A Soldier steps off the vehicle at first light. The rifle hangs across his chest as he checks equipment, adjusts his ruck, and moves into formation. Hours later, the rifle is still there. Through movement, briefings, security halts, vehicle operations, and countless tasks that have nothing to do with pulling a trigger, the weapon remains attached to him. Most of the time, a rifle is not being fired. It’s being carried. Photo by Army National Guard SGT Lianne M. Hirano Whether during military operations, law enforcement duties, training classes, or long days on the range, the same reality applies. The sling often has more impact on day-to-day rifle handling than almost any other piece of equipment on the weapon. That often gets overlooked when people discuss rifle setups. Most conversations focus on optics, lasers, suppressors, and other components mounted directly to the rifle itself. The sling is usually treated like an afterthought. Something added once the important decisions have already been made. But for most of the day, the sling is what controls the rifle. Every step over rough terrain. Every climb into a vehicle. Every radio transmission. Every casualty evacuation. Every ladder climb. Every moment spent opening doors, moving…
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MoreThe LunchTime System from Lightbearers Our friends at MATBOCK gave us a look at something get discovered during the 2026 SOMA Scientific Assembly. I’d simple say it’s a cool med box that slides open, but their description is better. “The LunchTime System is a compact, rapidly deployable point-of-injury (POI) organization…
President Donald Trump criticized Israel’s occupation and bombing of Lebanon on Tuesday, as Israel continued to bomb the south in ways that Tehran warns could sabotage a deal to end the Iran War, which entered its 109th day. At the G7 Summit in France on Tuesday, Trump said that “Israel…
Halite Overbag Pro During OpEx 911 Supply exhibited the Overbag Pro from Norway’s Halite which will add 14 deg C to any sleep system. Insulated with continuous fiber Climashield APEX insulation with hydrophobic Aquaban DWR treat-ment in combination with a Pertex Quantum shell. https://www.halite.no/products/overbag Read the full article here
The new CS-PAPR SD can be easily added to fielded air purifying respirators (APRs) and SCBA systems to leverage existing equipment configurations and maximise operational flexibility.15th June 2026, Melksham, UK: Avon Protection introduces a new short duration (SD) breathing apparatus option of their Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) for integration with…
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Sneak Peek – Raider Green You read that right..Raider Green. At SOF Select we got a sneak peek of two new pack variants from Mystery Ranch which are destined for MARSOC. The 3 Day Assault Pack and Mountain Ruck feature a two-tone color way with Raider Green being paired with…
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MoreSaab Announces New Giraffe AMB D Radar Saab launches Giraffe AMB D at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris; the latest evolution of its proven Giraffe AMB radar family. Giraffe AMB D combines a new radar array design with a modern software architecture to deliver enhanced performance and greater operational flexibility. Designed…
A U.S. delegation led by Vice President J.D. Vance and special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff began talks with representatives of Iran’s government in Switzerland on Sunday, the 114th day of the conflict. A CBS News/YouGov poll of 2,519 adults in the U.S. released on Sunday showed that 78…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Coalition of veterans, investigators, and researchers unites to support awareness, historical research, and recovery efforts connected to America’s missing service members from the Vietnam War. Reno, Nev. (June 2026) – Task Force Garrison (TFG) and The Retired Investigators Guild (RIG) today announced a significant expansion of the…
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MoreAt Eurosatory 2026, STORM Adapt Group AS signs a Rapid Adapt and Deploy System (RADS) application partnership agreement with ISTEC Services Limited, and launches the new RADS UniCAGE Universal Ring Mount. This new system is on display, fitted to a Ford Super Duty pickup, on the RMA Stand, Hall 4…
Company Will Produce Service’s New Uncrewed Combat Jets SAN DIEGO – 17 June 2026 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has received a production contract from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) for the FQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The initial order is a significant milestone, beginning the delivery of…
Patrol Incident Gear, LLC., Introduces the PIG (FDT) HADES Hot Weather Glove St. Louis, MO- The PIG FDT-HADES Glove combines our industry-leading ergonomic design with premium ventilating materials to deliver the ultimate hot-weather performance glove. Engineered for exceptional fit and dexterity, the PIG FDT-HADES keeps your hands cool when the…
At the Palace of Versailles in France, President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a framework peace deal to end the Iran War and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian later signed a copy of the agreement. The “memorandum of understanding” formally ends the war on all fronts—including…
Iran withdrew from Switzerland talks scheduled for today, pointing to Israel’s ongoing bombardment and occupation of Lebanon as incompatible with the memorandum of understanding (MOU) President Donald Trump signed earlier this week, as the Iran War entered its 112th day on Friday. The MOU conditions an end to the conflict…
TacJobs – Sr System Engineer at General Robotics Build the future with us We’re looking for a Sr. System Engineer to join General Robotics, a SIG SAUER Company. Combat-proven. AI-powered. Ultra-lightweight RCWS for Land, Sea, and Air. Hands-on engineering. Real systems. Real impact. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ehJUHS5c Read the full article…
A fierce critic of President Donald Trump is on track to become the next mayor of Washington, D.C. Janeese Lewis George, a self-described democratic socialist who made resistance to Trump and his policies the core of her primary campaign to replace the current mayor, Muriel Bowser, bested a field of…
Ferro Concepts – 5AC Cobra Buckle Kit The new 5AC Cobra Buckle Kit converts the 5″ Assault Cummerbund front Velcro interface into a rugged, quick-release buckle connection that secures directly to the front plate pockets. Features: Compatible with the 5″ Assault Cummerbund only Constructed with laser cut thermoplastic Does not…
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FirstSpear Friday Focus: ADS Warrior East 2026 Come see us next week at ADS WARRIOR EAST over at booth #733 from Wednesday, June 24th, through Thursday, June 25th. Check out our product line-up and catch up with our team to learn more about what’s yet to come in 2026 and beyond! To…
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