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Requtech AB Expands Footprint in the USA with First Volume Order for the RESA M Ku Terminal

Thursday, April 24th, 2025

Linköping, Sweden – April 23, 2025 – Requtech AB, a leader in satellite communication technology, is excited to announce a landmark sale of its RESA M Ku multi-orbit terminal to a major partner in the United States. This achievement marks a significant step in Requtech’s expansion into the North American market and highlights the growing demand for Requtech’s advanced satellite communication solutions.

This sale is a testament to Requtech’s commitment to providing cutting-edge, high-performance SATCOM terminals that meet the evolving needs of modern connectivity. The RESA M Ku terminal, renowned for its versatility and performance, operates seamlessly across multiple satellite orbits, including LEO and GEO constellations, ensuring uninterrupted communication even in the most challenging conditions. With the lowest SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) on the market, the terminal is adaptable for any land and maritime platform, showcasing its ability to meet the stringent requirements of satellite communication in a variety of operational contexts.

While the partner involved in this strategic collaboration remains confidential for now, this deal underscores the increasing adoption of Requtech’s innovative solutions and reinforces the company’s position as a global leader in SATCOM technology.

“We’re thrilled to see our efforts in the United States yield such a significant milestone,” said Dr. Omid Sotoudeh, CEO of Requtech AB. “This achievement highlights the proven reliability of the RESA M Ku terminal and our unwavering commitment to advancing global connectivity.”

The RESA M Ku terminal’s multi-orbit adaptability makes it an ideal choice for government, defense, and commercial applications in challenging environments with critical connectivity demands.

For more information about Requtech AB and its state-of-the-art satellite communication systems, please visit Requtech’s RESA M Ku product page.

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Achilles Heel Tactical Launches “Field Notes” – A No-BS Resource for Sharpening Skills, Tactics, and Mindset

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025

Achilles Heel Tactical, founded by Rick Crawley, is proud to announce the launch of Field Notes, a new section of the AHT website dedicated to delivering hard-earned knowledge, straight from the front lines of the firearms training industry.

This isn’t your average blog. Field Notes is a raw, insightful, and skill-driven content hub created for shooters who take their craft seriously—whether you’re a law enforcement professional, an armed civilian, or a responsibly armed American who refuses to be a victim.

Drawing from his experience as a Marine Corps Infantry veteran, law enforcement officer, and founder of one of the most respected training companies in the industry, Rick Crawley breaks down skills, tactics, and gear in a way that actually makes you better.

“The mission is simple: give people the tools and mindset to be more lethal, more capable, and more prepared,” says Crawley. “Firearms training isn’t just about punching holes in paper—it’s about decision-making, discipline, and being dangerous for the right reasons.”

Field Notes covers everything from:

– Proven shooting drills that build real-world performance

– Deep dives on red dot optics, rifle setups, and EDC gear

– Tactics that translate from the range to the street

– Mental frameworks that separate good shooters from great ones

Every post is designed to cut through the fluff and deliver actionable insights that shooters can immediately apply.

If you carry a gun for a living—or carry one to protect what matters—this is for you.

Start reading now at: www.achillesheeltactical.com/field-notes

Stay sharp. Stay dangerous. And stay ahead of the threat.

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Forgeline Solutions Launches Comprehensive Brand Website

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025

You’ve asked for it for years, and it’s finally here and does not disappoint. Forgeline Solutions, manufacturers of the Program of Record US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) clothing system, has launched a new website and it is one of the most comprehensive I have seen.

It engages from the moment you first open the link with a combination of great videos and background information.

As I’ve mentioned, the content is extensive, it includes a section Berry Compliance, some company history, and delves into the materials and what they do. I’d like to point out that this stuff is Berry Compliant to the letter and not “Made In America” which can include non-US sourced materials.

What I think Forgeline has done better than anyone else, right out of the gate, they attacked air permeability, or airflow control, with their choices of fabrics and design. They also acknowledged it from the first discussions we had regarding the Military Alpine Recce System some five years ago.

I’m also quite pleased that they have shared some of my early stories on the Lost Arrow Project and MARS as well as their production partner Peckham industries. If you’re unfamiliar with the company or the program, you should delve into them for some deep background.

The website also includes information on upcoming trade shows as well as the various veteran nonprofits for line supports.

This is not an ecomm website but rather a means for Forgeline Solutions to educate consumers and keep them abreast of what they are up to. While those with a gov email address can download a catalog, you don’t need to because all of the data is right there on the website.

The site hosts all of their clothing. And allows you to drill down to the category and then individual garment.

The website is very informative and easy to navigate. Check it out and make sure you watch the videos. They are great!

forgelinesolutions.com

And be sure to visit with Forgeline Solutions during Modern Day Marine, next week in Washington, DC, and the following week at SOF Week in the SOF Select Pavilion, May 6-8.

We make the gear,
You make it matter.™

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Darley Releases New Defense Capabilities Brochure

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025

Itasca, IL, April 21, 2025 – Darley Defense is thrilled to share our new defense capabilities brochure. Proudly highlighting our exceptional supply partners and their cutting-edge capabilities, this brochure showcases Darley Defense’s unique advantages, including our rich history as a family-owned small business. It features 36 pages of procurement solutions, advanced technologies and a “system of systems” approach that delivers the?Right Item, at the?Right Price, and at the?Right Time?to the Troops on the Front Lines.

James Long, President of Darley Defense comments, “Our most important capability is our people with their willingness to listen to customers and foster solutions. Darley is well suited to meet the needs of the military community with our flexible contracts, growing network of industry partners and in-house manufacturing.?We really have no limitations on how we can help support the mission.”

This release marks a significant step forward in Darley’s mission to passionately serve the world’s first responder and tactical communities by providing high quality, safe and innovative products with unmatched commitment and service. Explore the new defense capabilities brochure at

www.darley.com/who-we-serve/defense/

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MGCS Project Company GmbH (MPC) Established in Cologne

Sunday, April 20th, 2025

Thursday, 17 April 2025 – The next step has now been taken in the Franco-German armaments project Main Ground Combat System (MGCS). On the basis of the approval by the German Federal Cartel Office, KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme and Thales legally incorporated the ‘MGCS Project Company GmbH (MPC)’ on 10 April 2025 in Cologne. Dipl. Ing. Dipl. Wirt. Ing. and Colonel (G.S. German Armed Forces Reserve) Stefan Gramolla was appointed managing director.
The founding of the company marks a further significant step in the MGCS project. After the upcoming negotiation of a contract with the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw), which is acting on behalf of the two nations through a Franco-German Combined Project Team (CPT), this project company will be responsible for implementing the next phase of the MGCS programme as the industrial prime contractor. In particular, it will consolidate the concept and the main technological pillars of the system.
Launched at the initiative of the French and German governments, the MGCS project aims to replace the Leopard 2 and Leclerc main battle tanks with a multi-platform ground combat system by 2040.

About KNDS:
KNDS is the result of the association of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Nexter, two of the leading European manufacturers of military land systems based in Germany and France.
KNDS forms a Group of more than 10,000 employees, with a 2024 turnover of 3.8 billion euro, an order backlog of around 23.5 billion euro and incoming orders of 11.2 billion euro. The range of its products includes main battle tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, weapons systems, ammunition, robotics, military bridges, customer services, battle management systems, training solutions, protection solutions and a wide range of equipment.
The formation of KNDS represents the beginning of consolidation in land defense systems industry in Europe. The strategic alliance between KMW (now KNDS Deutschland) and Nexter (now KNDS France) enhances both groups’ competitiveness and international positions, as well as their ability to meet the needs of their respective national army. In addition, it offers to its European and NATO customers the opportunity of increased standardization and interoperability for their defense equipment, with a dependable industrial base.
KNDS headquarters are based in Amsterdam.

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Hanwha and WB Group Sign Term Sheet Agreement for Guided Missile Joint Venture in Poland

Friday, April 18th, 2025

Joint venture will be a strategic partnership to support local production of guided missiles for the Chunmoo (Homar-K) MRLS programme

Joint venture will strengthen Poland’s defence capabilities and foster export opportunities across Europe

Hanwha reinforces its commitment to NATO-aligned localisation and technological cooperation

April 15, 2025 – Warsaw: Hanwha Aerospace has signed a term sheet agreement to establish a joint venture with Poland’s largest private defence company, WB Group, with the aim of manufacturing guided missiles in Poland for the Homar-K Multiple Rocket Launch System.

The agreement marks a key milestone in Hanwha’s localisation strategy, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Poland’s defence modernisation and industrial development. It also underlines Hanwha’s growing role as a strategic partner for NATO and EU member states.

Under the agreement, Hanwha Aerospace will hold a 51% majority stake in the new entity, with WB Electronics (a WB Group subsidiary) holding the remaining 49%. The joint venture will commence operations following approval from Poland’s Antimonopoly Committee.

The agreement was signed by Piotr Wojciechowski, Chairman of WB Group, and Mr. Billy Boo-hwan Lee, Head of Hanwha Aerospace PGM Business Group. Among the high-profile participants at the ceremony were Mr. Pawe? Bejda, Deputy Minister of Defense; Gen. bryg. dr Artur Kuptel, Head of Armaments Agency; Mr. Hoonmin Lim, Ambassador of the Korean Embassy in Poland; and Mr. Peter Bae, CEO of Hanwha Aerospace Europe.

“With this term sheet agreement, we have just taken the most important step toward establishing our joint venture with WB Group. We believe the joint venture will contribute to the growth of Polish industrial capability, as well as to the modernisation of the Polish Armed Forces. Thanks to this endeavour, our industries will also gain the opportunity to jointly enter new European markets with competitive, combat-proven missile technologies,” said Billy Boo-hwan Lee, Head of Hanwha Aerospace PGM Business Group.

“The term sheet shows a clear roadmap for building a missile production site in Poland. The cooperation between WB Electronics and Hanwha Aerospace is a demonstration of how the Polish and Korean industries can work together and how each company complements the other. The factory will increase Poland’s independence in ammunition production and provide huge potential for industrial and economic growth. We expect the plant to become a supply centre not only for the Polish armed forces but also for the armies of other European countries. I want to point out that it will be a Polish company operating by Polish law and paying taxes in the country. The joint venture will employ Polish engineers and workers and will create a supply chain in Poland and the broader European market.” said Piotr Wojciechowski, Chairman of WB Group.

The joint venture will be responsible for fulfilling the requirements for producing 80km-range CGR-80 guided missiles for the Homar-K, a Polish version of the K239 Chunmoo MRLS, under another executive contract for the Homar-K. It is also focused on jointly marketing the guided missiles to neighbouring countries in Europe.

Hanwha Aerospace has signed two executive contracts since 2022 on the supply of 290 Chunmoo rocket artillery systems that can fire both 80km- and 290km-range guided rockets.

The Homar-K programme is referred to as one of the most successful examples for Hanwha’s localisation efforts in Poland, with extensive involvement from the Polish defence industry. Under the Homar-K programme, Polish defence companies oversee the integration and assembly of the long-range rocket launcher system, mounted on Polish Jelcz 8×8 chassis. The Homar-K also features the Topaz combat management system, developed by WB, and other Polish components and subsystems.

“The latest JV agreement with WB Group is a significant milestone for Hanwha’s continued expansion in the global defence market,” said Mr. Michael Coulter, President and CEO of Hanwha Global Defense. “It represents Hanwha’s strong commitment to delivering the technological edge as well as sovereign, domestic capacity to our global customers.”

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FN Introduces New Brand Identity to Global Market

Friday, April 18th, 2025

We received this note from Fabrique National.

As FN celebrates its successful 135-year history, we begin a new chapter in this exceptional legacy by unveiling a dynamic new brand identity that reflects our vision for the future.

Introducing our new logo:

And our new brand tagline:

These elements embody our core values: Bold, Accurate, Reliable.

While our brand identity has evolved, all official company information – including company name, mailing address, contact numbers, email addresses, VAT number, banking details – remains unchanged. Existing points of contact are unaffected.

We look forward to this exciting new chapter and to continuing our journey together!

fnherstal.com/en/discover-the-new-fn

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New Exhibitor Registration for Industry Day at the Range 2026 Now Open

Thursday, April 17th, 2025

BOULDER CITY, Nev. – April 15, 2025 – SHOT Show® Industry Day at the Range, the annual event leading up to SHOT Show®, is excited to announce that registration for new exhibitors is now open. The 21st annual event will take place on January 19, 2026, at the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club in Boulder City, Nevada. Building on the success of last year’s event, which attracted over 2,600 attendees, Industry Day continues to be the ultimate platform for industry professionals, media and buyers to preview cutting-edge products before they officially launch.

With over two hundred leading brands expected to exhibit, Industry Day offers an unparalleled opportunity for exhibitors to showcase their latest innovations while connecting with key industry stakeholders and generating buzz around their products.

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has renewed its title sponsorship of the event through 2028, continuing to make Industry Day at the Range the only range event officially associated with SHOT Show. This partnership allows for the vetting of all attendees through NSSF’s registration system to ensure that only qualified, invited guests attend.

“As we prepare for the 21st annual Industry Day, we are excited to welcome both new and returning exhibitors to the range,” said Kelsey Puryear, Industry Day at the Range manager. “This event continues to be a platform for connecting with industry professionals, media and buyers, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the 2026 event.”

In response to exhibitor feedback, the event will remain invitation only, but with an exciting new change. The afternoon portion will now be open to all SHOT Show attendees, including buyers and additional team members. This adjustment allows exhibitors to invite more guests who may have previously desired to attend. The morning session will remain dedicated to media, influencers and ambassadors. All attendees must be registered for SHOT Show, and non-exhibiting manufacturers are not eligible to participate.

New exhibitors are encouraged to secure their space promptly as availability is limited. The 2026 Industry Day at the Range will once again be held the day preceding SHOT Show at the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club in Boulder City, Nevada, on Monday, January 19, 2026.

New exhibitors can register now to secure their space. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For additional details and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit the event website.

For more information about the 2026 SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range visit ShotShowRangeDay.com.

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