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KommandoStore – Strelka Defender 2 Armor Vest The latest addition to KommandoStore’s high quality line of Strelka reproductions is the Defender 2 armor vest. Currently offered for preorder with delivery in January 2026, this is the vest created in response to lessons learned during the early 90s conflict in Chechnya. In fact, this model is based on the difficult to find Emerald version of the vest. The Defender 2 is available as a vest only or as a full kit. If you opt for the full bundle, they provide enough AK magazine pouches for a full “placard” loadout, so you’ll…

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Soldiers from 1st Battalian, the Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), achieved gold at this year’s Exercise Cambrian Patrol, proving why they are Australia’s best. Wind howled through the Welsh hills as the Australian infantry section stepped off into darkness for the biggest challenge of their careers. Ahead lay unforgiving terrain, freezing water crossings and a gauntlet of combat scenarios to test the limits of endurance, skill and teamwork. Fresh from their Duke of Gloucester (DoG) Cup victory, the team had just over a week of rest before flying to London and travelling from there to Cardiff. After a crash course in…

ZeroTech Optics, a global leader in precision sporting optics, is proud to announce its attendance at CanCon 2025 Nov. 7-8 at the Clinton House Plantation in SC—the nation’s premier suppressed-shooting event. Known for innovation and rugged dependability, ZeroTech Optics will present its newest lineup of riflescopes, red dots, binos, and spotters—each designed to deliver unmatched clarity, precision, and durability in the field. ZeroTech Optics × SilencerCo × Disavowed Group × C3 Firearms At CanCon, ZeroTech Optics joins forces with SilencerCo, Disavowed Group, and C3 Firearms for a full-scale suppressed-fire demonstration.Shooters can experience the seamless pairing of ZeroTech’s optical precision with…

NEWINGTON, N.H., (November 5, 2025) – SIG SAUER, a leading manufacturer of advanced firearms, optics, and ammunition, is pleased to announce the recent approval and authorization of new parts and accessories for the M17 (full size) and M18 (compact) pistols as part of the U.S. Army’s Modular Handgun System (MHS) Program. This authorization simplifies procurement, enabling soldiers to order items directly through established military supply channels. The design of the SIG SAUER P320’s Fire Control Unit (FCU) allows the unique ability to modify the pistol to meet operational needs and Soldier preferences. Everything wrapped around the FCU is an adaptable…

B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. Exhibiting at the 2025 MILIPOL Paris November 4, 2025 (Redmond, WA) – Join B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc., a Defense Technology Manufacturer specializing in advanced photonic solutions for military, law enforcement, consumer, and aerospace applications worldwide, at the 2025 MILIPOL Paris on November 18-21. MILIPOL is organized by the French Ministry of Interior and focuses on homeland security and safety. Come visit us in Booth 5M160 that we will be sharing with SCOPEX. This is a great opportunity for us to meet with our partners in the homeland security and safety sectors. We are excited…

Voters in California on Tuesday approved Proposition 50, Governor Gavin Newsom’s initiative to counter Republican redistricting efforts in Texas and elsewhere. The proposition will temporarily bypass California’s independent redistricting commission and hand over redistricting authority to the Democrat-controlled state legislature. The resulting map will likely give California Democrats five of the current Republican House delegation’s nine seats. While Californians expressed their support for the independent redistricting committee in exit polls, their dislike of President Donald Trump and Republican redistricting efforts across the country—which Trump has supported as a means of winning the 2028 midterm elections—ended up being the more important…

The cutting-edge, advanced blowback pistols chambered in 9x19mm are perfectly balanced for duty, self-defense, or recreational shooting alike. Nampa, Idaho (November 2025) – Caracal USA, a leading US-based manufacturer of small arms for the law enforcement and defense markets,is pleased to announce the availability of its new CMP9 and CMP9K 9mm semi-automatic pistols, both of which are now in stock and ready to ship. The new models bring modern manufacturing and battle-proven design into a compact platform that bridges the gap between pistol-caliber carbine and duty performance. Contact your preferred Dealer or Distributor and place your order now; you can…