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Mehler Systems to Showcase Advanced Tactical Solutions at SOFINS 2025

Friday, March 14th, 2025

FULDA, GERMANY (13.03.2025)

Mehler Systems, alongside its sub-brands Mehler Protection, Lindnerhof, and UF PRO, will present itslatest tactical solutions at SOFINS 2025, the premier European event for Special Operations Forces, takingplace from April 1-3, 2025, in Martignas-sur-Jalle, France, at booth D35-E40. The event offers an exceptional platform to showcase cutting-edge advancements tailored to the demands of modern tactical operations.

Mehler Protection will highlight its state-of-the-art ballistic protection solutions, including the ExoM Up-Armoured Exoskeleton, providing full-body protection up to VPAM 8 with superior ergonomics and mobility. The M.U.S.T. System will be featured, offering modular bodyprotection with up to VPAM 9 capability and quickadaptability. The Omega Helmet Line combines lightweight construction with high-performance protection, offering enhanced VPAM 3 levels. Additionally, ballistic panels, vests, and plate carriers designed for special forces applications will be available for review.

UF PRO will present its high-performance tactical clothing solutions designed for extreme environments. This includes the Striker TT Combat Shirt and Pants, offering breathability and durability in hot, humid conditions, and the Monsoon XT Gen.2 Jacket andPants, built to withstand severe weather. Also featured is the AcE Gen.2 Winter Combat Shirt for cold-Weather operations, along with the Striker X Gen.2 CombatPants, designed for rugged terrain with enhanced durability and flexibility.

Lindnerhof will showcase its latest advancements in carrying systems and tactical gear, renowned for their lightweight, modular designs and durability, ensuring optimal load distribution and adaptability in dynamic operational settings.

Visitors to SOFINS 2025 will have the opportunity to engage directly with Mehler Systems’ experts and explore the latest advancements in ballistic protection, carrying systems, and tactical clothing. The event provides a unique meeting ground for defenseprofessionals, industry leaders, and military units to gain exclusive insights into next-generation tactical solutions. For more information, visit the Mehler Systems website.

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Tasmanian Tiger x TACWRX – Flektarn Exclusive Packs

Thursday, March 13th, 2025

During Enforce Tac our friends at TACWRX showed us several Tasmanian Tiger pack styles which they are offering exclusively in Budeswehr Flektarn, the woodland version which is now often referred to as Fünf Farben Flecktarn or five color.

Seen here (clockwise) are the Mil Ops Pack 30, Pouch 8.1 Hip, and Survival Pack. Everything is made with 500D Cordura.

They are also offering the Modular Hip Bag in the pattern.

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Saint Javelin x keep – Arakawa Mini Slingpack

Wednesday, March 12th, 2025

In case the company name didn’t make it glaringly obvious, the Arakawa Mini Slingpack is made in Ukraine.

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Created in collaboration with keep a Donetsk-born, Kyiv-based brand, is made from Cordura and includes an internal organizer. It’s also got a waist belt, top grab handle, zippered main compartment as well as a zippered external pocket and water bottle pockets.

www.saintjavelin.com/en-us/products/arakawa-mini-slingpack-saint-javelin-x-keep

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Arctic Technical Gear – MOD Belt ‘Static’

Wednesday, March 12th, 2025

Now available on Arctictechnicalgear.com is the new MOD Belt ‘Static’. This ultra stiff, supportive belt features a 1.4mm Curv core, built-in excess webbing clamp, and swappable hardware.

Compatible with all MOD Belt components including their new 1+1 and 2+1 magazine pouches. Two sizes of optional bolt on extensions will enable the user to modify the size for winter layering or can be used behind the buckle to tuck into the opposite side to increase rigidity. The belt is PALS/Molle compatible and can be used without any bolts if desired. 1″ Cobra Sport, Pro and G Hooks will be available options but other 1″ hardware will work.

Offered in sizes S – XL sizes in Black, Coyote, Ranger Green, and MultiCam.

For additional info and photos go to www.arctictechnicalgear.com/arctic-technical-gear/mod-belt-static

To order visit www.arctictechnicalgear.com/product/mod-belt-static.

Manufactured in Canada, Arctic Technical Gear uses Berry compliant components including Squadron laminate, Curv and ITW buckles. Upgrade buckles are made in Austria by AustriAlpin.

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General Atomics and Radian Aerospace Partner To Advance Next-Generation Aerospace Technologies

Tuesday, March 11th, 2025

Collaboration To Drive Innovation Across Key Aerospace Systems
and Explore Strategic Opportunities in the UAE

SAN DIEGO – 10 March 2025 – General Atomics Systems Integration (GA-SI) and Radian Aerospace (“Radian”) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance next-generation aerospace technologies and explore broader strategic collaboration, including localization opportunities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The collaboration will focus on integrating advanced avionics, electrification, and actuation technologies into cutting-edge aerospace platforms, leveraging GA-SI’s expertise in high-performance systems and Radian’s breakthrough single-stage spaceplane architecture. A key initiative will be the development of electromechanical braking and control actuation systems, which reduce weight, streamline operations, and enhance efficiency while ensuring the reliability needed for frequent space missions.

“This partnership underscores GA’s commitment to driving innovation across critical aerospace systems,” said Scott Sappenfield, Vice President of the Engineering Services Division. “Electromechanical braking is just one way we’re pushing the boundaries of efficiency and sustainability. We’re also excited about expanding collaboration with Radian through industrial partnerships and localization efforts in the UAE.”

The MOU also lays the groundwork for broader collaboration, and joint exploration of UAE offset projects. As GA-SI expands its presence in the UAE, the companies will assess local manufacturing, technology transfer, and workforce development opportunities to support regional aerospace growth.

“General Atomics is an ideal partner as we continue developing Radian One, the world’s first single-stage-to-orbit spaceplane,” said Richard Humphrey, CEO of Radian. “This partnership enables us to integrate next-generation technologies that enhance performance and reusability while opening the door to strategic investment and industrial collaboration. Together, we’re laying the foundation for the future of aerospace and space access.”

GA-SI and Radian will also evaluate partnerships with certified suppliers and manufacturers to develop integrated landing gear systems, enhance adaptability across aerospace platforms, and provide cost-effective solutions for OEMs. By combining GA-SI’s high-performance systems expertise with Radian’s spaceplane mission, this collaboration aims to drive aerospace innovation and shape the industry’s future on a global scale.

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Platatac Individual Marker Panel

Monday, March 10th, 2025

The Platatac Individual Marker Panel now available in MultiCam Tropic and Ranger Green, alongside MultiCam. With new colours, Pink and Yellow, in addition to Orange.

At 30cm x 30cm, our Individual Marker Panel is a lightweight high visibility item, that is perfect to carry in your kit for individual recognition when marrying up or RV’ing with friendly forces, or signalling vehicles and aircraft.

The shock cord & toggle loops at the corners allow for easy attachment to various items or use ITW Grimlocks to link multiple panels together to create a bigger visual footprint for specific signalling needs.

The marker panel is the perfect accessory to stash in our range of Pouches or even in our notebook covers.

platatac.com/platatac-individual-marker-panel

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UK Ministry of Defence and Industry Collaboration Breaks New Ground at the Digital Manufacturing Centre

Sunday, March 9th, 2025

The Digital Manufacturing Centre (DMC), an industry-leading production facility and additive manufacturing (AM) innovation hub, hosted the latest UK MOD Strategic Command’s Additive Manufacturing innovation event, on 5 March 2025. This MOD/industry collaborative event was held at DMC’s state-of-the-art AM production facility, located at the world-renowned Silverstone Park. The event was also supported by the Buckinghamshire Enterprise Zone.

Project TAMPA is a UK Strategic Command Defence Support sponsored project that is exploring the advantages of integrating the very latest AM (3D-printing) technology “from factory to foxhole”. From the outset, DMC has been intimately involved with Project TAMPA and is working in close partnership with the MOD and key defence players such as NP Aerospace, Babcock, Thales and RBSL, to support the development and delivery of this high-technology manufacturing capability, into the defence supply chain. Fully aligned with the MOD’s Land Industrial Strategy (LIS) and the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS), TAMPA is a spearhead initiative that is driving forward proactive collaboration with industry to rapidly find and integrate the very latest manufacturing technologies.

TAMPA Spiral 1 validated the ability of AM to produce non-safety critical NATO Stock Number (NSN) parts to the appropriate quality and Spiral 2 is expanding the requirement to include safety critical parts and demonstrate the ability for AM to add value to the part production process. DMC is also working in partnership with NP Aerospace to investigate the additional AM benefits possible by using Direct Energy Deposition (DED) methods to create large metal structural parts leveraging the benefits of AM to reduce lead times, reliance on tooling and cost. The advantages of AM in the defence supply chain are numerous and include: weight saving; cost reduction; speed and agility; innovation in design, obsolescence management, inventory management and potentially, forward deployed additive manufacturing support.

Major General Phil Prosser, Director Joint Support said, “As the MOD’s Advanced Manufacturing Champion, it is hugely rewarding to witness what we have achieved by exploring and harnessing the benefits that additive manufacturing can bring. Project TAMPA is a prime example of how the MOD can work in partnership with both major defence contractors and smaller innovative British companies like the DMC, to push the boundaries of innovation and technology to maximise defence capability. Collaborating with defence primes and high-technology SME’s in this way is critical to protecting and developing the UK defence supply chain.”

Kieron Salter, CEO at DMC said, “We are very proud to have hosted such an important MOD event at our facility in Silverstone Park. DMC has an advanced engineering pedigree born from the most demanding of sectors such as Formula 1, hyper-cars, aerospace and space. At DMC, we pride ourselves in adopting a holistic approach to additive manufacturing; applying creativity and innovation to our engineering that leads to an optimised final production solution – we don’t just 3D-print to drawing. From hyper-cars to armoured vehicles, we apply the same pioneering solutions to ensure the customer secures the maximum benefit from the AM process and it has been a real pleasure to be working on Project TAMPA. I know that we have only just scratched the surface of what is possible through working together with the MOD and the defence supply chain like this, to achieve greater benefits – lots more to come.”

www.digitalmanufacturingcentre.com

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Royal Navy Procures New Rifle for Specialist Commando Operations

Saturday, March 8th, 2025

Royal Marines from the UK Commando Force have been issued a new rifle for specialist operations, including counter-terrorism.

More than 1,500 Sig Sauer MCX rifles have been purchased by the Navy, enabled by Edgar Brothers, as part of continued investment in the Commando Force.

The rifle is well-suited for the specialist counter-UK terrorism roles of the Commando Force, replacing rifles produced by Colt Canada as part of £6m Navy investment.

It is designed to complement the Commandos’ new general use weapon, the Knights Armament Stoner 1 (KS-1), that was announced in September 2023.

The addition of the MCX is another milestone in the UK Commando Force transformation – giving the UK Commando Force the operational edge for Special Operations around the globe.

Lieutenant Colonel Olly Osborne, of the Commando Force Programme team, said: “These rifles reinforce the commitment of the Navy and Defence to our transformation, and the value the Commando Force provides to our national and international security.

“This is an excellent period of investment in the force and provides great confidence through exceptional task specific modern weaponry.”

The Sig MCX brings a level of versatility well-suited to the unique requirements of the Commando Force, which is tasked with operating in a wide range of extreme environments around the globe ahead of the main allied forces.

The Commandos have put the system through strenuous testing during force-on-force exercises and live firing drills – allowing the future users to train under realistic conditions.

The MCX will be used by Commando Forces operating with the Royal Navy’s Littoral Response Groups – which bring together amphibious ships, aircraft, vehicles and Commandos under one potent force designed to provide a global Crisis Response and Special Operations capability.

The rifle was procured under the auspices of Project Hay – named in tribute to Ronnie Hay, a legendary fighter pilot and Royal Marine of World War 2 who epitomised the daring of the Commandos during raids on Nazi-occupied territory.

As the only Royal Marines fighter ace, Hay flew combat sorties in the Fleet Air Arm, earning multiple decorations for his aerial victories and ground-attack missions.

His distinguished service included pivotal roles in the Dunkirk evacuation, the Battle of Britain, the Mediterranean campaign during Operation Torch, and the Far East, where he led one of the Fleet Air Arm’s largest operations and supported the assault on Okinawa.

Hay’s remarkable legacy inspired the cutting-edge capabilities delivered through Project Hay, as the Royal Marines continue to redefine their role as an advanced raiding force.

Under the project, Commandos were able to thoroughly field-test systems and provide feedback on their performance. This was instrumental in shaping the final configurations of the fielded MCX. This user feedback was inspired by Project Hunter – which led the procurement of the KS-1 rifle.

This is a press release from the Royal Navy.

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