Army Nears Crucial Brain Health Testing Milestone

About 97% of soldiers have used the Neurocognitive Assessment Tool, helping medical professionals combat the effects of blast overpressure and low-level blast exposure, the Army’s top leader overseeing safety and occupational health said. “It demonstrates our commitment to cognitive s...

By Eric G •

Quick Overview of Barrel Service Life

Barrel-life specifications are a familiar sight in government solicitations, technical documents, and manufacturer literature, but what do they actually mean? A barrel rated for a certain number of rounds is not necessarily guaranteed to perform identically throughout that entire service life, an...

By Lynndon Schooler •

POTD: U.S. Soldier Gets Acquainted With Poland's wz 96 Beryl

Weapons familiarization exists for exactly this moment: handing a soldier an unfamiliar rifle and letting muscle memory catch up. At Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, a U.S. Army staff sergeant with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, part of NATO's Forward Land Forces Battle Gro...

By Eric B •

Bodycam Shows Colorado Deputy Stop Charging Black Bear With Handgun

An Eagle County deputy’s bodycam captured a charging black bear and the rapid handgun response that stopped it. The encounter illustrates the value of firearm proficiency, decisive action, and taking dangerous wildlife seriously.

By Dean Weingarten •

SIG Sauer HYP 6.8x51 Rifle: The First DI Rifle for Hybrid Ammo

TFB   first showed the SIG HYP rifle  from the SIG NEXT Range Day in July 2025, when very few details were known. SIG Sauer's product page now fills in the picture, where the SIG HYP 6.8X51 goes under the tagline "Unlock the Potential of Hybrid Ammunition." Let’s ta...

By Eric B •

Ineos Automotive Expands into Defence Sector with Landmark European Orders

>      Italian Army has placed a substantial order for the INEOS Grenadier >      Austrian Government has awarded a contract for enhanced protection versions of the Grenadier >      INEOS Automotive is leading ...

By Eric G •

The Ultimate Light Machine Gun Concept

The modern light machine gun sits at an interesting crossroads. For decades, the basic concept has been the same: provide a small infantry unit with a belt-fed weapon capable of delivering sustained fire while remaining mobile enough to maneuver with the riflemen. But the character of modern comb...

By Lynndon Schooler •

Alamo Scouts: America’s Undefeated WWII Recon Force

The Alamo Scouts emerged from one of the most demanding and complex theaters of World War II, the vast and unforgiving Southwest Pacific. By late 1943, Allied forces under General Douglas MacArthur were pushing steadily northward along the New Guinea coast, preparing for the eventual return to th...

By Eugene Nielsen •
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