A First in 60 years: JB Andrews Stands Up New Helicopter Squadron

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AFNS) —   Joint Base Andrews activated the 5th Helicopter Squadron Aug. 27, marking the installation’s first U.S. Air Force helicopter squadron activation in 60 years. The squadron stands up at a time when the base anticipates accepting the HH-60W Jolly Green...

By Eric G •

Russian Quad PKT Zubr C-UAS System

As the War in Ukraine shifts once again, Russia has moved to a defensive approach to the growing threat posed by unmanned aerial systems (UAS), particularly as drone attacks have increasingly reached targets inside Russian territory. This expanding threat has created a clear need for systems that...

By Lynndon Schooler •

Aero Precision Leaves Private Equity, Begins Manufacturing Comeback

Aero Precision, Ballistic Advantage, Stag Arms, and VG6 are leaving private-equity ownership. Their new owners say manufacturing is ramping up, supply chains are being restored, and backorders will be addressed.

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson •

Truck Guns, Part 4: Bullpups

Nothing stirs more of an emotional divide in the 2A community than the bullpup. While there are factual arguments for the practical use of the platform design, the emotional responses are rarely middle ground. The bullpup is a rifle that end users either love or hate; rarely is it undecided.

By Toby M •

Kalashnikov On Wheels - Ukrainian Forces Deploy Robotic Turrets

Ukrainian Defense Forces  units have begun testing new robotic turrets equipped with Kalashnikov-system assault rifles in combat conditions on the front line. The strike systems were developed based on technical specifications provided by Brave1 , a defense innovation cluster, received grant...

By Eric B •

New PSYWAR Course Strengthens Guard Capabilities

FORT BRAGG, N.C. — Eight Army National Guard information operations officers graduated from a newly developed Psychological Operations Qualification Course July 24 at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, marking a significant milestone in Army transformation. For the...

By Eric G •

Capt. Dale Dye: The Battle of Guadalcanal

“It was scary, you know? The damnedest thing…” The old Marine flicked at a bright yellow tie he was wearing. “We were ordered to take Atabrine to prevent malaria. Most of us did that but it tended to turn our eyes and skin a bright yellow. And then a rumor started that the stuff would Rea...

By Capt. Dale Dye, USMC (Ret) •
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