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SPARTANAT – Dangerous Books for Dangerous People

Available now from SPARTANAT Books: "COMBAT EXPERIENCE – MILITARY LESSONS FROM THE WAR IN UKRAINE".  The onslaught and intensity of the war in Ukraine shocked the world—especially as many imagined that such a full-scale war would never happen on European soil again. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has significantly altered perceptions...

KITANICA Announces New Colors for the Mark VI Jacket

The MARK VI jacket stays true to Kitanica's mission to build outerwear designed to withstand heavy use, while offering unrivaled functionality and fit. The entire jacket, including the hood is constructed of 330 denier CORDURA® Fabric with a nylon taslan lining. The build of the MARK VI makes it lighter...

Arktis Elite Vulcan Jacket Now Available in PenCott GreenZone

Part of the new Arktis Elite Range, the VULCAN is a packable & lightweight insulating mid-layer featuring PrimaLoft® Gold insulation. Paired with a windproof & water-resistant Nylon MiniRip to provide exceptional thermal efficiency & breathability without the bulk, even when wet. Between its inner and outer wind-proof layers, the jacket...

Sweden and Finland Adopt Common NATO-Interoperable Rifle Platforms

On 27 March 2023, the Finnish and Swedish Defence Forces signed an agreement for a joint range of military small arms with Finnish firearms manufacturer Sako Ltd. The range of firearms to be manufactured will gradually replace the the Swedish and Finnish Defence Forces’ current assault rifles, semi-automatic marksman rifles...

Friday Foto

[caption id="attachment_10434" align="aligncenter" width="1436"] Green Berets with 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) refine snowmobiling techniques in support of Exercise ARCTIC EDGE 2022 near Utqiaġvik, Alaska, March 5-6, 2022. ARCTIC EDGE is designed to provide realistic and effective training for participants using the premier training locations available throughout Alaska.  Alaskan Command...

G-FORM Releases Crye Precision Compatible Knee and Elbow Protection

G-Form, the protective solutions technology brand, is proud to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of its collaboration with Crye Precision. To support this partnership, the G-Form x Crye Precision elbow and knee guards are now available and selling through the military section of G-Form's website - as well as through...

Revision Unveils SlingShot Ballistic Sunglasses

Revision Military has introduced the new SlingShot™ ballistic sunglasses - featuring a browless design for off-the-charts anti-fog performance, with adjustable and customizable fit and rapid lens swap capabilities. SlingShot also exceeds military ballistic impact requirements. At first glance, you’ll notice the unique style of SlingShot that delivers numerous advantages over...

First Robin Sage Exercise of 2024 Begins This Week

The U.S. Army Special Forces qualification course culmination exercise code-named 'Robin Sage' begins later week and will continue until early February. [caption id="attachment_10393" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Special Forces candidates assigned to the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School provide security during the final phase of Robin Sage...

Winter Combat Course – Finnish Style

In April of 2023 Finland officially became NATO's 31st member - ending a journey away from full neutrality that began in 1991 when Finland joined the European Union. However, although Finland's economic neutrality was already a thing of the past, militarily the country had been officially neutral since 1949. Besides...

Enhance Your Glock 48 Experience with Faxon’s High-Precision Barrels

Glock 48 owners looking to boost the accuracy and performance of their firearms can now benefit from Faxon's high-precision Match Series barrels. Let’s examine the advantages of upgrading and explore whether investing in a Faxon barrel is a valuable decision. Faxon Match Series: Expertly Crafted for Glock G48 Faxon has...