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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:

agilitegear.com/products/wide-admin-pouch

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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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Mehler Protection to Supply 1,800 Operational Waistcoats to Stadtpolizei Zürich

Wednesday, June 18th, 2025

FULDA, GERMANY (17.06.2025)

Mehler Protection, a leading provider of personal ballistic protection and part of Mehler Systems, is set to equip the Zurich City Police with the latest generation of operational waistcoats. Over the next four years, Mehler Protection will supply 1,800 waistcoats with integrated soft armour packs (SAP), providing enhanced protection, visibility, and modular adaptability for officers on duty.

The project spans a period of 60 months and highlights the strong synergies within Mehler Systems, with thewaistcoats being complemented by advanced beltssupplied by Lindnerhof, the Group’s specialist in load-bearing systems and tactical equipment.

The new waistcoats provide Zurich City Police officers with improved visibility. Lemon-coloured lettering is applied to the chest, back, and shoulders, making officers more easily identifiable in various operational scenarios. Additional visibility elements can also be attached as needed, enhancing both officer safety and public reassurance.

In addition to greater visibility, the waistcoat is engineered to meet the complex demands of modern police work. The waistcoat can be easily reinforced with ballistic plates, ensuring protection against both long- and short-barrelled weapons. It can also be fitted with arm protectors to provide extended coverage during spontaneous law enforcement operations. Depending on the mission profile, additional tactical equipment can be attached as required.

Mehler Protection has been working in partnership with the Zurich City Police since 2016. The new contractonce again reflects Mehler Protection’s position as a trusted partner of leading European law enforcement agencies. Alexander Mahr, Key Account Manager Mehler Protection | Body Armour, underlines the importance of this collaboration:

“Successful projects are the result of strong partnerships. Together, we have implementedcustomised requirements—efficiently, solution-oriented, and on the basis of a trusting collaboration that has already proven itself since 2016.”

The agreement also underscores the added value of theintegrated expertise within Mehler Systems, which enables the Group to deliver comprehensive solutions that combine personal ballistic protection, tactical load-bearing systems, and mission-specific adaptability.

For more information about Mehler Protection please visit: mehler-protection.com

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Savotta Releases Belt Kit

Wednesday, June 18th, 2025

Since the 1969s Savotta has supported the Finnish Defence Forces with kit.

They’ve just released a load carriage system which they are calling their Belt Kit.

A traditional, belt and harness based system, it offers several different options. The belt and harness options can be combined with their ever-expanding line of pouches as well as belt pads.

www.savotta.fi/collections/new-arrivals

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Varusteleka L4 Field Shirt

Tuesday, June 17th, 2025

The Field Shirt is layer 4 of the Varusteleka Clothing System. Considered their Field Layer, its combines Finnish heritage with modern touches.

Features:

Sharp-looking collar and shoulder straps

Canadian buttons with proper buttonstrap stitching – they don’t come off easily!

Zippered sleeve pocket on the left sleeve

Pen pocket for three pens on the right sleeve

Place for your name tag on the chest

Place for your other patches on the left sleeve pocket

Sleeve tabs – you can button up rolled-up sleeves

Diamond gussets in the armpits for increased mobility in the shoulders

Offered in Khaki, Ranger Green, and Finnish M05 Woodland in sizes XSmall – 2XLarge with some Long lengths.

The solid colors are made from Merino Wool Cordura while the M05 version uses a 88% cotton and 12% polyamide ripstop blend.

The field shirts are sewn in Latvia by manufacturer Sia GPT.

www.varusteleka.com/en/product/varusteleka-l4-field-shirt/78563

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SERT Awarded HALO/HAHO Parachute Contract for Indonesia’s KOPASSUS

Monday, June 16th, 2025

SERT Secures Contract for HALO / HAHO Parachute Systems for Indonesia’s KOPASSUS (Army Special Operations)

Date: June 2nd, 2025

SERT is proud to announce that it has been awarded a contract to supply HALO/HAHO parachute systems for Indonesia’s KOPASSUS (Army Special Operations Command). The contract covers Complete Parachute Solutions’ (CPS) Military Silhouette Series, marking a significant upgrade to the operational free-fall program for the tip of the spear of Indonesia’s military.

This partnership underscores SERT’s continued commitment to delivering state-of-the-art solutions to military and law enforcement agencies across Southeast Asia. The award follows a comprehensive evaluation process that began in December 2024, made possible through the close collaboration and unwavering support of our trusted partner, Complete Parachute Solutions.

The timing aligns perfectly with SERT’s presence at Indo Defence 2025, taking place June 11–14 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Visit us at Booth A025-B, where we will be showcasing the parachute system along with related accessories—including a new military parachuting oxygen system.

www.sert.us

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