 As the long-standing leader in military load carriage, MYSTERY RANCH designs and builds packs built for the mission. At SHOT Show, MYSTERY RANCH will showcase their full line of military products and select special projects including drone carry solutions, including their collaboration with PDW (Performance Drone Works) supporting their C100 small, unmanned aircraft system (sUAS). These efforts reflect their continued focus on solving complex carry challenges through purpose-built design. They will also introduce Carry Forward, their newest collection of everyday carry products that bring MYSTERY RANCH’s mission-proven DNA into lower-profile packs designed for daily use, travel,…
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PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ — The U.S. Army’s XM204 interim top-attack munition was approved for Urgent Materiel Release (UMR) and successfully conducted initial fielding in Europe on December 4, 2025. Managed by Project Manager Close Combat Systems (PM CCS) at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ in partnership with Textron Systems of Wilmington, MA, the XM204 completed Low-Rate Initial Production in September of 2025. The munition was then fielded to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, based at Rose Barracks in Vilseck, Germany for training. New Equipment Training and Doctrine, Training and Tactics were provided to 2nd Cavalry Regiment to review the performance, reliability, and integrated…
Tasmanian Tiger® will launch several new products for law enforcement, military, SWAT, undercover, and medics at 2026 SHOT Show® in Booth 20221 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan. 20 – 23, 2026. Knoxville, Tenn. (January 2026) – Tasmanian Tiger®, a tactical nylon line of products distributed exclusively for the US market by Proforce Equipment, Inc., will exhibit at the 2026 SHOT Show®, to be held Jan. 20 – 23, 2026, at The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada. Attendees can visit Tasmanian Tiger at Booth 20221 to explore the brand’s latest innovations designed for law enforcement, military, SWAT,…
Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Rasmussen announced Wednesday that the United States, Denmark, and Greenland will create a “high-level working group” to discuss the island’s future. The announcement followed Rasmussen’s meeting with American officials on the subject of Greenland earlier in the day. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox “The group, in our view, should focus on how to address the American security concerns, while at the same time respecting the red lines of the Kingdom of Denmark,” Rasmussen said in a speech outside of the Danish embassy. He said the group would meet “within a matter…