KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AFNS) — Qilin Wu, a Chinese national who returned to Whiteman Air Force Base after being warned not to photograph the installation, was sentenced to six months in federal custody following a case built on a 76-year-old executive order signed by President Harry Truman. The conviction showed how a Cold War-era legal framework can be used against repeated, unauthorized photography around sensitive military installations, and how Special Agents will investigate similar cases before they develop into something more. “For our Special Agents, this isn’t about a single case,” said Col. David Bethel, commander of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations Region 8. “It’s about recognizing that the operating environment has changed.” Bethel was referring to a shift from clear-cut threats in overseas environments to more ambiguous activity around military installations inside the United States. In Wu’s case, investigators said the concern was not just his camera, but that he returned after being warned and photographed more than the aircraft. That conduct ultimately led to an investigation, guilty plea and sentencing. After the hearing, held earlier last month, the court remanded Wu to the U.S. Marshals Service. He was later processed on an Immigration and Customs…
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MoreThe Washington Post article on trans gun owners that I commented for in January is now out and I think the author, Hallie Lieberman, did a fine job. Here is a Washington Post gift link to the article so you can decide for yourself. I was pleased that my point…
Early Wednesday morning, the business tycoon Elon Musk walked back extreme criticisms he had made of President Donald Trump last week during their spectacular falling out. “I regret some of my posts” about the president, Musk wrote on X. “They went too far.” Last Thursday, Musk expressed outrage about the…
Accuracy TestDuring the accuracy test, the GF5 is equipped with an OSS Suppressor, Midwest Industries Mount, and Primary Arms ACSS Rifle Scope. The 7.62×39 ammo used is from Tula and Golden Tiger, and Belom.The shooting rest used is the CTK Precision P3 Ultimate Shooting Rest. Read the full article here
Let’s discuss the Browning Automatic Rifle, the mighty BAR. The gun that showed up to war, kicked the damn door in, lit a cigar, and told the rest of the squad, “Follow me, boys, I’ll lead you to Berlin.” Invented by the patron saint of American firearms, John Moses Browning,…
“I carry a full size fight’n pistol with a light and an optic and 3 spare magazines and if you only carry a J-frame, you are obviously not serious about protecting yourself.” We have all heard or said things along these lines, so let’s break the concepts down and see…
In a Hamilton police crackdown, five new arrests have been made during an ongoing investigation to tackle the recent spur of shootings in the city. The investigations are part of broader work from the Shooting Response Team (SRT) to curb gun violence as the city witnesses an all-time record-breaking 54…
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MorePresident Donald Trump’s decision to send the USS George Washington to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East will leave the western Pacific without a U.S. aircraft carrier. The swap comes after reports of mental health and supply issues aboard the Lincoln, which had been at sea for more than 200 days…
All New SunShift Ballistic Glasses in Flat Dark EarthAustin, TX — August 14, 2026 — ShellShock Protection is excited to announce the expansion of its SunShift Ballistic Glasses lineup with a new Flat Dark Earth (FDE) colorway, offering shooters and outdoor enthusiasts adaptive eye protection in a mission-ready frame. The SunShift FDE features a low-profile, field-ready frame paired with photochromic…
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? SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 10, 2026 — Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security, today announced a multiyear partnership with the Washington Commanders to support U.S. service members, veterans, and…
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MoreSCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii — The Western Army Reserve Intelligence Support Center wrapped up PELE STRIKE 2026, its premier annual intelligence discipline certification event, after two weeks of joint training designed to test, validate, and strengthen critical military intelligence capabilities at Area X-Ray on Schofield Barracks. The exercise centered on certifying…
Rheinmetall has successfully launched its FV-014 loitering munition system from the Containerized Missile Launcher, a modular multi launcher for guided missiles and loitering munitions. Both the Containerized Missile Launcher and the FV-014 loitering munition system are in-house developments. The product demonstration took place in July 2026 at the National Test…
TAMPA, Fla. — On Aug. 13, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced efforts to establish the first-ever multi-domain, multinational attack drone task force. The unit, called Task Force Falcon Strike, will employ one-way attack drones consisting of unmanned systems from above, on, and below the sea operated by military support staff from…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that there would be “more announcements coming next week” about new “measures” against Iran. While Bessent did not name specifics, he said that the moves next week “will be a combination of economic isolation like the world has never seen before, and the continued…
Huntsville, AL — August 14, 2026 – Cana Provisions today announced its expansion into the European and UK markets through partnerships with two established tactical distributors: Gear Town in the Netherlands and Tactical Kit in the United Kingdom. The move brings much of the Cana Provisions product line directly to…
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage regained his seat in Parliament on Friday after decisively defeating comedy candidate Count Binface in a special election. Farage had resigned his seat this July amid a parliamentary investigation into an undeclared £5 million (roughly $7 million) donation from a crypto billionaire. Farage has said…
Five configurable mission kits transform the diesel-powered MRZR D from a capable light tactical vehicle into a fully tailored operational platform – covering everything from encrypted radio integration to road-legal compliance. Polaris Government & Defense | NSPA Programme When NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency set out to equip member nations…
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FirstSpear Friday Focus: Siege-R Optimized Vest The SIEGE-R OPTIMIZED VEST is one of FirstSpear’s most proven platforms, built for users who require armor protection and expanded load-carrying capability without the excessive bulk of traditional load-bearing systems. Utilizing the proven form, fit, and function of the original Siege-R and integrated with…
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US Army Announces Vendors for Infantry Last Tactical Mile Operations DETROIT ARSENAL, Mich. – Today, the U.S. Army announced the selection of six vendors for the Infantry Last Tactical Mile (ILTM) initiative, a key effort within our mission autonomy portfolio to modernize infantry support for Soldiers on the battlefield. “This project…
