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By Will Dabbs, MD Posted in #History The Tank Museum isn’t on the way to anywhere. Located one mile north of the village of Wool in Dorset in southwest England, The Tank Museum is collocated with the British Army Armor School in Bovington. Nobody gets to The Tank Museum by accident. It’s in the middle of no place. Considering the Brits drive on the wrong side of the road, and each edge of their two-way thoroughfares is typically close enough to touch with your outstretched hands, why would anybody choose to seek out this obscure military base…

Ascent GORE-TEX Shoe from Sitka Sitka is well known for hunting clothing and their short-lived military line. They just expanded their lineup with footwear, launching the Ascent GORE-TEX. Like the name of the shoe says, they feature GORE-TEX Invisible Fit construction. Additionally, the Molded EVA midsole with TPU reinforcers cushions and stabilizes the foot. There are also TPU heel and toe guards. Offered in Iron Grey, Earth, and Bark Brown, so far only the Iron Grey are in stock. www.sitkagear.com/products/ascent-gore-tex This entry was posted on Saturday, August 15th, 2026 at 10:00 and is filed under Boots, Hunting. You can follow…

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii — The Western Army Reserve Intelligence Support Center wrapped up PELE STRIKE 2026, its premier annual intelligence discipline certification event, after two weeks of joint training designed to test, validate, and strengthen critical military intelligence capabilities at Area X-Ray on Schofield Barracks. The exercise centered on certifying Soldiers from the 368th Military Intelligence Battalion while sharpening the unit’s ability to operate in a complex, multi-discipline environment alongside joint and multi-component partners. “This exercise provided a wonderful opportunity for our Soldiers to experience the coordination and technical repetitions they needed in order to be successful on the battlefield,”…

Rheinmetall has successfully launched its FV-014 loitering munition system from the Containerized Missile Launcher, a modular multi launcher for guided missiles and loitering munitions. Both the Containerized Missile Launcher and the FV-014 loitering munition system are in-house developments. The product demonstration took place in July 2026 at the National Test Centre for Unmanned Aerial Systems at the German Aerospace Centre in Cochstedt, Saxony-Anhalt.As part of a customer demonstration, the FV-014 was launched from a Rheinmetall HX truck, both from a stationary position and whilst moving. During the demonstration, the system carried out various simulated operational profiles and attack flights. This successful…

Designer Paul Munko’s latest production collab is coming out courtesy of Kizer. Called the Melody, it is a modern slipjoint with a fluid profile and uncommon blade shape. Munko is an established knife designer now, but his own roots can be traced (hah) back to the world of graphic design. Each Munko release benefits from characterful visual quirks that give his pieces a unique identity. A good example can be found right here on the Melody’s blade. While it is technically a drop point, it has been compound-ground, with a thinner grind on the majority of edge but a thicker,…

TAMPA, Fla. — On Aug. 13, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced efforts to establish the first-ever multi-domain, multinational attack drone task force. The unit, called Task Force Falcon Strike, will employ one-way attack drones consisting of unmanned systems from above, on, and below the sea operated by military support staff from the United States and regional partners. Falcon Strike’s launch occurs nine months after CENTCOM established Task Force Scorpion Strike, the U.S. military’s first dedicated one-way attack drone squadron in the Middle East. Scorpion Strike rapidly achieved key operational milestones, including the first-ever launch of an aerial attack drone from a…

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…