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Zombie Zone and SCDTV Christmas Stocking Competition

This Christmas, the Elves from Zombie Zone have joined forces with the Elves from SCDTV – and those from the far north – and have prepared something very special for you… First a little back-story…  Last Christmas Eve, Santa Claus received many disturbing signals that bad green lizard-goblins were trying to destroy Christmas.  There were...

German LRRPs conduct freefall training in Tennessee

Soldiers of Fernspählehrkompanie 200 (long range reconnaissance training company) visited Tennessee recently to practice their skills in military free-fall operations with full equipment. The company belongs to the German Army’s special operations division and provides the division’s organic long range reconnaissance capabilities. Click on the picture above to jump to the video –...

SEALS Action Gear gets ready for winter…

Being located in Alberta, Canada, SEALS Action Gear probably know a bit about cold weather and snow – and it looks like they’re getting ready for in style this year – judging by the snapshots of their latest prototypes that they recently posted on their Facebook page. First up is...

‘Viewpoint Tactical’ – SAWMAN talks about defending endangered animals

Former SEAL team operator Craig “Sawman” Sawyer talks about his motivation and his efforts in counter-poaching ops to save the endangered rhinos and elephants of Africa from extinction at the hands of international crime syndicates. Click on the image above to jump to the magazine – Sawman interview starts on page 50.

New accessories from UF PRO

Having reset the standard in tactical clothing design and functionality, UF PRO® have now introduced several new accessories that extend the practicality of their garments. EXTENSION STRAPS With the UF PRO® Extension Straps you can now connect your battle belt with the belt loops of your UF PRO® tactical pants....

Netherlands 11 Airmobile Brigade: Exercise ‘Falcon Preydrive’

Exercise FALCON PREYDRIVE is under way near Celle in Germany.  Participants include airborne troops from Germany, The United States and The Netherlands. This exercise tests the operational readiness of 11 Infantry Battalion Grenadier Guards Regiment and Hunters. The exercise is supported by various units of the brigade and the OOCL. These...

Exercise ‘Green Maelstrom’: 3rd Battalion, Parachute Regiment

Exercise GREEN MAELSTROM has seen 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA) put through its paces and celebrate one of its heroes. The training, on the arduous terrain of the Otterburn Ranges in Northumbria, focussed on building up the paratroopers’ skills in carrying out live fire section attacks, both by...

CMMG Mk47 MUTANT – a new 7.62x39mm AR-style rifle

Is it a mutant or a unicorn?  You decide…  One thing’s for certain though – it appears that the embargo against Kalashnikov has spurred other firearms makers to get alternatives onto the market to meet the demand for 7.62x39mm rifles. CMMG Inc. today announced the release of the Mk47 MUTANT...

MSBS – Polish Modular Rifle

The more we see of this new indigenously-designed 5.56mm NATO rifle system coming out of Poland, the more impressed we are.  Keep an eye on this one… click on the image above to jump to the manufacturers official promo video click on the image above to see an a video...