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Israel’s Arrow anti-missile system scores first hit

Israel’s sophisticated Arrow anti-missile system has scored its first hit, taking down a surface-to-air missile fired from Syria, according to media reports. The Jerusalem Post reports that the Arrow interceptor was used for the first time after Israeli fighter jets were targeted with Syrian anti-aircraft missiles during an operation over Syria. Newspaper Haaretz said the […]

USMC’s New CH-53K King Stallion Helicopter is Really, Really Expensive

(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) We’ve all seen the news reports about the spiraling costs associated with the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Well, the Marine Corps’ CH-53K King Stallion has found itself in the crosshairs for the exact same reason, as Sikorsky‘s new heavy-lift helicopter will likely exceed the per unit cost of the F-35A. RELATED STORY: Combat Vehicles – Sikorsky’s SB-1 […]

ISIS has been using Kia vehicles as their weapon of choice in Mosul

ISIS has apparently traded in its fleet of Toyota trucks in favor of Kia and Hyundai compacts. Based on various videos from ISIS propagandists and Iraqi Security Forces (ISF), vehicles from South Korean car manufacturers Kia Motors and Hyundai have been spotted with greater frequency in Mosul, the second-largest city in Iraq and one of ISIS’ remaining bastions. Kia and […]

Mini-nukes and mosquito-like robot weapons being primed for future warfare

Several countries are developing nanoweapons that could unleash attacks using mini-nuclear bombs and insect-like lethal robots. While it may be the stuff of science fiction today, the advancement of nanotechnology in the coming years will make it a bigger threat to humanity than conventional nuclear weapons, according to an expert. The U.S., Russia and China […]

Gareth Bull Improvises Mini Scalpel Out of Scrap

Gareth Bull is bringing the OffShoot mini scalpel to market after an incredible social media response to the original. The tiny fixed blade was an improvised design, made off-the-cuff from a piece of steel leftover from work on his latest folding knife – the Kalos. But the reaction has convinced Bull to make more and […]

First Look: Iron GTX Mid from LOWA

(Article courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) First Look: Iron GTX Mid from LOWA Joe Neuroth While browsing the plethora of booths of SHIT SHOT Show this year, I stopped by the LOWA booth to say hello and see what new boots they had coming out. I’m in the middle of a long-term review on the […]

Kifaru MMR Gen 1 – Old But Gold

Kifaru MMR Gen 1 – Old but Gold Introduction As you may know, I have a special place in my heart for Kifaru international and their products. I wrote about my first encounter with the brand in my E&E review and ever since I have been a Kifaru man through and through, and I am […]

Amphibious: Recon Marines prepare for Dive School

Breaching the surface of the water, a Marine gasped for air only to be forced back down seconds later. Marines from 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division participated in a two-week pre-dive course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 7. “The Marines will do five minutes of bobs with their hands and feet tied, […]

Kershaw Barricade: The Emergency Responder’s Knife

(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Oregon-based knife maker Kershaw introduced a ton of new designs in 2017, and if you’re a professional emergency responder — or you just want to be ready for anything — you might want to check out the Kershaw Barricade. RELATED STORY: 6 Fixed Blades Ready For Combat The Kershaw Barricade boasts all the […]

How to judge distance with the naked eye

Here is the first thing to remember, HUMAN BEINGS DO NOT STAY IN ONE SPOT FOR VERY LONG. Judging distance on a range is easy. The target doesn’t get up and move. If you’re a law enforcement officer or active military you know that your targets are always moving. I learned a long time ago […]