Laconico/Kansept Bison Folder Brings the Beef
Ray Laconico has released his first production collaboration with Kansept Knives, and it’s a bit of a doozy. Meet the Bison, a wild fusion of switchblade and bowie knife stylings that is also just an enormous knife. It’s cool to see a designer try out...
Trump proclaims Thursday as day for US to celebrate victory in WWII
President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation designating Thursday as a day for the United States to celebrate victory in World War II as countries in Europe already do. Cities from London to Moscow are holding parades, flyovers and memorials this week as the world...
KC-46 vision system upgrade slips to 2027, 3 years behind schedule
The KC-46 Pegasus refueling tanker’s troubled remote vision system is now unlikely to see a replacement upgrade until summer 2027, the Air Force said, putting the Boeing program more than three years behind schedule. An Air Force spokesperson confirmed in an email Wednesday that the...
DOD educator unions sue Trump over collective bargaining rights
Unions representing thousands of educators in Department of Defense Education Activity schools have filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order excluding certain federal workers from the right to collective bargaining. The lawsuit, filed Monday in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia,...
More data, comms, countermeasures needed for Special Ops aircraft
TAMPA, Fla. – Special operators are looking to industry for a suite of upgrades to their fixed-wing aircraft, such as radio frequency countermeasures, new methods for aerial refueling and improved networking. At the annual Global SOF Foundation Special Operations Forces Week, Special Operations Command officials...
USGLC blueprint aims to reform US foreign aid for global dominance
EXCLUSIVE — Today, the U.S. is confronting increasing threats from adversaries that endanger its national security. The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) has released a blueprint aimed at guiding the U.S. towards international assistance programs that help maintain American dominance on the world stage. “So,...
Henry Lever Action Supreme: AR Mag Compatible, Sub-MOA
The new Henry Lever Action Supreme is much like Henry’s other lever-action rifles. It features a super slick operating lever, excellent accuracy, and the fit and finish you expect from U.S.-made Henry rifles. The Supreme just does it better with additional features like an adjustable...
Army Black Hawk pilot found dead in Honduras
An off-duty U.S. Army Black Hawk pilot was found dead in Honduras on Saturday, according to a Joint Task Force-Bravo release. 1st Lt. Marciano Parisano, 25, of Cibolo, Texas, was off base on a liberty pass when his body was found in Comayagua, a city...
Gunsite Service Pistols: A More Perfect Glock & 1911
When Gunsite announced the availability of a new Gunsite Glock Service Pistol (GGSP) at the famed Academy’s Pro Shop, there were some unconfirmed rumors that Jeff Cooper turned over in his grave. I suspect these rumors were started by folks who had not paid proper...
Night vision goggles, weather likely factors in Marine helo crash
The crash of a Marine Corps helicopter last year that killed five service members was ultimately caused by pilot error, but the use of night vision goggles and unsafe flying conditions also likely were factors, according to an investigation report obtained by The Associated Press....
