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Stop by the OKSI booth at ADS Warrior East and Learn More About Their Digital Imaging System (DIS) OKSI’s DIS for Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) provides passive and continuous ranging for humans, vehicles and object detection. ATAK application integrates within a closed-loop and basic functionalities including scanning, detect/track, and queuing with both visible and LWIR with zero emission of detectable energy. Capabilities– Automatic Detection & Recognition of Drones, Human and Vehicles– Tracking– Passive Rangefinding– Geolocation Reporting & Plotting within ATAK/NET Warrior– Assisted Aiming with Aimpoint Selection– Human Activity Estimation and Pose Estimation Future Enhancements Coming Soon– Weapons Detections– Edge/Anomaly Detection–…

Whiskey Two Four – Slick Zip-On Back Panel 14 WTF Slick Zip-On Back Panel 14 for Crye Precision JPC R-SERIES™ is designed as a slick back panel to provide a snag free cover for cummerbunds and shock cord.  3″ x 6″ loop field for IFF, morale patches, and similar.  Zipper pull tabs tuck securely and silently into milspec elastic loops at the base.  (6) nylon webbing loops offer lashing points for optional shock cord*. Zip-On Back Panel 14 for Crye Precision JPC R-SERIES™ uses MIL-DTL-32439 500D nylon, A-A-55126 nylon hook & loop, A-A-59826 bonded nylon thread, MIL-W-5691 nylon elastic, heavy duty A-A-55634 zippers,…

The state-of-the-art in sports training has progressed by leaps and bounds over previous decades. Athletes can now take advantage of sophisticated, data-driven biometric feedback training regimens which can pinpoint and isolate specific performance areas, allowing the athlete to optimize their training for maximum efficiency. This is essential, because you can’t improve what you don’t measure and record. However, up until now, this data-driven approach to performance improvement is noticeably lacking in the shooting sports.  Shooting Is A Sport Marksmanship is an athletic ability. Pressing the trigger without moving the sights takes physical skill, as does repeatable sight alignment and a…

Galvion, a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and data management solutions, and integrated soldier systems, has announced the formal opening of their Production Hub in Poland by Her Excellency, Catherin Godin, the Ambassador of Canada to the Republic of Poland, at a ceremony held on 23rd June 2025. The facility represents a major investment that has significantly strengthened Galvion’s regional support and service strategy. With both production and support capabilities fully operational, Galvion is now able to serve their widespread European and NATO customers from a geographically aligned centre of excellence. First announced…

(FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas) — The Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute (PKSOI) was recently redesignated as the Security Force Assistance and Stability Integration Directorate (SFASID), and with the name change comes an expanded mission set. Since its creation in 1993, SFASID has undergone SEVERAL significant restructuring events. Recognizing the need and requirements for forces able to conduct peacekeeping operations, the U.S. Army Peacekeeping Institute was formed to directly address the operating environment our forces were involved at the time such as Haiti, the Balkans, and Africa. “There is a universal understanding of why the United States Army must be prepared for…

For those who rely on a .44 Magnum for personal protection, Federal has just added a .44 Magnum HST load to its catalog.Federal Ammunition has just added a .44 Magnum load to its Personal Defense HST line. Described as a “light magnum” load, it features a cartridge-specific 230-grain hollow-point bullet that was designed to provide excellent expansion and weight retention without overpenetration or excessive recoil. The ammo has an advertised muzzle velocity of 1,085 fps, nickel-plated cases and high-performance sealed primers.Chris Laack, Product Manager for Federal Handgun Ammunition, said this about the new self-defense revolver load:This new HST loading addresses…

Resilient Fuel for a Resilient Europe: Rheinmetall and INERATEC Forge Strategic Partnership for Decentralised Fuel Production Europe’s fuel supply is entering a new era: critical infrastructures are to be supplied with safe synthetic fuels in the future. INERATEC, a leader in synthetic fuel production, and Rheinmetall, a global technology leader in the defense sector, have signed a strategic partnership to deploy scalable Power-to-Liquid (PtL) solutions across defense and critical infrastructure sectors. This collaboration marks a milestone in building resilient energy systems that operate independently from fossil fuel supply chains and vulnerable infrastructure. Europe needs secure fuel supply Modern defense strategies…

You just dropped a paycheck or two on premium glass. You’re spotting elk at a thousand yards and glassing into the sunset with crystal-clear precision. But what happens when your toddler knocks your binoculars off the tailgate? Or you take a spill and your optics bounce down a shale slope? That’s when you find out if your investment came with real peace of mind. Binocular warranties aren’t exciting. They don’t sell ad space, and they rarely make the spec sheet. But they matter, and they matter a lot. If you spend any time in the field, your optics will eventually…

XS Sights Introduces R3D 2.0 Night Sights for Springfield Echelon Pistols Fort Worth, Texas (June 20, 2025) – XS® Sights is pleased to now offer its popular R3D 2.0 night sights for Springfield Echelon pistols. Available with a green front dot sight, the R3D 2.0 is an outstanding upgrade for Echelon owners who want to get on target faster and more accurately in any light. This upgrade makes all the difference in high-stress, self-dense situations when every second counts. “The Springfield Armory Echelon made a strong impression, and many owners are now looking to push its performance even further,” said…

You might be asking yourself, “What is bushcraft, and why are there specific knives for it?” Well, according to Dave Canterbury, in his book “Bushcraft 101,” bushcraft is a term for wilderness skills and the practice of surviving and thriving in the natural world.” This may lead you to believe, then, that bushcraft knives are survival knives. But they’re not, not really. The bushcraft and survival categories often get lumped together in the outdoors. But there is a big difference between the two styles. Just ask anyone who’s tried to split logs with a carving knife or whittle with a…