The US Precision Grenadier System (PGS) is intended to be a next-generation, soldier-portable, shoulder-fired semi-automatic grenade launcher designed to radically increase squad-level lethality and tactical flexibility. It is meant to allow rapid precision engagement of targets behind cover, in open terrain, and in urbanized environments. Purpose of the Precision Grenadier System The PGS is intended […]
First there were the Camo Wars, now there are the Caliber Wars. The multiplicity of small arms calibers and platforms is an issue that has become increasingly clear over the past couple of years, and it reflects a standardization and logistics situation that really needs to be addressed. Now legendary former Delta Force Operator and […]
Without a doubt the coolest thing I saw at the SHOT Show back in January was a 1-to-1 replica of the rare and unusual suppressed De Lisle Commando Carbine developed for the WWII British special operations forces. What the heck is a De Lisle you ask? Well, read on… The De Lisle silenced commando carbine […]
We were offline for a while, but now we’re back – and even better than before! You might notice for example that the site is loading much faster than it used to. That’s thanks to our very own member of clan Stark who updated and improved our back-end technology, hosting, and storage. Now, here are […]
Leapfest 2025 took place from July 29 to August 4, 2025, in Exeter, Rhode Island. It is the largest and longest-running international static-line military parachuting competition in the world. Paratroopers from 18 countries across 51 teams participated in the event. Competitors used steerable MC-6 parachutes to navigate toward designated targets on the drop zone. Scores […]
One of my new favorite YouTube channels is Baltic Defence Review. The Baltic region has long been an area of interest for me (I even wrote my International Affairs degree thesis on Swedish Defence Doctrine back in 1992), and with Sweden and Finland joining NATO a couple of years ago there have been a series […]
SAKO has officially launched the ARG (Arctic Rifle Generation), a next-generation NATO-standard rifle platform developed in close collaboration with the Finnish and Swedish Defence Forces. As we’ve previously reported, since joining NATO Sweden and Finland also decided to standardize on a common NATO-compatible rifle platform for the two countries to replace their legacy assault rifles […]
The HK G8 was a specialized variant of the HK11E light machine gun which was optimized to provide semi- and full-auto direct fire support for small special operations teams. Chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, combined the precision of a rifle with the firepower of an automatic weapon – filling that so-called ‘light support weapon’ or ‘light […]
In what is definitely an indication of the shape of things to come, guerillas have taken down a Colombian Police special operations Black Hawk with an FPV drone! The incident was captured on video by the crew of another Blackhawk that was coordinating and recording the operation: The Colombian forces rely on Black Hawk helicopters […]
With the recent 250th Anniversary of the founding of the US Army, we look back at the creation of its first unit, formed under the command of Irish-born William Thompson. Thompson was initially appointed Colonel of a Pennsylvanian rifle battalion and sent to Massachusetts to help defend Boston, and his unit would continue to play […]
