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Travon Martin’s Killing and Florida Stand Your Ground Law
It is terribly tragic to see the life of a young man, Travon Martin, extinguished by a thoughtless and misguided act of bravado. Travon’s death didn’t just destroy a young man’s life it destroyed a family, and all of the … Continue reading
How Does One Define Leadership?
The Iraq and Afghanistan missions challenged our country and our men and women in uniform. In spite of misguided believes, leaders are not made they’re born and there is no greater example than the following two outstanding senior officers. They deserve our nations gratitude … Continue reading
IWA & Outdoors Classic 2012 – NürnbergMesse GmbH
If you are attending the spectacular 2012 IWA & Outdoors Show and you would like to have your photos, press releases or articles published, send your material to: FOG HORN twobirdsflyingpub@gmail.com Français: Bonjour et merci. Si vous assistez à la spectaculaire … Continue reading
Effects Of The Arab Spring On The Defense Sector.
The emotional and controversial adjustments to our national defense priorities along with budgetary pressures have been of concern to the Defense Industry, not just in the United States but across the globe; leaving the industry looking towards the Middle East … Continue reading
British Forces Are Finally Getting the MTP Personal Clothing System Issued.
There was a great deal of chatter and anticipation over the British MTP (Multi Terrain Pattern) Personal Clothing System (PCS); however, after the initial excitement subsided, it looked as though it would take forever to have it issued. That concern may now … Continue reading
A Look At The Industry Into 2012…
Iraq is over, and Afghanistan is winding down. We’ll soon have all of our folks back home and as they assimilate into society so to will some of the catalyst driving our industry dissipate. This is the natural order of … Continue reading
Reader Question – What Do You Think of the Steyr AUG?
Thank you for your question and for visiting The FOG HORN. The short answer to your question is I love it! In my view, it’s probably one of the best carbines in use today. Here’s a short video I shot … Continue reading
Browning machine guns still fire after 70 years buried in an Irish bog !
The machine guns referenced in the headline belonged to a WWII British RAF Spitfire flown by an American, Ronald “Bud” Wolfe. The plane, purchased by a wealthy Canadian industrialist, went down in the vicinity of Donegal, Ireland, after and engine … Continue reading
“Get Your Permit…” The Video
This is one of several videos featuring Sheriff Chuck Wright, Spartanburg, SC, advising women to travel in groups and get a gun permit; it is making its way through the country and the media in wildfire like manner. Undoubtedly, those … Continue reading
USSOCOM Awards Contract for Family of Muzzle Brakes and Silencers (FMBS) to Advanced Armament, Corp (AAC)
Lawrenceville, GA – Advanced Armament Company, a part of the Remington Freedom Group of Companies, announced today that the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, Ind., has awarded AAC a $14,201,731 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for FMBS (N00164-11-D-JN18). Work will be … Continue reading
Extrema Ratio Introduces A Compact Version Of Its Legendary Col. Moschin Combat Knife
Prato, Italy – Extrema Ratio announced the release of the compact version of its legendary Col. Moschin combat knife. The Col. Moschin was commissioned and officially adopted in 2002 by the Ninth Rgt. Incursori “Col. Moschin.” The Compact Col. Moschin has a blade length of … Continue reading
Years in Iraq change U.S. military’s understanding of war
“Years in Iraq change U.S. military’s understanding of war” I read this story in today’s Washington Post. I’d like to share it (with comment) with you. It’s well written and presents a balanced view of what is surely a highly … Continue reading
Aimpoint Introduces the FCS12™ Fire Control System for Small Caliber Weapons – MILIPOL 2011
The Aimpoint® FCS12 consists of a sight module with a Laser Range Finder, a ballistic computer and a heads-up display, as well as a wireless remote control. Operation of the FCS 12 is basically a point and shoot making operation in a … Continue reading
SCHMIDT & BENDER GMBH 1-8×24 PM ShortDot – MILIPOL 2011
SCHMIDT & BENDER GMBH & CO KG introduce its new PMII Short Dot day optic. The 1-8×24 PMII has an illuminated reticle at the first focal plane and a red dot at the second focal plane. The scope can be used as a … Continue reading
HULC v. HERCULE – MILIPOL 2011
All branches of military service, including allies, have active weight reduction programs geared to aggressively reduce the warfighter’s load. DGA HERCULE MILIPOL 2011 Yet in almost seeming contradiction, the United States and EU are actively developing anthropomorphic exoskeletons. These wearable devices … Continue reading
FN Herstal Debutes The SCAR®-H Precision Rifle – MILIPOL 2011
With the introduction of its new SCAR H PR (Precision Rifle), at MILIPOL 2011, FN Herstal places another tool in the hands of the designated marksman. Although the DM role has had nothing more than a lukewarm reception the need … Continue reading
IWI At MILIPOL 2011 – ACE Rifles
The Galil ACE rifles are renown for their reliability; however, in the case of the older Galils, it came at a weight premium. The new Galil ACE rifle family has been upgraded. The ACE 21, 22 and 23 are chambered … Continue reading
NATO Briefing On Libya 18 October 2011…
Carmen Romero, the NATO Deputy spokesperson, briefed the press on events concerning Libya. She was joined by Colonel Roland Lavoie, Operation ‘’Unified Protector’’ (OUP) military spokesperson, who briefed by videoconference, from Naples, on NATO’s operation in Libya in support of … Continue reading
MIG-29 M (OVT) Thurst Vectoring Demonstration – Great Video.
This superbly narrated video shows the capabilities of the MIG-29 (OVT). I think its amazing, especially the 115° angle of attack without an aerodynamic stall. Opponents of thrust vectoring designs argue that advanced air-to-air weapons mitigate the need for vectoring; … Continue reading
The S²NVI From Badger Ordnance
One of the more interesting products at the 2011 International Sniper Competition, Fort Benning, GA is Badger Ordnance’s S²NVI (Spotting Scope Night Vision Integrator). The Integrator is a new interface system optimized for attaching a night vision system to the M151 Spotting … Continue reading
Media Roundtable With Brigadier General Camille Nichols
We wish to thank Brigadier General Camille Nichols for her time and insight. Topics for this morning’s roundtable included a number of initiatives and programs: Army Combat Pant, Pelvic Protection, Combat Boots, Individual Carbine Competition, M4 Carbine Product Improvement Program, XM25, Individual … Continue reading
REASON A/S Improves On Its Live Diver Detection System – DSEi 2011
Vessel vulnerability while at anchor or port remains a significant concern to commercial and military vessel owners and operators. The damage that live divers can inflict on a docked ship, or at anchor, is substantial. All of the major security firms … Continue reading
BAE’s Systems Debuts ADAPTIV at DSEi 2011…
Unlike traditional camouflage systems which rely on paint or nets to hide vehicles, ADAPTIV can instantly blend a vehicle into its background. The system can also be used on ships and fixed installations, allowing them to stay undetected by enemy … Continue reading
Paradigm Announces A New Advanced Messaging Capability For Their XmarX Personnel Tracking Device
On of the coolest technologies in the field is the personal GPS tracking device. This is particularly important to folks involved in special operations, where help may not be readily available. Paradigm, a UK company, developed the XmarX personal tracking device. XmarX gets … Continue reading
Harris Corporation Introduces the Falcon III® RF-7800N-CP Mobile Computing Platform
DSEi 2011 – Harris Corporation of Melbourne, Fl, introduced a powerful, rugged and compact mobile server. The Falcon III® RF-7800N-CP delivers the in-the-field computing platform to support mission-critical military and public safety communications and multimedia applications. The RF-7800N-CP opens the door to … Continue reading
SELEX Galileo Puts The Lead In UAS System Integration and Control With skyISTAR…
When you think of budget dollars and the allocation thereof, into the forseeable future, look to ISR. And the UAS will be the workhorse at all levels with specific focus on the man packable platforms. At this years DSEi, SELEX Galileo announced ISTAR an open … Continue reading
Streamlight Sidewinder Compact™ – full function in a small package…
I continue my headlamp series with a superb offering from Streamlight, the Sidewinder Compact™. This little personal light is feature rich and magnificently functional. When I first received Streamlight’s press release, mid year 2009, I said to myself “this is … Continue reading
Air France Flight 447 Help Me Understand…
The crash of Air France’s Flight 447 was the deadliest aviation accident in Air France’s history. The accident took the lives of 216 passengers and 12 crew members. I understand that the investigation is still underway but the preliminary findings … Continue reading
What The F16 Pilot Must Have Been Thinking…
This comes from our friends at Soldier System; they came across it via US Palm – it’s a moral patch from TNVC. We’d like to share it with you because its brevity and sheer eloquence says it all.
A Preview of Camelbak’s New Impact Elite™ Tactical Gloves.
Camelbak Products, LLC is located in one of San Francisco Bay’s nicest cities, Petaluma. The company personifies the innovative spirit of Californians. At the heart of Camelbak’s beginnings are two bicyclists Michael Eidson and Jeff Wemmer who recognized a need and filled it. … Continue reading
Battlecloth Introduces the BMP (Battlecloth Magazine Pouch)
Battlecloth is unlike any gear supplier. Steve, its founder will custom make just about anything that you need, including suppressed weapon pouches. His work is excellent as is his customer service. Battlecloth is pleased to introduce the BMP (Battlecloth Magazine … Continue reading
Reader Question Re: Budget Surpluses and Defcits
I appreciate all of your questions and I’ll be more than happy to answer your question; however, there are better forums than FOG HORN to get that information. I did open the door by opening the topic, but I’d like … Continue reading
Why Defense Budget Cutting Is Not The Answer.
As a follow-up to an earlier post I want to show you where some of your defense dollars go to. The projects that I represent here are just those of the Raytheon Corporation. There are literally hundreds of companies across the … Continue reading
Answering Nin-Hai Tseng’s Question
Nin-Hai Tseng is a journalist that covers economics and finance for Fortune.com. She recently published an article that asks an interesting question, “Defense spending helped create today’s fiscal problems. So why isn’t it being considered seriously as a way to … Continue reading
Advanced Digital Concealment Systems Announces A-TACS FG Almost Complete.
Advanced Digital Concealment Systems (DCS), developers of the A-TACS camouflage pattern, announced that work is nearly completed on the upcoming A-TACS Green Variant which will be called A-TACS FG. “In just a few days, we will put a countdown clock on … Continue reading
Top n Reasons Where n=10 Why You Should Become A Schmatta…
We’ve seen a couple of e-mails complaining that we haven’t published a FOG HORN Top n Reasons Where n = any real or imaginary number, so we want to fix that. FOG HORN’s Top n Reasons Where n=10 Why You Should Become A … Continue reading
Frogman or Mall Gerbil
Anders Behring Breivik in full regalia, is he an operator or simply a short circuited mall gerbil? There’s a bit of closet commando in all of us but Anders Breivik actually drank the cool aide. Judging by the number of accessories … Continue reading
German Army Deploys Carl Zeiss Panoramic Reconnaissance and Surveillance Systems To Protect FOB
Panoramic reconnaissance and surveillance systems by Carl Zeiss Optronics GmbH protect the German forward operating bases (FOBs) in northern Afghanistan. The German army has ordered them to meet immediate deployment requirements. Comparable systems by Carl Zeiss Optronics have monitored the … Continue reading
“The Mechanic” – Worth or NoT Worth a Dollar?
It’s time to kick-off our “Worth or NoT Worth a Dollar” movie review and I think we chose a great starting point with this action packed production. The Mechanic follows the life of an elite hitman, Arthur Bishop, played by … Continue reading
Cpl. Dakota Meyer First Living Marine To Receive CMH
Former U.S.M.C. Cpl. Dakota Meyer will be the first living Marine to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War. Meyer, who left the Marine Corps in June 2010, was nominated for the medal after risking his life … Continue reading
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