Friday Focus: Tubes Rapid-Release Buckle Every second counts when gear has to come off fast. The Tubes® Rapid-Release Buckle is FirstSpear’s patented closure system (U.S. Patent 10,051,984), molded from lightweight, high-performance polymers. A two-motion release at 3 to 4 pounds of force lets the operator don, doff, and reassemble gear in seconds, with the same muscle memory in daily use as in an emergency. Those same two motions guard against accidental release. Because the cummerbund seats in the same place every time, armor placement stays consistent from one donning to the next.Tubes® have been independently tested by an accredited third-party laboratory for tensile strength, near-infrared signature, and repeated fastening and release after sand and mud exposure. Feature: SINGLE-HAND, TWO-MOTION RELEASE // SAME MOTION DAILY AND IN AN EMERGENCY BACK-UP FINGER RELEASE // OPENS EVEN WHEN THE PULL CORD CAN’T BE REACHED SELF-CLEANING PORTS, -40°F TO 160°F // KEEPS RELEASING AFTER SAND AND MUD, FROM ARCTIC TO DESERT 2″ AND 4″ LENGTHS, CROSS COMPATIBLE BETWEEN SIZES // ONE SYSTEM ACROSS CARRIER, POUCHES, AND BELT Tubes® come integrated across FirstSpear platforms and as standalone components and accessories, from 2″ and 4″ split bar fasteners to the Tubes® Retro-Fit Cummerbund Attachment Panel Set,…
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Kor Protection System Check out the Kor Protection System from Kor Technik. Featuring the Vacuum Rigidizing Structure (VRS), it makes pluck foam obsolete and offers a fully customizable padding system every time you use it by molding and conforming to the shape of your gear. www.kortechnik.com Read the full article…
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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — An RC-135 Rivet Joint and an EA-37B Compass Call aircraft began the first-ever sustained, integrated sorties outside of a large force exercise performed by the two aircraft on Sept. 24, 2025. This operation was meant to advance the 55th Wing’s electromagnetic spectrum warfare…
As modern battlefields rapidly evolve, the Army remains at the forefront of capability acceleration and innovation. Through exposure to realistic, emulated threat in the Western corridor, the Army’s All-domain Persistent Experiment (APEX) accelerates technical innovation and enhances Soldier lethality in the most threat-informed, live-sky environment available. This fall, teams across…
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The Joint Interagency Task Force 401 is leading the Department of War’s efforts to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving threat posed by small unmanned aircraft systems. As adversaries continue to expand their use of low-cost, highly adaptable drones for surveillance, disruption and attack, the DoW is transforming how it…
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MoreFlavio Bolsonaro, a conservative politician who lost Sunday’s presidential election in Brazil to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, arrived in Miami Wednesday according to multiple press outlets. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Bolsonaro departed Tuesday for Argentina and then Ecuador on his way to the…
The Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to keep benchmark interest rates steady, despite persistent concerns over inflation. The decision holds the target range for the federal funds rate at between 3.75 percent and 4 percent, where it has been since the rate was hiked a quarter percentage point in September. In…
Collaboration will combine a synthetic modular building system with Tesseract’s technology, software, autonomous systems, and field-deployable capabilities across Defense, Construction, Critical Infrastructure, and Agriculture.TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 27, 2026 — Tesseract Ventures today announced a strategic innovation initiative focused on developing a new generation of rapidly deployable, technology-enabled infrastructure called Tesseract…
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ZeroTech Optics Launches Adjustable BDC Turrets with Tool-Free Adjustable Impact Markers Five customizable distance markers deliver an adaptable alternative to fixed BDC dials while keeping traditional elevation markings in view. Nashville, TN — ZeroTech Optics announces the release of its Adjustable BDC Turrets, giving hunters and target shooters a customizable…
XS R3D 2.0 Night Sights Now Available for CZ P-09 Nocturne Pistols Fort Worth, Texas (October 27, 2026) – Owners of CZ P-09 Nocturne pistols can now upgrade their factory sights with intuitive, fast, and accurate R3D 2.0 night sights. Designed for self-defense, these 3-dot notch and post sets come…
Beginning with a U.S.-built laptop powered by the Snapdragon® X Series platform, BlueChip will establish the manufacturing capabilities and supplier base needed to bring computer production back to America. The United States pioneered personal computing and continues to lead the world in designing advanced technology, but decades of offshoring have…
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Helikon-Tex Introduces FIELD IRR Fabrics, Initially in PL Woodland Camouflage Helikon/Tex has introduced their new Near Infrared (NIr) / Infrared Reflectance (IRR) compliant fabric whixh they call FIELD. This printing technology reduces detection under Image Intensification (I2) which is often referred to as “night vision” as well as thermal sensors…
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