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Corporal Buddy Lea was a section commander in 10 Platoon, Delta Company, 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, Australian Army. He was shot three times during the Battle of Long Tan while trying to pull a mate to safety. He spent five months in hospital recovering. The photo above shows him...

G&P Stoner M63A1 Tactical Rail Version LMG

The Stoner 63 light machine gun probably needs no introduction, but if it does, look here. The good news is that G&P has also now finally released a 'modernized', railed version of their outstanding MK23 Mod 0 LMG replica. We have to give a hat tip to our friends at...

British and US Airborne Forces Strengthen Partnership

British paratroopers have recently jumped with British parachutes from a US Air Force aircraft for the first time, strengthening the ability of British and US airborne forces to operate together. Exercise Pegasus Eagle has seen a C-130J Hercules from USAF’s 37th Airlift Squadron fly into RAF Brize Norton from its...

Gun Busters: RPK on Fire

It's time for another "Gunbusters" video from the Kalashnikov Group. You might remember the one we shared a few months back where they did their best to destroy a WWII PPsh submachine gun, well this time it's a 1974 vintage RPK on the table. How many rounds do you think...

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Water crossing scene during filming of "Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan" in Nerang, Queensland, Australia. Photo credit: Jasin Boland / Red Dune Films

Direct Action® – The Halifax has landed

Named after the RAF's WWII 'Halifax' strategic heavy bomber, the Halifax backpack is the most eagerly anticipated backpack in the history of the Direct Action brand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4Q1pwCBi4U&feature=emb_logo The Halifax is also the most advanced of Direct Action's backpacks, designed to perform on demanding missions. By combining lessons learned from combat...

SIG SAUER Introduces PROFORCE M18 Airsoft Pistol

The newest addition to the SIG AIR PROFORCE line is an authentic replica of the U.S. Military issued M18 handgun. As with all SIG PROFORCE airsoft products, the M18 is designed for professional training and for discerning recreational airsoft shooters who demand the highest quality and reliability.  The PROFORCE M18...

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10th Special forces Group (Airborne) assists a teammate to scale an escarpment while performing interoperability training with 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, June 18, 2020, at Fort Carson. Photo by Pvt. 1st Class Steven Alger, US Army

AMG® UH-1® Gen II Holographic Sight from Vortex

Introducing the brand-new, American-made AMG® UH-1® Gen II from Vortex. The Gen I’s rugged reliability and lightning-quick target acquisition in close quarters was very much appreciated by tactical shooters - but they craved night-vision compatibility. The AMG® UH-1® Gen II delivers! With four night-vision compatible settings and a dedicated night-vision button, the...