In 2026, CTOMS proudly marks the twentieth anniversary of active operations. Founded by Chris Kopp in response to the 2002 loss of Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan, the company was formally incorporated in 2005 and launched operations in 2006. What began as a personal mission to honor the fallen has become a leading provider of tactical medical training and equipment solutions for military, law enforcement, first responders, and prepared citizens. CTOMS has always followed a training-first philosophy: skills and knowledge must come before gear. Our evidence-based programs focus on critical thinking, self-reliance, and the full spectrum of care, from Care Under Fire to prolonged field care. Through CTOMS Academy, we offer accessible online tactical and emergency medicine courses. We also develop our own innovative brands including MGTD Systems™, TRACE™, FireFly™, CTOMS Essentials™, and PROKITS™, and are a proud distributor of industry leading brands. Over two decades, we have trained thousands of professionals, supplied frontline agencies across Canada and internationally, and refined our methodologies based on real-world feedback, research, and rigorous evaluation. Our newly unveiled 2026 logo with its longsword, King Cobra, golden wings, and crocus flower symbolizes this journey: resilience after tragedy, the seamless integration of tactical and medical excellence, and…
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In a request for information recently issued to industry, the US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center sought out potential sources which will support the re-shoring of the domestic footwear industry, improve capabilities for the domestic military footwear industrial base, and ultimately provide the best performing footwear technology to the Warfighter. Naturally,…
Editor’s note: This is a developing story. Iran fired ballistic missiles at Israel Sunday night following Israeli strikes on Beirut earlier in the day. It was the first Iranian attack on Israel since a ceasefire was declared in April. President Donald Trump told Axios that he would call Israel’s Prime…
For decades, the conversation around Soldier load has often been treated like a comfort issue. Lighter gear was something nice to have. Easier on the back. Better for morale. A quality-of-life improvement for the individual Soldier. But that way of thinking does not match the reality of the problem. The…
FORT SILL, Okla. – Soldiers who need to qualify on machine guns at Fort Sill will soon have a centralized, upgraded range built by Soldiers who know exactly why that training matters. By applying critical thinking and looking beyond the standard path, leaders and engineers at Fort Sill are demonstrating…
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MoreAberdeen, NC – May 27, 2026 – Sangin Instruments, manufacturers of American-made, purpose-built timepieces that are simple, functional and reliable, and Spiritus Systems®, one of the leading manufacturers of nylon equipment designed with intent for military and law enforcement professionals, are proud to announce a limited-edition collaboration featuring a custom version of the Sangin Titan. This partnership brings together…
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Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday, despite a US public and additionally reported private request last week not to attack Lebanon’s capital, as a tenuous ceasefire to the Iran War entered its 61st day. In an interview aired on NBC’s Meet the Press Sunday, which was recorded on Friday,…
Sriram Krishnan, a White House senior advisor on AI, will be exiting his position at the end of the month, he shared on X on Saturday. Krishnan was instrumental in crafting a December 2025 executive order that limited state regulation of AI. Krishnan previously worked for Facebook, Twitter (now known…
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SEMBACH, Germany – The ‘Project Bullfrog’ series of exercises, driven by the 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade (52d ADA BDE), brings together servicemembers and innovative air defense solutions from industry. During a recent iteration, the Skyhammer effector, produced by Cambridge Aerospace, underwent testing, marking another step in the brigade’s ongoing…
Bitcoin fell below $60,400 on Friday afternoon reaching its lowest price since October 2024, and down over 50 percent from its all-time high of $126,000 in October 2025. The cryptocurrency is down 5 percent on the day and 17 percent on the week.The most recent decline began Monday when Michael…
Merlin Successfully Completes Critical Design Review for C-130J Autonomy Program with USSOCOM CDR approval marks the completion of the final design configuration for the C-130J, advancing the program to the aircraft integration phase BOSTON, June 04, 2026 — Merlin, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRLN), an aerospace and defense technology company building the…
Tehran said it fired “warning missiles” and drones at U.S. navy vessels in the Gulf of Oman on Friday, on the 59th day of the tenuous ceasefire to the Iran War. U.S. Central Command called reports that Iranian forces attacked or fired at U.S. Navy warships “false,” adding that “doing…
US Night Vision Shakes Up the Industry with Interactive Mobile Virtual Experience For decades, buying night vision or thermal optics online could have felt like a gamble. “Industry-standard” marketing has relied almost entirely on static Hoffman Pictures taken on an ANV-126A test set. While those static tube photos serve as…
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New York State Police Select LWRCI IC-9 as Standard Issue – Aimpoint Duty RDS to Enhance Trooper Readiness and Accuracy Albany, NY 6/1/2026 – The New York State Police (NYSP) has selected the LWRC International (LWRCI™) IC-9 as the new standard issue 9mm Pistol Caliber Carbine for troopers statewide, following…
The U.S. added 172,000 non-farm jobs in the month of May according to a Friday report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with an additional cumulative upward revision of March and April’s job numbers by 93,000. Unemployment did not move from April’s 4.3 percent, prompting markets to solidify their belief…
The House passed the Ukraine Support Act Thursday evening with a final tally of 226-195, as 18 Republicans and the Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley of California joined all but one Democrat to advance a bill that would offer further military aid to Ukraine and impose stricter sanctions on Russia. The…
XGO Reminds Military and Government Personnel to Register for Exclusive Direct Pricing Program Southern Pines, NC — XGO, a leading manufacturer of American-made performance apparel and flame-resistant base layer systems trusted by military professionals for decades, is reminding eligible military and government personnel to register for its Military & Government…
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