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Professional Gear Reviews
Excuse the pun, but this French-built World War I behemoth was once regarded as the heaviest tank ever to see operational service and grace the battlefield. Its fate of becoming an absolute monster on the ground, however, was relatively short-lived, as development and production began near the end of World War I, while newer, more […]
If you’ve watched the 1985 action classic ‘Commando‘ starring the iconic star Arnold Schwarzenegger, chances are you’ve already seen this humongous rocket launcher that, without fail, annihilates all the bad guys. It also appeared in video games, including Capcom’s Resident Evil and Overkill Software’s Payday 2. When it was first introduced, this four-tubed incendiary rocket […]
Nato secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg spoke recently of his fear that the war in Ukraine could spin out of control into a full-blown confrontation between Russia and the west. “If things go wrong, they can go horribly wrong,” he told Norwegian broadcaster NRK. Stoltenberg’s remarks came on December 9, a few days after Ukraine is thought […]
Curiosity Every once in a while, when I meet someone new, and they find out what I did for a living, they’ll start asking me about guns. More often than not, the conversation will turn to concealed carry, and they’ll ask me what kind of gun I carry. I’ll tell them, “I carry a Sig […]
A Life Lesson “Coffee should be black as Hell, strong as death, and sweet as love.” – Unknown Chances are that you learned to love good coffee if you were in the service. I remember what seems like thousands of Army mornings (and afternoons and evenings) when I’d be exhausted, filthy (and occasionally a bit […]
Are you ready to embark on the ultimate winter adventure this season? Whether you’re a seasoned snowboarder or not looking to tackle the steepest slopes or planning on the most challenging winter hike this month, the right outdoor gear is essential for a safe and enjoyable winter experience. So how do you choose the best […]
Vietnam just hosted an event at the Hanoi Airbase that attracted 174 exhibitors from 30 countries who are looking to create partnerships with the country and become its top weapons distributor. US Ambassador Marc Knapper told the media that the fair “represents a new stage in Vietnam’s efforts to globalize, diversify and modernize, and the […]
Pentagon released a report warning the US and its allies about China’s rapid increase of nuclear warheads. According to their intelligence gathering, China has amassed 400 nuclear warheads in the span of two years. This pace is lighting up all the red flags for Pentagon as China continues to confront Taiwan about its independence. The […]
The new B-21 bomber was unveiled to keep many of its innovations under wraps, but more than 34 years of technological advances since the B-2’s 1988 rollout were visible. The majority of what makes the B-21 a “sixth-generation” combat aircraft is “on the inside.” Still, several external features hint at its evolution from the technology […]
Ukrainians are striking back after Russia’s multiple assaults on their civilian regions and energy lines. In the past 24 hours, the Ukrainians have executed a bold attack by going deeper into Russian territory, targeting two of its largest military bases. Russian Governer of Kursk Roman Starovoit confirmed that a Ukrainian drone hit their oil facility […]