Author: Jack Bogart

BALTIMORE, May 15, 2026, BlackSea Technologies recently participated in Arctic Sentry 2026, a NATO enhanced vigilance activity in the High North, demonstrating its Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft in Ramsund, Norway, alongside partners from U.S. 6th Fleet, U.S. Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 3 (USVRON-3) and the Royal Norwegian Navy.  The exercise gave BlackSea’s GARC unmanned surface vessels an opportunity to operate in the far north, demonstrate autonomous surface vessel capabilities in cold weather maritime conditions, integrate with NATO partners and serve as training tools for the next generation of naval warfighters.  “Arctic Sentry proves that GARC can operate effectively in dynamic, contested maritime environments north of the Arctic Circle,” said Lunsford Schock, mission director for BlackSea Technologies. “The exercise further cements…

The U.S.–Mexico border spans nearly 2,000 miles, but in the last few months, a 118-mile portion in Texas has been the most talked-about part of the border. DHS has sought to increase border security in the Big Bend region, including areas near Big Bend National Park and the Rio Grande. There has been a substantial amount of back and forth over what kind of structures and barriers DHS would build in the park, and the agency recently announced further plans. On May 15, DHS waived dozens of federal environmental, public lands, historic preservation, and administrative laws to expedite construction of…

Catch Up with Hudson Supplies at OpEx 2026 See the latest from Hudson during the upcoming Operator Expo, May 27 & 28, at the Infinity Convention Centre in Ottawa. This entry was posted on Friday, May 15th, 2026 at 20:00 and is filed under Advertiser, OpEx. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed. Read the full article here

This month has seen two serious bear encounters involving hikers in American national parks, and the unfortunate incidents have now become a political talking point. Following an apparent fatal bear encounter in Glacier National Park and a separate grizzly bear attack in Yellowstone National Park, Congressman Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) has renewed the call to delist the grizzly bear as a protected species. What Happened After a May 4 bear incident on Yellowstone National Park’s Mystic Falls Trail, the National Park Service (NPS) announced temporary closures on May 5 and said on May 7 that those closures remained in effect. Two…

Power HIVE is optimized around Ultralife’s UBI-2590 UBBL13-01 battery while maintaining compatibility with the broader BB-2590 battery family — delivering regulated, field-usable mission power at the tactical edge. IRVINE, CA, May 6, 2026 — Dismounted and expeditionary teams are being asked to power more from the same limited battery pool. Radios, UAV controllers, counter-UAS systems, sensors, compute, and networking gear are all adding demand at the tactical edge. The problem is no longer just battery capacity. It is how units manage, regulate, recharge, and distribute that energy in the field without adding unnecessary hardware, complexity, or manual power management to…

Rooftop tents offer a bird’s-eye view, airflow, and protection. Along with peace of mind, these higher-ups generally provide superior comfort over a ground tent. After hundreds of nights of elevated sleeping, expert tester Berne Brody helped to finalize this list over the past 12 months. We cover a range of sizes and price points, with the Roofnest Falcon 3 EVO being our favorite clamshell — for being short, svelte, and very aerodynamic clamshell — while the Topoak Galaxy 1.0 is a less expensive alternative. Since 2022, our elected crew of five GearJunkie testers has put 10 rooftop tents through the…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. –?Safariland® a brand of?The?Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets and one of Cadre Holdings, Inc.’s (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre”) key brands, has announced the launch of the new HOLLE™ Duty Belt system, a new space-optimizing lightweight load-carrying duty platform.   The HOLLE™ Duty Belt is a next-generation belt that combines a traditional profile, finish and buckle selection with an integrated, precision-mounted load-carrying system. Designed for consistency, stability and long-term wear, HOLLE™ allows duty accessories to be mounted, adjusted or repositioned without the need for keepers or threading pouches onto the belt. While maintaining a professional appearance, the belt’s optimized mounting pattern ensures secure accessory retention, reduced movement and repeatable placement.   “Safariland is proud to introduce…

Do you already have plans for enjoying the outdoors this summer? We hope you have big missions like backpacking a slot canyon, shooting whitewater rapids, or tackling one of Colorado’s 14ers. However you plan to enjoy Memorial Day Weekend — and the rest of your long summer days — the sales around Memorial Day are among the best deals of the year for buying gear that amplifies your fun. We rounded up our favorite deals from respected brands to make this a one-stop resource for Memorial Day shopping. REI: Up to 40% Off REI’s biggest sale of the year is here…

Bullets with a fast velocity or a high BC are good, but those with both are even better.Since the introduction of the 6.5 Creedmoor, shooters and hunters have become infatuated with bullets that have a high ballistic coefficient (BC). This is understandable because, given the same velocity, the bullet with a higher BC will fly flatter and resist the wind better. Of course, for you to shoot a bullet with an extremely high BC you must have a rifling twist rate capable of stabilizing that bullet at the muzzle velocity you’ll be launching it at. This creates somewhat of a…

H. Clay Aalders is a lifelong edged tool user. He spent the past 20 years as a woodworker and fishing guide in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Tennessee. While guiding in Idaho, Clay worked part-time writing for a local newspaper, and upon moving to Tennessee began writing for the blog The Truth About Knives – spending his last 5 years there as Managing Editor. His background is in fixed-blade hunting and bushcraft knives, but has jumped into the world of vintage slipjoint collecting with both feet since coming to work at Knife Magazine. Clay’s primary role is as Digital…