Author: Jack Bogart

Getting troops and equipment across the battlefield is a vital part of every theater operation — Soldiers and their kits, as well as spare ammunition and other supplies, all need to arrive quickly, with nothing left behind — or risk jeopardizing the mission. The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle and Humvee have done a great job at performing those tasks so far, but the battlefield is always changing. In some cases, those vehicles are too heavy and impractical for the task at hand. So, the Army chose to develop a new, ultra-light troop transport vehicle. The Infantry Squad Vehicle is an…

NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2026 — Accrete, the cognitive infrastructure company building Knowledge Engines for autonomous work, today announced that it has been awarded a sole-source contract by the U.S. Marine Corps to deliver Argus for Cognitive Advantage. The award was made on a sole-source basis. Under the award, Accrete will license its Expert AI Agents to the U.S. Marine Corps to help achieve cognitive advantage, enabling more informed, confident decisions. Adversaries increasingly compete below the threshold of armed conflict, using coordinated narratives, synthetic media, and inauthentic amplification to shape perceptions faster than human analysts can track. Rather than treating…

There was a time, not that long ago, when most cops had wheelguns in their holsters and autopistols were the rare exception. While it may be hard to believe today, the transition by American law enforcement agencies away from revolvers to semi-auto pistols actually began as a trickle. However, once the shift began in the 1980s, that trickle turned into a tidal wave.Police agencies here in the U.S. tend to be somewhat conservative in their thinking, but once the advantages of autoloading pistols for duty use could no longer be denied, the big switch was on. By the late 1990s,…

360-Degree Cut and Abrasion Protection Seattle, WA – (August 18th, 2026) – NEXTORCH North America, the primary U.S. distributor of global manufacturer NEXTORCH Industries, is proud to announce NEXTORCH Edge Guard Cut-Resistant Tactical Gloves. They’re designed and engineered to protect against blade slashes, glass, and metal shards, while maintaining dexterity and touchscreen capability.  Edge Guard tactical gloves are built to deliver continuous protection with enhanced dexterity and all-day comfort. They feature an integrated 13-gauge HPPE (High-Performance Polyethylene) continuous A7 cut-resistant liner that wraps your entire hand. It creates a powerful “blade-sliding effect” to neutralize active knife slashes and jagged metal…

1791 Industries has just launched ultra-lightweight upper and lower AR-15 receivers called the LiteRaider series.The original AR-15 design was always lauded for how lightweight it is, but 1791 Industries decided that they could make it even lighter without making any compromises. Hence, the company’s new LiteRaider LRM4 upper and lower receivers.The LiteRaider LRM4 upper and lower receivers are made of Metal Matrix Composite (MMC), and 1791 Industries says that it’s 33 percent lighter than aluminum while offering “comparable strength and durability to 7075-T6 aluminum.” The company says that MMC has better thermal resistance and vibration dampening than aluminum as well.…

The KA-BAR Becker BK25C Outpost is a high-speed fixed blade made from 3V steel in KA-BAR’s State & Union shop.  The USA-made Outpost measures 10.918” overall and features a 6.125” bowie blade.  The handle is made from G10 and the Kydex ® sheath is made in America.  An Ulticlip APH clip also comes with the Outpost as an add-on accessory. The KA-BAR Becker BK25C Outpost is a small run and is only available at KA-BAR.com Probably the most eagerly anticipated release of the year. At least for folks in my circle. You can buy one here… https://www.kabar.com/products/BK25C Read the full…

KnifeKits.com has long been a supporter of us here at KNIFE, and know they have announced an exciting new refresh to the KnifeKits.com.  They are the largest online supplier knifemaking products and supplies. From KnifeKits.com For years you have trusted KnifeKits.com to stock your bench — steel, handle material, KYDEX®, HOLSTEX®, hardware, and every part in between. Now the site behind that stock has been rebuilt from the ground up, so finding what you need takes seconds, not scrolling. Here is what changed. If you previously had a KnifeKits.com account, you will need to reset your password… You can visit the new…

Another new TOPS model to talk about: the Silent Hero 4 Tanto. It’s more than just a new blade shape here, with alterations across the board to fit the Silent Hero concept into a tactical use category. There is an interesting history behind this new Silent Hero 4 release. It originates in the Silent Hero, a fixed blade designed by Anton du Plessis to be the all-purpose fixed blade tool for his work in the field against poaching operations in South Africa. The original TOPS Silent Hero had a blade length of 6.38 inches, and eventually it spawned the Silent…

The Instructor Training Group (ITG) of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) is one of the Army’s most influential training assets. Based at Fort Benning, Georgia, the ITG delivers expert small-arms instruction to servicemembers across the force, ensuring marksmanship fundamentals, coaching skills and weapons proficiency remain at the highest possible standard. Mission and Core Purpose The ITG’s mission is to increase small-arms lethality across the force by training servicemembers and developing instructors who can return to their units and elevate marksmanship programs. As part of USAMU’s broader training mission, the ITG provides: • Mobile training teams that travel worldwide. •…

Designed for Compact Tactical Riflescopes Richmond, VA. (August 14th, 2026) – German Precision Optics(GPO USA) proudly announces the GPO SetbackÔ Cantilever 3” extension mount designed for compact tactical 30mm riflescopes. This design allows compact riflescopes to be mounted up to either 3” forward or rearward, depending on what the optical system requires for optimal eye relief. “This new mount is a must for compact riflescope users,” said Mike Jensen, Owner and CEO of GPO, USA. “Most riflescope mounts push optics forward. Compact tactical scopes often require the opposite. The GPO SetBack™ allows you to bring the optic rearward, allowing shooters…