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Public health
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

The Army is getting a new lethal hand grenade for the first time in decades

The Army approved the M111, its first new lethal hand grenade since Vietnam, replacing the asbestos-made MK3A2 blast grenade with a safer plastic alternative for close-quarters combat.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

The Trump Administration Is Spending Billions to Militarize the Border

The Trump Administration is deploying military-grade equipment at the southern border while Congress debates immigration-enforcement funding, with unexplained airspace closures raising concerns about border operations.
Gadgets
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The Navy SEALs Frequently Use These Weapons for Defense

Navy SEALs rely on highly reliable, adaptable, and durable defensive weapons suited for close-quarters, maritime, and covert operations.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

The Real Loadout of an Army Ranger is Lethal and Precise

Their loadout reflects this mindset: lightweight weapons, durable optics, reliable radios, and lifesaving medical kits all configured to maximize mobility. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a look inside the Army Ranger toolkit. To determine the loadout used by US Army Rangers, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed various historical and military sources. We ordered these alphabetically. We included supplemental information regarding the type, primary function, skills involved and more.
Gadgets
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

The Tools Every Marine Must Master Before Deployment

Before a Marine is deployed, they're expected to master an essential set of tools that shape how they fight, communicate, navigate, and survive. This toolbox includes everything from rifles and radios to night-vision goggles and life-saving medical gear, these tools turn training into instinct and chaos into control. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at the US Marine toolkit and how it is employed.
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

An Air Force command halted its use of Sig Sauer's M18 handgun following an airman's death

A pause has been implemented on the use of Sig Sauer M18 pistols following a fatal incident involving a Security Forces airman, to ensure personnel safety.
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
8 months ago

How the Danes See NATO, Trump and Ukraine

The most important part right now is that Europe would be able to buy military equipment here in the U.S. so we can donate these military systems directly to Ukraine.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.no
8 months ago

Norway's biggest pension fund bars US and German arms makers over Gaza war

KLP, managing assets worth $114 billion, sold its holdings in Oshkosh Corporation valued at 19 million kroner and its investment in ThyssenKrupp worth 10 million kroner.
US politics
European startups
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

Trump inks $142B arms deal with Saudi Arabia, part of $600B investment package

Trump secured a historic $142 billion defense deal with Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the kingdom's role in Middle East prosperity and stability.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
10 months ago

Which Country Flies More F-35 Lightning II Fighter Jets Than All Others Combined?

Trump's offer of F-35 jets to India strengthens US-India defense ties and counterterrorism efforts.
DC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago

China's Halt of Critical Minerals Poses Risk for U.S. Military Programs

China's restrictions on rare earth minerals threaten U.S. national security and critical defense systems.
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