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At SOF Week 2025, amidst the hum of innovation and the clatter of next-gen gear demos, one system stood out for its quiet, titanium-backed revolution: the ExoM Up-Armoured Exoskeleton from Mehler Systems. Co-developed with Mawashi Science & Technology and France’s elite GIGN unit, the ExoM isn’t just a concept—it’s a mission-proven solution that’s reshaping how […]
First Shot Let me tell you, few things in life hit harder than a .45 ACP from a slab-sided chunk of American steel. And while this one technically hails from Turkey, the Tisas 1911A1 is like that smiling immigrant in basic training who shows up, shakes your hand firm, and immediately volunteers for airborne school. […]
Few tools in American history carry the weight of legend, grit, and blood-soaked valor quite like the KA-BAR knife. More than just a hunk of steel, the KA-BAR is a symbol of American resolve; from storming the beaches of Normandy to the dusty hills of Afghanistan. It’s not just a knife. It’s the knife. Forged […]
When it comes to tactical headgear, HardHeadVeterans (HHV) has positioned itself as a leading manufacturer, offering both bump and ballistic helmets designed for military, law enforcement, and civilian use. As of this year, HHV is also branching out into the safety world, with a rated hard hat made from Kevlar aptly called the Kevy. With so […]
Working in a Military, Security, or combat sim setting? Lets get your belt squared away. Here I have some recommendations and prices to assist you along your way setting up a duty belt. Here are a few of my go brands for working with the National Guard and as a Private Security Officer. Security Belt […]
Adept Armor is a materials engineering and industrial design firm that focuses on developing technologically advanced body armor solutions for the world’s elite fighting forces. Pioneering the development of novel high-end materials in armor systems, Adept is spearheading technological development in the armor sector — and produces uncompromising armor for special circumstances. NovaSteel, used in […]
Technology was EVERYWHERE at SHOT SHOW, you literally couldn’t walk an aisle without seeing at least two examples of it being leveraged to make something better in some way. Vaultek is one example of this in the way it uses technology to create safer and more useable storage solutions that give the buyer more and […]
Canada has indicated that it will significantly invest in North American Aerospace Defense Command’s (NORAD) modernization in the coming years. The , or NORAD, is a joint U.S.-Canadian defense organization that detects security threats. Anita Anand, Canada’s Minister of Defense, announced on June 20 the $4.9 billion or $3.8 billion upgrade proposal. She noted escalating […]
Iran is expected to supply Russia with “hundreds” of drones, some of which will be able to carry weapons for use in the conflict in Ukraine. Iran is also preparing to train Russian forces on operating these drones as early as July. The Iranian government is preparing to supply Russia with up to several hundred […]
New York recently approved a law requiring those applying for a concealed handgun permit to provide access to their social media accounts so that their “character and conduct” can be evaluated. It would be the responsibility of the local sheriff’s office personnel, the judges, or the state officials to read over those accounts and evaluate […]
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