Author: Jack Bogart

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach recently delivered a clear message to the global defense community: “The most effective airpower is combined airpower.” Speaking at the Global Air and Space Chiefs Conference in London, Wilsbach stressed that when allied and partner air forces operate in unison, they create “options, dilemmas, and effects that no nation can generate independently.” His vision for the future of global deterrence is clear. The U.S. and its allies are actively forging a united front, backed by an increasing presence of high-end platforms like the F-35. But…

Narrowing down the best gun for home defense can feel overwhelming. Between the advice at the gun store, the people online, and your friend’s brother’s buddy who used to be a cop, it can feel like too much information. To avoid adding to that noise of home defense weapons, we’ll keep this short and simple. Covering the pros and cons of the major platforms while giving some recommendations for specific models to take a look at. EVERYTHING DEPENDS ON YOUR SITUATION There is no one-size-fits-all answer to defending your home. Differences in budget, local laws, personal ability, personal preferences, and…

The concept of a ranch rifle is generally considered to be a handy, compact, intermediate-caliber rifle, carried around all-day long from dawn to dusk while on a ranch.  Most people probably envision something like the OG ranch rifle, the Ruger Mini-14 — a magazine-fed semi-automatic rifle in 5.56 or 7.62×39 with a traditional stock. Such a rifle is very effective at policing a ranch, protecting livestock, crops, and more by dispatching pests, predators, and game. Best Ranch Rifles All The Best Colors: CMMG BR4 Dissent Best Affordable Ranch Rifle: Fox Trot Mike Ranch Rifle The Best No More (Discontinued): SIG…

Advanced high-fidelity, high frame-rate physics-based simulation system dramatically reduces field testing while accelerating the development and validation of next-generation electro-optical systems. Israel, 04 August 2026– Tiltan Software Engineering Ltd., a leading provider of simulation, 3D engine, and geo-spatial solutions, today announced that it has been awarded a contract by a leading global defense company to deliver an advanced high-fidelity, high-frame-rate Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) simulation system supporting the development of a next-generation infrared (IR) electro-optical system. The solution brings the operational environment into the laboratory, enabling customers to develop, integrate, test, and validate software, AI and hardware under highly realistic conditions, dramatically…

Hardshell jackets keep getting more advanced. They’re lighter, more breathable, and more weather-resistant than ever. And over the past six months, testing team leader Nick Belcaster put four of the market’s newest shells through rigorous testing over multiple 24-hour storm cycles to narrow down his new top picks. Protective, waterproof armor is essential when you are entering the high alpine or facing downright miserable weather. Options like the versatile Arc’teryx Beta AR scored our Best Overall Hardshell Jacket award. Other designs are great for fast-and-light mountain missions where every gram counts, like the budget-friendly Patagonia M10 Storm. More purpose-built designs…

Presented by Leupold Optics Supported by MDT Inside Pro Match Rifles: PRS, NRL Hunter, and Real-World Setups In Episode 3, Dan Bertocchini puts everything from the series into action. This final episode moves from theory and setup into real-world execution, breaking down long-range hunting scenarios from 700 to over 1,100 yards. Dan walks through target engagement, wind calls, elevation data, and position building using the same rifles, optics, and support gear covered earlier in the series. You will see direct comparisons between calibers including the 6.5 PRC, 22 Creedmoor, and 300 Norma Magnum, along with real-time ballistic data, wind holds,…

There are plenty of online retailers for outdoor gear, but none of them are quite like Garage Grown Gear (GGG). This e-commerce platform doesn’t just offer sweet deals on beloved ultralight brands like Gossamer Gear. The site also serves up unique gear made by independent designers, many of them literally working from their garages and selling handcrafted gear through the platform. Like Amazon, you can get free shipping on orders over $50, while supporting an independent platform and aspiring outdoor gear-makers. Over the last few years, I’ve tapped Garage Grown Gear for plenty of packs, jackets, dehydrated food, and other…

Tiberius Aerospace, the modern defense technology company building next-generation weapon systems and AI-powered defense solutions for the United States, the United Kingdom and allied nations, today announced that it has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM AC) to support the continued development and maturation of Sceptre, the company’s next-generation precision-guided, ramjet-powered 155mm artillery munition. The CRADA establishes a collaborative research framework between Tiberius Aerospace and DEVCOM AC, enabling the parties to collaborate on mutually agreed research and technical activities relating to the Sceptre program. CRADAs are…

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An incoming folder from Civivi, the Vyrent, will function as the debut platform for an exciting addition to the company’s corral of steels. This ergonomic, mid-size folder’s blade is made from the first batch of Nitro-X7 we’ve seen from Civivi. Before we get into Nitro-X7 itself, let’s take a look at the design it is being used in. The Vyrent is another entry in the long and proud line of mid-sized Civivi users. The 3.5-inch drop point blade has a wide profile for that extra touch of toughness, and the geometry – a long gentle curve out to a very…