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Galvion’s European Production Hub in Poland is Formally Opened by the Ambassador of Canada to the Republic of Poland

Thursday, June 26th, 2025

Galvion, a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and data management solutions, and integrated soldier systems, has announced the formal opening of their Production Hub in Poland by Her Excellency, Catherin Godin, the Ambassador of Canada to the Republic of Poland, at a ceremony held on 23rd June 2025. The facility represents a major investment that has significantly strengthened Galvion’s regional support and service strategy. With both production and support capabilities fully operational, Galvion is now able to serve their widespread European and NATO customers from a geographically aligned centre of excellence.

First announced in September 2023 and declared fully operational in April 2025, this major investment was driven by Galvion’s ongoing successes in NATO and the wider European regions. The opening event was held at the new Gdansk facility, with guests including HE Ambassador Godin, the Marshal of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, Mieczys?aw Struk and other VIPs, customers, partners and selected media, attending the milestone celebration. The event included a formal opening ceremony, followed by factory tours. Guests were able to interact with live models wearing helmets from across Galvion’s broad program portfolio, see Galvion’s product and systems on display, as well as get a glimpse into Galvion’s cutting-edge Warfighter Lab, with a demonstration that showcased work being done with Human Machine Interface through simulated Augmented Reality.

Following recent consecutive program awards from key European nations, including a NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) framework contract, Galvion is expecting to have close to 2 million helmets in service across NATO and other European countries by the end of 2026. Galvion’s new Gdansk facility currently employs over 70 specialists and houses helmet finishing and assembly capabilities, in addition to critical support, maintenance, refurbishment, upgrade and training operations. The Gdansk location was chosen following a comprehensive search and assessment period, and the functionality of the facility is expected to expand through 2026 and beyond, supporting Galvion’s full product and solutions portfolio. Galvion’s existing core facilities in Canada and the USA will continue to design, develop, manufacture and service domestic, regional, and key global programs, customers, production and support requirements.

Mieczys?aw Struk, Marshal of the Pomeranian Voivodeship said: “Galvion’s presence confirms that our region is not only a hub for modern business services, but also a place that offers growth opportunities for companies across a wide range of sectors – including those critical to European security. Investments in the defence industry strengthen the region’s economic potential by creating high-quality jobs and attracting advanced technological expertise. As a regional government, we are consistently building conditions that support the successful implementation of such projects.”

Her Excellency, Catherine Godin, Canadian Ambassador to Poland said: “Galvion’s expansion in Poland marks a significant milestone—one that the Government of Canada is proud to support. This facility is not only a testament to Galvion’s innovation and leadership in protective solutions, but also a powerful symbol of the deepening partnership between Canada and Poland. By contributing directly to the safety of those who serve and to the resilience of our collective defence systems, this investment reinforces our shared commitment to security and collaboration. The Embassy of Canada and the Trade Commissioner Service look forward to supporting Galvion’s continued growth in Poland and across the region.”

Jonathan Blanshay, founder and Executive Chairman at Galvion said: “This is a very proud moment for the entire Galvion organization. A lot of time, energy and resources are required to build a1facility from the ground up in a new country, and I am grateful for the dedication of the global Galvion team, as well as the support from our local and regional partner network, so many of whom celebrated this milestone with us.” He added: “It’s a particular honour to have HE Ambassador Godin and Marshal Struk on site to formally open the facility, representing both the proud Canadian foundation of the company and the exciting future growth that our Polish operations pave the way for. We’ve now got facilities and networks across four countries, with a team of over 500 employees. Reflecting on our 23-year history, this stands out as a meaningful and deeply gratifying moment for me.”

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Resilient Fuel for a Resilient Europe: Rheinmetall and INERATEC Forge Strategic Partnership for Decentralised Fuel Production

Wednesday, June 25th, 2025

Europe’s fuel supply is entering a new era: critical infrastructures are to be supplied with safe synthetic fuels in the future. INERATEC, a leader in synthetic fuel production, and Rheinmetall, a global technology leader in the defense sector, have signed a strategic partnership to deploy scalable Power-to-Liquid (PtL) solutions across defense and critical infrastructure sectors. This collaboration marks a milestone in building resilient energy systems that operate independently from fossil fuel supply chains and vulnerable infrastructure.

Europe needs secure fuel supply

Modern defense strategies depend not only on technology and logistics but also on energy resilience. As fossil fuel supply chains become increasingly vulnerable in case of conflicts, the ability to produce carbon-neutral synthetic fuels on-site becomes essential. Hospitals, critical infrastructure, and armed forces alike require a stable, independent, and clean fuel supply – in peacetime and during crisis.
The Giga PtX solution delivers secure, redundant and consistent access to high-quality fuel, independent of geopolitical dynamics. Giga PtX lays the groundwork for establishing a sustainable carbon-neutral fuel network all applications that are currently depending on fossil fuels.
Fuel is an everyday essential. In military operations, fuel consumption can reach 20 to 60 liters per soldier per day. Yet fossil fuel logistics, designed for peacetime, are increasingly fragile. Synthetic e-Fuels are the only scalable solution that match the energy density, storability, and versatility of conventional fuels – making them indispensable for modern defense readiness.
“INERATEC makes an important contribution to resilience – and the defense sector is a powerful catalyst to scale resilient, clean technologies,” said Maximilian Backhaus, Chief Commercial Officer at INERATEC. “This partnership proves that energy resilience and defossilization go hand in hand. By delivering scalable Power-to-Liquid solutions for systemically important operations, we demonstrate how European climate tech can play a pioneering role – not only ecologically, but strategically.”
“e-Fuels are more than a technological solution – they are a strategic necessity. With Giga PtX, we are creating a scalable network that strengthens energy autonomy for Europe’s defense forces,” said Shena Britzen, Head of Hydrogen Program at Rheinmetall. “What matters is not just energy security, but the ability to act independently – in logistics, in operations, and in times of crisis.”
With this partnership, INERATEC and Rheinmetall are sending a clear message: Fossil fuel supply chains function in peacetime, but security requires resilience. Giga PtX will demonstrate how synthetic fuels is set to become a cornerstone of energy sovereignty.
By providing access to INERATEC’s PtL systems through the current fuel logistic infostructure, militaries can decarbonize this critical sector with no changes to current vehicle technologies while increasing their flexibility in logistics.

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6:8 Medical Solutions and CTOMS to Bring Popp Point Pressure Device (P3D) Family to Canadian Markets

Wednesday, June 25th, 2025

6:8 Medical Solutions and CTOMS are proud to announce a new strategic partnership that will bring the Popp Point Pressure Device (P3D) Family to Canadian markets for the first time.

This partnership unites two companies founded and led by military veterans of the Global War on Terror (GWOT)—leaders who have translated battlefield lessons into life-saving innovations and training.

“This is more than a business deal—it’s a mission alignment,” said Uriah Popp, CEO of 6:8 Medical Solutions. “At 6:8, we design trauma solutions born out of necessity and experience. CTOMS is the ideal partner to deliver our P3D Family to Canadian medics and operators who need the best tools possible when lives are on the line.”

Christopher Kopp, CEO of CTOMS, added: “The P3D Family offers an innovative approach to hemorrhage management that fills critical gaps in casualty care. We’re proud to bring these devices to Canadian professionals who serve in high-threat environments as well as those who support and provide emergency services in Canada.”

The Popp Point Pressure Device Family includes the Advantage Targeted Pressure Bar and the Hemguard Bandage—two field-tested tools designed for rapid, reliable control of compressible hemorrhage. These devices offer focused mechanical pressure exactly where it’s needed, enhancing the effectiveness and offering a solution to difficult to bandage sites on the body.

Under this agreement, CTOMS will serve as the exclusive Canadian distributor of the P3D Family, as well as the other medical devices coming to market from 6:8 integrating them into its comprehensive lineup of tactical medical solutions for military, law enforcement, and prehospital emergency services.

Together, 6:8 Medical Solutions and CTOMS are reshaping the tactical medical landscape—providing cutting-edge solutions to the people who need them most.

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Tiberius Aerospace Partners with the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Defence Technology Secretariat

Tuesday, June 24th, 2025

Tiberius Aerospace is a modern defence technology company built to empower the UK, US and their global allies with next generation weapon systems and AI powered solutions. Tiberius recently launched, Sceptre (TRBM 155HG), its revolutionary new liquid fuelled, 155mm Ramjet extended-range precision-guided artillery munition and also outlined its company ethos and mission to help disrupt defence procurement at the Future Artillery conference in London.

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Defence Technology serves as a vital forum within the UK Parliament, uniting Members of Parliament, industry leaders and stakeholders to explore and address vital developments in defence technology. Its main objectives are to promote understanding and engagement with the UK’s defence technology sector, facilitate collaboration between Parliament and defence industry to support innovation and research, assess the impact of technological advancements on national security and address policy challenges to ensure the sector enhances the UK’s defence capabilities. Therefore, Tiberius and its founders (Chad Steelberg and Andy Bayes) make perfect partners to the Defence Technology APPG Secretariat (who organise and support the APPG) due to their wealth of experience and significant success across multiple technology sectors now being applied to defence.

Having emerged from stealth mode at Future Artillery, Tiberius Aerospace was founded in 2022, in response to a new era of conflict where speed, adaptability, cost-effective capability and supply chain assurance are essential to national security. With its founders’ DNA rooted in Silicon Valley, Tiberius’ team of engineers, strategists and entrepreneurs are applying best practices, innovative design and engineering expertise from multiple commercial sectors to rapidly deliver high-impact, compliant, modular and open architecture weapon systems.

Andy Baynes, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Tiberius Aerospace said: “Our mission is to deliver next-generation weapon systems of outstanding capability with precision, scale and efficiency empowering the UK, the US and their allies with unmatched agility, precision and rock-solid resilience. Therefore, we are extremely pleased to partner with the Defence Technology APPG to help them understand the art of the possible, gain insight to the incredible benefits to national security through harnessing modern technology and hopefully help shape a future defence procurement model that rapidly and efficiently combatsemerging threats and better supports our collective protection.”

James Clark Strategic Advisor to APPG said, “The Defence Technology APPG Secretariat are very pleased to have Tiberius Aerospace as a new partner. We are constantly seeking new and innovative companies to partner with us so that the UK Parliament has the best possible insight into the key developments that are taking place in Defence industry that impact on our national security. The ethos and mission that the founders of Tiberius espouse is very compelling and we look forward to their contribution.”

www.tiberius.com

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Delta Three Oscar Expands into the Middle East with New Regional Office in Dubai

Tuesday, June 24th, 2025

Blacksburg, VA (June 23rd 2025)– Delta Three Oscar, the dedicated defense arm of D3O®, has announced the opening of a new regional office located in Dubai as part of its strategic expansion into the Middle East.

The new Dubai location becomes Delta Three Oscar’s fourth global office, joining established operations on the East and West Coasts of the US, UK, and Asia. This global expansion is designed to strengthen the company’s presence in the Middle East, enabling closer collaboration with regional defense and law enforcement customers.

By establishing a local presence, Delta Three Oscar aims to build on its success with contracts with US Department of Defense, and recent new partnership with the Norwegian Army as well as with leading international helmet and body armour brands.

The move will drive greater awareness and adoption of its advanced impact and ballistic protection technologies, as well as its market-leading vibration damping and shock absorption solutions across military and law enforcement sectors in the region.

Leading Delta Three Oscar’s Middle East expansion is Hetal Kara, the newly appointed Director of Global Defense Markets. With 15 years of experience in defense and security, including senior roles in government procurement, international trade, and market development. Hetal’s role will be focused on engaging with the wider defense industry and supporting the integration of D3O’s advanced impact protection technologies into military and tactical applications, including body armor, helmets, and next-generation soldier protection systems.

“Establishing a presence in Dubai is a critical step in our global defense growth strategy,” said Stuart Sawyer, CEO of D3O and Delta Three Oscar. “Hetal’s appointment ensures we have the right leadership on the ground to deepen relationships and deliver the next generation of advanced protection solutions across the region.”

Speaking about his new role, Hetal Kara said “I’m excited to join D3O at such a dynamic time. The global defense sector is undergoing a significant transformation, and we are perfectly positioned to meet the demand for next-generation protection solutions. Our new Dubai office allows us to work closely with local ministries of defense, law enforcement agencies, and tactical gear manufacturers to deliver support for the region’s defense modernization and capability development programs.”

The Dubai office will serve as a strategic hub for supplying high-performance impact protection technologies for military and tactical applications as well as collaborating with OEMs and local partners to integrate D3O solutions into body armor, helmets, and soldier systems. The strategic location will enable Delta Three Oscar to provide localized support and faster response times for procurement and customization needs.

For more information, visit www.deltathreeoscar.com

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Agilite Launches the New WIDE Admin Pouch

Sunday, June 22nd, 2025

Agilite just launched the new WIDE admin pouch which is optimized for MOLLE second layers to give extra low profile real estate.

See all the features here:

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Anduril and Rheinmetall Partner to Design and Manufacture Barracuda, Fury and Solid Rocket Motors for European Defence

Thursday, June 19th, 2025

Rheinmetall and Anduril Industries announced a strategic partnership to co-develop and deliver a suite of software-defined autonomous systems to extend the availability of autonomous mission systems.

The partnership is starting with the development of three proven capabilities – but is about to be extended with more next generation technologies over time:

• The integration of a European variant of Anduril´s Barracuda as part of Anduril’s family of low-cost, mass-producible autonomous air vehicles into Rheinmetall´s digital sovereignty framework (“Battlesuite”).

• The inclusion of a European variant of Anduril´s Fury, a high-performance, multi-mission group 5 autonomous air vehicle (AAV), into Rheinmetall´s digital sovereignty framework (“Battlesuite”).

• The exploration of opportunities for solid rocket motors for European use leveraging Anduril’s new production approaches.
These systems will be jointly developed and produced by the two companies, incorporating sovereign suppliers and industrial partners throughout Europe.

“This is a different model of defence collaboration, one built on shared production, operational relevance, and mutual respect for sovereignty,” said Brian Schimpf, CEO of Anduril Industries. “Together with Rheinmetall, we’re building systems that can be produced quickly, deployed widely, and adapted as NATO missions evolve.”

“Rheinmetall has always stood for reliability, scale, and strategic depth in defence manufacturing,” said Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall. “By integrating Anduril`s solutions into Rheinmetall´s European production set up and digital sovereignty framework, we’re building on that foundation to bring new kinds of autonomous capabilities into service, ones that are quick to produce, modular, and aligned with NATO’s evolving requirements.”

Built in Europe, for Europe

This partnership is a long-term shared investment in co-developing easily fielded systems tailored to the specific needs of each European regional market. It reflects a “built with, not for” philosophy—one that prioritizes European sovereignty, local control, transparency, and adaptability over dependency or lock-in.

• The integration of Barracuda and Barracuda-M into Rheinmetall´s systems will provide European militaries with an affordable autonomous air vehicle designed for hyperscale production. Its modular design supports a wide range of payloads and targeting modes making it a flexible option for the unique needs of European forces.

• The inclusion of Fury, an autonomous air vehicle designed to operate as part of manned-unmanned teams of aircraft, into Rheinmetall´s ecosystem of products allows each country to configure its own command-and-control systems and operational constraints. Fury is designed to deliver advanced fighter performance with the flexibility to integrate a variety of sensors and payloads in support of mission requirements.

• The Solid Rocket Motors effort could help ensures European access to a reliable line of propulsion systems offering industrial redundancy and delivery at scale, when domestic sources are not yet sufficient.

A Shared Approach to Industrial Defence
The partnership builds on earlier collaboration between the two companies, including the development of a layer countered UAS solution and a joint pursuit of the U.S. Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) program. Rather than slow, proprietary development pipelines that tie customers to a single vendor, this partnership embraces speed, modularity, and co-development. It’s a model that empowers allies to shape and evolve their own capabilities, while working within a shared NATO-aligned framework.

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Raft Acquires N3bula Systems to Accelerate Mission-Critical AI Defense Innovation

Wednesday, June 18th, 2025

Strategic Acquisition Powers AI and Data Backbone for a Unified Joint Force—Raft Leads the Charge in Defense Modernization

MCLEAN, Va., June 17, 2025 — Raft, the defense technology leader powering a new era of autonomous warfare, today announced its acquisition with N3bula Systems—a powerhouse partnership that will dominate the next era of unified joint force operations. N3bula Systems—the pioneering team behind a critical defense infrastructure that seamlessly connects sensors, shooters, and weapons systems across services and domains—selected Raft from a highly competitive field, fusing proven fires integration expertise with cutting-edge agentic AI to deliver the unified, machine-speed operational backbone that transforms how America fights and wins.

“N3bula Systems is one of the most impactful teams in defense technology—the minds behind a critical defense infrastructure,” said Shubhi Mishra, Founder and CEO of Raft. “They chose to partner with us because we represent a New Prime. We embed directly with warfighters as trusted edge nodes, scale proven AI across mission-critical operations, and deliver real solutions to real battlefield problems—faster than established players. This signals a fundamental shift toward edge-native defense innovation.

The acquisition creates a unified AI and data backbone that transforms fragmented military systems into a seamless, machine-speed operational network. This directly supports the new administration’s defense priorities while advancing critical initiatives like Golden Dome and supporting the mission for the Department of the Air Force’s PEO C3BM.

“The decision came down to mission alignment and execution capability,” said Ryan Mize, Founder and President of N3bula Systems. “Raft demonstrates consistent delivery of what warfighters actually ask for. As a new prime, they represent the future of defense contracting—impact over bureaucracy, and we want to be part of that.”

N3bula Systems, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, engineered the connective tissue for modern joint operations across the U.S. Navy, DARPA, and U.S. Air Force programs. Combined with Raft’s agentic AI products like its AI Mission System, [R]AIMS, the partnership enables 10x faster decision-making through autonomous data fusion while providing 24/7 threat monitoring, zero-latency tactical-to-strategic handoffs, and 99.9% uptime in contested environments. Together, they create seamless AI agent deployment across both legacy and modern military systems.

“N3bula Systems’ infrastructure expertise combined with Raft’s agentic AI creates unified command and control operating at machine speed across every domain,” said Bhaarat Sharma, CTO of Raft. This technological combination enables the seamless sensor-to-shooter integration that military leaders have identified as essential for maintaining operational advantage against near-peer threats at global scale.

Since 2018, Raft has grown to 350+ Rafters and is trusted by 25+ federal agencies while maintaining the agility that enables delivery of exactly what warfighters need. This acquisition—Raft’s first since receiving Washington Harbour Partners investment in May 2024—represents a decisive step toward scaling innovation while preserving the mission-first approach that differentiates Raft from established defense contractors. “With this flight, Raft is continuing to help solve the hardest challenges facing the national security ecosystem with a clear eye on the mission,” said Mina Faltas, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Washington Harbour Partners. “Washington Harbour has been proud to support Raft and looks forward to continuing to work together to ensure our military and warfighters have the capabilities necessary to win.”

Together, Raft and N3bula Systems will continue building the AI and data backbone that unifies operations across domains and allied forces, accelerating kill chains and decision-making to the speed of the fight while ensuring decisive advantage in any operational environment.

For more information about Raft, please visit: www.teamraft.com

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