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Cadre Holdings to Acquire TYR Tactical

Wednesday, October 29th, 2025

Leading Provider of Plate Carriers, Vests, Hard Armor, and Shields to Tactical Teams

Expected to be Immediately Accretive and Advances Strategic Focus on Mission-Critical Products with High Margins, Strong Cash Flows

Provides Significant Entry into New Markets, Particularly in European Military and Defense

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Cadre Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre” or “the Company”), a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of safety equipment and other related products for the law enforcement, first responder, military and nuclear markets, announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TYR Tactical, LLC, a leading global manufacturer of tactical gear and equipment for military, law enforcement, and government agencies worldwide. The addition of TYR Tactical, which produced approximately $92.6 million of revenue in the year ended December 31, 2024, is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings and adjusted EBITDA margins.

The total consideration is $175.0 million, including $150.0 million of cash at closing and $25.0 million of Cadre common stock1, of which $1.0 million will be in the form of restricted stock unit awards to be granted to certain employees of TYR Tactical. In addition, the seller will be eligible to receive up to $25.0 million in additional contingent earn-out consideration, payable in cash, unregistered shares of common stock, or a combination thereof, at the Company’s discretion, based on the achievement of specified net revenue targets for the calendar years 2026, 2027, and 2028. As part of the transaction, the Company will acquire certain real property owned by an affiliate of TYR Tactical.

A family-owned business founded by Jason and Jane Beck in 2010, TYR Tactical is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical personal protective equipment and tactical gear for military and law enforcement globally. Designed to meet the exacting needs of tactical operators in high-risk environments, its suite of products includes plate carriers, vests, hard armor, shields, and accessories. Headquartered in Peoria, Arizona, TYR Tactical serves a worldwide customer base, including top-tier special operations units and government agencies in the U.S. and international militaries.

Warren B. Kanders, Chairman and CEO of Cadre, said, “We are excited to partner with Jason and Jane and welcome them as significant shareholders in Cadre. They have done an outstanding job building TYR Tactical into an industry leader with gear that always exceeds mission demands. TYR Tactical brings world-class engineering capabilities and a global reach, which importantly includes relationships with key military customers in northern Europe, that we believe will help Cadre unlock new growth opportunities in high-value end markets.”

Mr. Kanders continued, “Along with our recent acquisitions in the nuclear and robotics markets, this transaction reflects our ongoing commitment to expanding our portfolio and enhancing the Company’s market leadership across categories through disciplined M&A. In the last 24 months, including this transaction, we will have deployed over $400 million in pursuit of this strategy, and we continue to see robust M&A pipelines in both the public safety and nuclear markets.”

TYR Tactical has a reputation for innovation, ergonomic design and field-tested durability. Through a substantial investment in cutting-edge pressing and autoclave systems, the company offers a unique ability to manufacture plates and shields engineered with next-generation advanced materials. TYR Tactical is also known for its patented female body armor that addresses the distinct ergonomic needs of female operators without compromising comfort or adding bulk or weight.

Jason Beck, CEO of TYR Tactical, commented, “We share with Cadre a long-standing commitment to innovation, quality, and a life-saving mission. We are excited to partner with the Cadre team and look forward to working together to enhance our ability to serve those who protect us every day. We are extremely proud of our company’s legacy and cannot think of a better way for TYR Tactical to enter its next chapter.”

The transaction is anticipated to close in the first half of 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to be financed with cash available on Cadre’s balance sheet and borrowings under its senior credit facility.

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High Speed Gear Announces Opening for Sales Manager Position in Swansboro, North Carolina

Tuesday, October 28th, 2025

Swansboro, NC – October 27, 2025 – High Speed Gear® (HSG), a leading U.S. manufacturer of tactical gear and accessories, is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join its growing team at the company’s headquarters in Swansboro, North Carolina. This is a full-time, on-site position that plays a key role in driving sales growth and supporting HSG’s mission of equipping those who serve with the best American-made gear available.

“This is an incredible opportunity for a motivated sales professional to join a fast-paced, values-driven company where every product we make supports those who protect and serve,” said Dr. Allison Mitchum, VP of Sales & Marketing at High Speed Gear Products Group. “We’re looking for a driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, inspires teams to exceed goals, and sees every customer interaction as an opportunity to build lasting relationships. This is an exciting time to join our organization and make a real impact as we continue to expand and strengthen our position in the market.”

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage sales and customer service teams to meet and exceed sales goals.
• Develop and execute strategies to strengthen relationships with distributors, dealers, and end users.
• Support international sales initiatives, product launches, and trade show follow-ups.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations to streamline the sales process and improve customer experience.
• Utilize CRM and ERP systems to track performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to the sales team.
• Ensure all customer interactions reflect the professionalism and mission of High Speed Gear.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in sales management, preferably within tactical, defense, outdoor, or sporting goods industries.
• Proven ability to lead a team and achieve measurable sales growth.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems (Microsoft Dynamics D365, Zoho) and ERP platforms preferred.
• Must be able to work on-site daily in Swansboro, North Carolina.

Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter directly to Dr. Allison Mitchum, VP of Sales & Marketing, at allison.mitchum@highspeedgear.com

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Gentex Corporation Selected by Czech Ministry of Defence for Integrated Headborne Systems, Reflecting Global Trust in Proven Ops-Core Integrated Ballistic Helmet Solutions

Tuesday, October 28th, 2025

CARBONDALE, PA, October 27, 2025 – Gentex Corporation has been selected by the Czech Ministry of Defence to deliver next-generation Ops-Core integrated ballistic helmet systems and AMP® Communication Headsets to soldiers across the Czech Armed Forces. This order was placed through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) under the NATO Logistics Stock Exchange (NLSE) contract, which is available to all NATO member nations strengthening interoperability across allied forces. The contract valued at over 1 billion CZK is scheduled for completion by October 2026. The official announcement of the selection by the Czech Ministry of Defence can be viewed here, with additional Q&A information here.

“As a global leader of integrated headborne systems, this selection reinforces what all our NATO customers already know, that Ops-Core systems deliver unmatched modularity, reliability, and operational flexibility,” said Tom Short, Senior Vice President of Global Defense at Gentex Corporation. “The Czech Republic is investing in a combat-proven solution with a global pedigree and strong NATO user base. We’re proud to be a trusted part of that modernization effort.”

The contract includes Ops-Core’s lightweight ballistic helmets, engineered for modern tactical operations, paired with a full suite of advanced, interoperable accessories including AMP Communication Headsets with Push-to-Talk capability, ballistic visors, full-face shields, mandible protection, and SOTR respirators with integrated microphones for contaminated environments. Together, they create a fully modular headborne protection system that enhances soldier safety, communication, and mobility in demanding combat conditions and are trusted by elite forces worldwide. This acquisition marks a significant step in the Czech Armed Forces’ modernization efforts, replacing legacy helmets with Ops-Core’s state-of-the-art protective solutions that deliver the next level of mission readiness and battlefield performance.
“Gentex was selected for our proven ability to deliver reliable, mission-ready solutions that meet the highest standards of protection and performance,” said Jim Clarke, EMEA Ground Systems Sales Director, Gentex Corporation. “We offer more than just advanced equipment, we deliver confidence on the battlefield. Our systems are already fielded across multiple NATO forces, ensuring seamless interoperability, simplified training, and streamlined sustainment.”

The purchased helmets and accessories are designated for brigade task forces within the 4th Rapid Deployment Brigade and the 7th Mechanized Brigade, as well as for personnel across the ground forces, support elements (including cyber and information forces, air forces, and medical units), special operations forces, the Military Police, and the Cyber and Information Operations Command. Their considerable variability ensures that each set can be adapted to the specific needs of the individual user, enhancing operational effectiveness across diverse mission profiles.

Program Highlights

• Customer: Czech Ministry of Defence (via NSPA competitive procurement).
• Products and Integrated Accessories: Ops-Core ballistic helmet systems in two color variants, AMP headsets, AMP PTTs and radio cables; Step-In® Visors; SOTR respirators; ballistic mandible protection; and additional compatible mission accessories.
• Operational Flexibility: Scalable from routine ground operations to contaminated/CBRN environments (compatible with protective masks and oxygen equipment).
• Delivery Timeline: Program completion targeted by October 2026.
• Procurement Transparency: Managed through NATO’s NSPA, which aggregates allied demand, runs international competitions, negotiates pricing, and addresses intellectual property considerations on behalf of member nations.

Fielding to the Czech Armed Forces will occur under the schedule coordinated by NSPA and the Czech Ministry of Defence. Gentex Corporation will support fit, training, sustainment, and lifecycle needs as defined in the program agreement. Organizations interested in similar integrated headborne solutions should contact Gentex Corporation.

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Varusteleka – L4 Winter Combat Shirt, Pant & Field Jacket

Tuesday, October 28th, 2025

Varusteleka has introduced the Level 4 Winter Combat Shirt, Pant, and Field Jacket featuring Finnish M05 Snow Camo, as part of their clothing system which is and designed to be used according to layered clothing principles.

Made in the EU, each garment is available in Small through 2X-Large sizes.

Winter Combat Shirt

Features:

Warmer combat shirt with handy winter features
Sleeves insulated with Climashield Apex

Breathable torso made from Cordura-blend knit fabric
Stretch side pockets for electronics or such, with buttonhole openings inside for cable routing
Protective turtleneck collar with zipper and drawcord
Protective fabric behind the zipper – prevents the collar from gaping open
Raglan sleeves with articulated elbow reinforcements/pockets for pad inserts
Zippered sleeve pockets with internal attachment loop
Hook-and-loop panels on the upper sleeve pockets for patches
Small zippered wrist pockets with internal attachment loop
Hook-and-loop adjustments at the cuffs
Sleeves insulated with Climashield Apex 67g/m2

Winter Combat Pants

Features:

Moderately high waist, slightly higher at the back
Zipper fly with button closure
Strong, non-rustling fabric
Adjustable elastic waistband, easy to remove/replace
Diamond gusset in the crotch
Articulated knees with pleats
Hook-and-loop tightening and zipper at the cuffs
Knee reinforcements with pad pockets

Two side pockets with zipper closure
Two thigh pockets with flap (button/hook-and-loop closure)
Two small calf pockets with hook-and-loop flap

Winter Field Jacket

Features:

Handy sleeve pockets and a helmet-compatible hood
Strong, non-rustling fabric
Crotch strap between the legs
Made in the EU
Generous fit to allow necessary mid-layers underneath
Zipper closure with wind flap and external storm flap
Two-way pit zips for ventilation
Helmet-compatible hood with drawcord adjustments for height and depth
Elastic, adjustable drawcord at the hem
Crotch strap with snap closure, can be stowed neatly inside the jacket
Hook-and-loop cuff adjustments
Reinforced elbows with pad pockets (we recommend CPE inserts)
Hook-and-loop fields for name, rank, and sleeve patches
Five pockets:
Two zippered chest pockets with mesh lining, one with an internal hook-and-loop pocket
Two sleeve pockets with button and/or hook-and-loop closure, familiar from our Recon Smock

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Flux Defense Announces Military M17/M18 Raider Program

Monday, October 27th, 2025

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

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Primary Arms – SLx 4.5-27×56 Scope Now Available

Friday, October 24th, 2025

Primary Arms has released the SL 4.5-27×56 telescopic sight for range for long-range versatility.

Key Features:

First Focal Plane reticle for consistent subtensions
High-quality multi-coated objective lens
0.1 MIL click value with interchangeable Easy Stop precision turrets
34mm tube with 32 MIL of Elevation Adjustment
ACSS Deka G2 and ACSS Athena BPR MIL reticle options
Red illuminated reticle with 6 brightness settings

Check it out here.

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Radical Defense Answers Blast Over Pressure Challenge with Unconventional Weapon Personal Protective Equipment

Friday, October 24th, 2025

In recent articles we’ve introduced you to the hidden threat of Blast Over Pressure (BOP) coincidental to firing and being near friendly weapons as well as being an effect of enemy induced BOP, along with considerations on what industry is doing to deal with this newly recognized phenomenon.

To get everyone back up to speed, let’s review the DoD definition for Blast Over Pressure:

The sudden onset of a pressure wave, above normal atmospheric pressure, which occurs from blast (e.g., explosions and weapons firing events). The pressure wave is caused by the energy released during explosions and weapons firing.

Now, let’s take a look at what a small business in Texas is doing to mitigate those effects through focused suppressor design.

Radical Defense has been in the suppressor business for well over a decade and earned its reputation as an innovator by focusing on very specialized suppression projects for US and allied SOF. Always on the lookout for a new problem to solve, they have spent millions of internal research and development dollars.

Radical examined BOP and immediately saw where their suppressor technology could be applied. They began to refer to their approach as Unconventional Weapon Personal Protective Equipment.

To beat the BOP challenge, Radical first had to develop a test protocol to measure against. Working with industry partners, they established a protocol similar to that used to test sound measurements. However, there are certain challenges to measuring BOP with the microphones used for standard sound pressure reduction as opposed to a blast microphone or a blast gauge. The microphones are capable of capturing the full pressure curve of an overpressure event, whereas the blast gauges record the event itself, but only if the pressure event is over a certain, predetermined value. Additionally, the microphone provides a delta that is easily observed for comparative analysis of unsuppressed to suppressed. The blast gauges themselves act as “Go / No-Go” gauge of sorts, immediately alerting the user of an event, while the microphone offers fidelity recording the entire event as well as capturing and assigning a value in Pascal (Pa) or Pounds per Square Inch (PSI). Radical Defense has informed me that they would be willing to share their protocol with others interested in working to mitigate BOP through the use of suppressor technology.

Like many companies in the suppressor business, Radical Defense has leaned heavily into computer modeling and additive manufacturing. This allowed them to quickly modify designs to increase their effectiveness in mitigating BOP.

Initially they sought out a solution for .50 weapons. For one thing, between the M107, M2, and M3, the caliber is found in every service throughout the military except for Space Force and is one of the calibers which places service members at risk. Additionally, since they had already done the hard work on suppressing the M2, it was a natural progression.

One such project was the BAD-21 suppressor (designed for the GAU-21). Internal testing revealed an 88% reduction in blast over pressure measured 4 feet on either side of the muzzle with a 77% reduction at the shooter’s head.

As an added bonus, Radical Defense found that their work on Blast Overpressure mitigation protects sensitive electronics and sensors from undue wear and tear as well as from errant readings during operations. The same goes for ground vehicles which increasingly carry vulnerable items like satellite antennas, shot locators, and Unmanned Aerial Systems countermeasures.

Radical Defense continues to develop new Unconventional Weapon Personal Protective Equipment for an ever increasing number of calibers and weapons. Some of them may even surprise you. Hopefully, they’ll let me share some of the other systems as well as results of work they have done for the military.

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FirstSpear Friday Focus: FS Icon Hoodie

Friday, October 24th, 2025

FirstSpear’s FS ICON HOODIE blends comfort, functionality, and timeless design. Made from a soft, mid-weight blend of 60% cotton and 40% polyester, this all-purpose garment offers lasting comfort and exceptional durability.

Featuring the iconic Speartip logo, the FS ICON HOODIE transitions seamlessly from casual wear to outdoor adventures, making it a versatile staple for any wardrobe.

As the ideal companion for fall weather it can be layered under an FS WIND CHEATER for excursions or worn solo for a relaxed, stylish look. Its clean design ensures you’re prepared for whatever the day brings.

The FS ICON HOODIE balances warmth and breathability to keep you cozy on chilly mornings while remaining comfortable for all-day wear.

Whether you’re traveling, training, or simply relaxing, the FS ICON HOODIE supports your lifestyle with ease and versatility. It’s the go-to essential for anyone who values quality and functionality in their everyday gear.

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.

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