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C2R USA LLC Vault Carrier Selected as Overt Armor Kit (OAK) by FBI, USMS, and DEA

June 2nd, 2026

Charlotte, North Carolina – 1 June, 2026 – C2R USA LLC has been awarded a contract to provide Overt Armor Kits (OAK) to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) United States Marshal Service (USMS) and Drug EnforcementAdministration (DEA) for their primary overt armor system.

C2R USA LLC are delighted to announce that in conjunction with our partners Predictive Ballistics and Safariland we have been awarded a five-year $61.0M Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) award to supply overt armor kits (OAK) to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and partner agencies. The successful submission combines the innovative, modular VAULT Armor carrier (designed specifically for this solicitation) with Safariland’s latestgeneration NIJ 0101.06 IIIA SXHP ballistic package, anddelivered by the exceptional customer service and logistics that are the hallmarks of winning prime awardee Predictive Ballistics LLC.

By truly understanding the requirement and creating a hyper-modular solution, C2R USA LLC’s OAK armor package fully captures the features specified in the requirement deemedessential for dynamic law enforcement operations. This package consists of the multi-functional VAULT™ armor carrier from C2R USA™, utilizing Safariland’s® new NIJ 0101.06 IIIA SXHP ballistic package – offering an areal density of only 0.65 lb/sqft.

Selected after a thorough vetting process, the offering was evaluated on factors such as design, ballistic performance, quality of construction and with significant emphasis placed on the end-user evaluations for function, fit, and overall comfort. This award, issued by the FBI, is also available to other Department of Justice agency components, including but not limited to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and United States Marshal Service (USMS).

“The Vault Armor carrier was developed specifically for this requirement. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team over the last 2 years that we have been successfulin a field of other quality brands who submitted products for this opportunity. We are proud and honored to be able to add the FBI, USMS and DEA to the distinguished list of organizations wearing C2R products”, said Paul Tate, COO of C2R USA LLC. “We are grateful to both Safariland and Predictive Ballistics for their trust and look forward to ensuring that the delivery and fielding of the systems match the quality of our submission.”

“We spent a significant amount of time analyzing the requirement set forth by the FBI, USMS and DEA with the goal of truly understanding their unique operational needs.  We opted to build a completely bespoke solution to ensure that the system we proposed exceeded expectations. “Our experience creating bespoke carrier solutions for some of the world’s leading Law enforcement teams helped us to develop the Vault™ into the ideal system for US law enforcement. Developing and building systems in the United States is an honor for the team and this award is a testament to years of hard work.  We are delighted to have been successful and are grateful to the agencies for entrusting us with their armor solution.”

“This contract award is the validation of a multiyear team effort to pair a world-class carrier system, designed for law enforcement by C2R USA™ with a robust and incredibly lightweight ballistic package created by Safariland®.” said Scott Wyatt, President and COO of Predictive Ballistics. “Taking these two industry leaders and combining them into an adaptive, creative ballistic armor system, more lightweight and comfortable than anything on the market, is something that makes the team extremely proud.”

About C2R USA LLC
C2R USA delivers custom body armor and load carriage solutions for elite law enforcement agencies and specialist organizations across the globe. Our development process combines user input, operational experience and textile engineering to develop world leading products tailored to the users’ requirements. The VAULT armor systems encompass the latest features to deliver world class systems tailored specifically to the operational needs of federal law enforcement agencies. VAULT armor systems are built 100% in the USA.

About Predictive Ballistics
Predictive Ballistics combines best-in-class personal protective equipment with industry leading ballistic education to help public safety teams select the ideal product, for their unique mission. Working with hundreds of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, we sync the world’s best ballistic and tactical products with teams looking to excel and push their operational limits. Headquartered in California, Predictive Ballistics is a Certified Small Business with a GSA MAS contract.

About The Safariland® Group
The Safariland Group is a leading global provider of a broad range of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets. The Safariland Group offers a number of recognized brand names in these markets including Safariland® Armor, Duty Gear and Communications, Bianchi®, Break Free®, Hatch®, Med-Eng®, Identicator® and NIK®. The Safariland Group’s mission, “Together, We Save Lives®,” is inherent in the lifesaving and protective products it delivers. The Safariland Group is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. The Safariland Group is a trade name of Safariland, LLC.

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FN Herstal Launches FN Arka Assault Rifle

June 2nd, 2026

Chambered in 5.56mm NATO the new FN ARKA Assault Rifle was announced today by FN Herstal.

A completely new design, FN has combined AR-style ergonomics to the SCAR platform’s proven short-stroke gas piston system. It also features an adjustable gas regulator for firing in adverse environments or with a suppressor.

FN states that the platform retains familiar AR controls and compatibility with standard AR buttstocks and pistol grips, while offering a fully ambidextrous and symmetrical design for enhanced operational flexibility.

It seems that everyone is looking toward high pressure ammunition. According to FN, the FN ARKA incorporates a robust locking mechanism designed to withstand severe overpressure.

The FN ARKA comes standard with either a 14.5” standard barrel and a short or long M-LOK handguard, or a 11.25” CQC barrel and short M-LOK handguard. All configurations are available in FDE or Black and with selective fire or semi-auto only triggers.

fnherstal.com/en/defence/portable-weapons/carbines-rifles-grenade-launchers/fn-arka

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Dear Industry — Stop The Slop: Part Deux

June 2nd, 2026

A few weeks ago I put out a plea to industry to not use Artificial Intelligence Large Language Models to create press releases. Something happened the following week which really lit a fuze under me. Not long after, something happened which made me double down.

I was attending SOF Week and happened across a company specializing in AI. Why they use it in an entirely different way than LLMs, I shared the story of running across a PR so egregious that I created my post. A little laugh was had by all.

Not long after, I received that very company’s PR for the show. It was even worse than the one that had set my jaw the week earlier.

I headed back to the booth and as I walked up the head of Marketing knew exactly why I had returned. I showed them the PR and what the back end looked like.

It had been written by their Public Relations Agency and the company I was speaking with contacted that agency to inquire about their product. I too emailed the representative who had sent me the PR to inquire as to whether AI had been used and included a screenshot of the HTML version of the PR in question which was an absolute hot mess.

That evening I received this reply.

When I read the reply I let out a loud curse. Those of you who have to deal with slop know why.

You see that extra long dash in the email? That’s called an “emdash” and nobody on this planet uses that damnable punctuation mark except for AI. For some reason it’s so insidiously embedded in AI that if you tell an LLM not to use it, it will go back to it very quickly. You see an emdash, it’s 99.9% AI derived slop.

To summarize, I send out an inquiry as to whether or not a document was written using an LLM and the reply I received denying its use was either written using AI, or was a serious prank. Pretty bold move.

The next morning, I returned to the company the PR had been written about to discuss the issue with their head of marketing. Initially, they did not know the significance of the use of the emdash. They then made me privy to an email written in response to their inquiry with their PR agency. That email disclosed that they had indeed used AI to assist in creating the PR. This was at odds with the assertion I had received from my POC.

I don’t like being lied to. I am in my late 50s and the father of six children, I know when someone is BSing me. At that moment, I made a decision to no longer accept any PR submissions from that particular representative, no matter where they went to work, and from that PR agency in general.

I’m not going to throw them under the bus publicly, but hopefully they read this and are ashamed knowing that I’ve got their number.

As for other agencies out there, it’s OK to use an LLM to conduct research or to assist with grammar and readability. But don’t let it do all of your work for you.

Customers read the slop and know that it’s junk. AI agents scour the web, searching for slop and let search engines dough to avoid recommending websites that are full of slop.

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Army Awards Production Contract for the Spectrum Situational Awareness System (S2AS)

June 2nd, 2026

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD – The U.S. Army is enhancing electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) situational awareness for commanders through the procurement of the Spectrum Situational Awareness System (S2AS). Awarded by the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), the single-award, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with 3dB Labs, Inc is valued at $350M for procuring, training, and fielding the S2AS and includes a five-year ordering period.

The S2AS senses, detects, and reports in near real time a command post’s electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) signature and sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI) from all sources. As a dedicated EMS situational awareness system, it supports commanders’ Emissions Control (EMCON) decisions, EMI resolution, and warns operation centers of unauthorized or intentional sources of interference to enable multi-domain operations.

“Transformation in Contact (TiC) unit engagements have allowed us to rapidly integrate new technology in the operational environment for the warfighter. The effort to demonstrate and test COTS-based products with TiC units significantly accelerated the S2AS procurement timeline and will result in fielding starting this year,” said Lt. Col. John Cross, Product Manager for Tactical Spectrum Warfare. “S2AS will make a significant contribution in conducting Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations.”

After successful prototyping and an operational demonstration, the S2AS program received approval to enter the Urgent Capability Acquisition (UCA) pathway with a first unit issued planned in 2026.

“We are proud of the critical capability S2AS provides the U.S. Army to sense and see ourselves in the EMS. By delivering unprecedented visibility, this technology prevents electronic fratricide, helps shape the electromagnetic operating environment, and significantly increases command post survivability against modern threats,” said Col. Scott Shaffer, Project Manager for Electromagnetic Warfare & Collection.

Capability Program Executive Intelligence and Spectrum Warfare

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Atrius Development Group Announces “Together We Win” Initiative

June 1st, 2026

AUSTIN, TX — June 1, 2026 — Atrius Development Group is proud to announce its “Together We Win” initiative, launching today and running throughout the entire month of June. During this time, a portion of Atrius Development Group’s proceeds will be donated to the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) to support its ongoing legal, educational, and advocacy efforts.

“We are proud to support the Second Amendment Foundation and its mission to uphold and defend the constitutional rights of all Americans,” said Atrius CEO and Founder Ryan Spadafore. “We are proud to stand alongside organizations and a unique team of individuals dedicated to preserving the rights and values deeply important to millions of Americans across the nation, bringing a positive shift to the gun culture.”

Atrius specializes in developing innovative firearm forced reset technologies and solutions for the AR-15 platform. Its flagship product, the Atrius Forced Reset Selector, is a 3-position, reverse compatible, compliant semi-automatic solution that allows users to switch between safe, semi and super-semi — a high-speed, forced-reset, semi-auto mode.

Designed for drop-in compatibility with standard AR-15 fire control groups, the Atrius Forced Reset Selector provides a reliable and durable upgrade favored by Americans from all walks of life who share a passion for firearms and responsible ownership. Atrius is a veteran-owned and operated company, and all products are proudly made in the USA, showcasing American craftsmanship and a passion for the Second Amendment that pushes the envelope of what is possible in the 2A space.

“After joining SAF’s corporate partner program just over a month ago, we have seen firsthand the critical importance of the Foundation’s work,” said Spadafore. “SAF remains at the forefront of defending our Second Amendment freedoms, and we are honored to contribute to that mission. We encourage our customers and the broader firearms community to learn more about SAF’s efforts and join us in supporting the fight to preserve our constitutional rights.”

SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut expressed his gratitude for the initiative: “The support of corporate partners like Atrius allows SAF to remain at the tip of the spear fighting against those who wish to trample our Second Amendment freedoms. We are truly grateful they chose SAF as the beneficiary of this unique program.”

For more information about Atrius Development Group and its full line of products, visit www.atrius.dev. To learn more about the Second Amendment Foundation and its legal and education efforts, visit SAF.org.

For more information about SAF’s corporate partner program, contact Senior Vice President Lauren Hill at Lhill@saf.org.

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UF PRO and Lindnerhof Conclude Successful Participation at SOF Week 2026

June 1st, 2026

LENGGRIES, GERMANY AND KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (29 May 2026)

UF PRO and Lindnerhof, both part of Mehler Systems, have concluded a successful participation at SOF Week 2026, held from 19 to 21 May in Tampa, Florida.

As one of the key annual gatherings for the global special operations community, SOF Week brought together military professionals, industry partners, and solution providers for direct exchange around current operational requirements and future capability development.

Following last year’s successful participation, UF PRO and Lindnerhof returned to SOF Week 2026, welcoming visitors to their presentation area in the West Mezzanine Lounge.

UF PRO presented a selection of tactical clothing designed for use across different climates and mission profiles.

Visitors explored hot-weather systems such as the Striker TT Combat Shirt and Combat Pants, all-terrain solutions including the P-40 Gen.3 All-Terrain Pants and Striker X Gen.2 Combat Pants, as well as rain and cold-weather protection systems including the Monsoon XT Gen.2 Jacket, Delta OL 4.0 Winter Jacket and Pants, and AcE Gen.2 Winter Combat Shirt.

Several systems were available for hands-on evaluation and try-on, allowing visitors to experience the fit, functionality, and material performance firsthand. Selected pre-release products, including the upcoming Striker Field Shirt, were also presented during the event.

Lindnerhof showcased a range of modular load-carrying solutions focused on adaptability and mission-specific configuration.

The display included airborne and abseiling setups featuring the Shikari system combined with a Quick Drop belt, belt-based load-carrying configurations, solutions for transporting heavier equipment, landing packs, and weapon retention systems.

By presenting complete configurations alongside individual components, Lindnerhof demonstrated how systems can be tailored to specific operational requirements and user preferences.

SOF Week remains an important opportunity for UF PRO and Lindnerhof to maintain close contact with the special operations community and better understand evolving operational demands.

Learn more about upcoming events: mehler-systems.com/events

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Naerogel by Svenska Aerogel – A New Platform Driving Future Innovation and Commercialization

June 1st, 2026

Svenska Aerogel (“the Company”) is launching Naerogel®, a new brand for the Company’s high-performance aerogel material. The launch marks the next step in the Company’s development – from research and industrialization to a growing global commercial platform. The new brand replaces the previous product name Quartzene® and reflects Svenska Aerogel’s continued advancement in aerogel material solutions.

In recent years, Svenska Aerogel has focused on industrializing and commercializing its aerogel material for a global market. Naerogel® builds on more than two decades of research and development in aerogel technology, with strong roots in Nordic innovation, quality, and customer-driven development. Through structured innovation efforts and close collaboration with customers, the Company has continuously improved the material’s performance.

The material builds on the same technological platform and high-performance porous aerogel structure as Quartzene®, while offering customers an enhanced material designed to meet increasing demands for energy efficiency and thermal insulation.

Naerogel® offers:

  • Up to 15 % improved thermal insulation performance
  • Material manufactured using silica, water, and only renewable energy
  • A flexible and scalable platform for future innovation and product development

Customized solutions based on specific market and application needs, strengthening existing use cases while enabling new applications

“Naerogel® represents both our history and our future. In recent years, we have continued to develop our aerogel material based on market needs, enabling us to offer more efficient products and innovative solutions to our customers. At the same time, it provides a platform for further material development and new applications. With Naerogel®, we are now taking the next step in strengthening our position in the international market,” says Tor Einar Norbakk, CEO of Svenska Aerogel.

aerogel.se

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Savox Introduces Savox Fire Protect – a Fully Integrated Communication and Active In Ear Hearing Protection Solution for Firefighters

June 1st, 2026

Espoo, Finland – Savox, a global provider of mission critical communication solutions, today announces Savox Fire Protect, the world’s first fully integrated firefighter communication system combining active in ear hearing protection and wireless push to talk (PTT) in a single, purpose designed solution.

Firefighters operate in high noise, high risk environments where communication clarity, hearing protection and ease of use are essential. Existing solutions typically require trade offs between audio quality, hearing protection, usability or resistance to heat. Passive hearing protection can reduce situational awareness, while current wireless PTT solutions are often ergonomically compromised when used under protective clothing or with heavy gloves.

Savox Fire Protect has been designed to remove these compromises

Savox Fire Protect provides firefighters with a complete communication solution that combines active hearing protection, clear audio and intuitive wireless PTT operation. The system can be worn over or under fire resistant protective clothing, or under a chemical diving suit, without restricting movement or usability.

The solution consists of the Savox NC 100 active in ear headset with internal microphone, the Savox TRICS C2 radio control system, and the Savox W P100 wireless PTT control unit. All elements are designed for reliable operation in demanding firefighting conditions and for use with standard protective equipment.

“The requirements of firefighters differ fundamentally from those of other professional users,” said Elmeri Backman, Portfolio Manager, Savox Communications. “Savox Fire Protect is purpose designed for firefighting operations, ensuring reliable communication, active hearing protection and ease of use without compromise.”

The individual technologies used in Savox Fire Protect are based on Savox solutions that have been extensively deployed in real world military and rescue operations globally. With Fire Protect, these proven technologies are brought together into a fully integrated system tailored specifically for firefighting applications.

Savox Fire Protect expands Savox’s portfolio of mission critical communication solutions for professionals operating in safety critical environments, supporting improved situational awareness, communication reliability and user safety.

For more information about Savox Communications and its mission critical solutions, please visit: www.savox.com

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