UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, Southwest Asia — Special Operations Joint Task Force Central established Space Force-Team Sentinel, Feb. 16, 2024. Team Sentinel is SOJTF-C’s designated space support element operating throughout Central and South Asia and the Arabian Peninsula. It provides integrated full spectrum space-based capabilities across SOJTF-C’s area of operations. Designed to optimize Special Operations Forces space integration, this team will provide integrated SOF specific space support, deliver innovative space solutions to unique problems, maintain awareness of threats, coordinate regional ..read more

The Vendetta is a cutting-edge lightweight aluminum chassis system designed specifically for fixed barrel Ruger® 10/22® pattern barreled actions. Vendetta offers unmatched durability, versatility, and performance at a cost-effective price point. Machined from 6061 T6 Aluminum, Vendetta combines strength and agility, providing shooters with a reliable platform for precision shooting. Vendetta is available in three different rail lengths to accommodate various shooting preferences and styles. Whether for competitive shooting, hunting, or recreational use, Vendetta delivers exceptional performanc ..read more

In 2017, U.S. SOCOM challenged industry to provide potential solutions that could fill the gap between its man-portable, medium machine gun—the 7.62 NATO M240B/L, and its 84-plus-pound sibling—the 50 BMG M2A, a gap that was made all too apparent in the 2009 battle of COP Keating in Afghanistan. This is the first post in a two-part series that details the journey of SIG SAUER’s machine gun development effort that began with the SIG MMG 338 for U.S. SOCOM’s LMG-M program, transitioned to the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapons program, and is now returning to its roots ..read more

An Air America Pilatus PC-6 Porter (N355F) over Southeast Asia. Often forced to operate from short, crude and isolated landing strips known as Lima Sites, Air America relied on helicopters and rugged light aircraft like this Pilatus PC-6 Porter. The PC-6 N355F was acquired by Air America in 1969 and was mainly used in Laos. National Museum of the US. Air Force photo. In the annals of aviation history, few stories are as intriguing as that of the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) secret airlines. Operating in the shadows, these airlines played a pivotal role in some of the most significant ev ..read more

The company will supply Japan with three THeMIS UGVs configured for various tasks, including supply transportation and intelligence gathering. The vehicles are equipped with Milrem’s Intelligent Functions Kit (MIFIK), enabling them to execute on- and off-road operations independently. MIFIK allows UGV operators to plan missions using waypoint navigation and set en-route vehicle behaviours. MIFIK is used strictly for vehicle mobility. “The goal of the Ground Self-Defense Forces is to fundamentally strengthen its defence capabilities with unmanned assets in order to gain asymmetric superiority w ..read more

VKTR Industries, a manufacturer of premier piston driven AR-15 rifles, is proud to announce their attendance and conference level sponsorship of the TTPOA Conference from April 25-26, 2024. VKTR Industries will be an active vendor, and also have products on hand during the vendor range day April 24th .Attendees will have a chance to demo the various VK-1 options. “We are extremely excited to support this event.” said Eric Luley, the National Sales Manager.  “It is vital we get our product in the hands of professional end users for feedback, and the TTPOA is a great opportunity to do that ..read more

Unveiling the Myth of the Machine  by Donavon L Riley  In a world propelled by the compulsive need for conquest and expansion, the omnipresent force of the Machine, as George Orwell and others have called it, looms large, driven by an insatiable hunger for growth and control. At its core lies an ideology that venerates the breaking of bounds, the obliteration of limits, and the relentless pursuit of homogenization across cultures, ecosystems, and traditions. The Machine, if it could be attributed an ethos, embodies an anti-limit and anti-form philosophy, which consequently renders it ..read more

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Eddie Chapman beside his Rolls Royce. Source: MI5 – UK National Archive declassified documents (over 50 years). Edward Arnold Chapman, known as Eddie Chapman, was born on November 16, 1914, in Burnopfield, County Durham, England. His father was a former marine engineer who ended up as a publican in Roker. Despite being bright, he regularly played truant from school to go to the cinema and hang around the beach. At the age of 17, Chapman joined the Second Battalion of the Coldstream Guards, where his duties included guarding the Tower of London. However, after nine months in the army, havi ..read more

Regiment Blades Auto Lock Folder In a close-quarters lethal-force encounter, we may not have the time or ability to deploy our firearm. And what if carrying a firearm is not an option? A dedicated knife for personal defense is an essential component of everyday carry for anyone serious about self-defense. We not only need to carry a knife but must also be able to deploy and use it effectively. Regiment Blades Knives For those of you who may not be familiar with them, Regiment Blades knives are specialized tools designed for personal defense, with a focus on instinctive movement. The innovative ..read more