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USMC Issues Sole Source Notice for 5.56mm Anti-Drone Rounds

Monday, June 8th, 2026

According to a sole source notice issued last week, Portfolio Acquisitions Executive Marine Corps (PAE MC), Program Manager, Combat Support Systems (CSS), PdM Ammunition (PdM AMMO), Quantico, VA 22134, intends to enter into a sole-source negotiations and subsequently award an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract to Drone Round LLC for the 5.56mm “L Variant” Anti-Drone Rounds. This effort is estimated for award December 2026.

Launched earlier this year, the 5.56mm Drone Round “L Variant” projectile separates into several pieces to act in a similar fashion to a shotgun, making it effective against drones.

According to the Marines, it is the only kinetic munition currently available in the commercial or defense marketplace that meets the Marine Corps’ strict minimum capability requirements for immediate c-sUAS defense. Specifically, this round is the only solution offering “drop-in” compatibility that requires no physical modifications, specialized upper receivers, or distinct weapon platforms to be operable in current-issue Marine Corps 5.56mm weapons (e.g., M27 M4, and M4A1). Furthermore, its deployment requires zero additional New Equipment Training or specialized occupational specialties, rendering it immediately effective upon issue. Failure to deliver this capability places an unnecessary risk to Marines and could lead to mission failure and loss of life. Market Research indicates that Drone Round LLC is sole manufacturer and reseller of this ammunition. The appliable North American Industry Classification System code is 332992, Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing.

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New York State Police Select LWRCI IC-9 as Standard Issue – Aimpoint Duty RDS to Enhance Trooper Readiness and Accuracy

Friday, June 5th, 2026

Albany, NY 6/1/2026 – The New York State Police (NYSP) has selected the LWRC International (LWRCI™) IC-9 as the new standard issue 9mm Pistol Caliber Carbine for troopers statewide, following a rigorous testing and evaluation process. The platform will be paired with the Aimpoint® Duty RDS®, providing enhanced reliability, precision, and operational capability for troopers across diverse mission environments.

“This selection underscores LWRCI’s commitment to equipping America’s law enforcement professionals with best-in-class technology,” said, David Ridley,

Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “We are honored to support the New York State Police as they continue their mission of protecting the citizens of New York.”

The LWRCI™ IC-9, chambered in 9mm, and features a fully ambidextrous lower receiver, cold hammer-forged barrel, and modular rail platform. The weapon offers low recoil, simplified logistics, and compatibility with standard duty pistol magazines, streamlining maintenance and training.

The Aimpoint® Duty RDS® red-dot sight was selected for its rugged design, extended battery life, and superior optical clarity. The combination of the IC-9 and Aimpoint® Duty RDS® offers a lightweight, user-friendly, and mission-ready system suitable for both urban and rural deployments.

LWRCI and NYSP are currently working on fielding the newplatform, armorer training and continuing services.

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Major Historic International Contract for Rheinmetall: Romania Orders Lynx Combat Vehicles, Vessels and Air Defence Systems Worth a Total of €5.7 billion

Thursday, June 4th, 2026

Rheinmetall has secured the largest international contract package in the company’s recent history. Romania has now commissioned the Düsseldorf-based technology group to carry out extensive defence projects.

The contract package was awarded on 29 May 2026 by the Directorate General for Armaments and falls under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme. The contracts for the manufacture of combat vehicles, air defence systems, ammunition and ammunition components and naval vessels have a total value of €5.7 billion. The relevant contracts have now been signed. To fulfil the orders, Rheinmetall will significantly expand its existing capacities in Romania, which have been in place for many years, and will also ensure technology transfer. A large proportion of the value added will be generated in this NATO and EU member state. Deliveries are scheduled to begin 2028 and be completed by 2030.

The defence projects now commissioned include:

• 298 Lynx vehicles, a latest-generation family of combat vehicles. The majority will be armoured personnel carriers, along with reconnaissance, command post and medical variants;
• Skyranger air defence systems, also based on the Lynx. Until these are introduced, Rheinmetall will keep the Gepard anti-aircraft gun armoured vehicles currently in use operational;
• medium-calibre ammunition for air defence and armoured personnel carriers;
• two offshore patrol vessels;
• two diver support vessels. All vessels are based on the proven design of the new Naval Systems segment.

Rheinmetall is set to invest several hundred million euros in Romania, with a significant proportion of the value added being generated in this NATO and EU member state on the Alliance’s eastern flank. The project is expected to create thousands of new jobs. Over 200 subcontractors will be integrated into the supply network.
Romania is already one of Rheinmetall’s home markets. Its subsidiary Rheinmetall Automecanica, based in Medias, has been active there for many years. The major contracts now awarded will also be carried out at other sites.

Mihai Jurca, Head of the Prime Minister’s Office and Coordinator of the inter-institutional working group on the implementation of the SAFE Plan, said: “The contract concluded between the Romanian authorities and Rheinmetall represents not only an opportunity to modernise Romania’s defence capabilities, but also an important step towards revitalising the national defence industry, as over 50% of production will take place in Romania or in collaboration with local companies. It marks the beginning of a new phase of industrial development that has the potential to become a key driver of Romania’s economic growth and the integration of local industry into the European ecosystem over the next decade.”

“This is a significant success for us. We are grateful for the trust that Romania has placed in us regarding the equipping and modernisation of its armed forces,” said Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall AG. “Together with our Romanian partners, we will establish a far-reaching defence ecosystem here. This also confirms our ambition to further expand our role as one of the industrial pillars of European security.”

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Cadre Holdings Subsidiary Safariland Selected as Ballistic Provider for FBI Armor Contract

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026

Award Underscores Competitive Strength of Cadre’s Product Segment and Mission-Critical Market Position

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Cadre Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CDRE), 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, today announced that its subsidiary Safariland® has been selected as the ballistic panel provider integrated into Predictive Ballistics LLC’s Overt Armor Kit (OAK). Predictive Ballistics was recently awarded a five-year, $61 million Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The OAK system is also available to the United States Marshals Service, the Drug Enforcement Administration and other Department of Justice agencies.

The selection of Safariland’s SX™ HP ballistic panel, introduced in 2025, as the ballistic package for this contract demonstrates accelerating commercial adoption of the product and validates Cadre’s ongoing investment in next-generation protective equipment. The SX™ HP was chosen over 11 competing products following a rigorous evaluation process that assessed ballistic performance, construction quality and extensive end-user testing for function, fit and comfort, including some of the most demanding ballistic testing protocols in the industry.

“This award represents a major accomplishment for our team and underscores the constant commitment to innovation that remains at the heart of everything we do,” said Brad Williams, President of Cadre Holdings. “After introducing the Safariland SX™ HP ballistic panel in 2025, we are pleased to see broader adoption and enthusiastic feedback from customers that we have engineered one of the thinnest, lightest and most protective hybrid ballistic armor on the market. With best-in-class brands and a steadfast commitment to our life-saving mission, we believe Safariland is well positioned to drive growth over the long term.”

The contract adds to Cadre’s growing pipeline of federal law enforcement business and reflects the company’s strategy of developing highly engineered, mission-critical products that serve demanding end markets with rigorous performance standards and high barriers to entry. Federal agency contracts of this nature are typically characterized by multi-year terms, defined delivery schedules and strong recurring demand driven by equipment modernization cycles.

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C2R USA LLC Vault Carrier Selected as Overt Armor Kit (OAK) by FBI, USMS, and DEA

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026

Charlotte, North Carolina – 1 June, 2026 – C2R USA LLC has been awarded a contract to provide Overt Armor Kits (OAK) to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) United States Marshal Service (USMS) and Drug EnforcementAdministration (DEA) for their primary overt armor system.

C2R USA LLC are delighted to announce that in conjunction with our partners Predictive Ballistics and Safariland we have been awarded a five-year $61.0M Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) award to supply overt armor kits (OAK) to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and partner agencies. The successful submission combines the innovative, modular VAULT Armor carrier (designed specifically for this solicitation) with Safariland’s latestgeneration NIJ 0101.06 IIIA SXHP ballistic package, anddelivered by the exceptional customer service and logistics that are the hallmarks of winning prime awardee Predictive Ballistics LLC.

By truly understanding the requirement and creating a hyper-modular solution, C2R USA LLC’s OAK armor package fully captures the features specified in the requirement deemedessential for dynamic law enforcement operations. This package consists of the multi-functional VAULT™ armor carrier from C2R USA™, utilizing Safariland’s® new NIJ 0101.06 IIIA SXHP ballistic package – offering an areal density of only 0.65 lb/sqft.

Selected after a thorough vetting process, the offering was evaluated on factors such as design, ballistic performance, quality of construction and with significant emphasis placed on the end-user evaluations for function, fit, and overall comfort. This award, issued by the FBI, is also available to other Department of Justice agency components, including but not limited to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and United States Marshal Service (USMS).

“The Vault Armor carrier was developed specifically for this requirement. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team over the last 2 years that we have been successfulin a field of other quality brands who submitted products for this opportunity. We are proud and honored to be able to add the FBI, USMS and DEA to the distinguished list of organizations wearing C2R products”, said Paul Tate, COO of C2R USA LLC. “We are grateful to both Safariland and Predictive Ballistics for their trust and look forward to ensuring that the delivery and fielding of the systems match the quality of our submission.”

“We spent a significant amount of time analyzing the requirement set forth by the FBI, USMS and DEA with the goal of truly understanding their unique operational needs. We opted to build a completely bespoke solution to ensure that the system we proposed exceeded expectations. “Our experience creating bespoke carrier solutions for some of the world’s leading Law enforcement teams helped us to develop the Vault™ into the ideal system for US law enforcement. Developing and building systems in the United States is an honor for the team and this award is a testament to years of hard work. We are delighted to have been successful and are grateful to the agencies for entrusting us with their armor solution.”

“This contract award is the validation of a multiyear team effort to pair a world-class carrier system, designed for law enforcement by C2R USA™ with a robust and incredibly lightweight ballistic package created by Safariland®.” said Scott Wyatt, President and COO of Predictive Ballistics. “Taking these two industry leaders and combining them into an adaptive, creative ballistic armor system, more lightweight and comfortable than anything on the market, is something that makes the team extremely proud.”

About C2R USA LLC
C2R USA delivers custom body armor and load carriage solutions for elite law enforcement agencies and specialist organizations across the globe. Our development process combines user input, operational experience and textile engineering to develop world leading products tailored to the users’ requirements. The VAULT armor systems encompass the latest features to deliver world class systems tailored specifically to the operational needs of federal law enforcement agencies. VAULT armor systems are built 100% in the USA.

About Predictive Ballistics
Predictive Ballistics combines best-in-class personal protective equipment with industry leading ballistic education to help public safety teams select the ideal product, for their unique mission. Working with hundreds of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, we sync the world’s best ballistic and tactical products with teams looking to excel and push their operational limits. Headquartered in California, Predictive Ballistics is a Certified Small Business with a GSA MAS contract.

About The Safariland® Group
The Safariland Group is a leading global provider of a broad range of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets. The Safariland Group offers a number of recognized brand names in these markets including Safariland® Armor, Duty Gear and Communications, Bianchi®, Break Free®, Hatch®, Med-Eng®, Identicator® and NIK®. The Safariland Group’s mission, “Together, We Save Lives®,” is inherent in the lifesaving and protective products it delivers. The Safariland Group is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. The Safariland Group is a trade name of Safariland, LLC.

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Army Awards Production Contract for the Spectrum Situational Awareness System (S2AS)

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD – The U.S. Army is enhancing electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) situational awareness for commanders through the procurement of the Spectrum Situational Awareness System (S2AS). Awarded by the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), the single-award, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with 3dB Labs, Inc is valued at $350M for procuring, training, and fielding the S2AS and includes a five-year ordering period.

The S2AS senses, detects, and reports in near real time a command post’s electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) signature and sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI) from all sources. As a dedicated EMS situational awareness system, it supports commanders’ Emissions Control (EMCON) decisions, EMI resolution, and warns operation centers of unauthorized or intentional sources of interference to enable multi-domain operations.

“Transformation in Contact (TiC) unit engagements have allowed us to rapidly integrate new technology in the operational environment for the warfighter. The effort to demonstrate and test COTS-based products with TiC units significantly accelerated the S2AS procurement timeline and will result in fielding starting this year,” said Lt. Col. John Cross, Product Manager for Tactical Spectrum Warfare. “S2AS will make a significant contribution in conducting Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations.”

After successful prototyping and an operational demonstration, the S2AS program received approval to enter the Urgent Capability Acquisition (UCA) pathway with a first unit issued planned in 2026.

“We are proud of the critical capability S2AS provides the U.S. Army to sense and see ourselves in the EMS. By delivering unprecedented visibility, this technology prevents electronic fratricide, helps shape the electromagnetic operating environment, and significantly increases command post survivability against modern threats,” said Col. Scott Shaffer, Project Manager for Electromagnetic Warfare & Collection.

Capability Program Executive Intelligence and Spectrum Warfare

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Smart Shooter Secures First US Navy Contract for SMASH 2000LE Fire Control Systems

Monday, June 1st, 2026

The $1.8 million award marks Smart Shooter’s entry into another major U.S. military market segment, following recent contracts with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Air Force, amid growing operational demand for counter-drone capabilities

[June 1, 2026] – Smart Shooter, a designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems, announced today its first significant contract with the U.S. Navy. Under the contract, valued at approximately $1.8 million, the company’s U.S. subsidiary, Smart Shooter Inc., will supply the U.S. Department of War with soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE (also known as SMASH 3000SA) fire control systems. Delivery of the systems to the U.S. Navy is expected in the second half of 2026.

The agreement represents Smart Shooter’s entry into an additional major U.S. military market segment and marks another strategic step in the company’s expansion with the U.S. Department of War. The contract follows a series of agreements signed over the past year with other U.S. military branches, including the U.S. Army, the U.S. Marine Corps, and the U.S. Air Force. These successive awards reflect increasing operational demand among U.S. military branches for Smart Shooter’s solutions in response to the expanding drone threat.

The contract was awarded by the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), the U.S. Navy’s central organization for research, development, testing, evaluation, and engineering of systems related to surface warfare. The procurement will be carried out through Atlantic Diving Supply Inc. (ADS), a leading authorized provider of tactical equipment, logistics, and procurement solutions for the U.S. Department of War and federal agencies.

Michal Mor, CEO of Smart Shooter, said: “Securing our first significant contract with the U.S. Navy marks an important milestone in Smart Shooter’s continued expansion across U.S. defense organizations. This award reflects our entry into another key military market segment and further demonstrates the confidence placed in our unique SMASH technology. Together with our recent agreements with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Air Force, this latest award underscores the growing operational need for precise, reliable, and field-ready solutions to address the drone threat.”

Smart Shooter’s SMASH family of fire control systems is deployed by defense and security forces in the United States, Israel, the UK, Germany, NATO member countries, and additional allied nations, providing enhanced precision, situational awareness, and effective engagement against evolving battlefield threats.

For additional information, visit www.smart-shooter.com.

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Federal Signs Landmark Agreement with U.S. Army to Accelerate High-Performance Ammunition

Sunday, May 31st, 2026

Federal Ammunition announced it has executed an agreement that allows the United States Army to utilize its patented Peak Alloy ammunition case technology for use in multiple cartridges and weapon systems. The new agreement specifies conditions necessary prior to granting Government Purpose Rights, such as the delivery of 40 million cases featuring technology.

Peak Alloy was first introduced in the commercial market in 2025 with the all new 7mm Backcountry. It is a high-strength, proprietary steel alloy casing that enables significantly higher chamber pressure — in excess of 80,000 PSI — than traditional brass for higher velocities in smaller, lighter, shorter-barreled rifles typically configured for suppressors. This case technology is also being evaluated by multiple allied European countries.

The agreement with the U.S. Army is inclusive of multiple chamberings including 50-cal and below.

“This is a historic agreement between the United States military and Federal Ammunition,” says Chairman and CEO Jason Vanderbrink. “As a 104-year-old American company, it further demonstrates our unwavering commitment to innovation. As the world’s most prominent manufacturer of small-caliber ammunition, I am particularly proud of the speed at which our team can develop a product with a purposeful application that improves the advanced systems our brave American warfighters use in the field of battle,” said Vanderbrink.

Federal Ammunition products are available at dealers nationwide and online. For more information on all Federal products and to sign up for notifications about new product availability, rebate promotions, and other brand news via email, visit www.federalpremium.com.

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