Author: Jack Bogart

LENGGRIES, GERMANY AND KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (29 May 2026) UF PRO and Lindnerhof, both part of Mehler Systems, have concluded a successful participation at SOF Week 2026, held from 19 to 21 May in Tampa, Florida. As one of the key annual gatherings for the global special operations community, SOF Week brought together military professionals, industry partners, and solution providers for direct exchange around current operational requirements and future capability development. Following last year’s successful participation, UF PRO and Lindnerhof returned to SOF Week 2026, welcoming visitors to their presentation area in the West Mezzanine Lounge. UF PRO presented a selection…

Naerogel by Svenska Aerogel – A New Platform Driving Future Innovation and Commercialization Svenska Aerogel (“the Company”) is launching Naerogel®, a new brand for the Company’s high-performance aerogel material. The launch marks the next step in the Company’s development – from research and industrialization to a growing global commercial platform. The new brand replaces the previous product name Quartzene® and reflects Svenska Aerogel’s continued advancement in aerogel material solutions. In recent years, Svenska Aerogel has focused on industrializing and commercializing its aerogel material for a global market. Naerogel® builds on more than two decades of research and development in aerogel…

Espoo, Finland – Savox, a global provider of mission critical communication solutions, today announces Savox Fire Protect, the world’s first fully integrated firefighter communication system combining active in ear hearing protection and wireless push to talk (PTT) in a single, purpose designed solution. Firefighters operate in high noise, high risk environments where communication clarity, hearing protection and ease of use are essential. Existing solutions typically require trade offs between audio quality, hearing protection, usability or resistance to heat. Passive hearing protection can reduce situational awareness, while current wireless PTT solutions are often ergonomically compromised when used under protective clothing or…

Next up on the mid-year pre-Blade product reveal stage is Kershaw, with a slew of new blades hitting different price points, genres, and use categories. Celestion An accessible workhorse in the classic Kershaw fashion, the Celestion is compact but capable, with a 2.71-inch D2 blade and contoured, comfortable G-10 handles. Housed in that handle is a crossbar lock, and mounted on the off-side is a deep carry pocket clip that can be reversed to either side. Maneuver Built along a similar philosophy as the Celestion but with an even more accessible price point, the Maneuver is a bit bigger with…

Rampart Range Day 26 – Otis Technology Coming soon from Otis Technology is the Torque Tamer, a torque wrench set. This and other products shown at Rampart Range Day are available for unit and agency orders in Canada and the US through Rampart. This entry was posted on Monday, June 1st, 2026 at 20:00 and is filed under Rampart Range Day, Weapon Accessories. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed. Read the full article here

An Oregon initiative petition that could effectively criminalize hunting and fishing has cleared a major early hurdle. Initiative Petition 28, formally called the People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions Act, or PEACE Act, has submitted more raw signatures than it needs to qualify for Oregon’s 2026 ballot. That doesn’t (yet) mean voters will definitely see it in November. The Oregon Elections Division’s May 29 submission log lists IP28 with 126,115 signatures received. A statutory initiative needs 117,173 valid signatures to qualify. Those signatures still have to survive verification. If the petition qualifies and voters approve it, IP28 would…

The $1.8 million award marks Smart Shooter’s entry into another major U.S. military market segment, following recent contracts with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Air Force, amid growing operational demand for counter-drone capabilities [June 1, 2026] – Smart Shooter, a designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems, announced today its first significant contract with the U.S. Navy. Under the contract, valued at approximately $1.8 million, the company’s U.S. subsidiary, Smart Shooter Inc., will supply the U.S. Department of War with soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE (also known as SMASH 3000SA) fire control systems. Delivery of the systems…

Every experienced fly angler has a list of their favorite rods ever created. These are specific models, no matter how old and outdated, that, for whatever reason, spoke to you as an angler. For me, the original Orvis Recon easily makes my top-five list. When the Recon launched in 2015, Orvis touted it as a high-performing rod with a middle-of-the-road price of $425. I thought it performed too well. It was ridiculously light and fast, and reminded me of my old Sage ONE. Honestly, when sitting in my drift boat next to flagships from Winston, Sage, Loomis, and Orvis itself,…

Rampart Range Day – Glock G45 COA Rampart had the Glock G45 COA on display as well as available for firing on the range. As recently adopted by Canada’s Halifax Regional Police, the Gen 5 G45 is equipped with the Aimpoint COA red dot optic system incorporating an exclusive A-CUT mounting solution, Streamlight TLR-7 X weapon-mounted light and Safariland duty holsters. This and other products shown at Rampart Range Day are available for unit and agency orders in Canada and the US through Rampart. This entry was posted on Monday, June 1st, 2026 at 18:00 and is filed under LE,…

When you think of Mammoth Lakes, Calif., you likely imagine the alpine grandeur of resort skiing and snowboarding. What often goes overlooked, however, is the surrounding landscape of forests, wilderness areas, and pristine alpine lakes. A wider lens opens up one of the most geologically dynamic landscapes in North America. Volcanic energy, tectonic forces, and glacial activity shaped (and, in some cases, continue to shape) this corner of the Eastern Sierra with features that inspire both awe and exploration.  When Michael Washington and Sam Reese set off to uncover the story behind the geology of Mammoth Lakes, they targeted four…