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MATBOCK Monday: Raider Shoot-Through Dry Bag

Monday, October 5th, 2026

MATBOCK’s Raider Rifle Bag is a waterproof, inflatable weapon case built for over-the-beach and maritime work — designed to get a rifle ashore dry without adding bulk to the load-out.

It’s a shoot-through dry bag rated waterproof to 92 feet for four hours. An oral inflation valve doubles it as flotation: fully inflated, it produces 70 lbs of lift. Empty, it weighs just 9 ounces and folds down small enough to stow in a cargo pocket when it’s not in use.

Specs:

  • Waterproof, shoot-through design — rated to 92′ (28m) for 4 hours
  • 70 lbs of lift when fully inflated
  • Oral inflation valve
  • 8 attachment points (4 front, 4 back)
  • Carrying handle
  • Weight: 9 oz (255.2g)
  • Dimensions: 35″ x 14.5″ x 3″ (88.9 x 36.8 x 7.6 cm)
  • Volume: 1,522 cu in (25.4L)
  • Berry Compliant – Made in the USA

These are in stock and ready to ship today at matbock.com.

Qore Performance Expands CATAMARAN Gen 3 Universal Plate Carrier Adapter Panel with New Coyote Brown Colorway

Friday, October 2nd, 2026

Knoxville, TN (September 29, 2026) — Qore Performance, Inc. has announced the official availability of its CATAMARAN Gen 3 Universal Plate Carrier Adapter Panel in Coyote Brown. Joining the original Black colorway, the new Coyote Brown option allows military units and law enforcement agencies with strict uniform regulations to integrate Qore Performance ICEVENTS® and ICEPLATE® Gen 3 thermoregulation and hydration tools into issued body armor without policy conflicts.

Built on the ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 architecture, CATAMARAN Gen 3 adds a laser-cut Velcro® loop field to any plate carrier or soft armor vest on the market. This universal platform allows operators to retrofit both legacy and contemporary issued armor, including the Crye Precision JPC 2.0, U.S. Army MSV, and USMC PC Gen III, with any combination of cooling, heating, hydration, or ventilation desired without permanently modifying plate carriers/body armor.

Technical Specifications and System Capabilities

  • Regulatory Uniformity: The Coyote Brown colorway maintains a compliant appearance on issued plate carriers and armor chassis.
  • Universal Non-Permanent Attachment: Mounts to anyhard or soft armor vest (MOLLE or slick) using MOLLE, Velcro® One-Wrap, elastic side straps, or elastic shock cord without permanent modifications.
  • Thermoregulation Integration: Serves as the mounting foundation for ICEVENTS® Classic Plate Carrier Ventilation Pontoons for evaporative airflow, or the IMS Pro Gen 3 system to combine evaporative cooling with ICEPLATE® Gen 3 conductive cooling, heating, and hydration.
  • Ultralight Hydrophobic Construction: Built from laser-cut laminate, the panel weighs 1.6 ounces (~3.8 ounces total when paired with ICEVENTS® pontoons) and measures 0.125 inches thick, resisting water absorption and sweat weight gain.
  • Customizable Airflow Geometry: Allows operators to position ICEVENTS® ventilation pontoons tailored to individual body shapes and needs.

CATAMARAN Gen 3 in Coyote Brown and Black is available immediately as a standalone panel or as a complete combo kit with ICEVENTS® Classic Pontoons directly at QorePerformance.com.

For government procurement officers, unit acquisitions, or official agency quotes across the complete ICEAGE ECOSYSTEM, visit the official Qore Performance Procurement Portal.

UF PRO Expands Its Rain Protection Range with Monsoon X

Friday, October 2nd, 2026

KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (1 October 2026)

UF PRO has introduced the Monsoon X Tactical Rain Jacket and Tactical Rain Pants, a new lightweight hard-shell system developed for sustained operations in heavy rain, wind and foul weather.

The Monsoon X is UF PRO’s lightest hard-shell rain system. It combines 100% waterproof protection with a lightweight, low-bulk 3-layer laminate that stretches in two directions. This provides greater freedom of movement while maintaining compatibility with body armour, backpacks and other tactical equipment.

The Monsoon X Rain Jacket weighs 0.80 kg in size L, while the Rain Pants weigh 0.60 kg in the same size. Both garments provide waterproof, windproof and breathable protection and are easy to pack and deploy as weather conditions change.

“Rain protection should never get in the way of the job. With Monsoon X, we focused on reducing weight and bulk while adding stretch, so professionals can keep moving comfortably with the rest of their gear, even during long periods of heavy rain,” said Dejan Kastelic, Head of Research and Development at UF PRO.

The jacket features long ventilation openings that release excess heat and provide direct access to equipment worn underneath. Its helmet-compatible hood uses the UF PRO Hood/Harness® system to follow the wearer’s head movements, while removable air/pac® shoulder inserts improve comfort when carrying backpacks, plate carriers and other equipment.

Designed as rapidly deployable overpants, the Monsoon X Rain Pants feature full-length side zippers that allow them to be put on or removed without taking off boots. A modified UF PRO Waist/Flex system and detachable suspenders help maintain a stable fit during movement. Adjustable lower hems and integrated boot hooks secure the pants over footwear in wet and windy conditions.

With their combination of low weight, 2-way stretch and packable construction, the Monsoon X Rain Jacket and Rain Pants provide a more mobility-focused option for professionals requiring full protection during prolonged exposure to severe weather.

The new Monsoon X garment system will be available from 15 October 2026. Learn more: ufpro.com/int/c/foul-weather-gear.

SIG SAUER – CROSS Sawtooth in 300BLK, 223 Wylde & 22 Creedmoor

Friday, October 2nd, 2026

During last week’s SIG NEXT they announced two new versions of the Sawtooth variant of the popular CROSS short action bolt gun, in 300 BLK and 223 Wylde. Unexpectedly, they also unveiled a 22 CM model.

The CROSS is well known for its for its straight forward design and low price compared to many other bolt action rifles on the market.

The Sawtooth models feature MLOK compatible handguards with 1/3 ARCA and carbon fiber wrapped barrels. In the case of the 300 BLK it is 9″ and the 223 variant has an 11.5″ barrel.

Fitted with side folding, adjustable PRS stocks and threaded short barrels for use with suppressors, these two new caliber options are quite compact.

www.sigsauer.com/shop/lightweight-long-range-rifles-for-competition

FirstSpear Friday Focus: Operator Glove System

Friday, October 2nd, 2026

Your hands are your primary interface with your weapon, your kit, and your environment. The FirstSpear OPERATOR GLOVE SYSTEM pairs the Operator Inner Glove (OIG) and the Operator Outer Glove (OOG) into an advanced combat system built around maximum weapon manipulation, tactile feel, and durability when the mission demands both. TheOIG functions as a capable standalone glove for operations where dexterity and feel take priority. When conditions require higher durability and toughness, the OOG layers directly over it without sizing up, extending the system’s resilience through extended hard use.

Features:

OIG: TOUCH SCREEN COMPATIBLE THUMB AND INDEX FINGER

OIG: MERINO WOOL BACK WITH PITTARDS DIGITAL GOATSKIN PALM

OOG: EXPOSED TRIGGER FINGER AND THUMB FOR WEAPON MANIPULATION

OOG: GOATSKIN CONSTRUCTION WITH COW SPLIT PALM PATCH AND REINFORCED CARABINER LOOP

At its core, the OPERATOR INNER GLOVE is built from Core-Spun Merino Wool with a 100% Pittards Digital Goatskin palm, delivering inherent flame resistance, anti-bacterial odor suppression, no-melt and no-drip material performance, and a digital texture that enhances grip on essential weapon controls. The OPERATOR OUTER GLOVE adds battlefield-validated protection via carbon-infused breathable goatskin construction, incredible abrasion resistance, low water uptake, and a reinforced carabiner loop. Both gloves are sized identically with no need to size up when wearing the system together, and are available in sizes Small through XX-Large.

Built for military personnel, law enforcement officers, and prepared professionals who demand reliable equipment, the Operator Glove System delivers peak weapon manipulation and protection across a range of operational conditions. To request an estimate, visit First-Spear.com/Request-For-Estimate. For more information, visit First-Spear.com.

OKSI Announces Its Line Of Custom Intelligent Seekers For Missile Platforms And Precision Munitions

Thursday, October 1st, 2026

Passive, AI-enabled next-generation EO/IR seekers that deliver autonomous precision in GPS-denied and contested electronic warfare environments.

LOS ANGELES — Oct. 1, 2026 — OKSI, a defense leader in advanced artificial intelligence, computer vision and autonomous systems, announced its line of custom Intelligent Seekers, purpose-built to deliver autonomous precision in GPS-denied and contested electronic warfare environments.

OKSI’s Intelligent Seekers bring advanced electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensing, computer vision and target recognition, along with tracking, terminal logic and guidance, navigation and control (GNC) algorithms directly on board weapon systems. They are a production-ready solution with low size, weight, power and cost (SWaP-C) that operates without GPS, laser designation or radio frequency (RF) communications from launch to impact.

Unlike traditional guided weapon systems that depend on external guidance or continuous designation, munitions equipped with OKSI’s Intelligent Seekers autonomously acquire, recognize, track and engage static or dynamic targets, with computer-vision algorithms engineered to hold performance even when traveling from low subsonic to hypersonic speeds.

Presently, laser-dependent systems are often limited to a single shot. Integrating onboard intelligence also enables lock-on-after-launch and rapid ripple-fire engagements that allow multiple munitions to be deployed in quick succession against multiple targets without continuous external designation.

“Modern electronic warfare has made single-shot, signal-dependent guidance a liability,” said Chris HolmesParker, CEO, OKSI. “Our Intelligent Seekers give munitions a passive path to target lock. They sense, detect, recognize, track and guide, all on board. That is what autonomous guidance should truly mean in a contested environment.”

ONE ARCHITECTURE. MULTIPLE MISSIONS.

OKSI’s Intelligent Seekers are built around a modular open systems approach (MOSA) and sensor open systems architecture (SOSA), combining a common software stack with a modular electromechanical architecture. Commercial compute modules, multiple sensor modalities, embedded AI, guidance, terminal logic and GNC can be configured to meet mission requirements without reengineering the underlying architecture for each platform. This enables faster integration, independently versioned and validated software, supply-chain flexibility and adaptability across platforms and concepts of operation.

The technology supports the U.S. Department of War’s full find, fix, track, target, engage, assess (F2T2EA) mission flow on board the munition while addressing the growing requirement for assured positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) and non-RF alternative PNT in GPS-denied and contested environments.

OKSI Intelligent Seekers support air, ground and surface applications across mission sets including counter-UAS, maritime strike, indirect fire, land attack and interception at speeds ranging from low subsonic to hypersonic.

Built for rapid integration and production, OKSI’s Intelligent Seeker line combines proven performance, low SWaP-C, open architecture, a robust supply chain and more than 35 years of engineering expertise to deliver adaptable intelligence across today’s and tomorrow’s precision weapon systems.

MEET OKSI AT AUSA 2026

OKSI will be at the AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington, D.C., Oct. 12–14, 2026.

Attendees interested in learning more about OKSI’s Intelligent Seekers and integration capabilities are invited to schedule a meeting with the OKSI team.

To schedule a meeting, contact solutions@oksi.ai.

YETI and KOR Partner to Bring Reusable, Vacuum-Rigidizing Protective Inserts

Thursday, October 1st, 2026

KOR’s patented Vacuum Rigidizing Structure (VRS) technology offers a reusable, reconfigurable alternative to traditional foam inserts.

Scottsdale, Ariz. — September 15, 2026 — KOR, the maker of the patented KOR® Protection System, today announced a partnership with YETI to bring KOR’s reusable Vacuum Rigidizing Structure (VRS) protective inserts to the YETI® LoadOut® hard-case platform. The protective inserts are designed to help users secure and transport equipment without relying on single-use foam inserts.

The collaboration gives customers another way to configure durable protection for valuable gear, while supporting reuse across different equipment setups.

For decades, protecting sensitive equipment in transit has meant one of two bad options — precision-cutting custom foam that only fits one configuration, or fighting with generic pluck-and-pull foam that never fits quite right and can’t be reconfigured. KOR’s VRS technology eliminates the trade-off. A KOR insert starts as a flexible panel filled with proprietary media. Place your equipment on it, draw the air out with the KOR pump, and in seconds the panel rigidizes around the exact contours of whatever it’s holding — an optic, a radio, a drone, a camera body, a diagnostic instrument. Release the vacuum and the same insert resets, ready to be reconfigured for the next payload.

“We set out to to develop new packing technology to replace  antiquated packaging materials with the goal of reducing environmental impacts associated with single use materials,” said GP, Founder of KOR. “Pairing that with the LoadOut platform puts reusable, field-grade protection in the hands of the people who are hardest on their equipment — and lets them stop treating protection as something disposable.”

One system. Infinite configurations.

Unlike cut foam, a single KOR insert can be reset and reconfigured as equipment changes. That flexibility can help users make better use of interior case space while reducing the need for multiple custom inserts.

Key advantages of the KOR® Protection System on the YETI® LoadOut® platform:

– Reusable, One insert reconfigures for endless payloads — no more cutting foam, no more waste.

– Reconfigure in seconds. Fluid to rigid in seconds; reset and reshape in under 30 seconds.

– 360° protection. Superior shock and vibration attenuation with full encapsulation and support

– Built for the field. Waterproof, dustproof, and contaminant-resistant, in a rip- and tear-resistant performance fabric.

– Mission-tested. Engineered to exceed MIL-STD-810H for shock, vibration, temperature, and altitude, with flame resistance (16 CFR 1610), tear strength (ASTM-D2261), and air retention (MIL-C-83489).

Built to protect what matters

The partnership is aimed at the people who move sensitive or high-value equipment and need adaptable protection in rugged conditions. For these users, the KOR + YETI combination means a single rugged case and a single reusable insert that can protect different gear setups, from optics and electronics to communications equipment and instruments.

Availability

The YETITM LoadOutTM KOR® Protective Inserts are available at www.yeti.com/loadout-kor-protective-inserts starting September 15, 2026. KOR’s full lineup of Protective Systems for Defense is available at kortechnik.com.

About KOR

KOR is a U.S.-based manufacturer redefining protective packaging through its patented Vacuum Rigidizing Structure (VRS) technology. The KOR Protection System replaces single-use foam with a reusable, infinitely reconfigurable protective platform that hardens around any object in seconds and resets for the next payload. Berry compliant and made in the USA, KOR’s products are engineered to exceed MIL-STD-810H and are trusted to protect optics, communications, drones, medical devices, cameras, and other high-value equipment in transit. Leave an Impression.™ Learn more at kortechnik.com.

SIG SAUER P226X Agency

Thursday, October 1st, 2026

When I stepped up to the firing line during last week’s SIG NEXT event at SIG Academy, one of the pistol program managers mentioned that I should take a look at the P226X they had developed in conjunction with Agency Arms.

Built around an Agency Arms alloy frame, it’s a great looking gun, but then I heard something that intrigued me, “It shoots itself.” I know the claim sounds silly, but that trigger is amazing and that was out of the box. It’s even more fun to shoot thanks to the compensator keeping the barrel on target round after round and grip panels which are comfortable yet, well…grippy.

Features:

  • Single Port Integrally Compensated Slide with Agency 5Axis Serrations and Equipped with the ROMEO-X SIG LOC PRO
  • 3.8” Bull Barrel with Target Crown
  • Agency Arms Alloy Frame with Unique Scale Front Strap Checkering
  • Custom Alloy Lok Grip Panels in Matching Scale Texture
  • Extended Takedown Lever
  • AX3 Fully Adjustable Single Stage Trigger

I’ve never owned a P226 but I’m going to change that once these are available.

Coming soon.

www.sigsauer.com/p226-x-agency