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Canadian Armed Forces Selects Avon Protection MITR-M1 Half Mask

Wednesday, May 13th, 2026

13th May 2026, Melksham, UK: The Government of Canada has awarded Avon Protection a five-year contract for the MITR-M1 Half Mask, MITR-PF Compact Particulate Filter, and accessories. The contract provides a framework agreement under which the MITR-M1 Half Mask and MITR-PF can be ordered for the Canadian Armed Forces.

With this contract, Canada has become the first FVEY nation defence force to award a contract for the MITR-M1 Half Mask, ensuring its personnel are equipped with a lightweight, flexible respiratory solution for tactical low- to mid-level threat environments.

Designed for fast-evolving operational scenarios that are unsuited to single-use face masks or full-face respirators, the MITR-M1 can be carried in cargo pockets or gear pouches and donned in seconds. It gives the wearer protection against respiratory particulate contaminates such as explosive gunfire residue; as well as oil and non-oil based contaminates such as lead, asbestos, fentanyl and lubricant mist. These contaminates are commonly found in tactical environments, from crowd control operations to high-risk interventions, and are known to have a detrimental effect on the respiratory health of personnel.

CE and NIOSH-certified, MITR-M1 Half Mask integrates seamlessly with ballistic and bump helmets via a strap or clip system, as well as tactical systems including night vision goggles, eye and hearing protective devices. With a sleek flush-fitting curved profile, the wearer retains weapon sighting ability and maintains communications via voice amplification/projection units.

The MITR-M1 Half Mask has been deployed in a range of operational settings with customers identifying its use for respiratory protection against a wide range of particulate hazards including explosive gunfire residue, lead, asbestos, fentanyl and riot control agents both during training and live operations. Its versatile protection has made it a trusted choice for organisations facing a range of airborne hazards in dynamic and high-risk environments.

“The research is clear: long term exposure to airborne particulate hazards is a major contributing factor to the negative health effects being experienced by military operators in later life,” Steve Elwell, President, Avon Protection, said. “In selecting the MITR-M1 Half Mask, the Canadian Military is focused on protecting the health of its operators so they can do their jobs and get home safely.

“MITR-M1’s convenient and low-burden respiratory protection is redefining protection levels for this fast-evolving market, and we look forward to seeing this system enter service with Canada’s world-class defence force.”

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Colt’s Manufacturing Company Awarded Five-Year Defense Logistics Agency Contract in Support of Critical Small Arms Components

Wednesday, May 13th, 2026

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC is proud to announce that it has been awarded Contract SPE7LX-26-D-0051 by the Defense Logistics Agency in support of NSN 1005-01-505-1035, Bolt, Breech.

The five-year, firm-fixed-price indefinite quantity contract carries a maximum award value of$17,589,566.00 and reinforces Colt’s continued commitment to supporting the U.S. Government, the Defense Logistics Agency, and the warfighter through the reliable delivery of high-quality, mission-critical small arms components.

As a long-standing partner to the U.S. Government and the defense industrial base, Colt remains focused on providing the technical expertise, manufacturing capability, and cross-functional execution required to support critical readiness and sustainment needs across the military supply chain.

This award further demonstrates Colt’s enduring role in supporting U.S. military readiness through the production and delivery of essential small arms components. Colt appreciates the continued confidence placed in its team by its U.S. Government customers and congratulates the internal Colt team members whose dedication, technical expertise, and coordinated efforts made this award possible.

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Elbit America Secures $212 Million Delivery Order Under Multi-Year Contract with the US Army

Tuesday, May 12th, 2026

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – May 12, 2026 – Elbit Systems of America (Elbit America) received a delivery order valued at $212 million to be the sole producer of the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular (ENVG-B) systems for the United States Army. The Army has historically split production for ENVG-B systems among multiple vendors, however Elbit America was the only prime supplier selected for this delivery order.?

Elbit America’s ENVG-B system provides overmatch capability to the soldier with a platform that integrates head-up situational awareness and unmatched capabilities to own the networked battlefield. The ENVG-B’s ability to wirelessly connect to a soldier’s rifle mounted thermal weapon sight allows for rapid target acquisition, while augmented reality, and the Nett Warrior interface provide lethal capability to engage close-in and far out. The ENVG-B is the sole fused augmented reality system actively deployed.

When a soldier puts on an Elbit America ENVG?B, they’re not just seeing in the dark, they’re gaining access to a fused picture of the battlefield, which translates directly into improved survivability and mission success. The ENVG-B includes Gen 3 enhanced performance real-time white phosphor image intensifier tubes, which provide unrivaled image clarity along with a much greater detection range coupled with a thermal sensor. All this sophistication and capability is packed into a lightweight goggle, powered by a smart battery pack.

Erik Fox, Senior Vice President of Warfighter Systems at Elbit America, said, “Our ENVG-B systems offer information at the edge, as they integrate advanced low?light performance, thermal imaging, and augmented reality into a single platform, enabling soldiers to detect threats faster, identify targets sooner, and maneuver with greater confidence in all weather, lighting, and battlefield conditions.”

Elbit America has delivered more than 30,000 advanced night vision binocular systems since 2020 through the U.S. Army’s ENVG?B program and the U.S. Marine Corps’ Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle program. The company continues to shape the future of night operations as a recognized leader in imaging, sensor fusion, and soldier-centered technology development.

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Streamlight TLR-7 X Selected as Standard Issue Pistol Light by Canadian Federal Police

Thursday, May 7th, 2026

EAGLEVILLE, PA, May 5, 2026 – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, announced that its TLR-7® X weapon light is included in a $39 million CAD contract awarded to Canadian distributor Rampart Corporation to supply Canadian Federal Police with a new duty pistol system.

The new system includes the Glock 45 MOS 7 pistol, the TLR-7 X, a red dot sight, and duty holster. It is expected to be widely deployed across Royal Canadian Mounted Police personnel, Canada’s primary federal police force. Rampart was awarded the contract following a competitive procurement process led by Public Services and Procurement Canada.

Designed to maximize visibility and targeting capabilities in a variety of tactical applications, the exceptionally lightweight TLR-7 X delivers 550 lumens for extreme brightness. It features a special optic that produces a concentrated beam while also optimizing peripheral illumination. It also features switches that can be customized to match users’ shooting styles.

“Streamlight is deeply honored that the TLR-7 X has been selected as the issued pistol light of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police,” said Streamlight Regional Sales Manager – Brian Osborn. “This milestone reflects not only our commitment to excellence in professional lighting, but also the tremendous partnership and hard work over several years with our sales agency representatives at Kolder Canada and Rampart International. We are proud to provide the RCMP with our lighting solutions and to support the law enforcement professionals who serve and protect their communities.”

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US Army Selects AV’s Switchblade 400 for LASSO Program

Tuesday, May 5th, 2026

Award establishes Switchblade 400 as key component of Army’s enduring next-generation loitering munition program

ARLINGTON, Va.– AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced that it has been awarded a prototype agreement from the U.S. Army for the Low-Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program to support the rapid development, delivery and testing of the Switchblade® 400 loitering munition.

The award establishes Switchblade 400, AV’s medium-range, man-portable, anti-armor loitering munition, as a key component of the Army’s LASSO program, supporting the service’s modernization priorities for rapidly deployable, precision strike capabilities that can operate effectively in contested environments.

“This award reflects the Army’s confidence not only in Switchblade 400, but in AV’s ability to deliver at scale,” said Trace Stevenson, President of Autonomous Systems at AV. “Being selected under the LASSO program positions AV as a long-term partner to the Army as it modernizes its loitering munition capabilities, from development and testing through production, fielding, and continuous capability evolution.”

The first loitering munition purpose-built to operate within AV_Halo™, AV’s modular command-and-control ecosystem, Switchblade 400 incorporates advanced aided target recognition (ATR) and autonomous capabilities to detect, classify, and engage targets, day or night, in denied and contested environments while delivering the same anti-armor performance comparable to larger systems, like the Switchblade 600 Blk 2.

Core to Switchblade 400 is the implementation of a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) in system design to ensure long-term system resilience and relevance allowing for interoperability, upgradeability, and affordability as missions evolve.

Known as the “Lightweight Tank Destroyer,” and sized to fit common launch tubes, Switchblade 400 enables a sensor-to-shooter concept of operations that allows a single soldier to detect, identify, and engage targets through a unified, networked architecture – shortening decision timelines while increasing precision, speed, and operational flexibility at the tactical edge. The system features an all-up round (AUR) weighing under 40 pounds that provides the soldier with a lightweight, man-portable, anti-tank weapon system.

“Switchblade 400 is the product of continuous feedback from the field and the soldiers who rely on our systems in real-world operations,” said Brian Young, Senior Vice President of Loitering Munitions at AV. “We are constantly leaning forward, integrating new capabilities, enhancing performance, and reducing the burden on the warfighter. That soldier-driven approach is central to how we develop, test, and deliver capability for the Army.”

The new OTA award under LASSO follows a recent $186 million delivery order from the U.S. Army for Switchblade® 600 Block 2 and Switchblade® 300 Block 20 explosively formed penetrator (EFP) loitering munition systems, part of the Army’s existing five-year, $990 million Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract under the Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS) Directed Requirement (DR), which was awarded in August 2024. It was the Army’s first Switchblade order containing EFP payload, delivering enhanced lethality against armored threats.

“The Army’s trust in the Switchblade family has been earned through years of real-world use by soldiers who rely on these systems every day,” said Jimmy Jenkins, Executive Vice President of Precision Strike and Defense Systems at AV. “That trust reflects a clear operational need for precision, speed, and adaptability at the tactical edge—capabilities the Switchblade family is designed to deliver as missions and threats continue to change.”

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Lockheed Martin’s HIMARS and PrSM Selected for the Australian Army’s LAND 8113 Phase 2 solution for a Second Long-Range Fires Regiment

Monday, May 4th, 2026

Australian High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) fires Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) (Credit: Australian Department of Defence)

CANBERRA, 2 May 2026 – Lockheed Martin Australia welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to select the company’s capabilities for the Australian Army’s Project LAND 8113 Phase 2.

Lockheed Martin Australia will supply an additional tranche of High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers equipped with Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), delivering an unmatched anti-access/area denial capability to the Australian Defence Force.

“Our HIMARS-PrSM offering is the right fit for the modern war fighter and meets the Army’s requirements for capability, performance, range and offers interoperability benefits of common training, common operations, and common software through Common Fire Control Systems,” said Jeremy King, Chief Executive, Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand.

“We are proud to deliver our HIMARS and PrSM capability for the Australian Army’s Second Long Range Fires Regiment,” King said.

The decision fully leverages the Australian Government’s previous investment in 42 HIMARS and commitment to the PrSM program—supporting the system until at least 2050.

The combination of HIMARS and PrSM provides a proven, scalable and rapidly deployable system that will provide unmatched long-range strike and deterrence options for Australia

Equipping a Second Long?Range Fires Regiment with PrSM will provide a decisive edge, enabling land forces to conduct long?range Land Based Maritime Strikes in close coordination with Australia’s key security partners.

The Lockheed Martin HIMARS launcher, which the Australian Army has fielded since 2025, has an outstanding record of combat-proven reliability. HIMARS improves response times and meets mission-critical needs with leap-ahead technology.

More than 750 HIMARS are fielded worldwide, with more than two million operating hours. They can fire a suite of next-generation munitions including Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS), Extended-Range GMLRS and PrSM.

James Heading, Director and General Manager of Missiles and Fire Control, Lockheed Martin Australia, said, “PrSM will provide the Australian Army with a credible, Land-Based Maritime Strike capability that far exceeds the range of alternative systems. It will enable the Army to hold maritime targets at risk, at extended ranges exceeding 400 kilometres.”

With the nation’s long?range fires capability expanding, sustaining operational readiness, resilience and value for money have become top priorities. Lockheed?Martin Australia is evaluating options to deliver long?term support. The company is exploring sustainment opportunities with Rheinmetall Defence Australia, which will generate opportunities for Australian Small to Medium-sized Enterprises and create local jobs.

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G3 Systems Celebrates 25 years of Infrastructure Support to Austere Overseas Environments

Friday, May 1st, 2026

This April, G3 Systems reaches its 25th Anniversary of delivering operationally proven expertise in the design and delivery of deployable and fixed infrastructure solutions to austere overseas environments, a significant milestone for the company. This achievement, combined with just completing 4 years of diverse infrastructure support to the South Atlantic Permanent Joint Operating Bases (PJOBs) adds yet another chapter to the G3 Systems’ story.

G3 Systems has a long and distinguished history of providing excellent infrastructure support, project management and facilities management to UK & NATO forces and government departments, deployed in austere and high-risk operations around the world. From providing the fire-fighting services for all the international airfields of Afghanistan (Kabul, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif and Kandahar), to constructing and operating complex technical facilities and infrastructure globally. This includes hospitals, power generation and distribution, Command and Control facilities and workshops, along with a full range of deployable infrastructure capabilities. G3 Systems has a mission-focused attitude which mirrors that of the deployed forces they support, delivering high-quality outcomes on time and to budget.

For the last 3 years, G3 Systems has been deployed in the South Atlantic as a sub-contractor to the Permanent Joint Operating Base (PJOB) prime to enhance the Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (RFFS) on Ascension Island and for the last 4 years, led on a significant schedule of diverse infrastructure upgrade work at Mount Pleasant Complex (MPC) in the Falkland Islands. These projects were vital to ensure that technical and non-technical infrastructure and facilities are fully compliant with modern legislation, safe and upgraded to be fit for purpose without impacting operations. Over this period, G3 Systems has completed over 230 projects at MPC and consistently provided high-quality RFFS services on a 24/7 365 basis to help protect Ascension Island, a key UK strategic asset.

Nick Rose, Managing Director of G3 Systems said, “As we reflect on over 25 years of G3 Systems history and direct support to the British military deployed overseas on operations, from Iraq and Afghanistan in the early 2000’s, through to today in the South Atlantic, I am immensely proud of what the teams have achieved in the most remote and often demanding of conditions. We currently have complex infrastructure projects and facility support contracts running all over the world in support of the FCDO and British military. With the backing of our parent company Intrepid, who are also experts in supporting facilities and providing professional services for the US military, we have the scale and reach to reinforce globally as needed, and therefore G3 Systems is fully prepared to take on a more strategic role in supporting overseas operating bases, in the future.”

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Elbit America Wins US Army Contract to Delivery Next-Generation Binocular Night Vision Systems

Friday, May 1st, 2026

Ready for the fight and ruggedized for battle, the BiNOD system provides Soldiers with the visual overmatch needed now

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – May 1, 2026 – Building on decades of trusted night vision performance, Elbit Systems of America (Elbit America) was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract through Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, to develop and test the Binocular Night Observation Device (BiNOD), as well as establish a vehicle for future production orders. This contract will enable Elbit America to compete for the next phase, which is valued at up to $450.6 million and positions the company to compete for additional future production orders that could result in the delivery of a significant number of systems for United States Soldiers.

For nearly three decades, the AN/PVS-14 monocular night vision system set the global benchmark, trusted by American and allied forces in operation around the world. Today, BiNOD is set to redefine that benchmark and deliver the next evolution of overmatch for all parts of the maneuvering force.

Engineered to elevate Soldier situational awareness and survivability in low-light environments, Elbit America’s BiNOD is an affordable, ruggedized, lightweight, helmet-mounted binocular night vision system purpose-built for the modern battlefield. The two-tube configuration unlocks true stereoscopic vision to Soldiers, providing enhanced depth perception, spatial awareness, and more intuitive movements in complex environments. Its enhanced optics provide sharper imagery, boost contrast, and accelerate target acquisition in dynamic conditions.

BiNOD represents an evolutionary leap from legacy night vision systems, while maintaining operational commonality with today’s platforms and accessories. Designed for sustainment at the unit level, the system is also field upgradable, enabling rapid adaptation to evolving mission requirements, without compromising durability and performance.

“BiNOD is the modern night vision upgrade our Soldiers need now,” said Erik Fox, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Elbit America’s Warfighter Systems Division. “With BiNOD we’re delivering the visual overmatch required on today’s battlefield, while keeping the system lightweight and comfortable for Soldiers during extended missions.”

“As warfare evolves, one constant remains: dominance at night matters. At Elbit America, we create that advantage by building side?by?side with the Soldier,” said the company’s President & CEO Luke Savoie. “From BiNOD to our next?generation systems, we’re not just delivering night vision, we’re shaping it. Rugged, trusted and able to be produced in mass, BiNOD is offered at a price point for our customers to get them at volume. Elbit America gives our nation’s Warriors the confidence to move first, see farther, and maneuver at night just like it’s the day. That’s why the U.S. Army counts on us as its night vision partner, and why we’ll keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.”

The U.S. Army’s BiNOD program was previously known as the Night Vision Device-Next (NVD-N) program.

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