US military eyes joint technology through Japan space partnership
ORLANDO, Fla. — The U.S. Space Force hopes its new branch in Japan will spur fresh technology partnerships with the nation, particularly for domain awareness and deep-space observation. The service on Dec. 4 activated United States Space Forces Japan as its sixth service component. The...
How the US is countering ISIS during Syria’s upheaval
Massive U.S. airstrikes on Islamic State militants in Syria were meant in part as a message to the group and a move to ensure that it doesn’t try to take advantage of the chaos following the overthrow of President Bashar Assad’s government. The U.S. and...
US military research center denies NJ drones are theirs
The base commander of a New Jersey military research center said the mysterious drones flying over the area are not theirs, but confirmed sightings to a local media outlet. “While the source and cause of these aircraft operating in our area remain unknown, we can...
Ruger & Magpul RxM: The Final Glock Killer? [Hands-on Review]
With a Modular Fire Control Insert and Glock-Compatible Internals, the RXM Is Not Just Another G19 Clone Glock versus SIG — it’s a rivalry that leads to never-ending debates between the most obsessive (and obnoxious) fans of each brand. Watching from the sidelines, it’s easy...
US defense secretary in Japan reaffirms alliance amid regional threats
TOKYO — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with officials in Japan on Tuesday to reaffirm the importance of their alliance and Washington’s commitment to regional security as threats rise from China and North Korea. Austin also stressed that U.S. trilateral cooperation with Tokyo and...
Feds Crack Down On Machine Gun Conversion Devices In Wisconsin
One must wonder if the incoming Trump Administration’s well-laid plans to streamline the government and trim the bureaucratic fat might affect the propensity of federal agencies to waste taxpayer dollars chasing fabricated monsters. With less than two months remaining until inauguration day, we can only...
Defense bill would cut F-35 purchases in 2025, delay deliveries
Congress is set to cut the number of Lockheed Martin-made F-35s the military wants to buy in 2025 from 68 to 58 under this year’s defense authorization bill. The proposed National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2025, which lawmakers released Saturday, would also limit to...
Much Ado Over 3 Spent Shell Casings In School Backpack
Incredulous over a five-day suspension for a high school student who was found to have three spent shell casings in his backpack, Florida Carry Inc. is taking the school district to court. According to the lawsuit, filed against the Hillsborough County School Board in the...
Army secretary fires four-star general for promotion board meddling
Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth has fired a four-star general over his alleged inappropriate involvement in a subordinate’s promotion board. Wormuth fired former head of Army Materiel Command Gen. Charles R. Hamilton on Tuesday. Military.com was first to report the four-star’s dismissal. “Based on...
Silencer Central MeatEater By Banish [FIRST LOOK]
Released just a few short months ago, the MeatEater by Banish is the newest suppressor in the Banish lineup from Silencer Central. SPECS: Length: 5.85″ Diameter: 1.73″ Weight: 10.3 Oz Material: Titanium Thread Pitch: 5/8×24 Self-Service: Yes Caliber: .30 Caliber Range: Up To 300 Rum...