President Donald Trump told reporters Saturday that he had rejected a proposal for a week-long ceasefire with Iran and expects to resume the air war after the November midterm elections.“They have made a proposal and I rejected it,” Trump said, confirming a Friday report in the Wall Street Journal. Iran had proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz in return for the U.S. lifting its blockade on Iranian ports. The Journal’s report says the president is skeptical that Iran will accede to his demands. In a Tuesday speech at the UN General Assembly, Trump had said he expected the war to conclude after the midterm elections and threatened to “annihilate” Iran. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Iran’s delegation to the UN, led by President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi, is still in New York. Axios reports that negotiations are ongoing. At the same time, the American economic campaign against Iran is intensifying, as the Treasury readies new sanctions on banking institutions and airlines that do business with Iranian interests. The Supreme National Security Council denied that it was planning to retaliate militarily over flight restrictions, per a report in Iran’s Tasnim. Brent crude closed…
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MoreOn Tuesday—day 158 of the Iran War—Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that there had been “progress made in [Iran] talks, but not finality yet,” while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that “there is a chance we may have a deal today or tomorrow” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.…
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche officially cancelled on Monday a planned $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate people who say they were politically targeted, avoiding a major clash with two Republican senators who had threatened to block his confirmation as the nation’s top law enforcement officer. Subscribe Today …
Sneak Peek – “Drone Stuff Is In The Works” | Soldier Systems Daily Soldier Systems Daily Sneak Peek – “Drone Stuff Is In The Works” Shaw Concepts Sends… Read the full article here
Factory-primed nickel alloy rifle cases bring Shell Tech’s lightweight, corrosion-resistant NAS3 platform to precision, hunting, and duty-grade custom rifle ammunition assembly. Eubank, KY (August 2026) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC. (SST), a leading innovator in the ammunition industry, today announced the launch of NAS3™ Primed Cases in .308/7.62x51mm and 5.56…
Updated: 8/4/26 I taught my Sociology of Guns seminar at Wake Forest for ten years in a row, from 2015 to 2024. In year ten, I still enjoyed it but was not quite as excited as I was in year one. So, I took 2025 off. This fall I’m back…
KommandoStore – Eighty-Four FR Glove At last weekend’s GOALS convention in Des Moines I had the opportunity to check out KommandoStore’s upcoming Eighty-Four FR Glove. Coming in September these gloves are constructed with FR fabric and goat skin. Seen above are prototypes. They will be offered in Coyote, a Battlefield…
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MoreKOMENDA, SLOVENIA (24 September 2026) On 12 September 2026, UF PRO, part of Mehler Systems, hosted the fourth edition of the Striker Challenge at Pokljuka, Slovenia. The event received 226 applications from 16 countries. Competitors faced a 15-kilometre alpine course with 19 military-inspired obstacles testing their strength, endurance and focus.…
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Day Two of Rock’a Lock’a BANG! BANG! Moved the event from the range and into a completely different training environment: The former state of Nevada Maximum security prison. With the addition of new attendees comes a shift into covert access, escape, rescue, and problem-solving skills, with classes conducted throughout the…
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MoreIsrael’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a speech Thursday at the UN General Assembly defending his nation’s military campaigns across the Middle East, including in Iran and Gaza. As Netanyahu spoke, dozens of delegates walked out in protest, highlighting Israel’s growing isolation on the international stage. “If there are any…
FirstSpear Friday Focus: FPV-Flip Bag The modern battlefield includes drones, and the operator carrying them needs a purpose-built solution that keeps pace with the mission. The FirstSpear FPV-FLIP BAG is a mission-focused platform built specifically for drone operators working in fast-moving and contested environments. Compatible with industry plate carriers, the…
The modern rifle optic market is crowded, but every so often a newcomer shows up with the right blend of engineering, practicality, and shooter‑focused design. The Osight R is exactly that optic—purpose‑built for close‑to‑mid‑range rifle applications and engineered to deliver speed, clarity, and reliability when the stakes are high. At…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army announced today the award to Palantir USG Inc., Palo Alto, California, of a $48,094,071 firm-fixed-price delivery order for a software system to modernize how ammunition is tracked and managed at the enterprise level. This new software platform will replace nine legacy platforms, a critical step to…
Sydney, Australia – 23 September 2026 – DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in counter-drone and electronic warfare (EW) solutions, is pleased to announce the official opening of its R&D Facility in Adelaide, further expanding the Company’s Australian research and development footprint and reinforcing its commitment to South Australia’s rapidly growing…
Mystery Ranch Expands Offering with Black MYSTERY RANCH has added a Black color option to several of its most established military packs, including the 3-DAY ASSAULT, GUNFIGHTER 14, GUNFIGHTER 24, and BLACKJACK 35. Leading the addition is the 3-DAY ASSAULT, one of the most recognizable packs in the MYSTERY RANCH military lineup. Its proven 3-ZIP design provides fast access…
Markets opened sharply down and oil prices up Thursday on inconclusive reports about diplomacy to end the Iraq War. Multiple outlets reported communication Wednesday between the Iranian and American delegations at the UN General Assembly in New York, during which Iran gave its conditions for the opening of the Strait…
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Rock’a Lock’a BANG! BANG! Kicked off last week in Carson City for another iteration of what has quickly become one of the more unique events on the tactical convention calendar. Hosted by SPARROWS Lock Picks, the event brings together professionals from the tactical, law enforcement, security, and technical communities for…
Silent Steel launches its Generation 2 Baffle Streamer family, featuring advanced 3D-printed modules, significantly improved sound and flash suppression, new OTB models and a fully upgradeable modular architecture. Silent Steel is proud to introduce the new Baffle Streamer Gen 2 suppressor family, representing a major step forward in our traditional…
The XRAY5 is SIG’s newest pistol optic and it packs a lot of innovation. As far as I know, this is the first pistol optic with no moving parts (other than the buttons on the side). There are no internal springs or screws to fail. This is the very definition…
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The U.S. Air Force marked major progress in the long-term modernization of the B-52 strategic bomber fleet in 2026 with two critical acquisition decisions: Milestone B approval on June 1 for the B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program, allowing the engine upgrade to move into development,…
