Senior military special operations forces leaders from the U.S., Sweden and the Philippines participated in a morning panel today about the importance of SOF partnerships and alliances, as part of Special Operations Forces Week 2026 in Tampa, Florida. During the one-hour conversation, the four participants discussed how building trust through international alliances enhances collective readiness […]
The AK-100 series lineup, the AK-105, AK-102, AK-104, AK-101 and AK-103. By Lynndon Schooler.The AK-100 series was developed during one of the hardest periods in modern Russian history, in the years after the Soviet Union collapsed and the country was dealing with a deep economic crisis. In that environment in the early 1990s, Izhmash made the ambitious decision to create a new family of rifles for a new emerging market. These rifles would share as many parts as possible while still coverin
This is a fascinating Photo Of The Day (POTD) set showcasing some of the U.S. Army's current small arms family, with the XM8 Carbine, the M7 rifle, the M250 and the M4A1. It’s not often we get to see studio-quality images, but here’s the new XM8 Carbine in a perfect side-view. Here's what's going on with each weapon pictured.XM8 CarbineThe newest addition to the Army's arsenal. The U.S. Army accepted its first delivery of XM8 Carbines from Sig Sauer earlier in 2026. It is set to replace the
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at carrying with compensators on your carry gun. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to give it a quick read. This week, I think it's important to check your carry gun before the summer hits the northern part of the country in full force in the next few weeks. Florida is already hotter than the surface of the sun, but northern states are starting to feel warmer temperatures,
Saab has received an order from Lithuania for the Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon and training equipment. The order value is SEK 460 million with deliveries planned 2026-2029. The order is part of a newly signed contract between Saab and Lithuania, which allows for potential options collectively valued up to a total of SEK 640 million. The agreement […]
New Development Effort Will Enable Airborne Early Warning Capability for MQ-9B SAN DIEGO – 21 May 2026 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew its MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft for the first time with Airborne Early Warning (AEW) pods. The much-anticipated AEW capability is being provided through a partnership with Saab. Once the AEW […]
The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, has confirmed the death of a physical training instructor with ...
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A delegation from the United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, has visited the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, in ...
Vlad Onokoy, renowned AK connoisseur and TFB contributor, has a new book on the way. ‘From Balkans to Babylon: Zastava AKs of Yugoslavia, Serbia, and Iraq’ will be published by Safar Publishing and is now available for pre-order. It is the first English-language book on the history, variants, and field use of Zastava AK rifles and the Iraqi-produced Tabuk AK (which is based on the Zastava).The new book is aimed at ‘collectors, researchers, armorers, and serious AK enthusiasts’. Safar Publis
The Freedom from Taxes Act would cut remaining NFA taxes to $0, but it does not repeal Hughes or reopen the machine gun registry. That may be the next fight. IMG Jim GrantRep. Lauren Boebert has introduced the Freedom from Taxes Act of 2026, a bill aimed at stripping out the remaining tax penalties attached to the National Firearms Act (NFA).Boebert’s bill does not tear down the entire NFA, reopen the machine gun registry, or repeal the Hughes Amendment. But it does take a direct shot at one of
Virginians did not wait to find out whether Governor Abigail Spanberger would sign a ban on the sale of popular semi-automatic rifles before heading to their local gun stores. Newly released industry data shows Virginia ranked fourth among all states for overall firearm sales-related background checks in April, and second for long gun sales, despite being only the twelfth most populous state.According to an NSSF analysis of FBI NICS data reported by The Outdoor Wire, sales-related backgrou
The CPRC says FBI active-shooter reports undercount incidents where armed citizens stopped attackers. iStock-1899043269On July 30, 2024, the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) published a paper showing massive errors in the FBI Active Shooter Reports from 2014 through 2023.In that time, I have personally been following the issue throughout. The first viral post I wrote about the subject of armed civilians stopping mass murders was published on December 15, 2012. It had 16 incidents document
Wilcox Industries has announced the MINI-GL40, a standalone 40mm grenade launcher platform built around the company’s RAAM GSS M fire control system. The system was released on May 14 and is aimed at modern grenadiers who need a day and night capable, modular platform with integrated ballistic computation.The MINI-GL40 is built around a steel-lined barrel engineered to withstand repeated firing of all low-velocity 40mm rounds, including breaching loads. Wilcox says the steel liner reduces w
Gun owners and Second Amendment groups ask the Supreme Court to review Maryland’s sweeping “sensitive places” carry bans after Bruen. iStock-499330617Maryland could no longer deny ordinary citizens the right to carry after Bruen, so the state tried the next best thing: issue the permit, then ban carry almost everywhere people actually go.That is the heart of Novotny v. Moore, a new Supreme Court petition filed by gun owners and Second Amendment groups challenging Maryland’s sweeping “sensitive p
ATN has announced the TICO 6, the newest entry in the company's thermal clip-on lineup and the first built on what ATN calls its 6th Generation thermal engine. Rather than asking hunters to swap out a trusted daytime riflescope for a dedicated thermal unit, the TICO 6 mounts in front of an existing optic and converts it into a thermal-capable system without requiring a re-zero or any change to eye relief, balance, or reticle familiarity.Thermals @ TFB:Best Thermal Rifle ScopeTFB Review: Pul
Taking up a handgun for personal defense is indeed a life-changing experience that warrants a great deal of forethought and preparation. You not only have to select the best possible handgun and related gear to fit your lifestyle, but also become proficient in its use and knowledgeable of the laws that relate to personal defense and the use of force. You must also answer the questions of whether your pistol will be utilized primarily for home defense, or if it will be an everyday carry piece dis
This week, we’re catching up with some friends of the podcast who are stepping into fresh chapters in the firearms world. This week, Kevin and Bryce from The Carry Handle Podcast talk all about their new beginnings.Kevin has launched the The Carry Handle Range channel to bring their signature hands-on testing and demonstrations to video. Bryce opens up about leaving his role at a high-end firearms auction house to join the suppressor team at BOE Suppression, sharing what it takes to make th
ACQUISITION ADDS WIRELESS POWER CAPABILITY TO RED CAT’S ALL-DOMAIN SYSTEMS, REMOVING A CRITICAL BOTTLENECK TO PERSISTENT AUTONOMOUS OPERATIONS ACROSS AIR, LAND AND MARITIME ENVIRONMENTS SALT LAKE CITY, May 20, 2026 — Red Cat Holdings, Inc.?(Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national […]
Limited Time DealPalmetto State Armory has the Glock 43X MOS 9mm Optics Ready 15rd pistol marked down from $582.00 to $484.00, giving concealed carriers a strong price on one of Glock’s most practical slimline carry pistols.The 43X has always made sense as a slim, easy-to-carry 9mm, but capacity was always a concern. The new 15-round metal Glock mags fix that, giving you the concealability of the Slimline frame without settling for single-stack capacity. Add in the MOS slide for a micro red dot,