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FN Introduces New Brand Identity to Global Market

April 18th, 2025

We received this note from Fabrique National.

As FN celebrates its successful 135-year history, we begin a new chapter in this exceptional legacy by unveiling a dynamic new brand identity that reflects our vision for the future.

Introducing our new logo:

And our new brand tagline:

These elements embody our core values: Bold, Accurate, Reliable.

While our brand identity has evolved, all official company information – including company name, mailing address, contact numbers, email addresses, VAT number, banking details – remains unchanged. Existing points of contact are unaffected.

We look forward to this exciting new chapter and to continuing our journey together!

fnherstal.com/en/discover-the-new-fn

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FirstSpear Friday Focus: TTPOA Attendance

April 18th, 2025

Come see us at TTPOA next week over at Kalihari Resort in Round Rock, TX, Thursday, April 24th and Friday, April 25th. Check out our product line-up and catch up with our team to learn more about what’s coming in 2025!

FirstSpear is the premier source for cutting edge-tactical gear for military, law enforcement and those who train.

For more information visit First-Spear.com.

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Army Advances Research in Robotics, AI and Autonomy

April 18th, 2025

ADELPHI, Md. — In recognition of National Robotics Week, U.S. Army researchers highlight some of their groundbreaking work aimed at advancing the future of human-machine integration for the battlefield.

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory, known as DEVCOM ARL, robotics research spans across ground and air autonomous systems, and energy systems, that support future mobility and maneuverability of these systems. ARL robotics researchers partner with industry, government and academia to help protect and support the Soldier.

One example of a recent ARL breakthrough is integrating generative artificial intelligence with robotics for battle damage assessment operations. ARL robots are now capable of understanding and responding to natural language, offering the Soldier human-like interactions.

“We are bridging the gap between humans and robots, making them more intuitive, responsive, and, ultimately, more useful for the Soldier,” said Phil Osteen, a lead researcher for the Artificial Intelligence for Maneuver and Mobility, or AIMM program. “ARL researchers have demonstrated an interactive bi-directional communication system that enables real-time exchanges between humans and robots.”

By interacting with Soldiers using natural language, robots can better communicate battlefield observations such as damage assessments and mission execution reports, enhancing battlefield operations.

The AIMM program is also focused on advancing autonomous off-road mobility, human-guided machine learning, and tactical behaviors that go beyond simple point-to-point movement. Army operations are complex, requiring considerations such as cover, concealment, mission considerations and formation controls, according to Udam Silva, AIMM program manager.

“We’ve made significant progress in off-road mobility,” Silva said. “We can now autonomously navigate through dense vegetation at operational speeds.”

ARL researchers also leverage external collaboration. In a research effort under AIMM, robotics researchers collaborate with an industry partner, Overland AI, on dual-use hardware and software solutions for ground autonomy, enabling vehicles to navigate challenging natural terrain autonomously at operationally relevant speeds.

In a separate ARL autonomous program, Human Autonomy Teaming, or HAT, is creating a cutting-edge toolkit of a suite of technologies that enable continuous mission planning, execution and review process between humans and autonomous systems, offering a more honest assessment. This iterative, or continuous assessment is a way of shortening that cycle, so Soldiers can determine when their autonomous systems deviate and why.

“This gives Soldiers the tools to correct robots’ behaviors using techniques such as human-guided machine learning developed by multiple ARL programs,” said Dr. Brandon Perelman, HAT program manager.

The HAT program is ensuring the U.S. Army’s software is continually refined to counter adversaries’ adaptations, according to Perelman.

According to Perelman, the software being developed is compatible with multiple interfaces, so mission plans can go into any equipped vehicle. It has a data synchronization and re-streaming package so different data streams can line up, while also looking at video feeds and positions, navigation and timing data from a robot for a fuller view of a complex situation such as encountered on the battlefield.

The HAT program informs future research aimed to expand vertically to higher, larger echelons in the Army chain of command as well as horizontally, across warfighting functions, to include multiple domains such as mount-dismount coordination, and ground-air teaming.

These examples represent some of ARL’s transformative robotics work that span multiple critical domains, designed to enhance military capabilities and ensure technological superiority.

By U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory Public Affairs

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New Exhibitor Registration for Industry Day at the Range 2026 Now Open

April 17th, 2025

BOULDER CITY, Nev. – April 15, 2025 – SHOT Show® Industry Day at the Range, the annual event leading up to SHOT Show®, is excited to announce that registration for new exhibitors is now open. The 21st annual event will take place on January 19, 2026, at the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club in Boulder City, Nevada. Building on the success of last year’s event, which attracted over 2,600 attendees, Industry Day continues to be the ultimate platform for industry professionals, media and buyers to preview cutting-edge products before they officially launch.

With over two hundred leading brands expected to exhibit, Industry Day offers an unparalleled opportunity for exhibitors to showcase their latest innovations while connecting with key industry stakeholders and generating buzz around their products.

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has renewed its title sponsorship of the event through 2028, continuing to make Industry Day at the Range the only range event officially associated with SHOT Show. This partnership allows for the vetting of all attendees through NSSF’s registration system to ensure that only qualified, invited guests attend.

“As we prepare for the 21st annual Industry Day, we are excited to welcome both new and returning exhibitors to the range,” said Kelsey Puryear, Industry Day at the Range manager. “This event continues to be a platform for connecting with industry professionals, media and buyers, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the 2026 event.”

In response to exhibitor feedback, the event will remain invitation only, but with an exciting new change. The afternoon portion will now be open to all SHOT Show attendees, including buyers and additional team members. This adjustment allows exhibitors to invite more guests who may have previously desired to attend. The morning session will remain dedicated to media, influencers and ambassadors. All attendees must be registered for SHOT Show, and non-exhibiting manufacturers are not eligible to participate.

New exhibitors are encouraged to secure their space promptly as availability is limited. The 2026 Industry Day at the Range will once again be held the day preceding SHOT Show at the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club in Boulder City, Nevada, on Monday, January 19, 2026.

New exhibitors can register now to secure their space. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For additional details and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit the event website.

For more information about the 2026 SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range visit ShotShowRangeDay.com.

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Scout AI Emerges from Stealth with $15M Seed Round, Lands 2 DoD Contracts, and Unveils Fury – Robotic Foundation Model for Defense

April 17th, 2025

SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 16, 2025 — Scout AI Inc. (“Scout”) today announced its emergence from stealth mode with a bold mission: to build the AGI brain for defense robotics. The company also unveiled an oversubscribed $15 million seed round led by Align Ventures and Booz Allen Ventures, and revealed it has been selected for multiple Department of Defense (DoD) contracts.

Founded in August 2024 by Colby Adcock and Collin Otis, Scout brings together deep experience at the intersection of AI, robotics, and defense. CEO Colby Adcock is a former tech private equity executive and current board member at humanoid robotics company Figure AI. CTO Collin Otis is a serial entrepreneur who previously was a founding engineer and Director of Autonomy and AI at Kodiak Robotics and Head of Data Science and Chief of Staff at Uber ATG. He has built autonomy systems from the ground up for both commercial and military platforms and previously sold a venture-backed startup to Target.

At the core of Scout’s breakthrough is Fury, a defense-specific Vision-Language-Action (VLA) foundation model engineered to transform every defense robot into an intelligent, autonomous agent. Unlike traditional robotics software, Fury is an embodied AI system — capable of perceiving the physical world, interpreting natural language, and issuing real-time motor commands to act decisively even in communication and GPS-denied environments.

“Achieving warfighter-level versatility in robotic systems requires grounding AI in physical reality,” said Otis. “By training our system on human-level behavior we make our AI embodied. Fury develops the kind of intelligence warfighters naturally have — situational, physical, and adaptive.”

What sets Fury apart from conventional language models is its ability to perceive, reason, and act across multiple modalities. It doesn’t just output text — it commands machines. Trained on large-scale real-world data, Fury brings multimodal reasoning and precision control to a wide spectrum of uncrewed systems: ground, air, sea, and space. It can be directed via natural language or fine-tuned for specific mission profiles, delivering human-like autonomy at machine scale.

Scout’s first two prototypes — the G01 unmanned ground vehicle and A01 unmanned aerial vehicle — are already operating autonomously powered by Fury at the company’s proving grounds in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

“Physical AI is the most decisive military advantage of the century,” said Adcock. “Our vision is one warfighter commanding many robots — seamlessly integrated into a unified team. That level of human-machine integration requires an AI brain like Fury that understands commander intent and can think, move, and collaborate like seasoned operators. That’s how we achieve true force multiplication.”

Scout is proudly planting its flag in Silicon Valley, building its team in Sunnyvale and pulling top AI and autonomy talent from the self-driving, big tech, and defense worlds to tackle this critical mission. “We’re bringing in the world’s best engineers to work on the world’s most important frontier — making sure this AI is built securely and responsibly for the good guys,” said Adcock. “Our adversaries are already building it. We must develop this technology and outpace them — and ensure the U.S. leads the future of intelligent defense systems.”

Scout is also taking a partnership-driven approach. Its Fury system is designed to be lightweight, modular, and hardware-agnostic — running on as little as a single commercial off-the-shelf camera and low-power inference chip, enabling rapid integration into existing and emerging robotic hardware systems. A growing list of robotics companies are partnering with Scout to embed Fury into their platforms, unlocking advanced autonomy without overhauling their hardware. Industry partners looking to learn more can reach out directly via partnerships@scoutco.ai.

“Our system is designed to make existing platforms intelligent, and we’re excited to be working with partners across the defense ecosystem to bring that capability to scale,” noted Otis.

Scout closed on its $15 million seed round, led by Align Ventures and Booz Allen Ventures, with participation from Draper Associates, Decisive Point Ventures, Perot Jain, Sigmas Group, Evolution VC, BVVC, Habitat Partners, Piedmont Capital Investments, FJ Labs, Revelry Venture Partners, Monte Carlo Capital, Expansion VC, and Gaingels.

To learn more, visit scoutco.ai.

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PROJECT7 Ultralight Plate Rack (UPR)—Now Improved and Available Direct to Verified Personnel for the First Time

April 17th, 2025

April 16, 2025 – LA VERNE, CALIF. —PROJECT7 Armor is proud to announce the retail release of the improved Ultralight Plate Rack (UPR), a specialized ballistic armor platform built for professionals who demand high performance, low weight, and mission-focused protection. Additionally, for the first time ever, UPR is available for direct purchase by verified sworn law enforcement officers and military personnel through their online retail store at www.project7armor.com.

Originally engineered for high-mobility operations where weight, agility, and reliability are paramount, UPR has earned a reputation as a purpose-driven platform tailored to the needs of specialized units. Whether for aerial platforms, vertical access, maritime operations, or linear assaults, the UPR delivers an ultralightweight solution.

Now Refined with New Capabilities and Enhanced Modularity

The latest version of UPR builds on the original’s “hard armor first” foundation with new features designed to increase functionality without adding unnecessary bulk.

New Features Include:

• Internal & External Wire Routing Channels – Integrated cable management options for routing communications equipment and power cables cleanly and securely.

• FLEX & FLEXAROO Loadout System Compatibility – Seamlessly scale your platform with modular loadout systems for added storage and mission-specific attachments.

• Wider Cummerbunds – Expanded fit and stability, improving balance under load.

• Compatible with New 3PC-HA Hard Armor Cummerbund – Supports P7’s new 3PC-HA Hard Armor Cummerbund, featuring internal plate pockets to accommodate 6″ x 6″ rifle-rated side plates for enhanced lateral protection.

“UPR has always been about giving operators maximum protection with minimum footprint,” said Jon Becker, CEO at PROJECT7 Armor. “These enhancements directly address feedback from the field, allowing for greater mission adaptability while maintaining the trusted ultralight profile that makes UPR essential for high-mobility operations.”

UPR continues to be available in 3 platform sizes and 8 cummerbund sizes, creating 24 possible size combinations to ensure precise fit for all operators.

Retail Availability

In a significant change to distribution, the Ultralight Plate Rack and Active Shooter Rack (ASR) are now available for direct retail purchase by sworn law enforcement officers and individual military personnel through verified accounts on project7armor.com. Previously available only through unit or department procurement, this change allows qualified professionals to personally obtain the exact platform that meets their operational needs.

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Law Tactical Now Available On GSA

April 17th, 2025

Perkasie, PA – Law Tactical is proud to announce that their AR Folding Stock Adapter has been added to the General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule in partnership with Quantico Tactical. The contract allows for Federal, and participating state/local governments to quickly and easily purchase the Law Tactical AR Folding Stock Adapter.

Law Tactical manufacturers the original and only AR Folding Stock Adapter, with multiple issued US Patents and US Government issued National Stock Numbers (NSN). The Law Tactical AR Folding Stock Adapter is authorized for use in USSOCOM units, multiple Federal Government LE Agencies and in use by numerous State, County, and City Police Departments nationwide.

National Stock Number:

1005-01-672-4614

PN: 99329

Law Tactical is excited to provide our products to all government organizations through Quantico Tactical’s GSA Schedule.

Quantico Tactical’s GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Contract number is: 47QSMS24D009S, and runs through Jul 10, 2029.

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TNVC Promotes Chris Huber and Wendy Sanderson to Vice Presidents, Welcomes Ephraim Rogers to the Team!

April 17th, 2025

17 April, 2025, Redlands, California

As Tactical Night Vision Company continues to grow and expand in our 20th year as a leader in the night vision, thermal, and visual augmentation systems space, we are excited to announce our latest series of staff promotions as well as a new addition to the team!

As part of our growth, TNVC has established a formal Federal Programs Division and continuing to restructure our sales force and task organization to become an even more agile, responsive, and adaptable provider of critical visual augmentation systems and headborne systems and sensor / sensor support systems and capabilities to government and private customers alike, providing cradle-to-grave lifecycle support and focused, specialized subject matter expertise from decades of experience both as end-users and sales / procurement / distribution / acquisition programs in the federal and state and local government as well as commercial retail and wholesale sectors, and tied together by comprehensive education and support.

Effective immediately, Chris Huber and Wendy Sanderson will be promoted to Vice Presidents of Dealer / LE Sales and Federal Programs, respectively. Within these roles, both Chris and Wendy will take an even larger role in developing, managing, and overseeing TNVC’s business development strategy and long-term planning as well as robust program support across all channels, commercial, state & local, and federal government.

“These new changes and additions to the staff are designed to allow TNVC to continue to scale as a business, building on the last 20 years of success and experience within the night vision industry, supporting our customers in all sectors as well as deepening and continuing our relationships with technology developers—both established ones and new innovators, and program offices to match up requirements with capabilities and products and continue to bring the best possible VAS products and capabilities to our customers,” remarked Augustine Kim, TNVC COO. “These new VP positions are not just simple ‘sales’ positions, as both Chris and Wendy will be taking an active role in helping to ‘steer the ship’ and influencing not only what TNVC will look like moving into the future, but the whole Visual Augmentation Systems and capabilities space for years to come. We look forward to seeing what the future brings in a rapidly changing world, economy, technology outlook, and marketplace, and I could not ask for a better team to tackle the next 20 years and beyond with.”

Also joining TNVC as a new addition to the team is Ephraim Rogers, as Marketing, Education, and Communications Operations Manager (MECOM) who will coordinate and develop TNVC’s education, marketing, and communications strategy. “Once again, Ephraim’s not just going to be a ‘marketing guy,’” Kim explained. “TNVC’s communications strategy has always been incredibly complex, combining not just traditional marketing as in social media, product launches, et cetera; but also encompassing education and training programs and communications, including our coordination with manufacturers and partners to develop, provide feedback, and conduct testing and evaluation on new and emerging products that are in development.”

Please join us in congratulating Wendy, Chris, and welcoming Ephraim to the TNVC Team!

Wendy Sanderson, Vice President of Federal Programs

Wendy Sanderson joined TNVC in late-2023 from L3Harris Integrated Vision Solutions (IVS) Night Vision Sector after 15 years, having served as Director of Sales and BD Operations Manager among other roles within IVS’ Night Vision Sector and holds and MBA in Contracts Acquisition and Management. Since joining TNVC, Wendy has been greatly expanding TNVC’s DoD and Federal Sales/Contracts, working directly with federal agencies and program offices as well as distribution partners within the federal space.

Chrisa Huber, Vice President of Dealer and State & Local LE Sales

Chris Huber has been involved in the night vision industry since 2004, beginning his career in sales at Morovision, Inc., before joining TNVC in 2014 as the Director of Sales and helping to create an extensive dealer network as well as strong law enforcement sales programs to provide top-of-the-line night vision capabilities to law enforcement agencies and commercial customers alike, while also being in a rock band and helping to found and manage the popular Born Free motorcycle show.

Ephraim Rogers, Marketing, Education, and Communications Operations Manager

Ephraim Rogers joined TNVC officially in March, after completing the DoD’s SkillBridge program with TNVC and having recently retired after 25 years in United States Army and Army National Guard, having most recently served as the Command Sergeant Major for the National Guard’s Warrior Training Battalion (ABN) at Fort Benning, Georgia, overseeing all Pre-Ranger, Air Assault, Jumpmaster, Pathfinder, and all levels of Master Gunner courses for both Active and Reserve component forces. CSM Rogers (Ret.) brings extensive experience managing professional level training and education programs at a senior level, and his previous assignments have included being the Senior ARNG Enlisted Advisor for the Army Center of Initial Military Training (CIMT), as well as the Army National Guard Bureau, Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Army Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia, and the Professional Education Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, as well as extensive end-user experience, having been mobilized for combat duty for Operation Desert Spring, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Ephraim’s face will also not be new to many long-time SHOT Show attendees, where his oversized visage has emblazoned many a popular booth!

Please join us once again in offering a hearty congratulations to Chris and Wendy on their well-deserved promotions, and welcoming Ephraim to the TNVC Team!

TNVC Will be displaying at the 2025 NRA Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia from April 25-27, 2025, and don’t forget to check out our IRSale (IRS)!

soldiersystems.net/2025/04/14/tnvc-irsale-irs-2025/

Founded in 2005, Tactical Night Vision Company (TNVC) is a Veteran-Owned small business which specializes in providing industry-leading visual augmentation systems, modified-COTS solutions, and systems integration as well as training, education, and life-cycle support to government and commercial customers alike.
For all inquiries please contact: marketing@tnvc.com

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