Author: Jack Bogart

Saab Receives Carl-Gustaf Order from Lithuania Saab has received an order from Lithuania for the Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon and training equipment. The order value is SEK 460 million with deliveries planned 2026-2029. The order is part of a newly signed contract between Saab and Lithuania, which allows for potential options collectively valued up to a total of SEK 640 million. The agreement is valid for ten years and includes Carl-Gustaf M4 weapons, sub-calibre adapters for the use of training ammunition and Carl-Gustaf Outdoor Trainers. The agreement also includes cooperation with the Lithuanian defence industry in accordance with Lithuanian regulations. “We are…

While smartphones will get the job done, they can’t match the enhanced capabilities of a dedicated GPS device. We’ve been putting the best handheld GPS to the challenge for almost a decade. Lead tester Nick Belcater’s recent testing slate saw three new units tested across 127 miles (exactly) of Washington’s North Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges. Knowing what you’ll use a GPS for is the first step in snagging one, and there are specialized units ideal for backpacking, hunting, and even off-roading. Our top pick, the Garmin GPSMAP H1i Plus, is the GPS your pops dreamed of, with all the…

A first grader out on a field trip with his class discovered a medieval sword in Gran, Norway. Six-year-old Henrik Refsnes Mørtvedt saw a rusty piece of metal sticking out of the ground and with the eternal wisdom of his six years, he picked it up to see what it was, thinking it was an old piece of scrap or broken tool. It was a sword. An old sword. A very old sword.  I love stories like this. He’s now the new King of Norway. I don’t make the rules… I know it is in Norwegian, but like the original…

New Development Effort Will Enable Airborne Early Warning Capability for MQ-9B SAN DIEGO – 21 May 2026 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew its MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft for the first time with Airborne Early Warning (AEW) pods. The much-anticipated AEW capability is being provided through a partnership with Saab. Once the AEW sensor, named LoyalEye, is made available to MQ-9B operators and new customers, it will deliver persistent and cost-effective air surveillance capabilities in regions where it is currently unavailable.  GA-ASI conducted a validation flight of MQ-9B using AEW radar pods on May 19 from GA-ASI’s Desert…

Satellite messengers are popular for backcountry communication but satellite phones still have a place in our expedition tool kits. And with subscription plans becoming downright affordable — with some even offering a free phone — why text when you can make a voice call? We’ve been using satellite phones since before (and now after!) they were cool, and we’ve watched the technology advance over that time. Our most recent field testing saw mountain guide Eli Spitulnik make a first ascent in the Alaska Range and on Denali in the same season, while testing two of the best sat phones on…

Modern lock-blade folding knives encompass a wide variety of lock mechanisms. Although many of them are relatively recent innovations, others trace their origins back hundreds of years to the earliest days of their genre. The grandfather of them all, however, is the back lock. To truly appreciate this brilliantly simple design, it helps to understand the rich history of its evolution. The oldest known folding knife is believed to be about 2,500 years old. Known as the “Hallstatt Knife,” it was discovered near Hallstatt, Austria, and is estimated to date back to between 600 and 500 BCE. Made of iron…

Buck’s mid-year product drop is here, and there’s much to talk about – but today we’re just going to look at what is arguably the flagship in the new knife cohort, the 110 Slim Heritage Elite. The Buck 110 is, very likely, the knife we’ve talked about most over the years here at KnifeNews. In earlier days it was used as a reference point, not only as the first step towards modern folder design, but also as the quintessential flagship knife: a single model that sums up a company’s entire style. In more recent times, Buck leaned into the 110,…

The function of a flashlight is to see better. But for a flashlight to function better, it pays to listen. That was the Fenix goal in setting out to elevate an already robust lineup of flashlights and headlamps: Hear out the user. Listen to feedback, learn what matters, and apply design decisions based on daily field use to deliver on real-world demands. The result is the RENEGADE line, built specifically to meet a collective U.S. customer base asking for simpler, more compact, and higher-performing lights. The line is highlighted by the LD30 RENEGADE — a compact flashlight designed with the…

A Texas man searching the shallows with a metal detector found a live pipe bomb near a popular swim area this week. Lewisville resident Mike Reiter discovered the device Monday at Lake Park on Lake Lewisville, near a swim area and disc golf course. Police said Reiter called 911 after finding the suspicious object, and the Denton County Bomb Squad later confirmed it was a pipe bomb. The bomb squad destroyed the device at the scene. No injuries were reported, and the area has since reopened to the public. Found Less Than 20 Feet From Shore Reiter was metal detecting…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Montana Knife Company drops its new Trail Goat tonight, and anyone who has tried to snag an MKC knife before already knows the drill. The Trail Goat is the smallest knife in MKC’s tactical lineup. It’s a compact, full-tang MagnaCut blade made for concealed carry, trail use, work, and those charming little “well, this could go sideways” moments. It weighs just 2.09 ounces, comes with a custom Kydex sheath and UltiClip, and can ride in a waistband, pocket, pack strap, or wherever else you…