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FBI Awards Colt Replacement Carbine Parts IQID Contract to Arms Unlimited

Friday, June 13th, 2025

Arms Unlimited Inc., a leading supplier of firearms and accessories, has been awarded a $9 million Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for Colt Replacement Carbine Parts. Announced on June 12, 2025, the contract follows a competitive procurement process where Arms Unlimited’s proposal was selected as the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable among five small business offerors. With a total evaluated price of $164,699.02, Arms Unlimited earned a Technically Acceptable rating and a Fair and Reasonable price assessment, solidifying its position as a trusted partner to the FBI. This significant award underscores the company’s commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable components to federal law enforcement.

The FBI contract opens new opportunities for federal agencies, including the Bureau of Prisons, Department of Homeland Security, ATF, DEA, and others, to procure Colt replacement parts through Arms Unlimited under the same agreement. This streamlined access ensures that agencies can efficiently maintain their Colt carbine inventories with authentic, brand-name components. Arms Unlimited is poised to support these critical needs and invites federal procurement officers to contact their team for purchasing inquiries at sales@armsunlimited.com. An orientation and kick-off meeting with the FBI is forthcoming, marking the start of this impactful partnership.

Galvion Awarded FBI Contract for Their Hellbender FE Helmet

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025

Galvion, a leading manufacturer in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and data management solutions, and integrated soldier systems, announces the successful award of a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) contract for their Galvion Hellbender™ Federal Edition (FE) helmet (previously identified as the Hellbender R7/TE). This 5-year, $10 Million indefinite- delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract represents a significant milestone in delivering Galvion’s advanced head systems to authorized buyers, which include Department of Justice agency components, including but not limited to FBI, DEA, and US Marshals.

Galvion’s Hellbender platform has been developed and refined over multiple years, with feedback from some of the world’s most demanding teams and is currently fielded across various international programs. The proprietary geometry of the Galvion Hellbender system maximizes comfort, fit and stability with a unique helmet profile and features the best-in-class APEX™ liner system. Advanced platform options include modular upgrades such as maxillofacial protection, integration of Galvion’s E.D.G™ power and data management system, as well as a suite of accessories, including helmet covers, strobes, task lights, and NVG mounts.

The winning Hellbender FE ballistic helmet model is wholly molded, assembled and built in Newport, Vermont, USA and meets the stringent requirements of the DEA and FBI Ballistic Testing Helmet Protocol 2024. Prioritizing backface deformation performance; the helmet offers protection against pistol caliber threats, environmental hazards and meets enhanced backface deformation limits. Featuring Galvion’s Universal Bonded Anchor System (UBAS), which was developed as part of the United States Marine Corps IHS program to eliminate bolt penetrations for seamless coverage and ballistic integrity. The helmet platform is available in hi-cut as well as a unique mid/full cut, features single-sized components and provides unmatched flexibility for integrating equipment. Configurable to meet rapidly evolving threat and operational needs, the Hellbender system has been specifically designed to support upgradeability, maintenance and refurbishment paths. Todd Stirtzinger, CEO at Galvion, said: “Our team worked tirelessly to develop a solution to meet the FBI’s high ballistic performance protocols, and we are excited to see this work come to fruition with the award of this contract. Our head systems are renowned for delivering a unique combination of customized performance, thoughtful design and unparalleled comfort, and we are proud to be able to offer the FBI and wider agency network this latest Hellbender system. We have close to 100,000 of the Hellbender geometry in service around the world, and we are continually incorporating end- user feedback into the platform design to ensure that it can support the ever-evolving needs of our users.” He added: “This new Hellbender system makes a great addition to our rapidly expanding suite of solutions for the law enforcement user community. Today’s announcement marks a significant milestone for our team, and we look forward to offering our integrated system and customized solutions approach to the broader federal and law enforcement user communities.”

D3O Partners with DEFILADE to Develop Discreet Deployment System for Law Enforcement and Crowd Control

Monday, June 2nd, 2025

Revolutionary, low-profile body armour meets urgent need for covert, scalable safety in protest policing

Huntington Beach, CA (06.02.2025) As law enforcement agencies adapt to the growing complexity of public demonstrations, D3O® has announced a partnership with DEFILADE Protective Systems to integrate its world-leading impact protection into DEFILADE’s innovative Discreet Deployment System (DDS).

The collaboration features low-profile, high-performance protection that aligns with modern best practices for protest policing, as outlined in Arizona State University’s recent guide, Dealing with Messy Democracy.

Developed in response to law enforcement demands for scalable, mission-specific safety gear, DEFILADE’s DDS consists of modular base layers including shirts, pants, and sleeves that feature removable D3O® impact protection.

Designed for covert wear under standard uniforms or plain clothes, the system enables officers to maintain mobility and discretion while protected against impact threats like thrown projectiles or physical confrontations.

“Effective protest policing is about visibility, quick reactions, and proportionate response,” said Mostyn Thomas, Chief Marketing Officer at D3O. “That starts with ensuring officers wear gear that’s protective, allows freedom of movement and doesn’t draw attention. This system gives them that protective edge without escalating tensions.”

The D3O-enhanced DDS aligns directly with the ASU guide’s recommendations for equipping officers in ways that improve safety, de-escalation, and community trust. The customizable system includes breathable, moisture-wicking, and FR-rated options designed for extended wear during evolving or high-stress environments.

Trusted by military, special forces, and leading tactical teams worldwide, D3O’s ballistic technology is already embedded in helmets, body armour, and riot control gear. This latest partnership with DEFILADE will help to advance safety, performance, and discretion for those serving on the front lines of society.

www.D3O.com

Rampart Range Day 25 – Defilade Protective Systems’ Shields

Wednesday, May 28th, 2025

Defilade Protective Systems offers three different public order shields.

The 6′ interlocking shield, 4′ interlocking shield, and round shield.

They have been tested to three standards:

  • BS 7971-3 2002Standard (British Protective Equipment Standard)
  • ASTM D1929-20 Standard (Flame resistance)
  • ASTM D3763-18 Standard (Puncture resistance)

Departments, agencies, and military organizations in Canada can purchase Defilade Shields via Rampart.

Streamlight Marks 26 Years of Supporting C.O.P.S.

Thursday, May 22nd, 2025

Company Donates $142,400 to Help Fallen Police Survivors; Launches Special Edition ‘Blue’ Lights for a Cause

From left C.O.P.S Executive Director, Dianne Bernhard; Streamlight Regional Sales Manager – Law Enforcement/Sporting Goods, Will Taylor; Streamlight Inside Sales Manager, Angel DelliGatti; C.O.P.S. National President, Connie Moyer; Streamlight Board of Directors member, Clayton French; Streamlight Regional Sales Manager – Law Enforcement/Sporting Goods, Brett Marquardt; Streamlight National Sales Manager – Law Enforcement, Bobby Knight.

EAGLEVILLE, PA, May 22, 2025 – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting tools for the law enforcement market, renewed its sponsorship of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) for the 26th year in a row in conjunction with recent National Police Week observances. The company’s 2025 contribution as a Guardian Sponsor totaled $142,400 including proceeds from recent sales of its ‘blue’ C.O.P.S. logoed products. The organization’s mission is rebuilding the shattered lives of surviving family members and co-workers affected by a line-of-duty death.

The company is also highlighting its support for C.O.P.S. with the recent introduction of two special edition flashlights as part of its Lights for a Cause program. Streamlight will donate $1 from the purchase of the Blue Nano Light® II and $3 from the purchase of the Blue Wedge® XT, both marked with the C.O.P.S. logo. The Nano Light II is a compact keychain light offering 20 lumens of output and one hour of run time. The Wedge XT delivers 500 lumens in a slim, USB-C rechargeable EDC design.

Streamlight supports C.O.P.S. by sponsoring multiple programs and events throughout the year, culminating in National Police Week (May 11-17) activities in Washington, D.C. which brings together law enforcement officers and families from across the country to honor fallen heroes. Streamlight served as a Presenting Sponsor at the Blue Honor Gala on May 14. The company also sponsors Law Enforcement United (L.E.U.), which helps to raise money for C.O.P.S. through programs like its annual “The Road to Hope” memorial bicycle ride.

“As a long-time corporate supporter of C.O.P.S., we are honored to continue standing alongside the law enforcement community during National Police Week and beyond,” said Michael F. Dineen, Streamlight President. “As a leading provider of lighting equipment for first responders, we are committed to providing tools to keep police officers safe and supporting this fine organization in its vital work for survivors.”

For more information about C.O.P.S., visit www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org.

Safariland Announces Newly Developed Products for Axon Signal Sensor

Thursday, April 24th, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Safariland®, a brand of The Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets and one of Cadre Holdings, Inc.’s (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre”) key brands, is excited to announce its enhanced collaboration with Axon Enterprise, Inc. (“Axon”) in developing the newest suite of holsters and accessories compatible for use with Axon Signal Sensor.

This joint effort delivers purpose-built technology that supports public safety agencies by enabling hands-free activation of Axon body-worn and fleet cameras, helping to ensure critical moments are captured while allowing officers to focus on the task at hand. Signal Sensor, formerly known as Signal Sidearm, wirelessly alerts nearby Axon cameras to begin recording the moment a firearm is drawn from a compatible holster, for both real-time situational awareness and transparent post-incident documentation of Use of Force (UoF) incidents.

Coming this year, 17 updated holsters from Safariland’s 6000 series will be released with dedicated integration for Signal Sensor, along with eight newly developed firearm fits for the recently introduced Ballast Duty Holster. Safariland will also introduce six non-firearm UoF pouches compatible with Signal Sensor allowing integration with equipment, such as Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray, batons and handcuffs. The Signal Sensor unit can also be installed on a range of existing in-market holsters using an adapter designed for backward compatibility.

Safariland has worked closely with Axon to simplify the process of ensuring holster compatibility with Axon’s Signal Sensor technology. With a wide range of adaptable holsters, agencies can seamlessly integrate Signal Sensor units either within the holster or mounted, using a bracket. Whether an agency is already equipped with Signal Sensor technology or planning future implementation, achieving compatibility is now easier than ever.

“This collaboration sets a new standard for integrated duty gear technology and reflects our commitment to officer safety and innovation,” said Eric Gasvoda, Vice President and General Manager of Duty Gear for Safariland. “We are proud to partner with Axon in delivering a solution that enhances both situational awareness and accountability.”

“Working with Safariland allows us to push the boundaries of what’s possible in connected public safety technology and expand holster coverage to protect more lives in more places,” said Craig Trudgeon, Senior Vice President of Product at Axon. “This collaboration enables us to broaden our coverage to include additional models in the future — delivering smarter, more seamless tools that empower officers and build trust within communities.”

Safariland and Axon will announce the integrated holster collaboration in Phoenix during the 2025 Axon Week, April 22-25. Axon Week is a premier event focused on public safety technology and innovation.

To explore Safariland’s extensive range of holsters and accessories, visit Safariland.com

Foreign Intel Job Scams Target Current, Former DoD Employees

Thursday, April 24th, 2025

QUANTICO, Va. (AFNS) —

When a social media message pops up offering a high-paying consulting job from an unknown recruiter, it’s easy to be intrigued.

But before you accept this too-good-to-be-true offer, think twice.

For many current and former members of the Department of the Air Force, and increasingly, across the entire U.S. government workforce, this is the first step in a recruitment scheme by foreign intelligence entities, officials warn.

“Our adversaries are exploiting personal freedoms and online platforms to target our people,” said a counterintelligence analyst assigned to the AFOSI Center. “These aren’t random messages. They’re calculated attempts to exploit trust.”

The analyst could not be named for operational reasons. However, their concern was echoed at the highest levels of the agency.

“These aren’t just job offers, they’re intelligence operations in disguise,” said Special Agent Lee Russ, executive director of AFOSI Office of Special Projects. “Our adversaries are targeting the very people who’ve kept this nation secure.”

According to an April 2025 memo from the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, hostile foreign intelligence entities have targeted U.S. government personnel by posing as consulting firms, headhunters and think tanks.

“This isn’t a new tactic, it’s just become more aggressive and more refined,” the analyst said. “Adversaries have figured out how to blend into legitimate spaces online.”

According to the NCSC release, which operates under the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, these schemes are part of a broader campaign to collect sensitive information from individuals with U.S. government backgrounds, often under the guise of employment opportunities.

“Recruiters often appear friendly and credible, offering flattery and emphasizing your government experience,” Russ said. “They may pose as representatives of legitimate, even allied-nation companies, making their approach seem trustworthy.”

These outreach efforts often begin with what appears to be a professional opportunity, like a message from a recruiter or a inquiry that aligns with the target’s background, the analyst said.

That sense of normalcy is what lowers defenses and allows the interaction to progress unnoticed.

“The sophistication is what makes it dangerous,” the analyst said. “Adversaries are using professional norms and targeting people who’ve let their guard down because the interaction seems normal.”

These increasingly advanced attempts often appear via social media, email, or job platforms, making them difficult to detect.

“Foreign actors reach out to service members privately, which means there’s no institutional oversight,” the analyst added. “What someone does on their personal account doesn’t necessarily have the same safeguards as an official one, and adversaries are taking advantage of that.”

Over time, those conversations can shift subtly from general networking to probing questions. Then, what started as a casual dialogue quietly shifts into something more serious.

“These schemes have evolved into long-term social engineering campaigns designed to appear professional and legitimate,” Russ said.

What makes these campaigns particularly effective, officials say, is how gradually they unfold.

“In many cases, targets are asked to provide commentary on general policy issues or draft seemingly harmless reports, usually in exchange for generous compensation and flexible remote work,” Russ said. “But over time, these requests escalate, which helps foreign adversaries refine their military tactics and strategic operations.”

The shift is rarely abrupt. Instead, foreign actors rely on building a sense of trust, normalizing the exchange of information before introducing more sensitive requests.

“They’re not going to ask for secrets right away,” the analyst said. “They build credibility first, then slowly shift the conversation. By the time it feels suspicious, a relationship has already been established and that’s exactly what they’re counting on.”

Several red flags can signal malicious intent behind a job offer, he added. These include unusually high pay for minimal work, pressure to move conversations off trusted platforms like LinkedIn, and use of encrypted messaging apps.

“Urgency tactics, such as limited-time offers, exclusive opportunities or unusually fast hiring and payment cycles, are all designed to bypass due diligence and rush targets into compromising decisions,” Russ said. “In some cases, individuals are promised immediate payment upon task completion to encourage quick participation without proper vetting.”

In many cases, recruiters will push for increasingly detailed and potentially restricted information, often under the pretense that it is needed for strategic insights or market research.

“The reality is, if you’ve ever had access to sensitive material, classified or not, you’re a potential target,” the analyst said. “Foreign adversaries are not just chasing secrets; they’re after any information that could give them a strategic edge.”

These hostile adversaries aren’t limiting their outreach to active military or intelligence personnel, either. Everyone from uniformed service members and reservists to civilian employees, contractors and retirees are within scope, the analyst said.

Engaging with these recruitment attempts can carry serious consequences. U.S. security clearance holders are legally bound to protect classified information, even after leaving government service.

“One of the problems we have is people just ignore the messages and forget about it,” the analyst said. “But even if you ignored it, that interaction can still help us. We’re not looking to punish someone for being contacted, we want to understand the tactics being used so we can protect the rest of the force.”

“If you believe you’ve been targeted, or know someone who has, report it,” Russ said. “Whether you’re still in uniform or long since retired, stay sharp. In today’s fight, vigilance online can be just as vital as readiness on the battlefield.”

As the analyst explained, as adversaries exploit the freedoms of digital platforms to target individuals, the lines between counterintelligence and force protection are increasingly blur.

“We’re not going to investigate our way out of this,” the analyst said. “The scope is too broad, and it crosses too deeply into personal privacy. The most powerful weapon we have is self-reporting. When people flag suspicious outreach early, it gives us a fighting chance.”

By Thomas Brading, AFOSI Public Affairs

Releasing agency note:

That is why early reporting, no matter how minor, can play a critical role in preventing adversary access. For example, programs like Eagle Eyes have supported this effort by encouraging both military personnel and civilians to report any suspicious behavior.

For more information on Eagle Eyes or to find your local AFOSI detachment, submit a tip directly with AFOSI at www.osi.af.mil/Contact-Us or the FBI at tips.fbi.gov.

Additional resources are available from the National Counterintelligence and Security Center at www.ncsc.gov, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency at www.dcsa.mil, and the FBI at www.fbi.gov.

Dead Air to Display at 2025 TTPOA Annual Training Conference

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025

Heber City, UT – Dead Air, a leader in the firearm suppressor and tactical accessories industry, announce its involvement at the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association (TTPOA) Annual Training Conference, taking place& April 23-27, 2025, in Round Rock, Texas. The Texas Tactical Police Officers Association supports officers and agencies in Texas by researching, developing, and providing training and resources to enhance tactical operations and improve preparedness for the challenges faced by special operations units.

At this year’s conference, Dead Air will showcase its lineup of hard-use suppressors, including the Sandman X. This innovative suppressor features the Triskelion™ Gas Management System™—a 3D-printed baffle system engineered to reduce weight, enhance strength, and optimize sound suppression.

“Our mission to deliver top-tier suppressors aligns with the TTPOA’s dedication to enhancing training and operational excellence,” said Michael McKee, LE Sales for Dead Air. “The Sandman X is designed for high-pressure environments, excelling for semi-auto and full-auto 7.62 NATO rifles, and we’re honored to display demonstrate its performance to Texas’ law enforcement members.”

Dead Air will be on-site to answer questions, offer detailed product insights, and discuss the full range of Dead Air silencers suitable for various law enforcement applications.

For more information, visit Dead Air Silencers.