Son of CIA Deputy Director Killed Fighting for Russia in Ukraine
In a stunning and tragic twist to the war in Ukraine, a 21-year-old American citizen, Michael Alexander Gloss, was killed in 2024 while fighting…
Inside the World of Tier 1 Special Mission Units
In the United States military, Tier 1 units are frequently referred to as Special Mission Units (SMU). They are a classification of Special Operations…
9K38 Igla: The Soviet-Born Air Defense System Still Shaping Modern Warfare
The 9K38 Igla is a Russian/Soviet man-portable air defense system (MANPADS) that uses infrared homing technology…
Carl-Gustaf M4: Saab’s Multi-Role Recoilless Rifle Sets the Standard for Modern Infantry
Al-Yassin 105: A heavily modified anti-tank round based on RPG-2 and RPG-7 design
Shershen ATGM: A Belarusian version of Skif with additional capabilities
XM84/M84 Stun Grenade: Design, Use, and Potential Risks
NICO BTV-1 Flash Bang: A Non-Lethal Weapon for Multiple Missions
What Self-Defense Weapon Do Special Forces Use for EDC Off Base?
When it comes to EDC, the weapons Special Forces use in the field aren’t always the ones they’d want strapped to their hips during…