On 27 March 2023, the Finnish and Swedish Defence Forces signed an agreement for a joint range of military small arms with Finnish firearms manufacturer Sako Ltd. The range of firearms to be manufactured will gradually replace the the Swedish and Finnish Defence Forces’ current assault rifles, semi-automatic marksman rifles and heavy precision rifles.     Beyond the significance of these two new NATO members sharing common, interoperable rifle platforms under this agreement, it is also their choices of platforms that are noteworthy. The new common rifles will be the SAKO M23 series ..read more

Green Berets with 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) refine snowmobiling techniques in support of Exercise ARCTIC EDGE 2022 near Utqiaġvik, Alaska, March 5-6, 2022. ARCTIC EDGE is designed to provide realistic and effective training for participants using the premier training locations available throughout Alaska.  Alaskan Command will conduct ARCTIC EDGE 24 from Feb. 28 – March 17. (DoD photo ..read more

G-Form, the protective solutions technology brand, is proud to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of its collaboration with Crye Precision. To support this partnership, the G-Form x Crye Precision elbow and knee guards are now available and selling through the military section of G-Form’s website – as well as through various military equipment retailers. “Our warriors should have the best blunt-force protective products available and through our partnership with Crye Precision, we are now able to deliver the incredible impact protection they deserve,”said Glen Giovanucci, CEO of G-Form. This co ..read more

Revision Military has introduced the new SlingShot ballistic sunglasses – featuring a browless design for off-the-charts anti-fog performance, with adjustable and customizable fit and rapid lens swap capabilities. SlingShot also exceeds military ballistic impact requirements. At first glance, you’ll notice the unique style of SlingShot that delivers numerous advantages over traditional ballistic sunglasses. The browless design allows airflow to provide unparalleled venting and exceptional anti-fog capabilities. Additionally, the design allows for unobstructed views while in a head-down or pro ..read more

The U.S. Army Special Forces qualification course culmination exercise code-named ‘Robin Sage’ begins later week and will continue until early February. Special Forces candidates assigned to the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School provide security during the final phase of Robin Sage in central North Carolina, January 23, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by K. Kassens) During Robin Sage, Green Beret candidates operate as advisers and trainers for resistance forces in the fictional nation of Pineland. Map of the fictional countries involved in the Robin Sage exercise – based on ac ..read more

In April of 2023 Finland officially became NATO’s 31st member – ending a journey away from full neutrality that began in 1991 when Finland joined the European Union. However, although Finland’s economic neutrality was already a thing of the past, militarily the country had been officially neutral since 1949. Besides having the longest shared border with Russia of any NATO member, Finland also brings unparalleled expertise in winter warfare – as the Russians learned the hard way in the Winter War of 139-1940. Those skills are being taught to both Finnish and NATO soldiers from USA, Estonia, Fr ..read more

This may or may not actually qualify as a traditional women’s tactical shirt, but that’s how it’s labeled, so that is how we shall report it! And in any case, the term Self Rescuing Princess with a ballistic helmet aboard is tactical enough for us. So, for those badass lady types who prefer a brain bucket with NVGs and earpro to a crown and glass slippers, welll here you go: Southernly Zen’s Tactical Self-Rescuing Princess. Even if you’re not going full Ani Bezzerides or Jenette Vasquez while wearing it. If you look closely, you’ll see that in addition to all the stuff ya need o ..read more

Glock 48 owners looking to boost the accuracy and performance of their firearms can now benefit from Faxon’s high-precision Match Series barrels. Let’s examine the advantages of upgrading and explore whether investing in a Faxon barrel is a valuable decision. Faxon Match Series: Expertly Crafted for Glock G48 Faxon has carefully developed the Match Series pistol barrels, specifically for the Glock G48, utilizing stress-relieved 416-R stainless steel and complete in-house machining. The barrels are treated with either black Nitride or PVD coatings to enhance lubricity, extend barrel life, and i ..read more

Hogue has added a couple of new models to their line of slip on rubber pistol grips: the HandALL for SIG P365-XMacro and Taurus GX4 and XL handguns. The manufacturer says, “Continuing the expansion of Hogue’s HandALL grip sleeve line, models are now available for the SIG SAUER P365-XMACRO and the Taurus GX4 & GX4XL. The Advantages of Houge Beavertail grip sleeves are evident upon installation. Perceived recoil is significantly reduced by Hogue’s renowned ultra-soft rubber. The Beavertail feature provides added protection for the purlicue of the hand, and the finger gro ..read more

“Double down. Bang it twice…every single time!” That’s how the website Tactical Sh!t announced it is taking pre-orders for the G-Flex “warlord class” trigger; it’s one of the first binary triggers available for Glock (or any) pistols. How it compares to others, we’re not sure, we’re passing along news of the release until we get one to try out.   They explain the G-Flex “trigger for warlords” thusly:   The G-Flex is engineered with Reflex Trigger Technology. It fires one round when the trigger is pulled rearward, then a second “reflex” round when the trigger is ..read more