The Rhode Island National Guard’s 56th Troop Command has announced that the Leapfest-International Airborne Competition for 2020 has been cancelled as a consequence of the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Teams that have already registered for Leapfest 2020 will be notified by the command and will receive full reimbursement of their registration fees. To […]
Category: Modern Forces and Operations
Coffee or Die Magazine: Inside the SF Military Freefall School
Marty Skovlund, Jr. recently travelled to the U.S. Army JFK Special Warfare Center’s Military Freefall School in Yuma, Arizona, where special operations service-members are taught how to parachute into to the battlefield clandestinely and safely from high altitudes. Check out his exclusive video report below: […]
UF PRO’s Guide To Tactical Tracking: Part 4
In this episode the team of trackers moves into an open field. While open grassland is great for tracking, it also makes the team very exposed. They know the time is not on their side, but security remains a top priority. So Boris forms his team into a Y-formation which was developed by the Rhodesian […]
First photos of new Japanese Self-Defence Forces Rifle and Pistol
Back in December we reported on the program to develop and adopt a new pistol and assault rifle for the Japanese Self-Defense Forces. We now know that the new 5.56x45mm calibre rifle is called the Type 20, and the first photos of the finished article have appeared. The Type 20 most likely uses the same […]
Armed Forces Day 2020
Image credit: US Department of Defense […]
What is it?
It’s kind of a big deal, and all is revealed here… […]
Canadian Army to get new Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifles
The Canadian Department of National Defense has confirmed an order for new Colt C20 semi-automatic sniper rifles in 7.62mm x 51 NATO calibre. The order covers the delivery of 272 rifles plus spare parts, for a total price of 8.5M CAD. The 7.62mm C20 will replace the 5.56mm C8 rifles previously used in sniper […]
UF PRO’s Guide To Tactical Tracking: Part 3
Signs now point to the entrance of a cave that twists and stretches far back. As they make their way deep into this cave system, the team discovers their suspects had built a fire and used it in an attempt to destroy evidence. In this part, Boris gleans insights from that discovery and makes a […]
US Army Tests Flexible Integrated Power Cables For Soldiers
Army Futures Command (AFC) is bolstering dismounted Soldiers’ power capabilities by developing integrated, flexible cables for a new generation of modernization priorities. Enhanced Soldier maneuverability and mobility on the battlefield are among the initial improvements resulting from new cables that will be incorporated into a tactical vest, according to Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) researchers. CCDC’s […]
Operation ‘Doomsday’: Norway, 9th May 1945.
Despite the celebrations of VE Day just the day before, and due to the chaos of the fluid situation of the German defeat, the British 1st Airborne Division launched a mission to liberate Norway. Advance parties flew into Norway on 9th May 1945. Their task was to maintain law and order, secure airfields, prevent […]