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Saturday Snapshot

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations' commitment to maintaining international peace and security among nations as well as promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights. The drive to establish the UN was mainly led and driven by the United States in the aftermath of WWII,...

The Surefire MGX Light Machine Gun

Jim Sullivan (born Leroy James Sullivan) might not be as much of a household name as some other small arms designers, but he certainly deserves to be as famous as Eugene Stoner or Mikhail Kalashnikov in my opinion. Sullivan's early career was in fact quite closely linked with Eugene Stoner...

Helikon-Tex Covert M-65 Jacket Now Available

We've been eagerly waiting for this... First revealed at the SHOT Show back in January, Helikon-Tex's modernized take on the iconic classic M-65 Field Jacket has survived the COVID-19 pandemic is now ready to order.   The original M-1965 field jacket (a.k.a., M-65) was a straight front, cold weather, coat...

Introducing The M.U.S.T System

M.U.S.T. is a highly innovative, modular protection system developed to provide Military and LE units with a complete, quickly deployed solution that easily adapts to the scenario of the moment. A joint project of Mehler Vario System GmbH, Lindnerhof-Taktik GmbH, and UF PRO operating together as The MVS Group, the...

Friday Foto

U.S. Army Rangers assigned to 3d Ranger Battalion recently conducted task force training at Fort Benning, Georgia. Rangers use this type of training to maintain a high level of combat readiness. Photo by Spc. Mitchell Gibbs, Combat Camera Documentation Specialist/75th Ranger Regiment Public Affairs.

Prometheus Design Werx – Neck Gaiters and Cardigans

With the chillier weather just around the corner or already setting in - depending on where you're at - Prometheus Design Werx has announced their latest goodies designed to keep you comfortable in the great outdoors. First up is their new down filled "cardigan" called the Kepler. If the word...

UF PRO Announces MultiCam® Low Temperature Line

UF PRO today announced it has started using a next-generation fabric with the acclaimed camouflage pattern MultiCam® to produce an upgraded range of high-performance winter tactical garments. The garments—forming UF PRO’s new “MultiCam® Low-Temperature Line”—go on sale 20 October 2020. This new line consists of upgraded versions of four existing UF...

Begadi Gears You Up Against The Cold For Less Geld

Winter is on its way in the northern hemisphere, and Begadi is here in time to help you get ready for it with great gear at great prices. The company reports that they have optimized their logistics, which has also enabled them to lower the prices on their BE-X FronTier...

Bundeswehr Assault Rifle Order Cancelled

BREAKING NEWS - According to several sources, the German Bundeswehr has apparently, and unexpectedly, cancelled its order for approximately 120,000 Haenel MK556 'machine carbines' (assault rifles) that was placed less than a month ago. Readers familiar with the saga of the Bundeswehr's search for a new rifle to replace the...

Friday Foto

The GCP (Groupement des Commandos Parachutistes – Commando Parachute Group) are the elite operational pathfinders units within the 11th Parachute Brigade of the French Army. In this photo from Exercise Baccarat in September 2020, a forward observation and reconnaissance team rappels from an NH90 helicopter in the Alps near Grenoble...