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(McLean, VA — March 05, 2026) FN America, LLC, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $9.9 million contract to supply the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy with FN® M240B machine guns, continuing the supply of FN America’s longest-standing military weapons platform. “This contract continues FN’s legacy of providing the most effective and advanced weapon systems for the warfighter,” said Jim Williams, Vice President, Military Programs for FN America, LLC. “The U.S. Army contract for the M240 machine gun was the first military contract FN was awarded and the first to be produced from our production facility…

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By Friedrich Seiltgen Posted in #History Lieutenant General Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller is the most decorated Marine in U.S. history and has been awarded the nation’s second-highest military award for valor six times, with five Navy Crosses and one Distinguished Service Cross. He fought guerrillas in the Haitian and Nicaraguan “Banana Wars,” then led his men to hard-won victories at Guadalcanal, the landing at Inchon, and the frozen hell of the Chosin Reservoir in Korea, becoming a Marine Corps icon along the way. Early Life Born in 1898 in West Point, Virginia, he was of English ancestry…

Sponsored by: KnivesShipFree It’s tactical, it’s practical, and it’s back for its first 2026 appearance: a new batch of the Kopis Designs L-Via is now available at KnivesShipFree. The L-Via has a long lineage in the knife world, with roots that go back to a full custom piece, Ed Calderon’s Elvia. That fixed blade, like many custom pieces, came in different sizes and color configurations – but there were never enough to go around. Enter Kopis Designs, a knife shop that specializes in that small but crucial mid-point between production and custom knives: the mid-tech. In 2020 they brought out…

Galvion, a world leader in innovative head protection systems and power and data management solutions, has received a new order from the Department of National Defence (DND) Canada for its flagship Batlskin Caiman® ballistic helmet systems. This latest order for an additional 29,000 helmets with two (2) helmet covers each, has been placed through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) framework contract. Galvion was awarded the Canadian Dismounted Infantry Capability Enhancement (DICE) programme contract in February 2023 for 2,100 helmets and 4,200 helmet covers. In July 2024, the DND exercised an option to order an additional 8,400 helmets and…

CTOMS Launches Customizable OTC System – Build Your Tactical Medication Kit CTOMS has launched its new OTC (Over-The-Counter) Drug Management System, a modular medication storage solution designed for tactical medics, first responders, and operational healthcare professionals. The system features the rugged DrugBox™ (hard waterproof case) and the new OTC Cases (soft-sided with loop lined interior), both built for protection, quick access, and field utility. Customization is the core of the system, configure your kit precisely with: Custom Internal Foam – precision-cut inserts for secure vial and capsule storage Drug Capsules – durable protective capsules in multiple sizes MARS Panel 2.0…

A look at the prolific 9mm Luger cartridge, a worldwide favorite that’s been with us since 1902.The 9mm Luger, or 9mm Parabellum, was introduced in 1902 with the Luger automatic pistol. It was adopted first by the German Navy in 1904 and then by the German Army in 1908. Since that time, it has been adopted by the military of practically every non-communist power.The 9mm Luger has become the world’s most popular and widely used military handgun and submachine gun cartridge. In 1985, the 9mm Luger was adopted as the official military cartridge by U.S. Armed Forces, along with the…

Smith & Wesson has just announced the Model 940-3, a J-Frame snubby in 9mm.The latest carry revolver from Smith & Wesson is the Model 940-3. Chambered for 9mm Luger and fed via moon clip, this stainless steel snub-nose features a 2.17-inch barrel, a svelte weight of 23 ounces and a width of just 1.3 inches thanks to its 5-shot fluted cylinder. Better yet, it’s built on a no-lock frame.The Model 940-3 also has a concealed hammer to provide a snag-free draw, but that means it’s double-action-only as well. Other features include its Tritium XS front night sight, U-notch dovetail rear…

The good folks at RoseCraft are prepping their second 14C28N steel model for release. The Hatchie River Jack will make good use of the work-ready steel with its time-tested jack knife characteristics. We imagine that RoseCraft’s crew loves all traditional patterns, but there’s clearly a special place in their collective heart for the timeless, the classic, always-popular single-blade jack knife. And we get it: if any folding knife design can lay claim to being the Platonic Ideal of the everyday carry, it would probably be the jack knife. A single adequately-sized blade and a super simple, no-frills handle will never…

ALLEN, Texas, Feb. 25, 2026 — AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (dba, EagleNXT) (the “Company” or “EagleNXT”) (NYSE: UAVS), a leading provider of full stack drone, sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in the commercial and government verticals, today highlighted significant momentum and expanding opportunities in Poland, after completion of a recent sale. Poland has emerged as NATO’s top relative defense spender, allocating approximately 4.5% of GDP to defense in 2026, according to recent reports from the BBC and Reuters, far exceeding the alliance’s targets. This commitment, driven by heightened regional security needs, supports an ambitious multi-year modernization program focused…