Author: Jack Bogart

Milrem Robotics and Hanwha Systems Explore Integration of Advanced Sensors and Effectors on Autonomous Ground Vehicles Milrem Robotics and Hanwha Systems signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Eurosatory 2026 to explore the integration of advanced sensing, electronic warfare, and weapon integration solutions onto autonomous ground vehicles, addressing the growing demand for unmanned force protection and area security capabilities. The companies will assess opportunities to integrate Hanwha Systems’ payload technologies with Milrem Robotics’ autonomous ground vehicle platforms to support a wide range of mission requirements and customer needs. Potential payloads under evaluation include electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) systems, radar, electronic warfare…

As the sun began to peek over the horizon, waves slammed my lower back against fiberglass. If I wasn’t awake before, I sure was now. As the young guy on board the bay boat, I volunteered myself as tribute for the “seat” that wasn’t really a seat. Through the waves, I tried distracting myself by staring at the Academy H20X Factor rods on board, armed with all manner of interesting baits for snook, sea trout, and, if we were lucky, tarpon. Honestly, I had a lot of trepidation about the rods. I’m not a snobby person, but when it comes…

Civivi has inaugurated a new series into their lineup, called Civivi Elite. As you have probably gleaned from the name, the Elite models are made from higher-end materials than pieces in the standard Civivi line. The Brova is the first Elite model and thus will function as a statement piece for the entire series. The Elite models target a niche between Civivi and We Knife Co. – and, unless We goes for a super premium, mid-techish level, helps the We Knife Co. family hit every major price point in the production scene. Sencut provides entry level models exclusively; Civivi normally…

Heads Up! SBIR 26.BZ Release 4 Pre-Release from SOFWERX The USSOCOM Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program will soon be accepting submissions for these technology areas of interest: Direct to Phase II Topics: SOC26BZ04-DV004: Advanced Stand-off Detection of Concealed Materials (ASDCM) SOC26BZ04-DV005: Replanning for Evasive Autonomy to Counter Threats (REACT) Submissions Open 22 July 2026 at 12:00 PM ET (Noon) SOFWERX will host a virtual Q&A session for the areas of interest on 09 July at 12:00 PM ET and 1:00 PM ET. RSVP to the Q&A session at events.sofwerx.org/sbir-26-bz-release-4. This entry was posted on Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 at 18:00…

Yosemite National Park is home to one of the most famous (and oldest) groups of trees: Mariposa Grove. This area is full of mature giant sequoia trees that are thousands of years old and hundreds of feet tall. The Grizzly Giant, a 3,000-year-old tree, looms in the center; along with Half Dome and El Cap, this tree is one of the park’s most iconic structures. It has endured climate change, forest fires, and invasive species, and scientists and park officials were wondering just how well this old colossus was holding up. To find out, a group of researchers climbed the…

Here at RECOIL, we’re always on the lookout for new ways to pull triggers with good people. So when a buddy mentioned he was heading to Gunsite in Paulden, Arizona, to take part in a competition we’d never heard of, we figured it was worthy of attention. The Dual Platform Sniper Challenge is the brainchild of Josh Reeves. While standing in the Gunsite parking lot delivering the match briefing, he explained the reason it came into being. “This is a match I’ve wanted to shoot for a long time, and no one else was running it, so I just said…

The titanium evolution of the NovaSteel™ platform delivers rated 9mm protection at 920 grams all-in, low backface deformation, edge-to-edge coverage, and an indefinite shelf life at roughly a quarter the price of premium polyethylene helmets. Denison, TX. (July 2026) – Adept Armor, pioneers in next-gen protective solutions, today announce the launch of the Nova Titanium™ Combat Helmet, a high-cut ballistic helmet drawn from a single continuous shell of the company’s proprietary 260LC™ toughened titanium. At 920 grams (2.0 lbs.) all-in in size L/XL (shell, pads, retention, and standard hardware included), Nova Titanium delivers the protection and durability of a metal…

Optimized for professional use, the Staccato HD P4X pistol features a steel frame, full-size grip, and compensated barrel for enhanced control and shootability.Gun Digest readers are no strangers to the Staccato brand, and now a new model from the Texas maker could leave them with whiplash as they do a double-take on a handgun that promises to raise the bar on an already high-end pistol. Could Staccato’s introduction of the Staccato HD P4X be the brand’s most advanced mission-ready pistol?Built on the same 4-inch compensated platform as the widely popular Staccato HD C4X, which is optimized for concealed carry with…

By Friedrich Seiltgen Posted in #History U.S. Air Force Colonel Gail Seymour Halvorsen was a transport pilot best known as the “Candy Bomber” or “Onkel Wiggly Wings,” who became famous for dropping candy to German children in Berlin during the Soviet Blockade of the city. Following Germany’s defeat in World War II, the victorious powers divided the country into four occupation zones. The United States, Great Britain, France and the Soviet Union each got a piece of the Third Reich. The conditions on the ground were horrible. Commodities were scarce, and Berlin was in ruins. There was…

Leupold and Hornady just brought some writers out to Nebraska to train carbine skills, play with some new toys and see how world-class ammo gets made.Every serious shooter owes it to themselves to attend a proper training class. In a short amount of time, a good instructor can massively improve your skills and send you home with the tools you need to continue refining them. Thanks to Leupold and Hornady, a few other gun writers and I were lucky enough to receive exactly that this past June.The companies invited a handful of us out to Hornady’s headquarters in Grand Island,…