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REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – Lt. Gen. Sean A Gainey, commanding general of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, is focused on transforming USASMDC into a warfighting headquarters as he closes out his second year in command. One factor driving that transformation is the addition of the 263rd and 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Commands to USASMDC. “We have gone through a significant change inside of the command, we now have two of the Army’s air and missile defense commands within SMDC,” Gainey said. “Defending the homeland has been a priority, and now the Army is putting additional resources…

New national space R&D lab to enable inorbit demonstrations of startup and academic payloads on ISI satellites January 06,2026, Israel, ImageSat International (TASE: ISI), a global leader in space-based intelligence solutions, announces that the Access to Space consortium, in which ISI is a member, has been selected by the Israel Space Agency at the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology and the Israel Innovation Authority to establish and operate Israel’s national R&D space laboratory for the accelerated development of space technologies. The consortium, led by Israeli space company Creation Space and joined by leading national academic institutions, including the Technion…

By Clay Martin Posted in #Skills How far should your concealed carry handgun be capable of shooting? If you’re running off of averages, the statistics say seven yards. And I would buy that, given all the things a normal street crime lethal-force encounter involves. Positive ID, clear and present danger, blah blah blah. But if you base your needs on raw averages, you could risk it and leave your gun at home. I don’t live that way, and odds are you don’t either. When I leave my house, I carry a Springfield pistol in my holster to…

The ProblemYou are an experienced shooter with multiple instructor certifications. You have been teaching classes successfully for the last several years and recently decided that it was time to seek an advanced concealed-carry certification. Recently, a colleague made you aware that a national training organization would be conducting a multi-day Advanced Concealed Carry Instructor class. The course description was somewhat minimal, but it did include the boiler plate objectives implying that these subjects would be taught at an advanced level. At the bottom of the advertisement, it stated that each student would be required to pass a practical and an…

Enforce Tac unveils the next chapter in its strategic development. This year (23-25 February 2026), the display area for Germany’s leading trade fair for internal and external security is set to increase to more than 60,000 m2 across seven exhibition halls. Then in 2027 (2-4 March), it will cover an area of as much as 73,000 m² in eight halls. International interest in Germany’s leading trade fair for internal and external security has reached a new all-time high. Enforce Tac unveils the next chapter in its strategic development. This year (23-25 February 2026), the display area for Germany’s leading trade…

DroneShield Renews Support for ADF Drone Racing Team for 2026 7 January 2026 – DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in counter-drone technology, today announced its continued support of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Drone Racing Team for 2026. Building on a strong partnership showcased at Avalon 2025 and in previous years, DroneShield’s involvement with the ADF Drone Racing Team extends beyond traditional sponsorship. The?collaboration has focused on sharing expertise and fostering innovation in drone operations, including initiatives such as DroneShield pilots engaging with ADF Drone Racing activities to promote skills development and knowledge exchange. Oleg Vornik, Chief Executive of DroneShield…

The Pylon Syndicate MXP is a next-generation +5 base pad extension for Gen3 PMAG magazines — The unit installs without tools and features a patent-pending spring-locked detent push-pin system, making it one of the most user-friendly magazine extensions on the market. Designed, engineered, and manufactured in the United States, it adds capacity (5 rounds on PMAG 10/20/30; 6 rounds on PMAG 40) while maintaining lightweight, rugged performance. The MXP has a CNC aluminum housing and QP nitride 4140 PH steel pin held in place with existing AR-15lower kit parts.  • Made in the USA: Fully designed, engineered, and manufactured in the United States…

By Tom Laemlein Posted in #History In January 1940, World War II was just four months old. Even so, the US Army Air Corps requested designs for a “Super-bomber”, a four-engine aircraft with a 20,000-pound bomb load and a 2,000-mile range. Boeing already had its B-17 “Flying Fortress” in production, introduced into Air Corps service in 1938. Boeing submitted the design for its “Model 345”, in competition with Consolidated Aircraft’s “Model 33”. The Consolidated aircraft would become the obscure B-32 Dominator. Meanwhile, the Boeing design was destined for fame as the B-29 Superfortress. While Boeing’s B-17s were leading…

BOULDER CITY, Nev. – January 7, 2026 – SHOT Show® Industry Day at the Range, the highly anticipated hands-on event held annually the day before SHOT Show, is excited to announce Ocufii as the official Safety Technology Sponsor of the 2026 event, taking place January 19, 2026, at the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club in Boulder City, Nevada. Ocufii recently launched its powerful set of free personal safety features inside its mobile app. TagMe™ Assist is a dedicated safety module designed to turn smartphones into essential protection and safety tools for everyday life, unexpected situations, and emergencies. These one-tap alerts…

Tippmann Arms, known for its .22 LR rimfire versions of the AR-15 carbine, is launching two new .22 LR integrally suppressed firearms to coincide with the the removal of the $200 NFA starting in January 2026. These new guns include the Tippmann Arms Elite ISS Rifle and Elite Bug Out Pistol. “Tippmann Arms has always built rugged, reliable equipment for shooters who demand performance,” said Dennis Tippmann Jr. President of Tippmann Arms “With the expansion of suppressor freedom in the United States and the removal of unnecessary federal taxation, we’re excited to introduce purpose-built integrally suppressed firearms that deliver unmatched…