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Flux Defense Introduces the Big Black Barrel — Now Harder Than Ever

Thursday, April 9th, 2026

Flux Defense today announced the Big Black Barrel, a 6″ replacement barrel engineered specifically for the Raider 365 to deliver maximum ballistic performance while preserving the platform’s compact size and function.

Key Features:

  • Length: 6″ — sits flush with the Raider 365 chassis
  • Caliber: 9mm
  • Material: 4150 CMV steel (same base material used in machine-gun barrels)
  • Finish: Black Nitride for enhanced hardness and corrosion resistance
  • Performance: Increased velocity and softer felt recoil versus shorter barrels
  • Compatibility: Exclusively for Sig P365 / Raider 365 — NOT compatible with Sig P320
  • Branding: Flux Defense + True Precision

4150 CMV Strength and Exclusivity

Built from 4150 CMV steel and precision heat-treated, the Big Black Barrel offers superior tensile strength, toughness, wear resistance, and fatigue life compared with typical pistol-barrel steels. Combined with a Black Nitride finish, it delivers improved longevity, reduced friction, and consistent ballistic performance. Flux Defense is the only manufacturer producing a 4150 CMV replacement barrel specifically engineered for the Sig P365/Raider 365 platform.

“The Big Black Barrel gives Raider 365 owners a true performance upgrade — more velocity, softer shooting, and the durability you expect from 4150 CMV steel,” said Alex Aubrey, Chief Marketing Officer, Flux Defense. “We engineered this barrel to retain the Raider’s compact footprint while unlocking the most ballistic capability possible from a 6-inch configuration.”

Availability

Available through authorized Flux Defense dealers and distributors and online: fluxdefense.com/shop/big-black-barrel-true-precision

For more information, visit fluxdefense.com

TNVC Announces Availability of Next-Generation Nocturn Industries Night Vision Housings: TALON, RAPTOR, and CHIMERA

Thursday, April 9th, 2026

Redlands, CA — April 8, 2026 — TNVC (Tactical Night Vision Company), a leading provider of Night Vision, Thermal, and Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS) solutions, is proud to announce the availability of the next generation of night vision housings from Nocturn Industries. The TALON (U.N.V.M.), RAPTOR (U.A.N.V.B.-S.C.), and CHIMERA (U.A.P.N.V.G.) are available through TNVC, delivering cutting-edge advancements in weight reduction, ergonomics, and operational capability. As the demand for adaptable, lightweight, and mission-configurable night vision systems continues to grow across military, law enforcement, and commercial end-users, these next-generation housings represent a significant leap forward in how users operate in low-light and no-light environments.

Next-Generation Platforms Built for Real-World Performance

The Nocturn Industries lineup reflects a design philosophy centered on end-user requirements, emphasizing modularity, intuitive controls, and reduced system weight without sacrificing durability or capability.

TALON (U.N.V.M.) — Ultralight Monocular, Maximum Capability

The TALON is an ultralight monocular platform designed for users who prioritize simplicity, scalability, and reduced load. Compatible with industry-standard components, the TALON offers a streamlined control interface while maintaining full operational capability for a wide range of applications, from individual movement to integration into larger system configurations.

RAPTOR (U.A.N.V.B.-S.C.) — Advanced Articulating Binocular System

The RAPTOR builds upon proven binocular concepts with an emphasis on articulation, balance, and user control. Featuring a single control interface for power, gain, and IR functions, the RAPTOR reduces cognitive load while improving efficiency under stress. Its articulating design allows for enhanced stowage options, improved helmet balance, and adaptability across mission profiles.

CHIMERA (U.A.P.N.V.G.) — The Evolution of Panoramic Night Vision

The CHIMERA represents a breakthrough in panoramic night vision technology as the first articulating quad-tube system of its kind. Designed to provide an expanded field of view while maintaining a low-profile form factor, the CHIMERA allows individual pod articulation and rearward stowage, reducing snag hazards, improving mobility in confined spaces, and optimizing center of gravity for extended wear.

A System Approach to Night Vision

“At TNVC, we don’t view night vision as standalone equipment, we view it as part of a complete system,” said Ephraim Rogers, the MECOM Manager at TNVC. “The TALON, RAPTOR, and CHIMERA exemplify modular, user-driven solutions that allow end-users to define their requirements and build capability around their mission.”

TNVC integrates these housings into fully configured systems, pairing them with high-performance image intensifier tubes, optics, mounting solutions, and accessories. Backed by TNVC’s education-first approach, customers receive not only equipment, but the knowledge and training required to employ it effectively.

Driving Capability Through Education

For over two decades, TNVC has remained committed to bridging the gap between advanced night vision technology and the end user through training, transparency, and trusted expertise. The introduction of these next-generation housings aligns with TNVC’s core belief:

Training is the greatest capability multiplier and the most important upgrade in any system. Through its Nightfighter training programs and educational resources, TNVC ensures that users can fully leverage the advantages offered by modern night vision platforms.

Availability

The Nocturn Industries TALON, RAPTOR, and CHIMERA housings are available now through TNVC. Complete system builds, component upgrades, and consultation services are offered to help customers tailor solutions to their specific operational requirements.

For more information, visit www.tnvc.com or contact TNVC directly for system configuration support.

About TNVC

TNVC is a Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in Night Vision, Thermal Imaging, and Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS), along with training, lifecycle support, and systems integration. TNVC supports military, law enforcement, and commercial customers worldwide by delivering mission-focused solutions built on trust, education, and performance.

Built on Trust. Driven by Education. Illuminating the Dark.

Reptilia Launches PULLER Charging Handle for SIG MPX

Thursday, April 9th, 2026

Hillsborough, NC – Reptilia announces the release of the PULLER Ambidextrous Charging Handle for the SIG MPX platform, a purpose-built upgrade engineered to deliver consistent, reliable manipulation in a low-profile, high-strength design.

Designed specifically for the SIG MPX, the PULLER enhances user control without introducing unnecessary bulk or complexity. Its ambidextrous geometry supports a wide range of shooting styles, enabling smooth, repeatable operation whether running the platform at speed, working around mounted optics, or operating in confined environments.

The streamlined, anti-snag profile reduces interference while maintaining the leverage required for confident handling. This balance of accessibility and restraint ensures the charging handle integrates cleanly into modern setups without compromising performance.

Machined from billet 7075-T6 aluminum and finished with MIL-STD Type III, Class 2 hardcoat anodizing, the PULLER is built to withstand hard use while maintaining long-term durability. As with all Reptilia products, it is manufactured entirely in the United States and backed by a lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects.

Key Features:

  • Designed for the SIG MPX platform
  • True ambidextrous operation
  • Low-profile, anti-snag design
  • Positive, consistent manipulation
  • Machined from billet 7075-T6 aluminum
  • MIL-STD Type III, Class 2 hardcoat anodized finish
  • Available in Black and FDE
  • Made in the USA

The PULLER Ambidextrous Charging Handle for SIG MPX is available at reptiliacorp.com.

Rampart Range Day & Expo 2026 – Sold Out!

Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

Rampart Range Day & Expo 2026 is now sold out. Rampart Range Day & Expo is Canada’s largest operational range day and equipment expo, taking place May 26, 2026, at the Stittsville Shooting Range in Ottawa, Ontario.

Now in its fourteenth year, the event brings together 800+ Law Enforcement, Military, Corrections, and Government end users for a full day of hands-on equipment evaluation, live demonstrations, and direct interaction with manufacturers.

Event Highlights:

• Hands-on evaluation of operational equipment and protective gear

• Direct access to manufacturers and technical specialists

• Opportunities to compare solutions side by side in a practical environment

• Networking with agencies from across Canada

• First opportunity in Canada to get hands-on with the new GLOCK Gen 6 pistols

Brands in Attendance Include:

• GLOCK

• Aimpoint

• Arc’teryx PRO

• ASP

• Avon Protection

• B.E. Meyers

• Cadex Defence

• Colt Canada

• Defense Technology

• Galvion

• Ghosthood

• INVISIO

• Mechanix Wear

• Mustang Survival

• Night Vision Devices

• Princeton Tec

• Rapid Assault Tools

• SORDIN

• Streamlight

• And many others

A waitlist is open for companies interested in securing booth space should it become available. There is also limited availability on the range for firearm-focused vendors who don’t require a booth, utilizing dedicated shooting bays only.

For more information or to join the waitlist, visit:

rampartcorp.com/rampart-range-day-and-expo

Meet with Ocean State Innovations & 1947 at NAUMD

Tuesday, April 7th, 2026

We’re heading to NAUMD 2026.

Join 1947 & Ocean State Innovations at Booth T19 to explore advanced textile solutions built for performance, durability, and real-world applications.

May 03–05, 2026

Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston, MA

Meet our team, discover innovative materials, and see what’s next in high-performance textiles.

Let’s connect— peter@osinnovate.com

Colt Optics Selected to Support the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle (CMAR) Program

Tuesday, April 7th, 2026

Prague (March 23, 2026) – Colt CZ Group SE (“Colt CZ”) hereby announces Colt Electro Optics, LLC (“Colt Optics”) has been selected to support the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle (CMAR) C25 General Service Weapon System program.

Colt Optics, a subsidiary of Colt CZ Group, is proud to have been selected to provide its custom-designed 1-6x Low Power Variable Optic (LPVO), along with its custom dual ring mounting solution, for the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle (CMAR) program. Led by the Canadian DefenceInvestment Agency, the program will deliver a modern replacement for the current C7/C8 assault rifle fleet, including a modernized small-arms optic.

The Colt Optics CMAR 1-6x LPVO will be produced in Canada to maximize Canadian defense readiness and industrial capability for the Canadian Armed Forces.

“Colt Optics was founded in 2024 with a focus on designing weapon optics for the ever-evolving needs of the modern warfighter and all firearm users, alike,” said Matt VanHaaren, President of Colt Optics. “Our team of engineering expertise spans decades of experience and has developed optics currently in service with many militaries around the globe. We are excited to support the CMARprogram in providing this capability to the Canadian Armed Forces,” added Matt Van Haaren.

Please visit www.coltoptics.com for more information.

BFG Monday – The Battlefield Evolves. Your Gear Should Too.

Monday, April 6th, 2026

Outdated gear costs more than weight—it costs performance.

Helium Whisper® revolutionized load carriage—cutting weight by up to 50% while exceeding legacy materials in durability and abrasion resistance.
Less weight.
More mobility.
Greater survivability.
This combatproven solution already exists.
The only question is whether you’ll act on it.
Reach out to the Blue Force Gear Military Department today.
Trusted. Preferred. Proven.™

*Photos courtesy of the DOW

For procurement inquiries, unit evaluations, or operational briefings, contact the Blue Force Gear Military Department.

About Blue Force Gear®

Widely known for supplying the world’s best weapon slings, Blue Force Gear also leads the lightweight load carriage equipment revolution with Ten-Speed multi-use pouches, MOLLEminus platforms, and their patented Helium Whisper attachment system. Their proprietary ULTRACOMP high-performance coated fabric laminate material, unrivaled innovation, attention to detail, and obsession with reducing weight sets Blue Force Gear apart from others in the tactical equipment industry. Blue Force Gear is a Great Place to Work Certified Company. For more information on products, proprietary technologies, or how BFG continues to reduce weight for the warfighter, visit their website: www.blueforcegear.com

US Government Awards Contract to Global Military Products to Manage the Army’s Quad Cities Cartridge Case Facility at Rock Island Arsenal

Friday, April 3rd, 2026

TAMPA, FL – (April 1, 2026) – The U.S. Government has awarded a four-year contract to Global Military Products to take over facility management and new product development of the Army’s Quad Cities Cartridge Case Facility (QCCCF) at Rock Island Arsenal, Ill. The change in operation management will help boost predictable and sustainable workload at the facility, while expanding on the skilled workforce, equipment and production capacity critical to the nation’s defense industrial base.

“The Army’s Rock Island Arsenal has been in operation for more than a century to keep our country lethal and ready, with the Quad Cities Cartridge Case Facility focused on production of brass and steel cartridges,” said Jeff Brunozzi, president, Global Ordnance Holdings, LLC. “Under this agreement, we will leverage the facility’s capacity and employees’ capabilities to better serve the U.S. and its allies by expanding current cartridge case production and establishing a Mortar Barrel Production Center of Excellence.”

The 180,000 square-foot QCCCF has deep-drawn forging technology that produces brass and steel cartridge cases, ranging from 40mm through 155mm. In addition to managing the current workload, Global Military Products will look to add production of additional cartridge cases in support of its contracts for both U.S. and non-NATO cartridge cases. This effort leverages the facility’s existing and underutilized manufacturing tooling assets, equipment and workforce while replenishing critical cartridge case inventories for the U.S. and partner-nation demand.

Global Military Products will also establish a domestic Mortar Barrel Production Center of Excellence within the QCCCF in partnership with Ellwood National Forge (ENF). Establishing a second source, solely U.S.-based production capability mitigates risk, improves readiness, strengthens supply chain resilience and aligns with government priorities for expanding critical munitions manufacturing under the U.S. Industrial Base Modernization Strategy. QCCCF will remain a government-owned facility, creating a reliable, scalable and domestic source for critical mortar components and reducing supply chain vulnerability for U.S. and allied forces.

“By integrating mortar barrel production into QCCCF’s expansive and well-structured manufacturing layout, we will create a second-source domestic capability for 81mm and 120mm mortar systems,” said James Knight, Director of Business Development, Global Military Products. “Our approach will both enhance the facility’s operational versatility and transform its unused capacity into a strategically relevant manufacturing node for critical mortar barrels.”

The teams at Global Military Products and ENF leading this effort have extensive experience with modernization efforts and plant management, including leading and supporting modernization efforts at Scranton Army Ammunition Plant (SCAAP), Holston Army Ammunition Plant (HSAAP) and Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP). These efforts were planned and sequenced to minimize production impact, reduce technical risk, and maintain compliance with Army safety and quality standards.

As part of the ELLWOOD Group, ENF has drawn on the vertically integrated capability to design, melt, remelt and forge steel ingots to ensure consistent supply of high-quality cannon and artillery barrels and component forgings ranging from 81–155mm for the past 40 years. This long production experience has enabled ENF to fully develop, mature, and continuously improve its manufacturing and quality processes. ENF’s technical expertise, customer service orientation and breadth of offerings is a demonstrated capability for achieving effective results at QCCCF.

The four-year Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contract is firm-fixed price. The contract value is not being disclosed.

Photos by Dori Whipple, Joint Munitions Command