The Democratic candidate Annie Andrews defeated the Republican incumbent Sen. Darline Graham in Tuesday’s South Carolina senatorial election. At press time, with 89 of the vote reported, Andrews had 51 percent to Graham’s 47 percent.  Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Andrews, a pediatrician with no…

DONNELLY TRAINING AREA, Alaska — Paratroopers from 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment (PFAR) made history within the 11th Airborne Division as they successfully executed the first artillery battalion live fire evaluation in the division’s history. The battalion, based at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, deployed more than 400 paratroopers and…

Flexotrap AB, together with its French partner FGCI Defence, has won a tender to supply modular bullet trap systems to GIGN, the French Gendarmerie’s elite intervention and counter-terrorism unit. The order covers five shooting ranges at two facilities in France. The delivery comprises 68 modules from Flexotrap’s CORE platform, combining…

Four decades of British engineering, pioneering technology, and a legacy of performance Crewkerne, England — November 3, 2026 — SHIELD Sights proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of British engineering, innovation, and contributions to the evolution of modern red dot optics. Founded on November 3, 1986, SHIELD Sights…

The U.S. military conducted strikes Monday on Iran’s Qeshm Island, after Iran reportedly shot down an American drone and unsuccessfully targeted two American fighter jets. U.S. officials framed the move as a limited response targeting Iranian missile launchers, not a return to major combat operations. “This was a defensive measure…

POOLER, Ga. – Law-enforcement agencies are adopting the Blue Force Gear® MTKN!® – NANO ES to place essential trauma supplies directly on officers rather than leaving medical equipment in a vehicle.  For an officer responding to a shooting, or a vehicle collision,  access matters. The trauma kit that can be…

Vanguard Over-Shell Jacket and Vanguard Over-Shell Trousers from Direct Action WET WEATHER. GEAR STAYS ON. PROTECTION GOES OVER. Direct Action’s new Vanguard Jacket and Trousers were designed as true outerwear, with ample room to be work over equipment. Made from a 3 layer, waterproof breathable laminate, the systems is easy…

Space Force Activates SPACEFOR-SOC as Service Component Command to Special Operations Command ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —   U.S. Special Operations Command and the U.S. Space Force have activated the U.S. Space Forces Special Operations component command, with a formal activation ceremony scheduled to take place at MacDill Air Force Base,…

Finnish Defence Forces and Varjo Announce Collaboration – New Technology for Counter-UAS Training The Finnish Defence Forces Innovation Unit and VR/XR company Varjo are collaborating to test and develop virtual solutions for counter-UAS training. Helsinki, Finland – October 29, 2026 – The partnership between the Defence Forces and Varjo reflects…

ITASCA, IL – October 28, 2026 – Darley, a leading provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Covelli, RADM (Ret) Mike Johnson, Mike Derrios, and General (Ret) Paul J. LaCamera to its Defense Advisory Board. Paul J. LaCamera, General (Ret) Retired U.S.…

Markets expressed optimism Monday about reported U.S.–Iran negotiations to end the war. Qatari-mediated negotiations continued through the weekend in Doha about a two-day plan for reopening the Hormuz, and Iranian officials made positive comments about diplomatic progress. Brent crude opened the week at about $111.69, down from Friday’s close of…

231-gram panel stops 9mm and fragments, works alone or behind a rifle plate, and floats more than three times its own weight. Denison, TX. (October 2026) – Adept Armor, pioneers in next-gen protective solutions, today announced the BulletFoam™ Torso Pad, a 231-gram (0.51-pound) ballistic panel that stops handgun rounds and…