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Enforce Tac, long established as the leading trade fair for internal and external security in Europe, is set to take place in Nuremberg for the 12th time. With around 1,000 exhibitors in five halls covering some 50,000 square metres, the exhibition promises to set standards yet again. This comprehensive industry event with renowned manufacturers not only offers visitors a display of the latest technologies but also a multi-faceted supporting programme featuring symposia, multilateral dialogue, exclusive VIP sessions and innovative trade fair formats. Enforce Tac, long established as the leading trade fair for internal and external security in Europe, is set…

By Will Dabbs, MD When we think of tanks that changed history, names like Sherman, Tiger and T-34 might pop into mind. The Chinese Type 59, however, likely left an indelible image in the minds of many readers — though you might not realize it. Today, Dr. Will Dabbs considers the Type 59 main battle tank and the unnamed man who, for a moment, proved more powerful than an entire column of them. What would I do? It’s an easy enough thing to ponder from the comfort of my favorite recliner while killing a quiet evening behind my laptop. I…

Italian firearms manufacturer Tanfoglio has unveiled the new Tanfoglio Stock Master Xtreme, a steel-frame, high-performance, hammer-fired pistol primarily meant for action-pistol-competition shooting divisions like IPSC Production or Classic Divisions. With the setup that Tanfoglio used in the Stock Master Xtreme, this sporting pistol would also qualify for USPSA Production or Limited Minor divisions. Like many other famous Tanfoglio models or other 9mm sporting handguns, the new Stock Master Xtreme is based on the CZ-75 design and has an adjustable double-action trigger and skeletonized Delta Xtreme hammer. In the case of the Stock Master Xtreme, which was designed for performance, it…

An unspecified number and type of drones have reportedly been used in the attempted assassination of General Jorge Alejandro Gutiérrez Martínez, the newly appointed commander of Mexico’s 42nd Military District. The attack took place near the town of Dolores, between Guadalupe y Calvo and La Leghuguilla in the state of Chihuahua in northwestern Mexico. Four people were said to be wounded, including Gen. Martínez, two soldiers and a policewoman. (Gen. Martínez photo via El Financiero) The following video of the attack has been proliferating across numerous social media platforms and accounts. It appears to show a coordinated attack by multiple drone…

Signature of MGCS Project Company Shareholder Agreement Friday, January 24, 2025 – KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme and Thales signed the shareholder agreement for the “MGCS Project Company GmbH”, Cologne, on Thursday 23 January 2025 in Paris in the presence of the French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu and the German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. MGCS, which stands for Main Ground Combat System, is a German-Franco armament program designed to replace the Leopard 2 and Leclerc main battle tanks with a cross-platform combat system by 2040. The signing of the shareholder agreement marks an essential step in the forthcoming creation…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More NESTOUT: Up to 20% Off Since NESTOUT makes GearJunkie’s favorite power bank, we’d be remiss not to share this Valentine’s Day deal with lovebirds who prefer camping to a night on the town. NESTOUT offers 20% off sitewide on orders over $89 in a sale running through next weekend. Just use code HEARTS20 at checkout. The sale even includes the brand’s new product launches: the Carabiner Battery (now just $36) and the Portable Fan (now $56). Shop Carabiner Battery Shop Sale Fitbit Inspire 3:…

Extensive follow-up procurement of IdZ-ES: Rheinmetall receives largest framework contract to date for the digitisation of Bundeswehr infantry forces – soldier-systems worth over €3bn The Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) has signed a framework contract with Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH for the follow-on procurement of soldier-systems ‘Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System’ (IdZ-ES). The framework contract, with a maximum gross volume of €3.1bn, will run until the end of 2030. Overall, the Bundeswehr can thus initiate the proportional regeneration as well as the manufacturing and delivery of up to 368 IdZ-ES…

Strike Industries Releases the XA Handguard for SIG SAUER CROSS Strike Industries has just released the X-Axis Handguard for the SIG Cross bolt action rifle. In pure Strike fashion, the Strike XA is a sleek and extremely functional handguard that functions as a direct OEM replacement – it even reuses the original screws from SIG’s handguard. With a 2 piece design, the top picatinny rail of the receiver no longer needs to be removed in order to remove the handguard. This also enables the user to be able to maintain their rifle without removing their optic which saves the need…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More There’s an old adage that if you show a gun in act one, it has to go off by act three. The idea being that if you don’t deliver on a promise, you’ll let everyone down. Consider this your first glimpse of the weapon, only on this stage — the theater of outdoor gear — it’s one extraordinary jacket. Today, Vollebak brandished a concept that by its very nature, should be impossible: A coat that’s made of wood. The Wooden Jacket exists only as a prototype, a…

2025 Vortex Optics Catalog The New 2025 Product Catalog is here. Showcasing the latest and greatest in the Vortex lineup for the year ahead. Whether you’re looking for cutting-edge technology, must-have tools, or exciting new solutions, it’s all inside. Snag yours here. This entry was posted on Friday, February 7th, 2025 at 19:00 and is filed under Catalog, Optics. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed. Read the full article here