Author: Jack Bogart

Huntsville, AL — August 14, 2026 – Cana Provisions today announced its expansion into the European and UK markets through partnerships with two established tactical distributors: Gear Town in the Netherlands and Tactical Kit in the United Kingdom. The move brings much of the Cana Provisions product line directly to civilians, law enforcements, and military users across the region, with Tactical Kit servicing the United Kingdom and Gear Town servicing continental Europe and beyond. As demand for reliable, portable water treatment continues to grow among operators, agencies, and preparedness-minded civilians across Europe, the partnerships give customers regional access to Cana’s…

This CORD Pandora PB-K review is based on hands-on testing of the red dot sight that was provided to the author by the company. All impressions regarding durability, glass clarity, reticle performance, and mounting are based on the author’s own range time and daily carry use of the optic paired with a Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro Comp.The compact optic space has evolved quickly — and become extremely crowded. Every year, new designs hit the market, claiming to address the same issues: durability, size, clarity, and reliability in real-world use. That’s where the Central Ohio Regional Department (CORD) PB-K Optic stood…

Five configurable mission kits transform the diesel-powered MRZR D from a capable light tactical vehicle into a fully tailored operational platform – covering everything from encrypted radio integration to road-legal compliance. Polaris Government & Defense  |  NSPA Programme When NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency set out to equip member nations with a next-generation light tactical vehicle, the requirement was never simply for a machine that could traverse difficult terrain. It was for a system – one that could be configured, transported, communicated through and deployed in the full range of conditions that modern operations demand. Polaris Government & Defense’s answer…

FirstSpear Friday Focus: Siege-R Optimized Vest The SIEGE-R OPTIMIZED VEST is one of FirstSpear’s most proven platforms, built for users who require armor protection and expanded load-carrying capability without the excessive bulk of traditional load-bearing systems. Utilizing the proven form, fit, and function of the original Siege-R and integrated with the performance-enhancing properties of 6/12™ and Tubes™ technology, the SIEGE-R OPTIMIZED VEST delivers a scalable, modular armor carrier built for training, duty, and demanding field environments. Internal plate pockets make the system slimmer and better suited for confined and tubular spaces, while TUBES® Rapid Release closure allows the operator to…

A federal court injunction has just gone into effect that could have major implications for the future of the NFA.Last year, as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the tax for certain NFA items was reduced from $200 to $0. That was already a huge win, but gun rights activism groups didn’t stop there. On August 5th, a federal court essentially ruled that aspects of the NFA are now unconstitutional.We are not lawyers, and all of this legalese gets complicated fast, but here’s a summary of what happened and what it means for gun owners as best as…

Toyota Land Cruisers are awesome. Every generation dating back to the FJ40 has something unique to offer off-roaders, but no generation inspires as much love or as many legends about reliability (at least in the U.S.) as the 80-series. This mythos has helped to keep prices high in the past few years, and now, with the Mecum auctions in Monterey, Calif., set to kick off on Saturday, we may see the highest sale price for an 80-series yet. Why? Because a very special — if unassuming — 80-series is going up for auction. Dressed in Super White (aka appliance white),…

US Army Announces Vendors for Infantry Last Tactical Mile Operations DETROIT ARSENAL, Mich. – Today, the U.S. Army announced the selection of six vendors for the Infantry Last Tactical Mile (ILTM) initiative, a key effort within our mission autonomy portfolio to modernize infantry support for Soldiers on the battlefield. “This project will deliver production-ready prototype autonomous systems supporting manned close combat formations through rapidly deployable logistical resupply platforms capable of performing casualty evacuation operations and network extension to the forward line of own troops,” said Col. Ken Bernier, the Army’s project manager for Autonomous Robotic Capabilities. The selected vendors will provide…

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 11, 2026 — HII (NYSE: HII) announced that the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has officially recognized the successful completion of the company’s Production-Ready, Inexpensive, Maritime Expeditionary (PRIME) prototype project, featuring the Watcher small Unmanned Surface Vessel (sUSV), which is based on HII’s ROMULUS-25 Unmanned Surface Vessel and powered by HII’s Odyssey Autonomous Control System (ACS). The DIU recognition follows HII’s delivery and successful sea testing of two autonomous Watcher ROMULUS-25 vessels in December 2025 under a DIU contract to develop smaller-form-factor autonomous surface vessels for the U.S. Marine Corps. Developed in partnership with MetalCraft Marine, the…

While pet sitting for a friend recently, I realized he had an Opinel problem. Placed throughout his house were No. 8s, 10s, and 6s, all of which served a purpose in his home and his pocket. A No. 8 sat on a shelf in his bathroom. A specialty version of the No. 10 lingered near a bottle of wine on the counter in his kitchen. And a couple of No. 6 knives lay in wait — one on the mantle above his fireplace, and another in a cup full of paintbrushes. Though our friendship affords him almost any knife he’d…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Our crew really loves WESN, a Detroit knifemaker that really nails the design of small EDC blades. As reviewer Nick LeFort wrote about the popular Allman EDC knife, “WESN created a knife for everyone who needs a knife. Well suited for a campsite on the weekend, it’ll also fit right at home in your workshop.” The entire WESN Lineup, including the Allman pictured above, is 30% off this week. Score at the brand’s biggest sale of the year. Shop WESN Knives Backpacks, trail running…