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EOTECH Supplies Electro-Optics to the US Army

Monday, August 3rd, 2026

Plymouth, MI (July 2026) – EOTECH, a division of American Holoptics and leader in advanced electro-optic sighting systems, today announced the recent sale of its OGL® (On-Gun Laser) systems, HWS® (Holographic Weapon Sights), and compatible magnifiers to the U.S. Army, totaling 14,000 units. The procurement was executed through multiple Transformation in Contact (TiC) buys to directly support the PAE Maneuver Ground portfolio’s surrogate optics project for M7, XM8 Carbine, and M250 Automatic Rifle.

This delivery provides critical day/night aiming, illumination, and engagement capabilities to Soldiers participating in the surrogate optics evaluation. The EOTECH systems include the rugged, combat-proven OGL for visible and infrared laser performance, industry-leading holographic sights for rapid target acquisition, and high-performance magnifiers—enabling enhanced lethality, improved positive identification, situational awareness, and operational flexibility in diverse and austere environments.

“EOTECH is proud to support the U.S. Army’s modernization efforts by delivering reliable, high-performance optics that meet the demanding requirements of today’s warfighters,” said Tod Litt; VP of Business Development-Intl/Govt for EOTECH. “These TiC acquisitions allow the Army to rapidly field advanced surrogate solutions, gather real-world Soldier feedback, and inform future requirements for a more sustainable and effective optics program across the force while replacing obsoleted systems currently being employed. We remain committed to American-made innovation that gives our Soldiers the decisive edge.”

The surrogate optics initiative for M7, XM8 Carbine, and M250 Automatic Rifle under PAE Maneuver Ground represents a key component of the Army’s accelerated acquisition strategy. By leveraging rapid procurement pathways like the TiC, the Army can efficiently evaluate technologies, mitigate risk, and accelerate the delivery of next-generation capabilities to maintain overmatch.

EOTECH’s holographic weapon sights and associated systems have a long history of trusted service with U.S. and allied forces. These latest deliveries underscore the company’s ongoing role in equipping America’s warfighters with cutting-edge tools designed for extreme durability, speed, and precision while proving that EOTECH’s capacity can scale quickly and efficiently to meet dynamic demand required of the U.S. Army.

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BC Customs Selected for US Army ISV-H Prototype Agreement

Saturday, August 1st, 2026

Honeyville Utah – July 30th 2026 – BC Customs (BCC) in association with Raglan, has been selected for the U.S. Army Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) [W912CH-26-9-A061] to build prototypes for the Infantry Squad Vehicle-Heavy (ISV-H). The program has an approved Army Acquisition Objective of 606 platforms and is intended to provide critical operational capabilities, including exportable power to support tactical operations and onboard power to enable mission command while maneuvering.

Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal selected the BCC-Raglan team as one of the participants in the competitive, multi-phase Commercial Solutions Opening [W912CH-26-S-C005]. Under the solicitation, the Government anticipated the award of up to three OTA agreements and/or FAR-based contracts. As part of the agreement, BCC will manufacture and deliver three (3) ISV-H vehicles’ utilizing Raglan electronic control and export power systems for Government evaluation as the competition advances toward a potential follow-on production award.

“BC Customs was built around one simple idea: build vehicles that perform when the mission demands it. Our success has come from understanding the operator, investing in our capabilities, and never compromising on the quality of the vehicle we deliver. We look forward to working with Raglan to deliver the best vehicle solution possible to the Warfighter” said Brandon Johnson, CEO at BC Customs.

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The Office of Strategic Capital Signs $820 Million Conditional Loan Commitment with Performance Drone Works to Expand Domestic Drone Component Manufacturing

Friday, July 31st, 2026

The United States Department of War’s Office of Strategic Capital announced today a conditional loan commitment of up to $820 million to Performance Drone Works to establish high-volume domestic manufacturing capacity for critical drone components.

Together, the OSC financing and additional private capital committed alongside it will support a new high-volume source of domestically manufactured components for use across the broader U.S. drone industrial base. The project is intended to supply components to multiple manufacturers and platforms, representing a significant expansion of domestic production capacity for drone components. These components are intended to support a range of Group 1 and Group 2 unmanned aircraft produced by PDW and other domestic manufacturers. With this strategic financing, OSC will enable the development of production capacity to address critical component bottlenecks facing the broader U.S. unmanned-systems ecosystem.

“PDW will be one of several domestic component producers receiving OSC loan commitments in support of President Trump’s Executive Order 14307, ‘Unleashing American Drone Dominance.’ Expanding domestic component production will benefit manufacturers throughout the ecosystem and improve supply-chain resilience,” said David A. Lorch, Director of the Office of Strategic Capital and Senior Advisor to Deputy Secretary of War Steve Feinberg.

James R. Shanahan, Senior Managing Director at OSC, added, “We are squarely focused on identifying and addressing bottlenecks in critical supply chains, including drones and autonomous systems. OSC’s transaction with PDW, along with private capital crowded in alongside it, will support the construction of significant new manufacturing capacity to address vulnerabilities across the drone supply chain.”

The conditional loan commitment between OSC and PDW specifies customary additional steps the company must take to proceed toward financial close, including satisfying financial, legal, technical, and other due diligence requirements.

“Achieving Secretary Hegseth’s mandate for drone dominance requires a secure and resilient industrial base here at home. The Office of Strategic Capital is strengthening the domestic supply chain for critical drone components to ensure American manufacturers can deliver the lethal capabilities that our warfighters need,” said Emil Michael, Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering.

– DoW

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Red Cat Receives $2.49 Million US Air Force Order for Black Widow Systems

Thursday, July 30th, 2026

AWARD SUPPORTS TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF BLACK WIDOW AS A POTENTIAL SUCCESSOR TO THE AIR FORCE SECURITY FORCES’ CURRENT TEAL 2 FLEETSALT LAKE CITY, July 30, 2026 — Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security, today announced that its Teal Drones subsidiary has received a $2.49 million firm-fixed-price contract from the U.S. Air Force for Black Widow™ small unmanned aircraft systems, training and related support.

The award includes Black Widow systems, train-the-trainer support, batteries, spares and shipping. According to the contract, the equipment will be used to conduct a technical and operational assessment of Black Widow as a potential successor to the Air Force Security Forces’ current Teal 2 fleet.

The customer organization is the U.S. Air Force Security Forces Center (AFSFC), which trains, equips, and managed program execution for the Air Force Security Forces enterprise worldwide. This encompasses active-duty, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve Defenders. This technical and operational assessment positions Black Widow as a potential successor across the total AFSFC’s Teal 2 fleet, building on Red Cat’s momentum as the U.S. Army’s selected Short Range Reconnaissance platform.

“We are proud to support the U.S. Air Force across active-duty, Air National Guard, and reservists, as the AFSFC evaluates Black Widow for missions at the tactical edge,” said Jeff Thompson, CEO of Red Cat. “This assessment of the Black Widow reflects growing recognition across the Department of War that secure, American-made systems are essential for the operations our national defense and security organizations carry out every day.”

Black Widow is Red Cat’s flagship short-range reconnaissance system and the U.S. Army’s selected platform for its Short Range Reconnaissance Program. The system is designed to provide warfighters with rapidly deployable intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.

The contract calls for delivery by August 24, 2026.

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S&S Precision Awarded GSA Multiple Award Schedule Contract

Thursday, July 30th, 2026

Virginia Beach, VA – July 31, 2026 – S&S Precision is proud to announce that we have been awarded a General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract.

The GSA Schedule provides federal, state, and local government customers with a streamlined process to purchase S&S Precision products at pre-negotiated prices and terms.

“Securing a place on the GSA Schedule is a significant milestone for S&S Precision and offers our government customers an additional, straightforward purchasing option,” said Angela Borland, VP of Business Development at S&S Precision. “We have worked closely with end users for years, and any step that simplifies access to the right equipment is a success.”

The award expands the purchasing options available to S&S Precision customers and supports the company’s continued growth across the military, law enforcement, and government markets.

S&S Precision’s GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Contract number is: 47QSMS26D005M, and runs through June 2031.

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Saab Receives Order for GlobalEye

Monday, July 27th, 2026

Saab has received an order for two GlobalEye aircraft from a country in the Middle East region. The order value is SEK 10.1 billion, and deliveries will take place in 2030.

“This order underscores our commitment to providing customers with mission-proven, multi-domain AEW&C capability. The increasing international interest in GlobalEye reflects its effectiveness and reliability in modern air defence operations”, says Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab.

GlobalEye is an advanced multi-domain AEW&C solution with an array of active and passive sensors that provide long-range detection and identification of objects in the air, at sea and over land. By providing real-time information to joint forces, GlobalEye enables enhanced situational awareness of the surrounding areas and early detection of threats.

Due to the nature of the industry, circumstances concerning the customer and national security interests, no further information regarding this order or the customer will be provided.

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BLADE Awarded US Army “Project Sustainment” Contract for Advanced Autonomous Logistics

Friday, July 24th, 2026

FREDERICKSBURG, Va., July 23, 2026 — HDT Robotics, LLC dba BLADE, a leader in highly capable robotic systems, announced today its selection as one of five industry partners for the U.S. Army’s Project Sustainment initiative. This critical National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC) program focuses on automating supply distribution in contested environments to keep soldiers out of harm’s way.

To meet the demanding requirements of the contract, BLADE’s Advanced Battle Lab is putting forward the Dire WOLF, a rugged six-wheeled diesel-electric hybrid variant of its proven WOLF-X robotic combat vehicle. The Dire WOLF represents the culmination of over two decades of BLADE’s cutting-edge unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) engineering and production experience.

Engineered for the Contested Tactical Edge

The Dire WOLF is specifically designed to conquer long- and short-range logistics, featuring heavy-duty capabilities engineered for extreme environments:

High payload capacity: Capable of transporting thousands of pounds of mission-essential cargo.
Unmatched mobility: High-horsepower hybrid diesel-electric powertrain, pivot-steering for turns on a dime, and the ability to traverse steep slopes, cross wide gaps, and easily climb vertical two-foot steps for exceptional offroad maneuverability.
Survivability: Equipped with non-pneumatic Michelin Tweels that eliminate the risk of flats, ensuring superior traction and uninterrupted mobility through densely vegetated or debris-strewn and complex off-road terrain.
Power generation: Ample energy storage from an onboard battery pack composed of safe battery chemistry to deliver exportable power at the forward edge of the battlefield.

“We’re excited to partner with the Army, NAMC, Michelin and Carnegie Robotics on this critical program,” said Tom Van Doren, President of Robotics, BLADE. “The Dire WOLF joins the Hunter WOLF and WOLF-X pack to directly reduce risk to the warfighter. By leveraging advanced autonomy and proven UGV performance, we are ensuring that essential supplies reach soldiers at the tactical edge – safely and reliably.”

About BLADE: For nearly 90 years we’ve operated as HDT – cutting through the impossible to deliver solutions that protect warfighters, secure assets and deflect enemy threats. As BLADE, we’ve sharpened our focus to redefine mobility, survivability, and operational superiority in contested environments. BLADE develops rugged, modular robotic systems to perform tasks in hazardous and demanding environments. Building on a legacy of advanced government and industrial robotics development, the company engineers precision manipulators and mobile platforms that reduce personnel risk while enabling critical operations in remote, contaminated, or unsafe environments. Forged by our legacy, sharpened for tomorrow’s mission.

SOURCE HDT Robotics LLC, dba BLADE

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Allen Control Systems Selected for US Marine Corps Ground Based Air Defense Program

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026

Bullfrog Autonomous Weapon Station to Be Integrated Into Marine Corps Formations for Counter-Drone MissionsAUSTIN, Texas—Allen Control Systems (ACS) today announced that the U.S. Marine Corps has selected its Bullfrog™ autonomous weapon system under the service’s Ground Based Air Defense (GBAD) program to counter the growing threat of low-cost weaponized drones. The GBAD program equips Marines with fully integrated air defense solutions that detect, track, and defeat airborne threats, including drones, missiles, and aircraft.

The Marine Corps will integrate Bullfrog into the Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System (L-MADIS), the service’s most expeditionary counter-drone platform, through a prototype Other Transaction Agreement (OTA), increasing lethality and restoring maneuver for Marines on contested battlefields.

“The Marine Corps requires the most sophisticated and accurate possible capabilities to carry out its critical missions,” said Mike Wior, co-founder and CEO, ACS. “We are honored to support Marines with fast, scalable, and cost-effective counter-drone solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing platforms.”

Already deployed with the U.S. Army and Navy and validated through Joint Interagency Task Force 401 and allied military customers, Bullfrog combines AI, computer vision, and precision robotics to enable any legacy or modern firearm to detect, track, and defeat incoming threats at a fraction of the cost of even the least expensive kinetic interceptors.

The proliferation of drone warfare from Ukraine to the Middle East has exposed the enormous cost asymmetry of modern conflict, where militaries have relied on million-dollar missiles to neutralize low-cost threats. ACS directly addresses that gap, delivering autonomous precision at scale.

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