The Department of War has announced Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC, West Hartford, Connecticut, was awarded a $40,863,564 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the production of M4/M4A1 carbines for Foreign Military Sales. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2031. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Newark, New Jersey, is the contracting activity (W15QKN-26-D-A008).
LOS ANGELES, March 25, 2026 — AnySignal announced it has been selected by the United States Space Force (USSF) to field their Resilient, Agile, and Interference-Defiant Network for Secure Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) and Space Data Network (SDN). This contract will accelerate the fielding of a combat-ready architecture designed to ensure mission continuity in Contested, Denied, and Degraded (CDD) environments.
As near-peer adversaries increasingly deploy sophisticated Electronic Warfare (EW) capabilities to disrupt allied command and control, the reliance on centralized, rigid satellite links has become a critical vulnerability. AnySignal is addressing this operational gap by delivering autonomous, decentralized communications architecture in the face of adversarial spectrum denial.
“The modern battlespace requires communications infrastructure that is as dynamic and resilient as the warfighters it supports,” said John Malsbury, CEO at AnySignal. “AnySignal’s Defense platform is moving beyond static links to a self-healing network that autonomously navigates the spectrum to defeat interference.”
The effort focuses on maturing and validating the system for operational deployment. At the core of the solution is AnySignal’s Defense platform bolstering hardened Military Satellite Communications and the Space Data Network.
How AnySignal’s Defense platform is Advancing Resilient Military Communications in Contested Environments:
Autonomous Adaptation – Detects jamming in real time and autonomously adapts to maintain uninterrupted mission communications.
Waveform Agility and Reconfigurability – Allows rapid switching between Low Probability Intercept/Detection (LPI/LPD) waveforms for tactical concealment at the edge and high-throughput backhaul.
Advanced Threat Mitigation – Intelligent radios sense the spectrum and dynamically adjust links, power, and routing under adversarial pressure.
Zero Packet Loss – Autonomous rerouting preserves mission-critical data with no interruption, even in degraded environments.
Strategic Impact and Transition
AnySignal directly supports the Department of War’s vision for CJADC2 and the Space Data Network by ensuring reliable, assured data transport across heterogeneous platforms. As integrated defense initiatives like Golden Dome demand continuous, interference-resistant connectivity across distributed nodes, AnySignal provides the resilient communications backbone these architectures require.
Nampa, Idaho (March 2026) – Caracal USA, a leading US-based manufacturer of small arms for the law enforcement and defense markets, announced today that it has been awarded a new supply contract with various government agencies in Belize for the CAR814 A2 Patrol rifle. The award highlights the continued recognition of Caracal USA’s firearm platforms among government and security organizations throughout the Caribbean region.
Chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, the CAR814 A2 Patrol is a centerfire, direct impingement gas-operated tactical rifle engineered and manufactured in accordance with NATO standards. Designed specifically for military and law enforcement users, the platform incorporates high-quality components, advanced engineering, and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes to deliver a durable, reliable, and accurate weapon system built to exacting tolerances.
This contract further demonstrates Caracal USA’s growing footprint in international markets and its commitment to providing trusted, mission-ready weapon systems to allied partners and professional end users.
“Working with our Caribbean regional representatives, I.I. & E, Caracal USA products have become well known with the government agencies of Caribbean nations,” said Jeffrey Spalding, CEO and President of Caracal USA. “Our dedication to safety, reliability, and durability continues to showcase the quality of Caracal USA weapon systems and has allowed the opportunity to compete in tender solicitations and be awarded supply contracts for new modern weapon systems to Belize.”
Caracal USA continues to expand its international partnerships while supporting the operational needs of military and law enforcement professionals worldwide.
For more information about Caracal USA and its full line of firearms, visit www.caracalusa.com.
[SCOTTSDALE, AZ] KOR is honored to announce the award of a contract from the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for its advanced KOR Protective System, a modular, reusable military equipment protection system designed to safeguard mission-critical equipment in the most demanding operational environments.
This award validates KOR’s breakthrough approach to protective packaging for defense applications, supporting operators who require reliable shock and vibration protection, rapid deployment, and adaptable load configurations across dynamic mission profiles.
KOR 4214 Double Panel Protective System
A New Standard in Military Equipment Protection
The KOR Protective System represents a fundamental shift away from traditional foam-based inserts and fixed-case solutions. At its core is a proprietary vacuum-rigidizing structure (VRS) a dynamic material system that transitions from flexible to rigid on demand, conforming precisely to the shape of any object and locking it securely in place.
Unlike traditional foam systems that degrade, require custom cutting, and limit flexibility, KOR delivers a scalable protective case alternative to foam, enabling:
– Instant Customization — Forms around virtually any equipment profile without tooling
– Reusable Protective Packaging — Supports multiple missions with a single system
– Superior Shock & Vibration Protection — Engineered for high-impact, vibration-intensive environments
– Reduced Logistics Burden — Eliminates foam replacement and multiple case types
– Load Stabilization & Impact Attenuation — Secures equipment while distributing energy across the structure
– Berry Compliant Materials — Designed to meet U.S. defense sourcing requirements
How the KOR Protective System Works
The KOR system uses vacuum-rigidizing panels to create a secure, adaptive protective structure:
1. Equipment is placed within a flexible/fluid panel system
2. Air is removed to form a rigid, molded structure
3. The system locks the equipment in place, eliminating movement
4. Impact forces are absorbed and distributed across the internal medias millions of touch points
This process enables a modular protective system that adapts instantly without fabrication, tooling, or waste.
Built for Mission-Critical Performance
From drone protection and UAV transport systems to night vision optics, weapons platforms, and sensitive electronics, KOR is engineered to perform where failure is not an option.
The system can function independently or integrate into existing ruggedized cases, providing a flexible military-grade packaging solution that enhances both protection and operational efficiency.
Applications Across Defense and Tactical Operations
KOR Protective Systems are deployed across a wide range of use cases, including:
– Drone and UAV transport protection
– Night vision and optical systems storage
– Weapons and tactical gear transport
– Sensitive electronics and communications equipment
– Field-deployable mission kits
– Law enforcement and federal agency operations
This versatility positions KOR as a leading solution for rugged equipment transport across military, defense logistics, and high-value commercial sectors.
Operational Advantage Through Adaptability
Traditional protective systems lock users into fixed configurations. KOR enables continuous adaptation:
– Rapid reconfiguration in the field
– Support for evolving payloads and equipment upgrades
– Reduced preparation time and faster deployment cycles
– Consistent protection across changing mission requirements
KOR is not just a protection system, it is a force multiplier for modern operations.
Supporting the Future of Defense and Beyond
As defense technologies evolve across autonomous systems, advanced optics, and portable electronics, the need for intelligent, scalable protective packaging systems continues to grow.
While designed for military and special operations, KOR is increasingly adopted across law enforcement, aerospace, and commercial equipment transport, delivering unmatched versatility and sustainability.
About KOR
KOR is a U.S. based innovator in modular protective systems, specializing in vacuum-rigidizing technology that redefines how sensitive and high-value equipment is transported, stored, and deployed.
Built for durability, adaptability, and performance, KOR systems are trusted by operators and organizations that demand uncompromising protection.
“KOR isn’t just protecting equipment, it’s redefining how operators deploy, adapt, and move mission-critical gear in real time.”
Learn more:
Explore KOR’s modular protective packaging systems, technical specifications, and deployment applications at: www.kortechnik.com
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has successfully executed additional contract awards as part of Domestic Shield to procure counter-unmanned aerial systems capability in support of U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Strategic Command.
The combined contract, valued at $6.1 million, includes the purchase of 210 SmartShooter Smash 2000LE systems and one AeroVironment Titan Cerberus XL system. This milestone expands the layered defenses that protect installations and critical defense infrastructure from the emerging UAS threats in the U.S.
“We need a layered defense that includes distributed sensing, the ability to track in real time, and capabilities to engage with both non-kinetic and kinetic countermeasures,” said Army Brig. Gen. Matt Ross, task force director. “This purchase does not solve that problem, but it’s a step in the right direction.”
He added that both contracts were executed at a record pace, underscoring JIATF 401’s commitment to cutting through red tape to deliver critical counter-UAS capability at the speed of relevance during combat operations in support of Operation Epic Fury.
The rapid award timeline reflects strong coordination across requirements, contracting and mission stakeholders to ensure timely responses to operator needs.
Additionally, two radar systems have been assigned to support the National Capital Region in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security, enhancing the region’s ability to detect and counter emerging UAS threats. Ross said this strategic move strengthens local defense capabilities, ensuring that critical infrastructure remains protected.
In support of this reconfiguration, JIATF 401 is also advancing the integration of the Lattice system, a cutting-edge, tactical user interface for command-and-control of counter-UAS that links sensors and effectors across installations and agencies. This integration will boost response times and strengthen national defense, enabling more agile and effective counter-UAS operations.
The task force is pioneering acquisition reform practices to ensure the services and the entire joint force receive the critical technologies they need to maintain the operational advantage and keep America safe.
By Army Lt. Col. Adam Scher, Joint Interagency Task Force 401
Skydio, the largest U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in flying robots, today announced an order exceeding $52 million for over 2,500 X10D drones from the U.S. Army. The order is the largest small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) procurement from a single manufacturer in the Army’s history and moved from bid to award in less than 72 hours.
This order reflects the decisive role small autonomous systems now play in modern conflict and the Army’s commitment to putting those capabilities in soldiers’ hands. It also shows that the United States can deliver world-class drone capability at the scale and speed required by today’s operational environment.
Mark Valentine, Global Head of National Security Strategy
The Skydio X10D system delivers world-leading intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance (ISR) capability at the platoon level, with technologies tested under the most severe conditions, including those found on the modern battlefield. Designed for survivability and resiliency in contested environments, it is capable of flying autonomously, without GPS, using onboard navigation cameras to map terrain in real time and maintain flight in contested environments. Its multiband radio provides seamless connectivity by optimizing frequency use in high-interference areas. With high-resolution visual and radiometric thermal cameras, X10D gives operators persistent situational awareness in day and night conditions from a position of cover.
Skydio is trusted by every branch of the U.S. military and by 29 allied nations. The Army selected Skydio for the SRR Program of Record in both 2022 and 2025, making it the only manufacturer to span both tranches. This order, placed through Atlantic Diving Supply (ADS), reflects sustained operational confidence as the Army rapidly scales autonomous reconnaissance capabilities beyond the constraints of traditional acquisition timelines.
Every X10D is manufactured at Skydio’s facility in Hayward, California, where production workers assemble and test each unit across 550 individual checkpoints before delivery. The Hayward facility has scaled output to support orders of this size while maintaining the reliability standards the most demanding customers require.
The extensive evaluation and specific selection of TrellisWare’s radios and waveforms aligns perfectly with the emerging MoD waveform strategy and further demonstrates its concerted approach to affordably, yet best, modernize UK defense networks at the pace and level of scrutiny demanded by current global threats.
The technological advantages of the TrellisWare product suite, coupled with the fact that the solutions are mission-proven and fully interoperable with other NATO nations’ communications systems, played a significant role in the decision for the MoD to work with TrellisWare.
“We are honored to work with the Ministry of Defense and British Army to fortify their communications infrastructure and help ensure mission success going forward,” says Metin Bayram, CEO of TrellisWare Technologies. “The strategic utilization of TrellisWare waveforms will provide the resiliency and extended coverage needed to maintain clear and consistent communications across the contested and congested spectrum environments they will surely encounter on the battlefields of today andtomorrow.”
The TrellisWare systems deliver voice, data and position location information via unique Barrage™ Relay Networking, providing the ability to scale to many hundreds of nodes in a single Radio Frequency channel, allowing extremely efficient use of very limited spectrum. This has the potential to give many more individual users the benefit of access to battlefield situational services versus other solutions offered in the tactical communications market today.
March 19, 2026 – Kitchener, Ontario
The Government of Canada is committed to rebuilding, rearming and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to ensure they receive the equipment they need to achieve mission success and protect Canadians.
Today, the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), and the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, announced that the Defence Investment Agency has awarded a contract to Colt Canada of Kitchener, Ontario, to acquire up to 65,402 assault rifle systems under the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle (CMAR) initiative. By awarding this contract to Colt Canada, the Government of Canada is reinforcing the recently announced Defence Industrial Strategy and its commitment to invest in Canadian innovation.
The CMAR project will be delivered through 2 phases:
Phase 1 includes procuring 30,000 General Service (GS) rifles over a three-year period. The estimated value of this initial phase is approximately $307 million, including applicable taxes.
Phase 2, which is expected to begin in year four under an optional provision, will include procuring the remaining 19,207 GS rifles, 16,195 Full Spectrum (FS) rifles, as well as associated ancillaries.
This contract will provide a modern replacement for the current C7/C8 assault rifle fleet, which has been in service for more than 35 years. The new rifles will enhance the awareness, protection, and reliability of deployed CAF members. The project also includes system integration and engineering support.
The investment will bolster Canada’s defence industrial base for years to come, creating good?paying jobs and contributing roughly $10 million annually to Canada’s GDP over the next five years. Colt Canada’s commitment to include at least 80% Canadian content will also generate opportunities for suppliers across the country. Further economic benefits are expected under the Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy, which ensures that defence procurements generate long?term, high?value investments in Canada.
This contract is part of the first wave of high-priority defence procurements to be implemented by the Defence Investment Agency. The Agency play a central role in implementing Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy by engaging industry earlier in the procurement process, supporting innovation and aligning procurement strategies with long-term military and industrial priorities.
Together, the Defence Investment Agency and the Defence Industrial Strategy are making generational investments in Canada’s defence ecosystem—transforming how Canada equips its military, strengthening domestic supply chains, and ensuring the Canadian Armed Forces have the equipment they need to keep Canada safe and sovereign.
To replace the current service rifle, the DIA made a deliberate decision to advance CMAR through a direct acquisition for asset replacement, and advanced the procurement using a Risk?Based Approach (RBA). These actions reflect Canada’s commitment to streamlining processes and accelerating the delivery of equipment to the CAF. This investment supports Canada’s efforts to meet its NATO defence spending targets, while ensuring the CAF has the modern equipment needed to respond to evolving operational demands.
“Providing modern, reliable capabilities to the Canadian Armed Forces is central to the Defence Investment Agency’s mission, and our streamlined approach will deliver this capability to our troops faster. This contract with Colt Canada advances Canada’s new Defence Industrial Strategy by strengthening domestic production, creating good?paying jobs, and growing our economy. By investing in advanced systems and Canadian expertise, we are ensuring our Forces remain ready for the challenges ahead while building a stronger, more resilient defence industry at home.”
The Honourable Stephen Fuhr
Secretary of State (Defence Procurement)
“Today’s announcement reflects our government’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the Canadian Armed Forces have the capabilities they need to protect Canadians and contribute to global security. The Canadian Modular Assault Rifle project is an important step in modernizing the equipment our service members rely on every day. By investing in modern, reliable tools and working with a trusted Canadian partner, we are supporting the operational readiness of our Armed Forces while strengthening Canada’s defence industry and the skilled workforce behind it.“
The Honourable David J. McGuinty
Minister of National Defence
“Today’s announcement is a win for Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces. Rifles remain foundational to soldier effectiveness in the field, and this development brings over 40 years of technology evolution to Canada’s fighting forces. This represents tangible progress, and a clear example of how we can move with greater agility to bring modern, reliable equipment to soldiers. It is about delivering the Army Canada needs, today, and into the future.”
Lieutenant-General M.C. Wright
Commander Canadian Army
On February 17, 2026, the Prime Minister launched Canada’s first Defence Industrial Strategy to transform our defence industries by prioritising Canadian suppliers and materials, investing in Canadian innovation and commercialisation, and streamlining procurement to give businesses consistent and predictable demand.
On October 2, 2025, the Prime Minister announced the creation of the Defence Investment Agency. This new special operating agency was established to strengthen Canada’s defence procurement system. It marks a major advancement in modernizing the process, aimed at rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces to address evolving global threats and meet operational requirements.
The newly established Defence Investment Agency is modernizing defence procurement for the Government of Canada. The Agency is accelerating mission-critical equipment delivery to the CAF by centralizing expertise and streamlining decisions.
Under this contract, up to 65,402 modern assault rifles will be delivered: 16,195 will be the FS variant, while the remaining 49,207 will be the GS variant.
The FS variant is designed for front-line combat roles. It is optimized for offensive operations in urban and open terrain, and it has advanced features for soldiers in Regular Infantry units. The GS variant is intended for broader use across the CAF. It provides reliable personal protection and deterrence for personnel who are not in primary combat roles.
The ammunition to be produced as part of the CMAR initiative will also be made in Canada.
The CMAR contract was advanced under a Risk?Based Approach (RBA), through which a procurement is managed according to its level of complexity and risk . This approach ensures that procurements receive Treasury Board (TB) approvals and oversight appropriate to their complexity, enabling timely delivery for the CAF by streamlining processes.
The Munitions Supply Program, established in 1974, ensures that the CAF have reliable sources of supply in Canada for ammunition, small arms and related equipment. Equipment is purchased from designated domestic facilities that serve as strategic sources of supply and centres of excellence. The MSP supports the development of a competitive Canadian defence industry, creating long-term economic benefits and thousands of jobs across the country.
