Anyone who’s watched “Band of Brothers” will know about the brutal defensive battle fought by American troops (who were largely caught off guard) in the Ardennes Forest of Belgium from mid-December 1944 until late January 1945. American forces bore the brunt of the attack, and the resulting bulge in their lines gave the battle its […]
Face the day ahead with an eggcellent breakfast thanks to Sergeant Fred and his team. They’ll toast your hunger and have the firepower to start your day with a bang! You can choose between Sergeant Fred and his team doing rifle PT or Private E-1 Crunchy in his little tank, either way you’ll be getting […]
Members of the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conduct winter mountain warfare training. Photo: 10th SFG(A) PAO. […]
This article caught our eye because it features some gear from our favorite Finnish purveyor of fine quality tactical accoutrements and genuine military surplus. Check out the full article on the OFFGRID website (isn’t that ironic?) here. […]
Another day, another SIG product announcement. This time it’s about their new CROSS precision, bolt-action hunting rifle – which also happens to be the first SIG SAUER hunting rifle that is manufactured in the USA. Completely engineered, manufactured and built at the SIG SAUER facilities in New Hampshire, the CROSS has been extensively tested by premier […]
The Kalashnikov Group plans to launch the production of a new SVCh sniper rifle next year, according to a recent report from TASS. The Chukovin (SVCh) semi-automatic sniper rifle was developed to replace the SVD and SVD-M in Russian Army service, and this announcement of its production beginning next year would appear to indicate that […]
SIG SAUER has introduced the new SIG AIR ProForce MCX Virtus airsoft rifle. Designed and engineered for professionals and discerning recreational shooters, the MCX is the latest offering from the rapidly growing SIG AIR division of SIG SAUER. The SIG AIR ProForce MCX Virtus airsoft rifle is a battery-powered, automatic electric gun (AEG) that runs on […]
Copyright, French MoD, 2019 […]
Following the unconditional surrender of Japan that brought WWII to an end, the Japanese armed forces were completely disbanded. Under the country’s new constitution adopted in 1947 Japan also renounced the creation of armed forces oriented for warfighting. The onset of the Cold War, and particularly the heavy US involvement in the Korean War, highlighted […]
A Ukrainian Special Forces designated marksman surveys his surroundings while acting as OPFOR as part of Exercise Combined Resolve XII, August 2019. Photo credit: U.S. Special Operations Command Europe […]
