Today: Feb 23, 2026
Navy SEAL Sr. Chief Mike Day
Navy SEAL Sr. Chief Mike Day had never been shot before, but that changed dramatically one night in April 2007. (Photo: XY)

Navy SEAL Mike Day was shot 27 times and survived to tell the story

Navy SEAL Sr. Chief Mike Day had never been shot before, but that changed dramatically one night in April 2007. He survived, but that night changed his life permanently. Firefight with al-Qaeda
7 years ago

Albanian RENEA Chooses EnGarde Body Armor

For the third time, Albania has chosen EnGarde to supply RENEA, their elite anti-terrorist team, with advanced tactical gear, including EnGarde Body Armor. The Department of Neutralization of Armed Elements, commonly known
7 years ago
A silhouette of a flight engineer manning an M240 machine gun on the ramp of a CH-47D Chinook in eastern Afghanistan
A silhouette of a flight engineer manning an M240 machine gun on the ramp of a CH-47D Chinook in eastern Afghanistan. (Photo: Ed Darack)

Sig Sauer Unveils the .338 Norma Magnum Lightweight Machine Gun

Sig Sauer showcased its newly unveiled .338 Norma Magnum Lightweight Machine Gun (SLMG) at the annual Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) last month. In addition to the .338 caliber,
7 years ago
Operators from German Special Forces
Operators from German Special Forces (Photo: Bundeswehr)

New Assault Rifle for Germany’s Special Operations Units

A new weapon will enhance Germany’s special operations capabilities. The latest version of Heckler & Koch’s HK416 carbine will be supplied to two of the country’s elite military units — the KSK,
7 years ago
The Maritime Special Purpose Forces - African Lion
U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response conduct landing zone security at Tifnit Military Instillation, Morocco, April 3, 2014 during exercise African Lion 14. SP-MAGTF Crisis Response is a self-deployable, highly mobile response force allocated to U.S. Africa Command to respond to missions in permissive and uncertain environments to protect U.S. citizens, interests and other designated persons. SP-MAGTF Crisis Response participated in the exercise to train their rapid response capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill/Released)

The End for the TALOS – SOCOM’s ‘Iron Man’ style project

First introduced in 2013, the idea for the ‘Iron Man’ style suit for U.S. Special Operation Forces lived up to this day. The U.S. Special Operations Command’s Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit
7 years ago
FN SCAR is a Portuguese Army New Service Rifle
Portuguese Army new assault rifle, the FN SCAR-L (Photo: Warrior.pl)

FN SCAR is a Portuguese Army’s New Service Rifle

Portuguese Army’s new service rifle will be an FN SCAR. On the 20th February 2019, FN Herstal was awarded a major contract for thousands of assault rifles by NATO’s Support & Procurement
7 years ago
KSK Kommando Spezialkräfte operators
KSK Kommando Spezialkräfte operators (Photo: Bundeswehr)

German KSK commando suspended for right-wing extremism

German media outlets report a lieutenant colonel in the KSK has been suspended for right-wing social media posts. KSK Kommando Spezialkräfte (Special Forces Command KSK) is the most elite special forces unit
7 years ago
British SAS Forces Banned From Wearing Skull Badges Due to SS Insignia Resemblance
British SAS Forces Banned From Wearing Skull Badges Due to SS Insignia Resemblance (Photo: Pinterest)

British SAS Punisher badge reportedly banned

British SAS banned from wearing the SAS Punisher badge on their combat gear. Special Air Service operators have been allegedly banned from wearing an unofficial Punisher (skull badge) after being compared to
7 years ago
COS French Special Forces with HK416 rifles
Members of France’s special forces fire their HK416 rifles. (Photo: YouTube still)

French Special Forces Exposed

Two years ago, France started a campaign to attract new recruits for its Commandement des Opérations Spéciales and French Special Forces. Their campaign soon finds a way out to YouTube where it
7 years ago
A silhouette of a flight engineer manning an M240 machine gun on the ramp of a CH-47D Chinook in eastern Afghanistan
A silhouette of a flight engineer manning an M240 machine gun on the ramp of a CH-47D Chinook in eastern Afghanistan. (Photo: Ed Darack)

Sig Sauer Lightweight Machine Gun to replace SOCOM’s M240 SAW?

The SOCOM’s new lightweight machine gun to replace M240 SAW could be Sig Sauer’s SLMG, a brand new designed machine gun. The SLMG, the Sig Sauer Lightweight Machine Gun, was unveiled this
7 years ago