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DSEI 2025: Belgium's John Cockerill Defense Expands Turret Portfolio With ARQUUS Counter-Drone Warfare Focus

Belgiums John Cockerill Defense has used the stage of DSEI 2025 to signal a decisive shift in its strategy, unveiling a significantly expanded turret portfolio and demonstrating new capabilities aimed squarely at countering the rapidly growing drone threat on the modern battlefield. The companys...

Nokia and Kongsberg Sign Agreement to Advance Defense Communications with 5G Technology

Nokia and Kongsberg, two global leaders in telecommunications and defense systems, have entered into a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of military training through the power of 5G technology. This strategic partnership is set to transform how defense forces operate...

Big Game Hunting Season Begins Saturday

The highly anticipated big game hunting season in Florida is officially set to begin on Saturday, September 13, 2025, despite concerns raised due to the ongoing provincial fire ban. The potential for sparks from gunshots to ignite fires has led to doubts about whether the season would be delayed or...

Guns and Mass shootings: Is there an answer?

The recent mass shooting at St. Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis has reignited the conversation about gun culture in America. America has long been a 'gun culture,' with more firearms in circulation than people living in the country. Historically, mass shootings were rare, but in the...

Rep. Prestin Announces Bill to Allow Michigan Bow Hunters to Carry Pistols for Protection

State Representative Dave Prestin (R-Cedar River) has unveiled new legislation aimed at improving the personal safety of Michigans bow hunters by expanding their right to carry firearms in the field. Under the current framework of Michigan law, bow hunters may carry a pistol during archery season...

Northwest Florida Law Enforcement Agencies Halt Enforcement of Open Carry Ban After Court Ruling

Law enforcement agencies across Northwest Florida have moved swiftly to implement the recent appellate court decision that struck down Floridas ban on the open carrying of firearms. The First District Court of Appeal ruled that Florida Statute 790.053, which prohibited the open carry of firearms,...

Kenya to take part in the IPSC Handgun World Shoot Championship in South Africa

Kenya is set to make its mark on the global stage as 29 shooters prepare to represent the country at the 2025 International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Handgun World Shoot Championship in Matlosana, South Africa. Taking place from September 11 to 28, 2025, this prestigious event will...

Oregon Guard’s Inaugural State Sniper Qualifier Establishes New Benchmark for Marksmanship Competitions

The Oregon National Guard has taken a major step toward professionalizing its sniper team selection process with the successful launch of the inaugural Oregon State Sniper Qualifier, held September 46 at the Raymond Rees National Guard Training Center and Boardman Training Area. This groundbreaking...

Much of New Jersey’s New Strict Gun Law Is Upheld

In a significant legal development, the 3rd Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals largely upheld New Jersey's strict 2022 gun law, which bans firearms from a wide range of 'sensitive places,' including schools, beaches, and government buildings. This decision comes as New Jersey continues to implement...

Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Cases Move Toward Bellwether Trials as Congress Weighs Fix

The legal battle surrounding toxic water exposure at Camp Lejeune has reached a critical juncture, with over a million individuals believed to have been exposed to contaminated drinking water at the North Carolina military base between the 1950s and the 1980s. This mass exposure has led to a wave...