Author: Tony Grist
US Army Announces Vendors for Infantry Last Tactical Mile Operations DETROIT ARSENAL, Mich. – Today, the U.S. Army announced the selection of six vendors for the Infantry Last Tactical Mile (ILTM) initiative, a key effort within our mission autonomy portfolio to modernize infantry support for Soldiers on the battlefield. “This project will deliver production-ready prototype autonomous systems supporting manned close combat formations through rapidly deployable logistical resupply platforms capable of performing casualty evacuation operations and network extension to the forward line of own troops,” said Col. Ken Bernier, the Army’s project manager for Autonomous Robotic Capabilities. The selected vendors will provide…
Most energy drinks are built for a sprint. You crack the can, get a jolt, and ride the wave until it dumps you somewhere between overcaffeinated and oddly exhausted. That works fine if your day is measured in short bursts. It works less well if you make your living in long blocks of thinking, writing, planning, editing, or simply trying to stay mentally organized while the world throws noise at you from every direction. NEORON is in it for the long haul. Yes, there is caffeine in the can, about 92 milligrams, roughly what you would get from an average…
The AR-15 and the AR-10 look similar on the rack, but they feel different the moment you start running them with intent. One is built for speed and volume. The other is built for reach and authority. Treat them the same, and one of them will remind you, usually through weight, recoil, or missed follow-up shots. These rifles are tools. The optic you mount on top decides how sharp that tool really is. Two Rifles, Two Missions The AR-15, as I’m sure most of you probably know by now, is most commonly chambered in 5.56×45 mm NATO or .223 Remington.…
MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 11, 2026 — HII (NYSE: HII) announced that the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has officially recognized the successful completion of the company’s Production-Ready, Inexpensive, Maritime Expeditionary (PRIME) prototype project, featuring the Watcher small Unmanned Surface Vessel (sUSV), which is based on HII’s ROMULUS-25 Unmanned Surface Vessel and powered by HII’s Odyssey Autonomous Control System (ACS). The DIU recognition follows HII’s delivery and successful sea testing of two autonomous Watcher ROMULUS-25 vessels in December 2025 under a DIU contract to develop smaller-form-factor autonomous surface vessels for the U.S. Marine Corps. Developed in partnership with MetalCraft Marine, the…
New shooters almost always budget for the gun. Way fewer think about the cost of magazines – the pieces you’ll actually be using every time you hit the range. Magazines are consumable gear. They get lost, feed lips get bent, springs wear out, and they get dropped in the mud. Building up a small stash from day one will save you cash (and headaches) down the line. Here’s how to get there without blowing your budget – or letting it slow down your learning. Buy More Than You Think – Seriously Bringing just one magazine to the range is like…
XS Introduces New Sights and ACRO Optic Plate for Taurus 66 Combat Revolver Fort Worth, Texas (August 12, 2026) – XS® Sights is now offering its pre-drilled Standard Dot tritium sight, Fiber Optic sights, and ACRO Optic Plate for the Taurus 66 Combat revolver. XS Standard Dot Sight The high-contrast Standard Dot tritium sight delivers a precise sight picture without changing the gun’s profile. The dual-illumination design features a tritium lamp surrounded by a green photoluminescent Glow Dot, creating a highly visibly front sight for easy indexing. Made of steel to withstand rugged use in the field, this sight delivers…
The CIA doubted the veracity of a purported threat from Iran to the President’s life during the July NATO summit in Ankara, according to an article published in the Washington Post Wednesday. The information on that threat, which led Trump to secretly leave Air Force One via a catering cart to fly home on a second plane, came from Israel’s spy services (as the Wall Street Journal reported earlier this week). According to new reporting from the Post, America’s intelligence community did not agree with the Israeli assessment, with one U.S. intelligence official describing the assassination threat as “Israeli-derived, not…
Sneak Peek – Helix Combat Multi Harness II Type B The upcoming HCMH II Type B is the latest evolution of Helix Operations’ tactical harness. Developed from user feedback and operational experience, the HCMH II Type B builds on the proven capability of the original HCMH II, with a series of updates designed to improve performance, usability, and compatibility in the environments where it matters most. The HCMH II Type B continues to provide a lightweight, low-profile solution for tactical climbing, helicopter operations, maritime tasks, and vertical movement, while incorporating the latest design refinements from the Helix team. More details…
The American Conservative’s Senior Editor Luke Nicastro and Associate Editor Joseph Addington are joined by Charles Benoit, Trade Counsel at the Center for a Prosperous America, to discuss the Trump administration’s trade policies. The discussion focused on how the White House has navigated its tariff strategy after the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision striking down its authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Recorded August 12, 2026. Read the full article here
Polite Society Industries Launches Premium Silencers – Rimfire Through .36 Caliber Built to Last. Priced to Own. TAMPA, Fla. (August 12, 2026) — Polite Society Industries (PSI) today announced its first line of premium silencers, covering rimfire through .36 caliber and designed by a team of industry veterans. “We designed our silencers around what laser powder bed fusion makes possible,” said Jon Scott, president of Polite Society Industries. “You can form geometry inside a silencer that nobody would have considered ten years ago and put material only where the part actually needs it. What comes out is light, durable in…