Author: Tony Grist

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…

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…

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

The AI-powered VCAT system, already proven in elite military and law enforcement units, expands into the civilian market as the first platform designed to train the cognitive and visual-mechanics of shooters. Shot Show, Jan 20-23, 2026, Las Vegas, Booth #13201 January 14 2026 -Eyeviation, a developer of Human-Aware Artificial Intelligence training systems, will present its VCAT™ Virtual Cognitive-Aware Training system at SHOT Show, marking the introduction of the world’s first cognitive-aware firearms training system to the civilian shooting range and sport shooting markets. Already operational and validated within elite military and law enforcement units in Israel and the United States,…

New LANTAC Plan-B Left-Hand Muzzle Device and HUB With the rise of suppressors comes trends. One trend LANTAC has noticed is the commonality of Plan-B muzzle devices. A few months ago, we released Plan-B variations of our popular Dragon® Muzzle Brakes, as well as our new Lamprey™ Flash Hiders. Now, LANTAC is pleased to announce our new Plan-B Left-Hand system. It’s everything you love about Plan-B, but with a left-handed twist. Left-hand threads give you a few advantages over traditional right-handed threads. For one, every time you loosen the suppressor off your mount, you also tighten the muzzle device onto…

WASHINGTON — Joint Interagency Task Force 401 announced Jan. 11 its first acquisition under the Replicator 2 initiative, awarding a contract for two advanced DroneHunter F700 systems, which are expected to be delivered by April. This acquisition provides the task force with enhanced capabilities to counter the growing threat posed by small unmanned aerial systems. It also marks a significant step in the War Department’s strategy to rapidly field counter-unmanned aerial systems to protect military installations and critical infrastructure across the United States. “We’re designed to move at the speed of relevance, cutting through red tape, consolidating resources, and engaging…

Tim Dillon Named CEO of BERSA USA BERSA USA, a leading innovator in the firearms and shooting sports industry, has named Tim Dillon as its new chief executive officer, bringing decades of leadership experience across the firearms, manufacturing and defense industries to the company. Dillon joins BERSA USA with more than 40 years of industry experience spanning firearms manufacturing, product development, logistics and international compliance regulations. In addition to his private-sector leadership, Dillon has extensive experience supporting U.S. government programs. He has served as a mentor and instructor for the U.S. Department of State’s Anti-Terrorism Assistance (ATA) Program and most…

GA-ASI and USN Test Expanded Sonobuoy Dispensing System For MQ-9B SeaGuardian SAN DIEGO – 13 January 2026 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the U.S. Navy continue to expand the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capability of the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Flight test was performed on December 17 and featured Sonobuoy Dispensing System (SDS) pods, more than previously tested, doubling the number of sonobuoys available. “Expanding sonobuoy capacity, including Multi-static Active Coherent (MAC) technology for SeaGuardian, has been an integral part of our advanced ASW strategy to broaden and enhance search areas,” said GA-ASI President David R.…