A modern refinement of the Vietnam-era RECCE boonie. Custom-milled 2-way stretch NYCO+ Ripstop. Bug-proof NoSeeUm mesh liner. Made in Vietnam, the country where the boonie hat was born. San Francisco, CA — July 8, 2026 — Prometheus Design Werx announces the Apex Boonie Hat, a modern interpretation of a Vietnam-era field classic built on the RECCE short brim, a custom-milled 2-way stretch NYCO+ Ripstop shell, a bug-proof NoSeeUm mesh liner, and a cinching crown fit system. It’s available now for $59.00 USD, available in three colorways: Universal Field Gray, All Terrain Brown, and Ranger Green. FROM THE JUNGLES OF VIETNAM TO THE RECCE BRIM The boonie hat is one of those rare pieces of equipment that transcended its origins so completely that most people wearing one today have no idea where it came from. It started as improvised headwear sewn by Vietnamese tailors from salvaged parachute fabric, made its way into the field with American troops in the early 1960s, and within a decade became standard issue across all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. For over half a century the design held. That kind of longevity does not happen by accident, it happens when a piece of equipment solves…
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MoreFirstSpear Friday Focus: Enforce Tac 2026 Come see us next week at Enforce Tac 2026 over at booth #07-0665 from Monday, February 23rd, through Wednesday, February 25th. Check out our product line-up and catch up with our team to learn more about what’s coming in 2026! To request an estimate…
From 23 to 25 February 2026, Rheinmetall AG will be exhibiting at the Enforce Tac trade fair in Nuremberg. As a leading partner to the armed and security forces, the Düsseldorf-based technology group will present a range of new products and other elements from its tactical portfolio. The divisions will…
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Bavarian State Minister of the Interior Joachim Herrmann becomes patron of IWA OutdoorClassics 2026 IWA Vision: Between Survival and Crisis Preparedness – What Visitors Can Expect at IWA 2026 IWA OutdoorClassics, the world’s leading exhibition for hunting, shooting sports, outdoor equipment and civilian security, is once again placing a highly…
Partnering with the U.S. Army to Improve Warfighter Protection Washington, DC | February 17, 2026 — The Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act was signed into law on February 3, 2026, enacting a $7.5 M program increase within Army research and development for Aware Custom Biometric Wearables to advance military…
Ops-Core Is Heading to Enforce Tac Stop by to experience the complete product line including the FAST® helmet system, the global standard trusted by Global Special Operations Forces and Nation Police SWAT teams worldwide. Ops-Core’s fully integrated system seamlessly combines optics, respiratory protection, and AMP® communication headsets to deliver lightweight…
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MoreXS Sights Introduces R3D 2.0 Sights for PSA’s Dagger Micro Pistol Fort Worth, Texas (July 7, 2026) – XS® Sights R3D 2.0 night sights are now available for Palmetto State Armory’s Dagger Micro Pistol. Designed for self-defense, the R3D 2.0 improves target acquisition speed and accuracy in any light, taking…
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After another exchange of strikes between the U.S. and Iran the night before, President Donald Trump on Wednesday morning signaled that the memorandum of understanding, signed last month to stabilize the ceasefire and lay the groundwork for a final peace deal, was “over.” At a NATO summit press conference with…
TacJobs – HUMINT at DIA Some intelligence can’t be gathered by sensors…it requires human connection. The Defense Intelligence Agency is recruiting entry-level Human Intelligence Officers. By collecting critical source insights on foreign defense infrastructure, adversary military intent, and emerging threats, you’ll help protect U.S. forces worldwide and prevent strategic surprise.…
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MoreNegotiations to end the Iran War entered their 20th day on Tuesday after an Iranian attack on a vessel was reported in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman’s coast. The vessel—identified as a Qatari-owned, liquefied natural gas carrier Al Rekayyat—was damaged in the incident, with no casualties reported onboard. A…
I am delighted to announce that Luke Nicastro has joined The American Conservative as senior editor, effective July 1, 2026. Nicastro joins the magazine having most recently served as national security advisor to Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO). Nicastro will be known to close readers as a talented contributor to the…
Heads Up! SBIR 26.BZ Release 4 Pre-Release from SOFWERX The USSOCOM Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program will soon be accepting submissions for these technology areas of interest: Direct to Phase II Topics: SOC26BZ04-DV004: Advanced Stand-off Detection of Concealed Materials (ASDCM) SOC26BZ04-DV005: Replanning for Evasive Autonomy to Counter Threats (REACT)…
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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, resigned his seat in parliament Tuesday, triggering a special election in which he intends to run amid allegations of failure to disclose financial gifts. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox In a Tuesday speech, Farage responded to the allegations stating…
The titanium evolution of the NovaSteel™ platform delivers rated 9mm protection at 920 grams all-in, low backface deformation, edge-to-edge coverage, and an indefinite shelf life at roughly a quarter the price of premium polyethylene helmets. Denison, TX. (July 2026) – Adept Armor, pioneers in next-gen protective solutions, today announce the…
New facilities in Canada, North Carolina, and Florida are expected to more than double INKAS®’ armored vehicle, defense, and special-purpose production footprint by July 31, 2026 Toronto, Canada, June 30th, 2026 – INKAS®, a Canadian armored vehicle manufacturer and systems integrator, announces a major expansion of its North American manufacturing…
Fourteen years ago, Galvion was awarded its first helmet contract with NATO. Since then they have worked to improve the fit and function of their helmets as well as integrate communications and computing capabilities. The result is the second release in the Cortex ecosystem, EVO. A year ago we showed…
FORT BELVOIR, Va. – On Friday, June 5, 2026, Maj. Gen. Rhett R. Cox took command of U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM), relieving Maj. Gen. Timothy D. Brown. The ceremony, presided over by Lt. Gen. Michelle A. Schmidt, U.S. Army deputy chief of staff, G-2, brought together senior…
The dayslong funeral for assassinated former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei continued on Monday, with millions of people expected to pay their respects at some point throughout the week, as negotiations to end the Iran War entered their 19th day. President Donald Trump on Monday said that the U.S. will…
BAE Systems Delivers first Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles to Army National Guard and Other US Military Units BAE Systems has completed the delivery of 19 Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles (CATV) to the U.S. military, including the Vermont National Guard (VTNG) Army Mountain Warfare School (AMWS). This marks the first time…
China test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific Monday, a rare show of force demonstrating Beijing’s expanding nuclear capabilities. The missile carried a dummy warhead and was launched at 12:01 p.m. local time, per China’s official Xinhua News Agency. Subscribe Today Get…
