Author: Braxton Taylor
China is rapidly building out its arsenal of counterspace weapons: everything from ground-based lasers to satellites that can grab other satellites, all of which pose a “grave threat” to the U.S., according to Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman. The People’s Liberation Army is developing missiles and ground-based lasers to hit satellites from the ground—systems that could be deployed before the end of the decade, Saltzman said in written testimony ahead of his appearance before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on Thursday. The chief’s testimony painted one of his most detailed and concerning assessments of China’s growing space…
Smith & Wesson has recently added three new M&P 10 M2.0 handgun models to its current catalog to expand consumer choice states where residents must deal with onerous magazine capacity restrictions. All three models have been available in Smith & Wesson’s lineup for some time with larger-capacity magazines and are now being sold with 10-round magazines. Combined with the surging rise in popularity of the 10mm pistol cartridge over the past few years, Smith & Wesson now has 10mm handgun models with factory default 10-round magazines: Smith & Wesson M&P 10 M2.0 CORE Performance Center Smith & Wesson M&P 10…
The nation’s largest shipbuilder is eyeing steady growth in its emerging technologies business this year, keeping up with the Defense Department’s appetite for counter-UAS and data solutions. “We’re in all the right areas that are achieving growth and budget and so we’re able to capture that,” HII CEO Christopher Kastner told reporters on Wednesday. “We’ve got guidance of about 5 percent growth.” Last year, the company’s Mission Technologies business grew nearly 9 percent, landing about $12 billion in contract awards once the work is completed, according to their fourth-quarter earnings report for 2024. The business saw a slight dip in fourth-quarter revenue—4…
Heckler & Koch recently announced a .22LR rimfire version of its classic HK G36 military rifle. Originally adopted by the Bundeswehr in 1997 and chambered for the 5.56 NATO rifle cartridge, the HK G36 has become an icon of modern military infantry rifles due to its range of features that were arguably ahead of their time. For 2025, Heckler & Koch partnered with Umarex of Germany to develop this new rimfire rifle that is a true-to-scale version of the centerfire G36. HK USA is offering these rimfire carbines with standard-capacity magazines of either 10 or 20 rounds. With 18.125-inch-long barrels,…
White House’s Signal use widensNational security adviser Mike Waltz set up at least 20 Signal group chats to discuss global hot spots, people on them have told Politico. “Two of the people said they were in or have direct knowledge of at least 20 such chats. All four said they saw instances of sensitive information being discussed.”As with the infamous Yemen chat, White House officials said the chats were not used to share classified information and that the Signal app can be used for government business if the messages are retained per federal records laws. They did not say how…
A shooting sports chronometer is a must for many of us. Whether analyzing handloading data, evaluating factory round performance, checking arrows or examining barrel characteristics, a chronograph is a critical addition to your range bag. The Velociradar from Caldwell is a recent entry to the market and bears a second look from the multi-discipline shooter. When I initially encountered the Velociradar, the first thing that came to mind was the font and name reminded me of Jurassic Park. As a mom of two boys, I have spent many fabulous years attempting to both spell and pronounce a variety of dinosaur…
I’m back in nerd mode looking into bullet construction—how they perform at different distances, their accuracy, consistency, and what happens on impact. Instead of going down the rabbit hole alone, I’m joined by Madi Woodward from Nosler to break down “purpose-built” bullets and what to consider when selecting the right one. Plus, we’ll discuss Nosler’s line of suppressors and their impact on hunting and shooting performance. Tune in for an insightful conversation! Read the full article here
This week on the show Jake Hofer takes over as guest host for a special habitat improvement episode with Skip Sligh. We’ll cover go-to tools, smart strategies, and real stories for how small habitat projects can lead to big results — healthier deer, better hunting, and awesome-looking plots. Read the full article here
The Army has identified the four soldiers who perished last week during a training exercise in Lithuania when their military vehicle became submerged in a deep swamp, triggering a complex and multinational recovery effort.The soldiers, all assigned to the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, were based at Fort Stewart, Georgia. They were identified as Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr., 25, of Joliet, Illinois; Staff Sgt. Edvin F. Franco, 25, of Glendale, California; Pfc. Dante D. Taitano, 21, of Dededo, Guam; and Staff Sgt. Troy S. Knutson-Collins, 28, of Battle Creek, Michigan.”Although we are relieved to have found…
Question: I have been on my job for about a year, and things were going well until recently. My boss has been joking about me in meetings, leaving me out of important conversations and giving me unnecessarily harsh deadlines.I feel singled out and am ready to quit. What’s up?Answer: As unpleasant as what you describe is, it sounds as though you might be being “Quiet Fired,” a technique that managers may use to make the work environment so unpleasant that you just quit instead of forcing them to actually fire you.Remember when everyone was talking about the “Quiet Quitting” trend?…