Author: Braxton Taylor
Too few defense contractors are testing their technology in real-world situations against a peer adversary, NATO’s military chief said Thursday, praising companies that are making the effort to work with the Ukrainian military.“Those few that have tried it have either learned a lot, or they’ve decided to go home because they can’t compete in that environment. But that is going to be the environment that we face,” said Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, who leads U.S. European Command and serves as NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe.Grynkewich, who was speaking virtually to an industry group in Washington, D.C., urged any companies seeking to…
Five years after the Pentagon created an office to coordinate its counter-drone efforts, it’s trying again.The new Joint Interagency Task Force 401 will spearhead its acquisition and integration of air defense systems to take down small unmanned aerial systems, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday in a video first posted to X.The group will “rapidly deliver Joint C-sUAS capabilities to America’s warfighters, defeat adversary threats, and promote sovereignty over national airspace,” Hegseth wrote in a memo dated Wednesday.The memo also shuts down the existing Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office, which has been around since February 2020. It will also…
Essentially a necked-down version of the .308 Winchester cartridge, the 7mm-08 Remington is a perfect example of how sometimes, less is more. While it doesn’t boast the same raw power as many larger magnum rounds, the 7mm-08 round offers the perfect balance of accuracy, manageable recoil, and effective terminal performance on big game targets like whitetail deer, elk, and the occasional black bear.It provides a flat trajectory, excellent accuracy, and more than enough terminal performance for ethical kills within typical hunting distances, and its relatively mild recoil impulse allows for faster follow-up shots, especially with recoil-sensitive shooters. This combination has…
Revolvers have been part of the US military arsenal for a long time. In fact, despite the 1911 semi-automatic having “won two World Wars!,” the revolver continued in US military service longer than that 1911 to 1985 time period. Both the Army and the Air Force kept revolvers in their inventory well past the end of the Vietnam War. As late as the 1988 edition of Field Manual 23-35, the US Army revolver inventory was listed as “six basic caliber .38 service revolvers in use by the Army.” One 2-inch barreled .38- caliber revolver and five 4-inch barreled .38-caliber revolvers…
The Trump administration is pausing training at the federal government’s primary law enforcement academies for anyone not related to immigration enforcement, saying the change is necessary to meet the president’s “immediate priorities.” The administration is in the midst of surging 10,000 employees to Immigration and Customs Enforcement after securing funding for the hires in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, creating unprecedented demand at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers. Training needs could create bottlenecks as ICE seeks to rapidly onboard the new officers and agents, current and former officials have warned, and the administration is now taking drastic measures to…
When it comes to self-defense, having a gun is better than not having a gun. For those who are recoil-sensitive, new to shooting or must contend with some type of physical challenge dealing with conventional, centerfire pistols, rimfire-caliber semi-automatic pistols may be a viable way to have a pistol with you when it is needed the most. The firearms industry has really increased the number of offerings in this segment, particularly with a growing variety of defensive-oriented rimfire cartridges. The .22LR cartridge is still less costly to purchase and shoot than a centerfire cartridge, which means that it’s easier to…
September is only a few days away, but we can already hear the bugles echoing off steep mountain slopes and the crash of antlers through the brush.To say we’re excited for elk season is an understatement. That’s why we want to see photos of the biggest and baddest bull elk you’ve captured on a trail camera.To enter your best bull elk shot, upload your photo right here in the comment section. To view the official rules of the contest, click here.The winning photo will be debated and ultimately chosen by judges Ryan Callaghan, Randall Williams, and Seth Morris on MeatEater…
RCBCS just added another die to its popular RCBS X-Die lineup with its new RCBS X-Die for the 6.5 Creedmoor X-Die. The RCBS X-Die is intended for handloaders who want to extend the life of their brass and reduce the amount of time they spend trimming said brass. RCBS incorporates a patented mechanism into the X-Die series that cuts out the need for repeated brass trimming after the initial case preparation has been done. This unique system includes an internal specialized mandrel that actively limits the stretching of brass during the resizing process which negates the need for extra trimming.…
00:00:01 Speaker 1: Welcome to the Wired to Hunt podcast, your guide to the whitetail woods, presented by First Light, creating proven versatile hunting apparel for the stand, saddle or blind. First Light Go Farther, Stay Longer, and now your host, Mark Kenyon. 00:00:19 Speaker 2: Welcome to the Wired to Hunt podcast. This week on the show, I’m joined by Kip Adams of the National Dear Association for another episode of our what would You Do series, in which we are running him through some of the toughest hunting circumstances and situations I could throw at him. Really all…
Safariland is expanding its line of Impulse hearing-protection products. The new additions to the line include both in-ear and Bluetooth over-the-ear options, offering a blend of protection, comfort and connectivity. The new products are designed to keep users protected from harmful noise while providing the flexibility to stay aware of their surroundings. Whether for everyday use or demanding environments, these products offer premium hearing protection without the bulk of traditional gear. “We are thrilled to introduce the new Impulse Hearing Protection products,” said Brad Medine, Communications Product Category Director for Safariland. “These products are designed to meet the demands of…