Author: Tony Grist

Tactical Gear

Fort Benning Trains Army Leaders to Integrate Robotic and Autonomous Systems in Combat

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FORT BENNING, Ga. – The U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) at Fort Benning launched the first pilot of the Robotic Autonomous Systems Leader Tactics Course (RASLT) yesterday as part of Army-wide Transforming in Contact (TiC) initiatives. The course will prepare Army leaders for future conflicts where autonomous and robotic systems will play a more prominent role. The course is slated for three pilots in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. Each pilot will be three weeks long and run five days a week. Lt. Col. Alan Hastings, commander of the 3rd Squadron, 16th Cavalry Regiment, the unit overseeing RASLT, said…

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Mauser Introduces New M98 Das Original Bolt-Action Rifle

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Mauser Introduces New M98 Das Original Bolt-Action Rifle San Antonio, Texas (February 11, 2026) – Mauser is pleased to introduce the new Mauser 98 Das Originalbolt-action rifle. Harnessing a combination of advanced technology and old-world craftsmanship, this modern iteration of one of the world’s most iconic rifles delivers the accuracy and reliability embraced by millions of Mauser owners for more than a century. And it is now available in .300 Win Mag for the first time ever! The original M98 was prized for its controlled round feed, extreme strength, reliability and safety. The new M98 Das Original is designed with…

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Trump and Netanyahu Hold Three-Hour White House Talk

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Trump at the White House on Thursday for a three hour meeting, his fifth visit to Washington since Trump began his second term. No joint press conference followed the meeting. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said “nothing definitive” was agreed to during the talks, “other than I insisted that negotiations with Iran continue to see whether or not a Deal can be consummated.” Before heading back to Israel, Netanyahu said he conveyed “general skepticism about the nature of any agreement with Iran,” adding that any deal “must include the elements…

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White House Announces ‘Significant Drawdown’ of Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota

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President Donald Trump has agreed to end sweeping federal immigration operations in Minnesota, White House border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday, marking a significant retreat from a mission that sparked national controversy after two U.S. citizens were killed. “I have proposed, and President Trump has concurred, that this surge operation concludes,” Homan said at a press conference, adding that a “significant drawdown” is already underway and will continue into next week. Last month Homan said he would draw down enforcement in Minnesota if state and local leaders agreed to cooperate with ICE and turn over criminals with deportation orders. …

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Strategic Sciences LLC Completes Successful Phase II Government Inspection & Performance Verification for the Multi-Function Muzzle Device (MFMD)

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Salt Lake City, UT — February 9, 2026 — Organization of Strategic Sciences LLC (Strategic Sciences) today announced the successful completion of a Phase II Government Inspection & Performance Verification (GIPV) for its Multi-Function Muzzle Device (MFMD), marking a significant milestone in the development and maturation of the company’s next-generation suppressor technology. Building on a multi-year development effort spearheaded by the ASW Special Operations & Low Intensity Conflict (SO/LIC) Capability Development & Innovation (CD&I) Office, the Phase II GIPV validated both performance and manufacturability attributes of the MFMD system under government oversight. Completion of this inspection confirms the system’s readiness…

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