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Direct Action at the 33rd International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO 2025

Friday, August 22nd, 2025

Direct Action is a brand forged by professionals with real-world experience in modern military operations. That means we know the specific needs of SOF operators inside out. We don’t just design and manufacture our gear – we live and breathe it.

With three advanced production facilities in Poland and uncompromising quality control, our products meet the highest standards of durability, functionality, and performance. Leveraging over a decade of expertise, we’reready for every new challenge.

Experience Our Full Range

At MSPO, we’ll showcase our full spectrum of mission-readygear. From our renowned plate carriers with a comprehensivearray of dedicated accessories, to our 2025 premieres in Multicam Tropic, now also available in our online store. Expect to see essential kit like the Spitfire QR Plate Carrier, hard armor plates, the Peripheral Ballistic Set of soft armor, the Liberator Roll Bag for full mission loadouts, the MortarBackpack (designed for ten 60 mm mortar rounds), and the lightweight Minimalist Backpack. Plus, discover additions to our apparel line: the Field Shirt and the Vanguard® SoftshellCombat Shirt DA5 CS.

We’ll also unveil new tactical belts and sleeves (available with either loop or hook VELCRO®), alongside crucial updatesacross the line: new Comfort Pads, a Bandolier for ten 40 mm grenades, the Hydro Pouch MK2, the NVG Pouch MK2 (nowmountable vertically or horizontally), a new helmet cover, and the VS-17 Signal Panel.

Highlights: Meet the Experts

• September 3rd: Special Guests – Marek „W?óczykij” Stan & Wojciech „Zachar” Zacharków SOF Veterans and “Si?y Specjalne” Coaches.

On Day 2, we’re honored to host SOF veterans and acclaimed coaches from the TV show “Si?y Specjalne” (Special Forces). This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with experts who truly understand the demands of the field, offering unparalleled insights into operational readiness. Don’t miss it.

• September 3rd, 15:30 – Craft Beer with Direct Action

Join us in the chill-out zone for craft beer and straight talk on gear. Relax, reload, and connect with the Direct Action team

• September 4th: Special Guest – Amadeusz “?elazny” Szyszka.

On Day 3, we welcome our brand ambassador and renowned competitive shooter. This is your chance to meet one of the best in the field, hear his experiences firsthand, and gain insights into the latest kit.

Operational Excellence: SOF-Tested Gear

Want to witness how our gear performs after years in the field? Visit our booth to inspect gear actually used by SOF units on real missions – from Poland and beyond. See durability and functionality proven in the toughest environments.

Gear Configuration Demos with ?wiru

Throughout the expo, JW GROM veteran ?wiru will be running live demos and product presentations. Bring your questions and see our gear configured for optimal performance in various scenarios.

Daily Meetings with Tomasz “Lasek” Laskowski

Another distinguished JW GROM veteran, Tomasz “Lasek” Laskowski, will be present at our booth every day. Visitors are strongly encouraged to meet him and engage in conversations about his extensive operational experience.

Join Us at MSPO 2025!

Direct Action® at the 33rd International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO 2025

Hall 2, Booth A17, Kielce, Poland

September 2–5, 2025

Stay tuned: eu.directactiongear.com

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US Army Seeks Sources for Unmanned Ground Commercial Robotic Vehicles (UGCRV)

Friday, August 22nd, 2025

In an announcement to industry last week, the US Army informed states gay they plan to issue a Request for Information Detroit Arsenal Innovation (DAI) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA), seeking industry’s interest in the development and production of a Unmanned Ground Commercial Robotic Vehicle (UGCRV) and to understand the experience and capability of potential vendors. Please contact NAMC directly for the RFI at Questions@NAMConsortium.org.

The UGCRV is desired to be a robot with autonomous capabilities. The USG intends to obtain prototypes and ancillary equipment sufficient to conduct a limited operational assessment.

The DAI OTA was entered into between the Army Contracting Command (ACC) and the National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC) on 01 September 2023, in support of coordinated research and development projects designed to accelerate streamlining and upgrading of Ground Vehicle System Related Research and Development prototype projects. The Government will utilize the DAI OTA to award this effort.

Click here for additional information.

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US Army Applications Lab Seeks Commercial Autonomous Systems for Extended Experimentation with 4ID

Friday, August 22nd, 2025

Army Futures Command is seeking innovative, readily available solutions for use by the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) based in Fort Carson, Colorado beginning in early calendar year 2026. These solutions should be capable of extended experimentation with soldiers in the field and focused on at least one of the eight capability focused areas listed below. They should also be open to integration with the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) prototype ecosystem that Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, and Network (PEO-C3N) is developing over the next 18th months with 4ID.

The goal is for companies to not just demonstrate their technology’s capabilities to operate in the space between the ground to a few thousand feet above it, the Air-Ground Littoral, but also its potential interoperability with the prototype NGC2 data layer/technology stack.

Capability Focus Areas

Movement & Maneuver: Unmanned (or improved safety and security) of operations including route/mine clearance, breaching, bunker/trench clearing, emplacement/detonation of charges or mines. Obscuration of friendly formations.

Mission Command: Tools that process data and recommend COAs. Nodes or relays that extend communication capabilities. Auto-generating tools for common operating pictures.

Intelligence: Loitering capabilities and sensor networks. Real-time targeting recognition analysis/assistance. Synthesis and predictive analysis of intelligence streams.

Reconnaissance & Target Acquisition: Low signature/early warning systems. Reconnaissance capabilities forward of maneuver elements.

Fires: Drone swarm or sensor-to-soldier systems that aid in target acquisition, fire adjustment, massing of fires, and attack capabilities. Loitering systems that engage autonomously with predefined rules of engagement. Autonomous tank or infantry support platforms that provide direct fire.

Sustainment: Autonomous CASEVAC, convoy, & aerial/ground resupply capabilities. Predictive maintenance & fleet (equipment) health tools. Automation of warehouse/port operations.

Protection: Systems that augment security/defense operations, screen (hide) troop movements. Automated/Augmented tools for Counter-UAS (identification, classification, jamming, intercept, neutralization). Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) sensor/alert systems.

Information: Tools that scan for and detect network vulnerabilities. Penetration testing. Automated monitoring of disinformation and counter-narrative generation.

Responses are due 5 September 2025 by email to opencallsolutions@aal.army

Learn more at sam.gov.

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MultiCam Original Leggings

Friday, August 22nd, 2025

Today we’re featuring something new for the ladies. Fit By Nature just released the first officially licensed MultiCam leggings.

Made from a MultiCam printed high-performance knit (85% polyester/ 15% spandex), the leggings feature a high-rise waist, convenient side pocket, and 7/8 length fit.

Offered in XS-XL and available from www.fitbynature.us.

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FirstSpear Friday Focus: Flotation Maintenance Kit

Friday, August 22nd, 2025

The FLOTATION MAINTENANCE KIT is a purpose-built solution for the upkeep and testing of Tactical Flotation Support Systems (TFSS).

Designed with efficiency and organization in mind, the kit includes both inserts to provide a clear and functional layout. Each of the 18 components has its own dedicated compartment, ensuring quick access and easy storage during use. This thoughtful design minimizes time spent searching for tools and maximizes readiness in the field.

The durable Pelican Case serves as the backbone of the kit, offering rugged protection for all items while also enabling easy transportation and secure storage. Its portability makes it ideal for both operational and training environments where mobility and reliability are essential.

Supporting between 10 to 15 end users, the kit is scalable and capable of servicing team-sized elements. Each tool and accessory is included to streamline maintenance tasks and ensure proper TFSS performance. This not only prolongs the life of flotation equipment but also enhances operator safety and confidence in maritime or amphibious operations.

The compartmentalized system promotes accountability of parts, reducing the risk of lost or misplaced items. With all necessary maintenance and testing tools consolidated in one case, the kit ensures operators are always prepared. The Flotation Maintenance Kit is a critical asset for maintaining operational readiness of flotation systems.

To request an estimate click image above or visit First-Spear.com/Request-For-Estimate. 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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Transformation in Contact Units Test Spectrum Situational Awareness System

Friday, August 22nd, 2025

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ — Soldiers with the 25th Infantry Division, 101st Airborne Division, 11th Airborne Division and Special Operations Command received first touch and training on the Army’s newest addition to its Electromagnetic Warfare toolkit, Spectrum Situational Awareness System (S2AS).

The three-week User Assessment consisted of a week’s worth of training on S2AS and the Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool-X.

“This developmental test simulates a brigade headquarters with two dislocated companies testing out the S2AS system,” Maj. Megan Bridges, Assistant Project Manager for S2AS said. “We want to ensure the system is able to sense, detect and report emitter information.

S2AS is an electromagnetic spectrum situational awareness system that provides commanders with real-time electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) Situational Awareness to support EMS related-decisions making.

“When we incorporate missions control measures on the battlefield to ensure that the enemy can’t see us, we need to minimize who can use specific frequencies, systems, and at what power levels and bandwidth are they using to make sure we’re minimizing the enemy’s ability to see our blue force signature, whether on an installation or on a battlefield,” Master Sgt. Mike Powell, 3rd Infantry Division explained.

Understanding, and ultimately controlling, the electromagnetic spectrum on the battlefield is crucial to the Army.

“The Army has been pressing very hard on what it means to own the EMS,” Col. Leslie Gorman, Army Capabilities Manger for Electromagnetic Warfare said. “You have to understand the EMS as maneuver space and, understanding what our emissions look like on the battlefield, what the adversaries looks like on the battlefield, the countermeasures that are need to be put in place.”

S2AS is specifically designed to provide that visibility and the visualization for Soldiers and for the commanders in order to make more informed decisions.

“The Army needs an organic electromagnetic warfare sensing capability, which the system provides,” Bridges said. “It also increases the Cyber Electromagnetic Activities cell planning bandwidth, another important function S2AS brings to the table.”

“S2AS, being the Army program of record for the spectrum manager, gives us the ability to define the electromagnetic operating environment,” Powell said. “With the system, spectrum managers can identify signals on the battlefield, on a FOB, or on an installation, detect and analyze the signals and then provide that information back to commanders.”

The S2AS capabilities were effectively demonstrated during this test event. As more feedback from Soldiers becomes available through future TIC 2.0 experimentation events, the Army can ensure continuous refinement of the system to enhance its capabilities.

S2AS is slated for fielding to TIC 2.0 units in FY26.

Full Video – www.dvidshub.net/video/973339/spectrum-situational-awareness-system-s2as-news-video

By Shawn Nesaw, PEO IEW&S Strategic Communications

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GA-ASI Acquires Assets of Achates Power, Inc

Thursday, August 21st, 2025

SAN DIEGO – 19 August 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and cutting-edge aerospace technologies, today announced the acquisition of key assets, including a portfolio of patents and other intellectual property, from Achates Power, Inc., a San Diego-based innovator in advanced engine technology.

The acquisition strengthens GA-ASI’s capabilities in high-performance propulsion systems and underscores GA-ASI’s commitment to advancing propulsion technologies for its line of unmanned aircraft systems that enhance the performance and sustainability of its aerospace systems.

“We are excited to incorporate Achates Power’s opposed-piston engine technology into GA-ASI’s portfolio,” said David Alexander, President of GA-ASI. “Their advancements in green technology emission reduction, fuel efficiency and power density align perfectly with our mission to deliver innovative solutions for airborne platforms.”

Achates Power has long been recognized for its groundbreaking work in developing best-in-class low-emission, fuel-efficient, and high-power-density engines.

“Achates Power’s engine designs deliver exceptional value for applications requiring high efficiency and power density, particularly in environments with strict emissions regulations,” said Dave Crompton, CEO of Achates Power. “We are proud that our technology will continue to thrive under GA-ASI, a company renowned for its technical excellence and diverse expertise.”

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AV Delivers Initial P550 Autonomous Group 2 eVTOL Unmanned Aircraft Systems to US Army for LRR Program

Thursday, August 21st, 2025

ARLINGTON, Va., August 20, 2025 –AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced the successful delivery of its Group 2 P550™ small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) to the U.S. Army as part of the Long-Range Reconnaissance (LRR) program to support training and operations for Transformation in Contact (TiC) brigades. This initial delivery includes multiple P550 systems along with new equipment training and training master trainers to ensure mission readiness and rapid integration into the U.S. Army TiC Brigades and other designated units.

This milestone marks a significant achievement for both the Army and the all-new P550 product line. Built from the ground up with a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), the P550 is designed to meet evolving warfighter requirements, enabling rapid adaptation in dynamic, contested environments with multiple payload, radio, and power options to counter emerging threats and enhance lethality. It builds on decades of AV’s UAS development and production of combat-proven systems delivered to the Department of Defense and over 50 partner nations.

“We are proud to deliver the P550 to Army units, empowering warfighters with a system that can quickly adapt to fluid combat scenarios, providing unmatched reliability and flexibility,” said Trace Stevenson, AV’s President of Autonomous Systems. “Our team remains committed to supporting the Army with seamless delivery, training, and sustainment to ensure these systems are ready when needed.”

The P550 is AV’s latest autonomous Group 2 eVTOL system, redefining battlefield adaptability with rapid deployment, advanced situational awareness, and targeting and strike capabilities. Its proven AI and autonomy enable smarter, safer operations for maneuver forces. With class-leading payload capacity up to 15 pounds, endurance of up to 5 hours on all-battery power, and a Gross Take-Off Weight (GTOW) of 55 pounds, it can be reconfigured in under five minutes without tools, including hot-swapping payloads and batteries. Its open and scalable architecture not only future proofs the P550 for continuous upgrades but also keeps pace with technological advancements at low cost and risk.

The initial deliveries included comprehensive new equipment training conducted by AV’s field service representatives to ensure operators and maintainers can effectively integrate the P550 into their units. The systems were received by PM and evaluated by Master Trainers, who completed “train-the-trainer” instruction to enable rapid fielding and operational integration.

AV will continue to fulfill additional orders to support the Army’s evolving operational requirements.

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