Israel Seizes Crusader-Era Castle in Deepest Lebanon Push in 26 Years
Israeli forces have captured Beaufort Ridge and the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking the military’s...
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New Phishing Tool Lets Hackers Access Microsoft Accounts
The FBI is warning about a new phishing platform that allows cybercriminals to hijack Microsoft 365 accounts and bypass ...
Pentagon’s Drone Plan Hits Supply Wall as China Controls 98 Percent of Magnets
The Pentagon has ordered 30,000 one-way attack drones and plans to scale production beyond 300,000 units by early 2027 a...
Can Civilians Buy Body Armor? Laws and Restrictions Explained
The short answer is yes. In the United States, law-abiding civilians are legally permitted to purchase and own body armo...
Police Officer Body Armor Requirements
Every agency writes its own armor policy, but the requirements for police officer body armor come back to the same core ...
Ukraine Deploys AI Drones with Facial Recognition and Heat Signature Targeting
Russian military bloggers claim Ukraine has started deploying drones equipped with artificial intelligence systems capab...
Can You Wear Soft Armor With Hard Plates?
Yes, wearing soft armor with hard plates is not only possible, but it's also one of the most effective ways to build a c...
How to Build Functional Strength for Tactical Use
Building functional strength for tactical use requires more than just lifting weights. It's about developing power, agil...
What Do You Need for a Complete Tactical Loadout?
Building a complete tactical loadout involves more than grabbing the most impressive-looking gear. You need to balance p...
OD Green vs. Ranger Green: Which Is Better for Your Mission?
When comparing OD Green and Ranger Green, the right choice depends on your operational environment, not personal prefere...
SOCOM Commander Says Special Operations Needs ‘PhDs Who Can Win a Bar Fight’
U.S. special operations forces need troops who are both combat-ready and technologically skilled as warfare becomes incr...
Air Force Tests Special Ops Plane Designed for Rapid Assembly in the Field
The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is testing whether its new OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft can be rapi...