I remember waking up on 25 April, 1980 to news reports about an accident in the desert of Iran involving US aircraft and hints of a failed rescue attempt of American hostages. You’ll often hear references to “Desert One” and discussion of a failed mission into Iran that occurred 46 years ago. That was the location of the aircraft accident which claimed eight American lives. The actual operation was named “Eagle Claw” although during planning it had been aptly named “Rice Bowl.” On April 4, 1979 Iranian militants who would ultimately form the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Council, stormed the US Embassy in Tehran and in an act of defiance against international convention, seized the diplomatic staff as hostages. Understandably, America wanted to do something about it. However, Iran is a vast country and getting a rescue force in and out of the heart of Tehran during a period of darkness proved impossible. The plan became quite complicated and every service wanted in on the action. The plan included Marine Corps helicopters flying from a Navy aircraft carrier meeting Army assaulters in the middle of the desert on a landing strip set up by Air Force Combat Controllers. All along the…
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ANZAC Day I’ll be thinking of you as your sun rises and you honor your heroes and I want to thank you for being a friend and standing shoulder-to-shoulder. As we did on that beach in Kuwait, I’ll tip back a pint (or three) this day in memory of all…
PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ – The U.S. Army’s Capability Program Executive Ammunition and Energetics (CPE A&E), headquartered at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, is spearheading a major transformation of the nation’s small?caliber ammunition industrial base, advancing one of the Army’s highest modernization priorities. Central to this effort is the delivery of next?generation 6.8mm…
Rheinmetall Kraken GmbH Launches Series Production of Maritime Unmanned Systems in Hamburg Series production of the Kraken K3 Scout has begun at Rheinmetall’s Blohm+Voss site in Hamburg. With the market-ready unmanned surface vessel (USV), Rheinmetall’s new Naval Systems division—together with its British joint venture partner Kraken Technology Group—offers a surface…
Lenexa, KS (April, 2026) – Athlon Optics introduces the Ares HLR, a lightweight, precision-built riflescope designed for hunters who cover ground, hunt long hours, and demand repeatable performance when the moment matters most. Built around a rugged one-piece 30mm aircraft-grade aluminum tube and weighing as little as 18.9 ounces, the…
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MoreA ceasefire to the Iran War entered its 17th day on Friday, one day after President Donald Trump announced a three-week extension to the declared ceasefire in Lebanon, where Israel has waged war in recent weeks. After Trump’s announcement, Israeli and Lebanese media both reported continued violence and blamed the…
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New Waterproof Lighting System Introduced at FDIC International EAGLEVILLE, PA, April 23, 2026 – Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, has launched the Portable Scene Light III (PSL III), a high-output, waterproof lighting system delivering up to 10,000 lumens for fire, emergency response, military, industrial, and outdoor applications.…
Ferro Concepts – DANGLER AR purpose-built to carry two AR-15 style magazines horizontally, the new DANGLER AR from Ferro Concepts is manufactured from hydrophobic X-Pac fabric. The internal divider secures items but can be opened to create a full-length pass through for linear charges and other longer items. Multiple shock…
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MoreIn a Thursday morning Truth Social post, President Donald Trump said he has ordered the U.S. Navy to “shoot and kill” any boat “that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz.” The White House on Wednesday denied reports from Axios that Trump has a three-to-five-day deadline…
Tiberius Aerospace, a modern defence technology company built to empower the UK, US and their global allies with next-generation weapon systems and AI-powered solutions, has successfully demonstrated, for the first time, that a liquid-fuelled ramjet projectile can be launched from a NATO-standard 155mm howitzer, achieve ramjet ignition and perform as…
What If? – L85A4 I found this image online of a British SA80 equipped with the Strategic Sciences Corporation Multi Function Muzzle Device, an innovative 3D printed suppressor recently adopted by the Canadian Armed Forces for use on their new Canadian Modular Assault Rifle. Due to its over the barrel…
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Thursday that the Justice Department has reclassified “FDA-approved marijuana and state-licensed marijuana” from Schedule I controlled substances to Schedule III controlled substances. The move, which does not legalize marijuana, will facilitate the use of the drug in medical research. Schedule III substances are still…
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan was fired on Wednesday. The move comes in the middle of a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Defense Department spokesperson Sean Parnell announced the dismissal in a brief statement on X, offering no explanation. “Secretary of the Navy John C Phelan…
Who The Ranch Texas is a Tier-1 training facility serving OGAs, federal agencies, military units, law enforcement, first responders, and vetted civilians. Founded by Chad Timney—a former pro-shooter, law enforcement firearms instructor, executive protection experienced, and training facility developer with over 20 years of experience—The Ranch TX was designed to…
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Researching for a presentation I gave last summer at the National Defense Industrial Association Future Forces Conferences on robotics and drones I realized that while the US Army is working diligently to field drones in large numbers, it’s just a drop in the bucket once they figure out how many…
Exploiting enemy communications has never been more important for New Zealand Army Electronic Warfare Operators. As warfare continues to evolve technologically, maintaining their technical abilities, tactical mindset and overall fitness is imperative. 21 APRIL, 2026 As enemy troops advance up the southern coast of the fictional island of Panay, an…
Berryville, AR — Wilson Combat is proud to announce the immediate acquisition of the Guncrafter Industries brand and assets, bringing together two of the most respected names in American custom firearms manufacturing. This strategic acquisition unites decades of innovation, precision engineering, and uncompromising craftsmanship under one banner while preserving the…
Federal prosecutors on Tuesday indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) for fraud, alleging the civil rights group secretly used donor money to pay leaders and members of white supremacist and other extremist groups for inside information, the Justice Department said. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Alabama-based nonprofit…
