Author: Tony Grist
Platatac – 3/4 Gonk Mat V2 Platatac’s 3/4 Gonk Mat V2 is now in TFP (AMCU). With six internal ground insulating foam panels, the Platatac Gonk Mat is a 3/4 length reversible sleeping mat that is designed to be a simplistic alternative to bulkier self inflating variants. It can be folded and placed in an ALICE frame or rolled up and strapped to your pack with ease. Some have even been seen stitching the mat to the bottom of their packs for a quick roll up, strap and go setup. platatac.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/platatac-3-4-gonk-mat-v2 Read the full article here
To follow up on the last post, let’s look at some basic flashlight technique. A flashlight is not the ideal tool to hold in your hand while contemplating violence – letting your hands focus on the weapon you carry is a more comfortable, and more comforting, way to go. Unfortunately, if it is dark where you are, seeing is usually what matters first. To solve this problem, the weapon mounted light was invented. Many instructors today warn students not to use weapon lights as their primary means of seeing the world, claiming that pointing guns at everything and everyone is…
Pre-Order PR06PF Flannel Shirt from PRISM This looks like just another flannel, but isn’t. The PR06PF is PRISM’s version of a non-discrete concealable flannel. Featuring a total of 6 pockets, this flannel is a good way to disguise most gear for any op. Whether you’re going out for the night or running undercover work, you can trust you won’t look the part. The shirt features 4 chest pockets and 2 zippered sleeve pockets, but all of which are not recognizable. Custom colors will be launched in 2026 as well as additional feature updates. This initial pre-order is another sku of…
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American Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract valued at $31M (26,6 MioEUR) to support a Rapid Damage Assessment and Repair Demonstration for the U.S. Army and Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF). Under this 18-month contract, awarded by the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, Inc. (NCMS), American Rheinmetall will develop and demonstrate advanced damage assessment and repair processes by establishing a forward-deployed maintenance capability, for assessing and repairing damaged or broken Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) closer to operational areas. EJK59M U.S. Army soldier from the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division pulls security next to a M2 Bradley Infantry…
The Heritage Foundation has become the subject of controversy after the foundation’s president, Dr. Kevin D. Roberts, released a video refuting rumors that the venerable conservative organization was distancing itself from Tucker Carlson after the former Fox News host interviewed political streamer Nick Fuentes on his podcast, the Tucker Carlson Show. Fuentes, an antisemitic political commentator who has praised Hitler and Stalin, advocated for transforming the United States into a Catholic monarchy, and supports banning interracial marriage, joined Tucker Monday for his highest-profile appearance yet, where the two cordially discussed Fuentes’s life and political opinions, including his criticisms of Israel.…
CAMP GRAYLING, Mich., Oct. 30, 2025 — For the first time, a U.S. soldier—not a trained aviator—planned and executed real-world missions in military exercises with Lockheed Martin Sikorsky’s [NYSE: LMT] Optionally Piloted (OPV) Black Hawk helicopter, powered by MATRIX™ technology. In partnership with the Joint Personnel Recovery Agency and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Sikorsky fielded the OPV Black Hawk aircraft at Northern Strike 25-2 in August to demonstrate, in an operational environment, how an autonomous Black Hawk can expand mission reach and reduce risk to soldiers. A U.S. Army National Guard Sergeant First Class, trained in less than an hour became…
Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss U.S.-China economic warfare, the Trump-Xi meeting, the small boat attacks in South America, the Gaza ceasefire collapse, and university students challenging JD Vance on Israel. Recorded October 30, 2025. Read the full article here
Assault Plate Redefines Tactical Load Bearing with Carbon Fiber Innovation Made in America. Built for those who carry the mission. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — October 31, 2025 — Assault Plate LLC has officially launched with a first-of-its-kind innovation for military and law-enforcement operators: the Assault Plate™, a carbon-fiber load-bearing system that eliminates shoulder straps and integrates seamlessly with any plate carrier. Engineered and manufactured entirely in the United States, the Assault Plate™ allows operators to carry up to 30 pounds of mission-essential gear without shoulder straps, freeing the shoulders for weapon control and reducing fatigue during long operations.…