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Rheinmetall has successfully demonstrated its new FV-014 loitering munition system to a potential NATO customer. The demonstration took place on 18 February 2026 at the National Test Centre for Unmanned Aerial Systems of the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) in Cochstedt, Saxony-Anhalt. During the demonstration, the FV-014 loitering munition system (LMS) simulated various mission scenarios and attack flights. For Rheinmetall, the successful test marks another milestone in its loitering munition activities. Rheinmetall’s state-of-the-art LMS FV-014 is designed for dynamic combat deployment at ranges of up to 100 kilometres. The system combines high effectiveness against armoured and soft targets with state-of-the-art sensor…

Kruschiki Supply Co – MultiCam Fleece Ear Cap At the risk of becoming the silly hat company, Kruschiki has succumbed to many asks for MultiCam Fleece Ear Caps. kruschiki.com/collections/new-items/products/multicam-fleece-ear-cap This entry was posted on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 at 20:00 and is filed under Multicam, Tactical Fashion Police. 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

By Kit Perez Posted in #Survival Editor’s Note: This article is not medical advice. It is presented here as a starting point for a conversation about medical needs in a natural or man-made disaster. You should consult your doctor or another trusted medical professional about your needs for survival medications. Hopefully, this article can help as a starting point for that conversation. If you’ve been working on creating your own medical kit, then at some point, you’ve had to do some thinking about what your family needs individually. It’s a given that to make an effective kit, you’ll…

Mission-ready, short-range 30-liter modular backpack with adjustable Y2 Carrying System, engineered for military, tactical, and outdoor professionals. Knoxville, Tenn. (February 2026) – Tasmanian Tiger®, a tactical nylon line of products distributed exclusively for the US market by Proforce Equipment, Inc., announces the release of the TT Modular Pack 30 SL, a mission-configurable short-range backpack designed to meet the demands of military personnel, law enforcement officers, and serious outdoor users. Built around Tasmanian Tiger’s adjustable Y2 Carrying System, the TT Modular Pack 30 SL offers a 30-liter (1,831 cubic inches) capacity while providing an exceptionally wide range of back-length adjustment. The…

(Huntington Beach, CA – 02/19/26) Delta Three Oscar, the ballistic arm of impact protection brand D3O is showing its commitment to supporting those who serve, by announcing its official partnership with The Dirt Therapy Project, a non-profit dedicated to supporting military Veterans through mountain bike experiences and community connection.  With a mission to save lives and bring home troops safely, Delta Three Oscar will be supporting The Dirt Therapy Project’s Veteran rides throughout the year, helping promote the organization, enhance safety, and strengthen the sense of community that helps Veterans reestablish life after service.  Delta Three Oscar was founded on a simple but powerful mission: to save lives, by delivering advanced protection solutions to military, law enforcement, and first responders. The company engineers the world’s best ballistic helmet suspension…

A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small business, Wraith Metalworks was founded in 2020 first as a self-made think tank for tackling suppressor-related innovation. In early 2025, after years of multi-faceted problem solving, they entered full-scale R&D. By August of 2025, Wraith suppressors placed 1st, 2nd, and 5th at TBAC Suppressor Summit in the “ML” (Muzzle Left) category, out of 141 different 5.56 suppressors tested. Their focus on dynamic problem solving and rapid iteration—built around additive manufacturing—allows the Wraith team to re-optimize designs or solve end-user-specific suppression problems with functional testing in a matter of days, instead of months or years.Their system-forward approach…

An ambi safety can add a lot of functionality to your AR-15. Here we take a look at Aero Precision’s PRO model.The problem with most AR-15 ambidextrous safeties is the tiny little screws holding them together. The even tinier Allen wrenches meant to tighten them are one moment’s oversight from bending to uselessness.On a personal note, the wings of ambi safeties tend to be too big for me, and the offside one interferes with my trigger finger. But that’s my problem. Yours, and ours, is assemblage. Well, Aero has solved the problem.The M4E1 Pro ambi safety selector kit comes with…

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. — Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers and civilian employees participated in an Artificial Intelligence 201 course Feb. 11–12. The course, taught by U.S. Army War College faculty, aimed to prepare leaders to responsibly integrate artificial intelligence into military decision-making while reinforcing critical thinking and mission command principles. “A lot of people find it very scary, and just like with any new technology, we should be cautious,” said Lt. Col. Kelly Ihme, an assistant professor at the U.S. Army War College and one of the course’s instructors. “Trust but verify. But this is a computer program. It’s predictive…

By Richard Johnson Posted in #History American self-propelled artillery in World War II transformed how the United States Army delivered firepower on the battlefield. These tracked vehicles combined mobility with devastating howitzers and guns, keeping pace with advancing armor divisions in ways towed artillery never could. From the M7 Priest’s 105mm howitzer to the massive M43’s 8-inch gun, these weapons shaped combat operations across North Africa, Europe, and the Pacific. The story starts with improvisation. When Germany blitzed through France in 1940, American planners saw they needed artillery that could move fast and hit hard. Self-propelled guns…

Creativity is often described as imagination, inspiration, or artistic expression. In professional fields especially those tied to real-world consequences like tactical operations, engineering, or business creativity is something far more practical.  It is the disciplined art of making the possible real. You start with a vision > You have the initiative to try > Now comes the hard part. The Foundations of Practical Creativity. Real creativity is not spontaneous. It is built on layers of competence and understanding. Before a solution can exist, certain conditions must be met. You must have: • Knowledge of the subject. • Experience to understand…