Author: Tony Grist
Reptilia’s New 13IN ARCA Handguard in Black and FDE HILLSBOROUGH, NC — Reptilia is proud to announce the release of the new 13” ARCA Handguard, now available in both Black and Flat Dark Earth. Designed for shooters who demand maximum versatility from their rifle, the 13” ARCA Handguard integrates a continuous Arca-Swiss interface directly into the handguard, eliminating the need for bolt-on rails while providing seamless compatibility with modern tripod systems. The result is a cleaner, stronger, and more streamlined solution for precision rifle applications, hunting, competition, and field use. Built around Reptilia’s patented turnbuckle mounting system, the handguard delivers…
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June 16, 2026 (Redmond, WA) – B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. has been awarded a contract for 8,936 DAGIR®-V1 systems by the U.S. Army’s PM Soldier Lethality (PM SL), under the Capability Program Executive – Ground Soldier Systems (CPE-G) to fulfill the US Army’s specific needs in the M7 Surrogate Fire Control Program. The DAGIR® series of infrared and visible aiming and illumination laser systems are advanced VCSEL-based systems and are designed for multi-platform applications. This order will be delivered in GFY2027 through an order via the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Tailored Logistics Support (TLS) program. The DAGIR® family of…
Department of War Restores US Pacific Command Designation 16 June 2026 CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — The Department of War announced today that the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will officially restore its name to the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM). Originally established on January 1, 1947, by President Harry S. Truman, the command operated under the USPACOM banner for over 70 years, standing as the oldest and largest of the United States’ unified combatant commands. Restoring the legacy USPACOM designation honors the command’s deep historical roots, fostering a sense of pride and collective spirit among all who serve in the Pacific.…
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Capability will deliver secure, mobile connectivity on NATO’s eastern flank MONTREAL, Canada —Tuesday, June 16, 2026 — Marconi Technologies and Polish defense integrator Enamor International have been selected to deliver Orion X650 high-capacity MANET radios to the Polish military, providing a survivable, mobile backhaul for 5G-enabled communications. Multi-year deliveries will begin later this year. The contract directly supports Poland’s defense investment priorities under the EU’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument, accelerating the country’s military modernization along NATO’s eastern flank. The Orion X650 is a sixth-generation software-defined tactical radio built for high-throughput communications in contested environments. It’s designed for missions…
President Donald Trump said at the G7 Summit Wednesday that the U.S. would not contribute to any reconstruction fund for Iran, saying that “we are not investing in it and we do not have a fund,” after backlash from Israel and its American supporters over reports of an agreement to end the Iran War, which entered its 110th day. “We’re not putting up 10 cents,” Trump said. Earlier this week, the Financial Times had reported, citing an anonymous senior administration official, that the U.S. would create “a big $300 billion fund to rebuild” Iran if the Islamic Republic agreed to…
Andrew Day and Joseph Addington talk to Mark Krikorian of the Center for Immigration Studies about the multifaceted disaster of uncontrolled migration and the Trump administration’s approach to the issue. Recorded June 16, 2026. The post TAC Right Now: How to Stop Mass Migration w/ Mark Krikorian appeared first on The American Conservative. Read the full article here
Lockheed Martin, GM Defense Collaborate to Strengthen America’s Manufacturing and Defense Industrial Base BETHESDA, Md., and DETROIT, June 16, 2026 – Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] and GM Defense today announced a new collaboration to strengthen America’s manufacturing and defense industrial base, facilitated by the U.S. Department of War. Working under a memorandum of understanding (MOU), Lockheed Martin and GM Defense will explore opportunities to accelerate the delivery of critical capabilities and innovation by combining Lockheed Martin’s defense production expertise with General Motors’ advanced industrial capabilities in high-rate commercial manufacturing and engineering. The collaboration will focus on three areas: strengthening defense…
The Bank of Japan announced Tuesday it would raise rates to a 31-year high—from 0.75 percent to one percent—in anticipation of continued inflation caused by the Iran War.In 2024, the Bank of Japan pivoted from decades of near or below zero interest rates amidst supply shocks. It last raised rates in December of 2025 but had held them steady since. However, the energy supply shock caused by the Iran War has created significant price pressures in the country. Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida welcomed the framework peace deal announced this week between the U.S. and Iran, but economic analysts expect lingering…