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MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. – In a classroom here, Soldiers learned that on today’s battlefield, even a small drone can present a serious threat. Through small unmanned aircraft systems training, they sharpened the skills needed to identify, report, and respond to emerging aerial dangers. To increase readiness on an evolving battlefield, Mel Pilapil, an instructor with the U.S. Army Reserve Command Readiness Support Development Team, conducted several blocks of instruction on identifying and countering sUAS. Dozens of Soldiers assigned to the 302nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment and the 371st Combat Sustainment Support Battalion attended the training to improve their…

X-Bow Debuts In-House Electronic Ignition Safety Device at Sea-Air-Space NATIONAL HARBOR, MD., Apr. 20, 2026 8:00 AM EDT — X-Bow Systems Inc (X-Bow), the leading non-traditional producer of solid rocket motors (SRMs), sub-orbital launch solutions and defense technologies, today announced a significant industry milestone at the Sea-Air-Space Expo 2026: the successful firing of a full SRM using its in-house designed Electronic Ignition Safety Device (eISD). As far as X-Bow is aware, this is the first time a solid propellant provider has independently developed and tested an electronic ISD—a component traditionally supplied by third-party specialists. X-Bow fires motor ignitor utilizing a…

NRAAM 26 – SRC Tactical SRC Tactical offers padded boxer briefs (for men and women) designed for comfort with carrying concealed. There are three models: appendix, three o’clock, and five o’clock, depending on where you carry your firearm. As you can see there’s a Fast Draw Channel cutout padding which keeps your pistol and holster from rubbing you raw as you go about your day. Offered in Small – XXLarge in left or right hand versions. srctactical.com Read the full article here

Iran said Monday, the 13th day of a two-week ceasefire, that it still has no plans to participate in a new round of negotiations with the U.S. In a press conference on Monday morning, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said, “So far, we have not made any decisions regarding the next round of negotiations,” adding that Iran cannot ignore the “very costly experience” of the past year in which the U.S. “betrayed diplomacy twice” and carried out attacks against Iran during negotiations. “We see no signs that the U.S. is serious about advancing diplomacy. Multiple signs point to the…

Robert Skidelsky, the award-winning British author and economic historian, died last Wednesday of a brain infection. He was 86. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Skidlesky, best known for his widely acclaimed three-volume biography of John Maynard Keynes, was a professor of international studies and political economy at the University of Warwick. A founding member of the Social Democratic Party, he was elevated to the peerage in 1991 and sat in the House of Lords. Of Russian extraction, Skidelsky in his later years relearned the language and advocated for a better British understanding of Russia. He…

NRAAM 26 – The Jack from PTR PTR is offering the Jack, a shotgun in either SBS or AOW format. This pump action 12 ga is based on a cutdown Mossberg Maverick 88. Featuring a 7″ barrel, it comes with the sidesaddle shall carrier. The SBS model comes equipped with a stock as well as the pistol grip for swapping out. www.ptr-us.com/product/the-jack-12ga-fs Read the full article here

San Antonio, Texas — Sons of Liberty Gun Works (SOLGW), manufacturer of the World’s Finest Fighting Rifles and duty-grade weapon systems, is proud to announce its role as Title Sponsor of the TTPOA Conference. This partnership underscores SOLGW’s continued commitment to supporting the law enforcement professionals, tactical teams, and defenders who serve on the front lines every day. The Texas Tactical Police Officers Association (TTPOA) Conference is widely recognized as one of the premier gatherings for tactical law enforcement professionals, bringing together leaders, instructors, and operators focused on training, readiness, and operational excellence. As Title Sponsor, SOLGW is honored to…