Author: Tony Grist
As a fan of the double action auto, you may think that I am against single action guns. Since one of the benefits of the DA auto is how safe it is to live with, day in and day out, you might assume that the single action auto is just the opposite. Not the case. I am a big fan of the single action auto, and carried one for large parts of my career. In my case it was a 1911, but there are a few others out there these days, with various forms of the 2011 being the most…
Tiberius Aerospace Welcomes Professor Dame Fiona Murray to Advisory Board Tiberius Aerospace, a modern defence technology company built to empower the UK, US and their global allies with next-generation weapon systems and AI-powered solutions, today announced the appointment of Professor Dame Fiona Murray DCMG CBE to its Advisory Board. Professor Dame Fiona Murray DCMG CBE is Chair of the NATO Innovation Fund and has previously served on the British Prime Minister’s Council on Science and Technology. She was awarded a CBE (Commander of the British Empire) for her services to innovation and entrepreneurship in the United Kingdom and appointed Dame…
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To survive on the modern battlefield, paratroopers are adapting to fight the unseen battle on the radio waves. Phantom Platoon provides a unique Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) capability for 16 Air Assault Brigade, the British Army’s global response force. CEMA brings together electronic warfare, cyber operations, and spectrum management. The goal is to gather information about the enemy, disrupt their plans, and keep friendly forces safe. The platoon – part of 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (2 PARA) – took part in Exercise Orion in France, where British and French airborne soldiers trained side by side to prepare for real-world…
INKAS® proudly announces the addition of the all-new Armored BMW 760i to its growing global fleet of premium protected vehicles. As demand for discreet executive protection continues to rise, INKAS® is further strengthening its lineup with a distinctive luxury sedan platform engineered to deliver certified ballistic protection. Based on BMW’s flagship executive sedan, the armored BMW 7 Series combines advanced technology with proven ballistic engineering. Powered by a 4.4L TwinPower Turbo V8 producing 536 horsepower and supported by a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, the platform offers enhanced efficiency and performance capabilities while supporting the structural requirements of full armoring integration. Engineered…
The Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall is expanding its portfolio with an acquisition in the field of uncrewed systems. Rheinmetall has now signed a contract in Zagreb to buy a majority stake of Croatian uncrewed ground system solution provider DOK-ING. Rheinmetall is acquiring 51% of the company, which was founded in 1991, Vjekoslav Majeti?, the founder and previous sole owner of the company, will retain the remaining shares (49%). Rheinmetall’s entry into DOK-ING is subject to approval by the relevant regulatory authorities. Both parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. Following the completion of the transaction, DOK-ING will continue…
Tasmanian Tiger Modular Grab Pack 30 Delivers Mission-Ready Organization in a Compact Short-Range Platform 30-liter escape and survival pack combines a fully modular interior, detachable harness system, and durable CORDURA® construction. Knoxville, Tenn. (March 2026) – Tasmanian Tiger®, a tactical nylon line of products distributed exclusively for the US market by Proforce Equipment, Inc., announces the release of the TT Modular Grab Pack 30, a short-range escape and survival backpack engineered to provide rapid access, adaptable organization, and rugged durability in a 30-liter platform. Designed for operational professionals and prepared civilians alike, the TT Modular Grab Pack 30 features a…
Venezuela and the United States announced Thursday that they are restoring diplomatic and consular ties. The move signals a further thaw with the government of Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, who took power in the country after Washington’s ouster of the former President Nicolás Maduro. The announcement came as Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum ended a two-day visit to Venezuela, where he said Caracas had pledged security guarantees for foreign mining investors and predicted oil and gas output would exceed 2026 targets. The State Department said renewed relations would “facilitate our joint efforts to promote stability, support economic recovery, and…
U.S. employers cut 92,000 jobs in February, far worse than economists’ expectations of a 50,000-job gain, while the unemployment rate edged up to 4.4 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said in their latest report Friday. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox The report also revised January payroll growth down to 126,000 from 130,000 and December to a loss of 17,000 from a previously reported gain of 50,000. The revisions make 2025 the first year with five months of net job loss since 2010. Health care payrolls fell, largely because a Kaiser Permanente strike temporarily sidelined…