Author: Jack Bogart

CLARKE RANGE, ANNISTON, Ala. – The Capability Program Executive (CPE) Aviation Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) Project Office is advancing company-level directed requirements — putting relevant, rapidly deployable drones in Soldiers’ hands, and creating capability decision space for Transformation in Contact (TiC) Units. During a week of evaluation events performed by Product Office Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (SUAS), Soldiers in TiC units participated in Medium Range Reconnaissance (MRR) system demonstrations intended to inform their own system fielding selections. As part of the Army’s initiative to test and field new technologies directly with operational units, this event allowed Soldiers to familiarize themselves…

ADAPTIV Defense Launches The F.L.I. Drone Goggle Harness Spring Hill, TN – Today, military and law enforcement SUAS/FPV operators face a number of challenges with emerging drone technology. One of those challenges is having a streamlined way to wear FPV goggles while wearing a helmet. Most FPV goggles come equipped with an elastic headband requiring the user to remove their helmet to put on and take off the goggles. The ADAPTIV Defense F.L.I. (Fast Latch Integrated) Drone Goggle Harness utilizes magnetic Fidlock® attachment points mounted directly on modular helmet rails giving the user the ability to quickly don and doff…

Misty Mountain – Misty Mountain Operator Belt Engineered for absolute stability under heavy operational loads, the Misty Mountain Operator Belt bridges the gap between duty gear and life-safety equipment. Built around a 1 1/2” Velcro-lined inner trouser belt, the ultra-stiff 1 3?4” outer belt holds its shape without rolling or twisting, no matter how many pouches or heavy sidearms you mount. Laser-cut MOLLE slots, four small gear loops, and a dedicated Velcro tab for stowing a fifi hook offer sleek attachment points for your gear, while front and rear textile attachment points allow flexibility for attachment systems. Secured with an…

EOTECH has just launched two CUAS holographic weapon sights with specialized counter-drone reticles.They say that war never changes, but it does, most often because of technological advancements. The same way that the advent of firearms changed the nature of warfare forever has recently happened again due to the rising trend of drone warfare. Whether being used for reconnaissance or payload delivery, soldiers on the modern battlefield have a new type of enemy to beware. We’ve all seen plenty of footage out of Ukraine showing what they can do. They’re sneaky, small, and extremely fast, and those all make for a…

CLARKE RANGE, ANNISTON, Ala. – The Capability Program Executive (CPE) Aviation Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) Project Office is advancing company-level directed requirements — putting relevant, rapidly deployable drones in Soldiers’ hands, and creating capability decision space for Transformation in Contact (TiC) Units. During a week of evaluation events performed by Product Office Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (SUAS), Soldiers in TiC units participated in Medium Range Reconnaissance (MRR) system demonstrations intended to inform their own system fielding selections. As part of the Army’s initiative to test and field new technologies directly with operational units, this event allowed Soldiers to familiarize themselves…

Irving, TX – August 2026 – SOG® Knives proudly announces the release of its 40th Anniversary Fat Guard Bowie knife in honor of the brand’s long-standing legacy of craftsmanship, innovation, and commitment to the knife-making tradition. Inspired by SOG’s flagship knife, the original S1 Bowie that launched the company in 1986, the 40th Anniversary Fat Guard Bowie is a modern take on the legendary covert fighting knives used by the MACV-SOG (Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group). Established to execute unconventional warfare that other U.S. military units could not, the group carried out strategic and incredibly dangerous missions behind enemy…

I got my favorite pair of pants so long ago I don’t even remember the details, though I’m fairly certain my Mom bought them for me as a birthday present. (Thanks, Mom!) Back then, I wasn’t much of a GearJunkie. I wasn’t even much of an outdoorsman. I mostly just rock climbed, with some occasional light hiking. But since I was climbing just about every weekend back then, venturing out to Reimers Ranch outside of Austin, Texas, a pair of pants designed for climbing was all I really needed. Fast-forward 14 years, and I still have the same pair: the…

For the past few years, MagnaCut steel has had a stranglehold on the knifemaking industry. Often referred to as a “super steel,” it is beloved for its unique blend of performance, reliability, durability, strength, corrosion resistance and more. But for 2026, MagnaCut’s inventor has finally launched a potential successor. Called MagnaMax, it had been quietly teased by brands and artisans at shows and conventions before its official unveiling this year. In fact, it’s already available in quite a few knives from some noteworthy brands. Magnacut is great stuff. I can definitely tell the difference over “pedestrian” steels like S30V, but…

KA-BAR’s latest piece is another Allen Elishewitz collaboration, the aptly-named Elishewitz Pocket Tool or EPT. This is an EDCable fixed blade with sensible cutting geometry and some unique features for a fixie, One thing we like to do here at KnifeNews HQ (in between shareholder meetings, lavish team retreats, and puttering around the world in a plane from the KN fleet) is highlight any trends in the industry – just for fun, really. And when it comes to knife world trends, the EDC fixed blade is an interesting one, because, while it hasn’t exploded in the way that, say, flipper…

VICENZA, Italy — U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) hosted Ghana Armed Forces representatives for a showcase of U.S. unmanned aircraft systems innovation, technical management and production capabilities at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, July 21-22. The five-member delegation represented Ghana’s army, navy and air force, and included leaders and planners ranging from the battalion to branch headquarters. It was the first time Ghanaians visited SETAF-AF to discuss UAS, and the first time Ghanaian officers toured the 173rd Airborne Brigade’s Bayonet Innovation Team lab. “The GAF are exceptionally professional and capable partners,” said U.S. Army Maj. Stephen…