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At the beginning of the invasion, Ukrainian forces demolished a Russian tank near Kyiv. The International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS) has calculated that the Russian military has endured a loss of approximately 40% of its tanks since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, compared to the number it held before the conflict. The […]
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of long-range missiles, rockets, and launchers to Poland in a deal valued at up to $10 billion. After this approval was granted by the State Department, Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak stated, “the great reinforcement of Polish artillery is getting closer.” ‘ The package includes the […]
To say that it was quite an ambitious undertaking would be an understatement. In the early 2000s, brothers Nick and Giles English sought to bring the construction of luxury timepieces back to Great Britain. In 1800, half of the world’s watches, about 200,000 pieces, were built by British watchmakers. A century later, Switzerland and the […]
Are you a biker? Then you understand the importance of upper body protection. Bikers are no strangers to the risk of on-the-road accidents, and the importance of safety gear is paramount. That’s why bikers like me are obsessed with upper body protection. Whether you’re looking for a full-body suit or just a few pieces of […]
A decision is scheduled to be made in January by the ATF regarding the regulation of pistol braces. The Department of Justice recently declared in a court filing that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) intends to issue the Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached “Stabilizing Braces” as a final regulation in […]
Coming Soon To A War Near You In a stunning reversal of policy, the Biden administration has decided to provide the Ukrainian armed forces with 31 M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks. The announcement comes on the heels of Germany capitulating and agreeing to send 14 of their Leopard 2 tanks to the besieged nation. Berlin […]
No Fear Nor Loathing While still caught up in all of the excitement of Las Vegas, I wrote a short piece to give you a taste of what was happening at SHOT Show 2023. Now that I’m back home and have finally shaken off the last of my jet lag, I’m bringing you my full-length […]
What a great time with Team Sofrep who was all over Shotshow 2023! Sofrep Radio host Aaron ” Rad” Radl was boots on the ground grabbing interviews, shooting rifles, pistols, including a Springfield 10mm Pistol, Bergara Rifle system, 350 Remington, 338 lapua, and a freaking cool Carl Gustav Airsoft grenade launcher for wargames! 2023 Shotshow […]
For nearly four decades, the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV)—nicknamed Humvee—was the steadfast workhorse of the American armed forces, always playing an essential role in the ever-changing battlefield, whether transporting soldiers and missiles, mounting machine guns and satellite communication dishes or whatever else was needed on the frontlines. It significantly rose to prominence during […]
New reports prove that the Chinese nuclear arsenal has been constructed with the aid of American technology. The fast growth of Beijing’s nuclear forces has been enabled by American nuclear and missile technology acquired by Chinese spies and US space and nuclear cooperation in the 1990s, according to an overview of Chinese technology records and […]