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Ukrainian Special Operations Forces are leveraging the stealth and speed of cutting-edge electric bikes to deliver swift and silent anti-tank strikes, epitomizing the modern shift towards high mobility and low visibility in warfare.
Today, we pay tribute to Chris Kyle, a father, hero, and legend, remembering him through his son Colton’s poignant words on what would have been his 50th birthday.
The QBZ-191, a leap in China’s small arms development, departs from the bullpup design for a conventional layout, underscoring the PLA’s push for modernization and interoperability in combat equipment.
Armed with the compact yet formidable QBZ-95B-1, the modern soldier of the People’s Liberation Army stands ready, embodying China’s stride toward military modernization with homegrown innovation.
The Republic of Korea Navy Special Warfare Flotilla’s deployment of the cutting-edge SNT Motiv K13 carbines showcases a significant advancement in South Korea’s elite forces’ armament, this is a shift towards more modern and effective weaponry for enhanced operational capabilities.
In the vast, sun-scorched landscapes of the Middle East, the Imperial Camel Corps, with their unmatched endurance and peculiar companionship, emerged as a testament to innovation and resilience in the desert battlefields of World War I.
In the midst of the unseen battles and silent victories in Avdiivka, the Ukrainian SSO stands as a testament to precision, resilience, and the art of invisible warfare, proving once again that in the shadows of conflict, heroes emerge not just by the might of their weapons, but by the depth of their courage and cunning.
The Howa Type 20 is a modern assault rifle that marks a significant upgrade in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s arsenal, designed for reliability and adaptability in various combat conditions.
In the middle of Kurdistan’s troubled landscape, the Peshmerga Golden Force, under the shadow of political allegiances and familial ties, stands as a testament to the region’s enduring struggle for stability and sovereignty.
In today’s SOFREP Pic of the Day, an M1 Abrams tank, allegedly operated by Ukrainians and disabled by Russians near Avdiivka, February 2024, showcases the destructive precision of the Russian Lancet munition, a loitering “kamikaze drone” that epitomizes the evolving face of modern warfare with its ability to autonomously deliver high-precision strikes.
The Shaman Battalion, through stealth and precision, disrupts enemy lines and underscores the crucial role of intelligence and strategy in Ukraine’s defense efforts.
At SHOT Show, I reveled in the quintessentially American experience of handling 40mm grenades and their launchers in public, learning that while you can technically own such firepower in the U.S., the web of regulations is as complex and formidable as the weapons themselves.
Praesidus builds rugged, American-assembled watches inspired by historic military timepieces. Designed for accuracy and tested for endurance, each watch is made for outdoor explorers, everyday adventurers, and anyone who needs reliability when it matters.
SIG Sauer is a world-class firearms manufacturer trusted by military, law enforcement, and responsible civilian shooters, delivering precision-engineered weapons, optics, and training systems while maintaining a strong commitment to veteran hiring, American manufacturing, and the professionals who rely on their gear when it matters most.
FightCamp is an at-home boxing and kickboxing training system built around real technique, structured programming, and measurable performance. Members train with fighters and professional coaches while using connected punch and kick trackers that record volume, speed, and power in every round. The result is training that builds conditioning, skill, discipline, and resilience — all from home, on your schedule.
Essential Provisions Field Fuel® meals [ready-to-eat] & sports nutrition products have been developed with the cleanest, high-quality nutrient and energy-dense ingredients available. Research has shown that the whole food nutrients contained in our products have the ability to help.
Have you ever tried to wear a fleece hoodie in bad weather? We don’t recommend it. That’s why we founded BÆRSkin in 2019 – to create the world’s best outdoor gear that’s just as comfortable at home as it is durable outdoors. “Bad fitting, bulky, and boring” is how we felt about 1000’s of regular fleece hoodies we tested.
If you’re 21 or older and use nicotine or tobacco, charge ahead with Black Buffalo, America’s only credible smokeless tobacco alternative. Black Buffalo dips just like the real thing without the tobacco leaf or stem. Find Black Buffalo in Wawa, Circle K, Sheetz, Love’s, Pilot, Racetrac, and many more retail locations across the United States.
Stay Locked In. No Matter What. NEORON is a brain-boosting beverage built for the mission: sugar-free, crash-free, and engineered for clean, tactical focus through long hours and high-stakes operations. Made for those who grind, stay sharp under pressure, and refuse to fold—if failure isn’t an option, NEORON has your six.
Our roots in shooting sports started off back in 1996 with our founder and CEO, Josh Ungier. His love of airguns took hold of our company from day one and we became the first e-commerce retailer dedicated to airguns, optics, ammo, and accessories. Over the next 25 years, customers turned to us for our unmatched product selection, great advice, education, and continued support of the sport and airgun industry.
