Flux Defense shared this message late Friday via social media.
Unit procurement reps, S8’s, and GPC holders, we are actively scheduling capabilities demonstrations with units/installations for the Flux Raider M17/M18 program.
BLUF: Non-serialized grip module converting issued pistol weapon systems into collapsible Personal Defense Weapons. Limited penetration, overpressure exposure mitigation, confined space ready, modular with currently issued lights/lasers/optics.
Contact leo-mil@fluxdefense.com
I don’t know that the Raider is a perfect choice, but it’s available .I’m willing to bet people with marginal skills would benefit greatly from a well set up one instead of a standard M17 configuration. Hope they sell a ton.
Seems like a great choice for 2 specific use cases:
1) SOF for certain raids/VBSS etc when they may need a pistol as a primary so they can function with only one hand on their weapon.
2) Tank/Brad crews where their M4 may be stowed somewhere. I know there is the SMG contract, but not sure how fielded it is.
Actually, 3rd and niche use case:
3) PSD elements when not in uniform or in specific situations where they’re not allowed to take a rifle into specific host nation buildings