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KÖNIGSLUTTER, GERMANY (18 August 2026) From 1–4 September 2026, Mehler Protection will exhibit at SMM in Hamburg, presenting its latest platform protection solutions developed for the maritime sector. Visitors can find Mehler Protection | Platform Armour in Hall B5, Booth 335, where the company will showcase a range of ballistic protection solutions for naval platforms, alongside a new development addressing emerging threats in the maritime environment. A key focus of the exhibit will be M-RACC KE, Mehler Protection’s modular add-on armour solution designed to increase the ballistic protection of existing structures and platforms. Its modular concept allows the protection level…

Recent blog post as seen on Bodi.Me Continuous innovation is the heart and engine of Bodi.Me. Fashion fit technology cannot stand still because bodies, garments, workforce demographics, regulations and business systems are constantly evolving. Continuous research and development keeps sizing technology relevant, accurate, scalable and commercially valuable. When a business partners with Bodi.Me, it does not simply adopt Size-Me as a sizing solution. It gains a long-term technology and operational partner—and access to a specialist digital team with deep knowledge of body data, garment construction, fit, size demand and apparel supply chains. More than a sizing solution Successful innovation is…

In military, law enforcement, and professional shooting environments, equipment is judged by performance under pressure, not by specification sheets or marketing claims. An optic either tracks correctly, holds zero, and remains usable under stress, or it doesn’t. Apex Optics was developed with that standard in mind. The focus is straightforward: build precision rifle optics intended for duty use, where reliability, innovation, repeatable mechanical function, and usable optical performance are critical requirements. All Apex optics are manufactured and assembled in Japan using Premium ED Japanese glass. The optical system is designed to provide clear resolution, usable contrast in variable lighting, and…

By Ryan Domke Posted in #Gear Why do you need a survival axe? When people think about prepping gear, they usually focus on the obvious items first. Things like emergency food kits, water filtration, firearms, medical supplies, generators, and radios tend to dominate the conversation. While all of those things matter, one tool that consistently proves its worth in real-world survival situations is the axe. A quality axe or hatchet remains one of the most practical and versatile tools a person can own. Since cavemen (and women, of course) existed, “axes” in some shape or another have…

Patented mount delivers ultra-low direct-mount depth with swap-anytime sight versatility. Hardy, Va. (August 2026) – Accuracy X, Inc (AXI), the makers of the world’s proven most accurate pistols, has introduced the Multi-Sight™ MAX System, a patented optic-mounting platform that pairs the ultra-low profile of a direct mount with the durability and configurability the company has built its reputation on. The new system expands, rather than replaces, the original Multi-Sight System, which remains in production and fully supported. Direct-mounting a red dot has traditionally forced shooters to trade away long-term reliability and versatility. The Multi-Sight MAX ends that compromise. At the…

Black Diamond – Men’s Technician Pro Mid Approach Shoes Black Diamond has introduced a heavier, over the ankle approach boot to their footwear lineup. The goal was to combine the fit and comfort of a running shoe with stability and edging performance of an approach shoe. Features: Built with BD.dry™– BD’s engineered waterproof/breathable/windproof solution Refined toe box for edging precision and performance Super foam max cushion midsole with forefoot plate maximizes comfort Vibram® Megagrip outsole, dual density hybrid midsole, and an engineered TPU plate Nubuck leather upper and BD.dry ™ waterproof/breathable liner BD calls this color “Olive.” Offered in sizes…

Do the police have the right to stop you just because they saw a pistol printing under your shirt?Imagine walking down a Baltimore sidewalk on a hot July afternoon. Your legally carried handgun, holstered inside the waistband under a T-shirt, prints slightly. An unmarked police car pulls over. A detective orders you to raise your hands. You immediately and repeatedly tell him you have a valid carry permit and offer to show it. Instead, officers handcuff you, remove the holstered gun, reach into your satchel and pockets, and ultimately recover a second firearm and suspected cocaine.This real encounter from July…

After much business trouble, Aero Precision, Ballistic Advantage, Stag Arms, and VG6 are coming back in a big way.Our team has recently confirmed with internal company employees that Aero Precision, Ballistic Advantage, Stag Arms, and VG6 are all changing ownership from the financially troubled White Wolf Capital to a new private family investment group. We can’t reveal who the new ownership group is, but we have it on good authority that they’re successful, experienced businesspeople who are strong firearms and Second Amendment enthusiasts.The new ownership says that it recognizes that these are established brands with excellent products, great employees, and…

This year marks a 70-year milestone for the War Department’s Manufacturing Technology enterprise, which has been solving challenges beyond industry partners’ investment capacity and risk tolerance for decades and has spawned separate service and agency specific programs.  The ManTech program was established in 1956 to solve manufacturing problems that were too costly for industry partners to take on, said Emil Michael, undersecretary of war for research and engineering, during a commemorative event at the Pentagon yesterday.  He added that investments in the enterprise have been the unseen force behind precision-guided munitions, stealth aircraft, combat vehicles, advanced microelectronics and other advances. …

Rheinmetall will supply further mobile rescue stations to the Bundeswehr. As an extension of a previous order, the armed forces are set to receive a total of 149 additional protected and unprotected systems, with a gross value of over €500 million. This call-off under a framework contract awarded at the end of 2024 is the largest order to date that the contractor, Rheinmetall Project Solutions GmbH, has ever received. Production of the rescue stations is due to begin in the first quarter of 2027.With the order booked in July 2026, the total number of rescue stations rises to 165 systems,…