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Stockholm, November 13, 2024: Forsway, provider of cost-efficient hybrid satellite terrestrial solutions and equipment for broadband connectivity, secures a major development funding contract from the European Space Agency (ESA) with support from the Swedish National Space Agency (SNSA). In the new project, Xtend 5G, Forsway will build a next generation 5G NTN two-way/hybrid satellite connectivity system enabling the combined use of satellite and ground infrastructure to provide seamless connectivity anywhere, regardless of network. Xtend 5G will provide European government, defence, emergency services and critical infrastructure sectors with seamless connectivity anywhere, anytime, in an open or closed network and with full…

Dometic’s CFX2-powered cooler models have significantly lower prices than their CFX3 counterparts. Our test sample is the 45L size, with an MSRP of $800. The CFX3 of the same capacity sells for $950. Dometic electric coolers still cost a significant chunk of change. But ditching ice has many advantages that expand as the time you stay out there grows longer. Dometic launched the CFX2 during the summer, which is brutally harsh in my home state of Texas. So, testing conditions were harsh from the beginning. It lived in my campervan and accompanied me on many outings to test cycling and…

Smith & Wesson and Davidsons have launched a limited run of Model 20 HD (Heavy Duty) N-frame revolvers. The original Model 20 HD was one of Smith & Wesson’s first ever N-frame (large frame) revolvers and predates the classic Registered Magnums of the mid 1930s. In fact, it was chambered for a revolver cartridge that could be considered the proto .357 Mag. round, the .38/44, which could best be described as an upcharged and hot rodded .38 Spl. cartridge. The Smith & Wesson Model 20’s more powerful round and larger frame are part of what gave it its “Heavy Duty”…

Maxim Defense has just announced a slick new quick-detach flash hider suppressor mount system.Maxim Defense’s MSX line of suppressors just got even better thanks to the recent launch of new quick-detach variants. These QD suppressor models, available for the DS, DSX and DS-K, are available now and can be purchased as a package with the proprietary flash hider QD mount.The QD flash hider mount allows for quick attachment and detachment of the suppressor without the use of tools, and they’re also multi-caliber compatible and available with either a 1/2×28 or 5/8×24 thread pitch. Further, the three suppressors are available in…

Ultimate Steel is Knife Rights’ big annual fundraiser, which gets underway in late spring and continues into the summer. This year, they have partnered with Sig Sauer and Hogue Knives for an end of year drawing as well. Like the big Ultimate Steel, you get an increasing number of entries as your donation level increases. You can enter the drawing at UltimateSteel.org You can find out more about all that Knife Rights does, from legislation to lobbying, at www.kniferights.org Read the full article here

Together with our partners, UAVE Ltd, we continue to expand our range of British-designed and manufactured drones. Consistent with the company policy of CANEI, (Continuous And Never Ending Innovation) we have test flown and confirmed a new heavy lift wing for the Mk3 D-15 to increase payload capacity to 25 kilos.  The D-25. “The D-25 is identical to the long-established highly reliable Mk3 D-15, which has flown many hundreds of hours. The new D-25 with a larger wingspan of 4.65m has delivered on our expectations. “Waiting in the wings is also a further spial development from our design and engineering…

Outdoor recreation has faced plenty of headwinds in the last few years. The U.S. economy has fluctuated wildly since the pandemic, and the increased number of natural disasters, from forest fires to hurricanes, have shuttered popular recreation areas for months at a time. Despite that, the outdoor industry continues to grow in its economic output, reaching $1.2 trillion this year, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). That’s an increase of $200 billion over the $1 trillion benchmark reported by the BEA last year. In other words, the industry’s economic output…

High Speed Gear Inc. has just unveiled its latest low-profile tactical belt, the new High Speed Gear Gen 2 Operator Belt. This purpose-built belt is suitable for tactical professionals, law enforcement end users and competitive shooters. The gun belt has a binary belt scheme with both an inner and outer belt secured in place by hook-and-loop fasteners. For strength, the inner belt portion has a rigid thermoplastic core, which is both lightweight and sturdy. The outer belt also counts on laser-cut MOLLE slits for maximum modularity. The Gen 2 Operator Belt measures 1.75 inches wide and is compatible with most…

The Taurus 650, a 5-shot revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, has been reintroduced by Taurus! Featuring a shrouded hammer, this adds to the brand’s lineup of compact revolvers, answering the need for a concealed carry option that is both functional and snag-free.The return of the Taurus 650 comes in response to requests from shooters seeking a revolver designed for everyday carry with a smooth, Double Action Only (DAO) trigger pull. The internal shrouded hammer ensures quick deployment without the risk of snagging, even when drawn from a pocket or bag.“This is the ultimate expression of what my friend Darryl Bolke…

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – A Lowcountry knife maker is paving the way in his industry and making history while doing it. Quintin Middleton knows his way around a kitchen. “My mom has four boys. She said, ‘You not going anywhere unless you know how to cook, bake. So like you need to make sure you know how to do something,’” Middleton said. For this Lowcountry native, that something was gaining knowledge about knives by cooking and even by watching cartoons. “I wanted to make a sword or make a knife and be like He-Man or Star Wars. And so…