Author: Tony Grist

MATBOCK has been watching how operators actually use their gear, and what they saw was a lot of Graverobber™ bags showing up in drone operations. Rather than let users continue to adapt a medical pack to a mission set it wasn’t designed for, MATBOCK did what MATBOCK does, they went back to the drawing board and built something purpose-built. The result is the new ARES Drone Series, two packs built from the ground up to support drone assault operations, carrying the DNA of the Graverobber™ line but optimized specifically for drone operations. ARES Drone Assault Pack The smaller of the…

Load carriages are too heavy, but starting over completely is not realistic for Big Army. That is the hard part of modernization. The Army does not just need lighter gear. It needs lighter gear that works inside the system already fielded. Plate carriers, pouches, belts, rucks, vehicles, sustainment plans, training requirements, and unit SOPs are all connected. Change one piece too aggressively, and you can create new problems faster than you solve old ones. Military leaders understand that reducing Soldier load is critical to improving mobility, increasing endurance, maintaining survivability, and preserving combat effectiveness. The Army has spent decades studying…

Beretta USA partnered with Langdon Tactical Technology to develop the 92G Elite Combat LTT, a performance-focused pistol designed for competition shooters, defensive users and serious range enthusiasts. Built on the trusted Beretta 92 platform, the handgun features an Elite LTT slide and frame, LTT G10 grips and a chrome trigger for improved handling and tactile feedback. A Toni System single-port compensator, flared magwell and +4 magazine extensions help reduce recoil and speed reloads, while three included 22-round magazines maximize capacity. Additional features include a threaded barrel, fiber-optic front sight, extended controls, DLC-coated hammer and sear, ambidextrous slide-mounted decocker and an…

Editor’s note: This is a developing story. The U.S. and Iran reached a peace agreement that will take effect on Friday, the two sides said Sunday. The prime minister of Pakistan, which has mediated talks, also confirmed a “Peace Deal” has been reached. The deal is expected to stabilize the ceasefire and kick off 60 days of further negotiations on thorny issues including Iran’s nuclear program. President Donald Trump announced the diplomatic breakthrough in the early evening. “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” Trump wrote on social media. “I hereby fully authorize the toll free…

The 11th Airborne Division hosted its inaugural “Angel Ascent” innovation event at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson this week, marking a major milestone in the division’s commitment to warfighting transformation and Soldier-driven solutions for the Arctic’s unique operational challenges. The event, modeled as a “Shark Tank-style” pitch competition, brought together Soldiers from across the division to present their innovative solutions to a panel of senior leaders and subject matter experts from various industries and organizations, including the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the 673rd Air Base Wing, DEVCOM, and the U.S. Army Arctic Regions Test Center (ARTC). Angel Ascent will become a bi-annual…

IRVING, TX (June 8, 2026) – Scouting America announced its Military Family Fee Waiver, a new initiative designed to reduce financial barriers and expand access to Scouting programs for all new and renewing youth members whose parents or guardians are currently serving as active-duty military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force and Coast Guard), Reserves and National Guard. The program underscores Scouting America’s longstanding commitment to supporting military families and ensuring youth have access to character-building, leadership development, and outdoor experiences. Through the Military Family Fee Waiver, eligible families may receive a waiver of national registration fees, helping make…

After Iran’s foreign minister said that a deal to end the Iran War had “never been closer,” Israel bombed Dahiyeh, Beirut on Sunday, the 107th day of the Iran War. The Islamic Republic has insisted that the ceasefire to the war includes Lebanon, where Israel has waged a military campaign, and some analysts say Israel’s escalations in Lebanon are designed in part to hamper U.S.–Iran diplomacy. Israel bombed an apartment building in Beirut’s southern suburbs, killing at least three people, according to local journalists in Lebanon. The attacks came after Hezbollah drones were launched across the border into northern Israel.…

President Donald Trump said Friday that U.S. forces killed the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang in a strike carried out in concert with the Venezuelan government. “At my direction, the United States Southern Command delivered a swift and lethal kinetic strike to successfully execute Niño Guerrero, the infamous leader of Tren De Aragua, one of the most bloodthirsty Terrorist Organizations on Planet Earth,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “This action was coordinated closely with our friends in Venezuela, with whom we are working very well.” Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox …

Savage Arms Helps Raise $1 Million for Youth Shooting Sports Through Support of MidwayUSA Foundation WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – June 10, 2026 – Savage Arms, an iconic firearm manufacturer, has reached a significant milestone in its continued commitment to youth shooting sports, helping raise more than $1 million for youth shooting teams and organizations through its support of MidwayUSA Foundation. Since partnering with MidwayUSA Foundation in 2020, Savage Arms has played an important role in sustaining and growing youth shooting sports programs across the country. Funds raised through this partnership provide long-term financial support to youth shooting teams, ensuring future generations…

250 Years of America, 251 Years of Readiness Porsha Auzenne of the Fort Polk Public Affairs Office created this graphic which commemorates not only the US Army’s 251st birthday but also our nation’s founding 250 years ago. Happy birthday to the institution that’s been fighting for our freedom longer than we’ve been a nation! Happy birthday US Army! Read the full article here