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Edgar Brothers Collects the Keys to Its New Headquarters and National Defence Manufacturing & Innovation Centre

Monday, September 7th, 2026

Macclesfield, Cheshire — 3 September 2026

Edgar Brothers has collected the keys to its new headquarters and National Defence Manufacturing & Innovation Centre (NDMC). Fit-out of the building will now begin.

The purpose-built 70,000 sq ft facility is eight miles from the current Macclesfield site. Operations will continue there while the new building is fitted out, with the full move due to be completed in Q1 2027.

The NDMC supports the firm’s plans for continued growth in contracting and distribution, whilst allowing for moves in to manufacturing, testing, education and training. That means British jobs and a stronger UK industrial base as the company enters its 80th year.

“Proud day today as we picked up the keys to our new Edgar Brothers NDMC and Headquarters. There’s still plenty of work ahead to turn it into the finished product, but it feels fitting that as we move into our 80th year we now have a place that will be as impressive as our history. On a personal level, it feels real now. I couldn’t be prouder of every member of the team who has played a massive part in getting us here. Roll on 2027!”

IAN GORDON, MANAGING DIRECTOR, EDGAR BROTHERS

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VG-Standard Connectivity Solutions at DVD 2026

Saturday, September 5th, 2026

~ WireMasters to highlight resilient supply chains and solutions for defence manufacturers ~

Military interconnect specialist WireMasters will showcase its portfolio of VG-standard wire, cable, connectors and harness components at DVD 2026, the UK’s flagship defence exhibition for land equipment on September 16-17, at UTAC Millbrook. The company will engage with defence manufacturers, systems integrators and procurement professionals to discuss the evolving connectivity requirements of modern military platforms.

As defence procurement programmes continue to evolve, manufacturers are under growing pressure to secure reliable supplies of mission-critical interconnect components throughout lengthy procurement cycles.

At DVD 2026, WireMasters will highlight its portfolio of VG-standard wire, cable, connectors, heat shrink tubing and other harness components. Developed to meet German military (VG) specifications, these products provide standardised and compatible, connectivity solutions for defence vehicle electrical systems, helping improve interoperability, reliability and long-term maintainability across military platforms.

Combined with its extensive inventory and established supplier network, WireMasters helps customers improve component availability and minimise supply chain disruption. By working with multiple approved market leading manufacturers, the company provides greater flexibility while helping safeguard programmes against shortages and fluctuating lead times.

“Customers are looking for suppliers that can offer dependable stock availability, stable pricing and confidence that the components they need will be there when they are needed most,” said Darren Scott, sales executive at WireMasters. “By maintaining stock and working with multiple approved manufacturers, we’re helping customers build greater resilience into their supply chains.”

WireMasters expects discussions at the exhibition to explore how the growing adoption of uncrewed systems is reshaping defence requirements and creating new opportunities for suppliers of specialist interconnect solutions. As these technologies evolve, resilient supply chains and trusted supplier relationships will remain essential to supporting future military capability.

Visitors to DVD 2026 can meet the WireMasters team at Stand C3-D06 to discuss current and future defence projects, explore its portfolio of VG-standard interconnect solutions and learn how the company’s supply chain expertise can help strengthen resilience across defence procurement programmes. To learn more about WireMasters’ defence capabilities, visit its website.

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German Precision Optics Upgraded RangeGuide 10×50 Rangefinding Binoculars

Friday, September 4th, 2026

Big Things Do Come in Small packages

Richmond, VA. (August 21st, 2026) – German Precision Optics (GPO USA) proudly announces the GPO upgraded RangeGuide™ 10×50 Rangefinding Binocular,   now enhanced with significant upgrades in usability, performance, and design.  Unveil exceptional high resolution optical quality and cutting-edge rangefinding technology in a compact, rugged design.

Engineered to rival the size and handling of traditional 42mm binoculars, the upgraded GPO RangeGuide™ 10×50 remains a compact powerhouse, delivering premium optical clarity and industry-leading ranging capability in a remarkably lightweight design. Designed for hunters and long-range shooters who demand precision without bulk, this latest generation raises the bar even further. Building on the success of one of GPO’s most popular products, the upgraded RangeGuide™ 10×50 introduces a newly enhanced electronic system and next-generation laser technology, extending its maximum ranging capability to an impressive 3,600 yards.

The RangeGuide™ features an eye-safe Class 1 laser with rapid 0.25-second response time, delivering instant and reliable distance measurements. Integrated True Range Angle Technology calculates precise compensated distances based on incline or decline, ensuring accuracy in even the most challenging terrain. It also features a significantly improved display system, offering enhanced clarity and readability in all lighting conditions. In addition, refined mode functionality makes operation more intuitive and user-friendly in the field allowing users to access critical data faster and with greater ease.  

At the core of the RangeGuide™ is GPO’s renowned optical system. The double-HD laminated 50mm objective lenses, paired with proprietary GPObright™ high-transmission coatings, deliver outstanding light transmission, edge-to-edge sharpness, and superior resolution, especially in low-light conditions. Standing just 6.3 inches tall and weighing only 35 ounces, the RangeGuide™ features a rugged armor coated housing built to withstand the harshest outdoor environments. The RangeGuide™ 10×50 delivers an impressive twilight factor of 22.36. Its ultra-compact footprint is made possible by a magnesium chassis and a highly efficient internal laser offering maximum performance. Whether glassing in the mountains or ranging targets across open terrain, this binocular is built to excel.

“The RangeGuide™ 10×50 has always been a cornerstone product for us,” said Mike Jensen, Owner and CEO of GPO, USA. “With these upgrades, we’ve made it even more powerful, more intuitive, and more aligned with what today’s hunters expect in the field.

Features

• Over 3,000-yard ranging capability

• True-range angle technology calculates the proper distance to your target

• Measures the angle of your target

• Scan mode provides three readings per second

• Temperature reading to assist your shot placement

• OLED display with nine adjustable brightness levels

• Extremely small and compact

• GPObright™ lens coating technology

Specifications

• Exit pupil: 5mm

• Eye relief: 17mm

• Close focus: 9.8’

• Field of View: 330 ft @ 1,000 yards

• Waterproof

• Weight: 35 oz

• Dimensions: H 2.2” x W 5.3”x L 6.3”

The upgraded RangeGuide™ 10×50 rangefinding binoculars retail for $1,659.99. It is now shipping from Germany and will be available through authorized GPO dealers nationwide and online at www.gpo-usa.com.

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GM Defence Establishes UK Presence and Appoints Simon Gray to Support British Defence Ambitions

Friday, September 4th, 2026

New UK-based team will strengthen customer engagement, industrial partnerships and delivery planning for Team LionStrike

GM Defence today announced the appointment of Simon Gray as Director Business Development to strengthen the company’s commitment to the United Kingdom, and support its defence priorities and sovereign capability. GM Defence is a member of Team LionStrike, alongside partners BAE Systems and NP Aerospace, to compete for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) programme.

Based in Andover, Gray will lead GM Defence UK’s engagement with the UK Ministry of Defence, British Armed Forces and industry partners. He also supports GM Defence’s wider NATO and European defence activities, including delivery planning and through-life support for Team LionStrike.

Team LionStrike—a partnership of GM Defence, BAE Systems and NP Aerospace—is pursuing the UK Ministry of Defence’s Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) programme, which will modernise the British Army’s light mobility fleet. GM Defence serves as OEM vehicle supplier and engineering authority, bringing proven commercial vehicle platforms, global engineering and manufacturing scale, and a worldwide parts and service network.

“Establishing a dedicated UK presence is an important milestone in GM Defence’s long-term commitment to the United Kingdom,” said Steve duMont, President and CEO of GM Defense.

“Our local team will help us work more closely with the Ministry of Defence, our industry partners and the communities where we operate, ensuring we can provide responsive, reliable and sustainable support.”

Gray brings nearly 20 years’ UK Defence leadership experience, specialising in procurement, rapid acquisition and programme delivery. He has managed multi-million-pound projects spanning mobility platforms, military vehicle integration and uncrewed ground systems.

Experienced in translating operational requirements into executable solutions, Gray combines deep defence procurement expertise with a strategic, innovation-led approach and is a trusted adviser to senior military leaders and global stakeholders.

“GM Defence has a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of British military mobility,” said Gray. “I’m pleased to join the team at this important stage and look forward to working with our UK partners to deliver practical, scalable and long-term capability for the British Armed Forces.”

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Angel Armor Launches the RISE Plate Carrier, Expanding Coverage Without Sacrificing Mobility

Friday, September 4th, 2026

FORT COLLINS, CO, August 30, 2026 – Angel Armor launches the RISE® Plate Carrier, a purpose-built tactical armor platform designed for SWAT teams, tactical law enforcement personnel and high-risk response environments. The new carrier officially debuts at the NTOA Conference in Booth 515, where it will be a primary product focus for Angel Armor throughout the show.

The RISE® Plate Carrier was developed around a challenge tactical operators have faced for years: getting the coverage they need without sacrificing mobility. Traditional plate carriers prioritize a lightweight, streamlined profile but can lack coverage and scalability, while full-coverage tactical vest systems provide enhanced protection at the cost of added bulk and reduced mobility.

Most operators have simply had to work around that tradeoff, until now. The RISE® Plate Carrier was designed to bridge the gap, extending coverage where traditional plate carriers fall short, while preserving the agility and mission adaptability that operators demand. 

“I’m incredibly proud that our team pushed past conventional limits to redefine what a plate carrier can do” said Nate Mooers, Lead Designer at Angel Armor. “Law enforcement shouldn’t have to choose between mobility and survival. We designed the DefendCore™ Belt System to eliminate that trade-off entirely. By combining load-bearing agility with high-threat ballistic protection, DefendCore™ delivers a mission-ready carrier that moves dynamically with the body without compromising coverage.”

At the heart of its engineering is the DefendCore™ Belt System. The patent-pending system wraps 360° front-to-back protection around the operator’s core through a modular overlapping armored belt. A canted rear belt feature elevates the back rifle plate toward the upper back, pushing protection toward the trap line, while side rifle plate integration expands coverage further for missions that call for it. The result is genuine protection across the core without the bulk or restricted movement that has historically come with it.

“The plate carrier is super comfortable compared to other plate carriers I have used over the last 12 years and extremely lightweight,” said a Colorado SWAT Deputy who has worn the RISE® Plate Carrier in the field. “While moving, it is comfortable and flexes with the body. The overlapping side soft armor feels great and provides extra protection. I am super impressed.”

The RISE® Plate Carrier is the latest addition to the RISE® Body Armor System, expanding the company’s versatile protection platform built to match the current mission and the next.

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American Rheinmetall Secures Award from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for MCT-30 Turret Machined Components Supporting USMC ACV-30 Program

Thursday, September 3rd, 2026

American Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to produce machined components for the MCT?30 medium caliber turret. These components will support the United States Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle infantry fighting vehicle variant, known as the ACV?30.

Under the award, valued at approximately $710,000, American Rheinmetall’s Lapeer and Lansing, Michigan facilities will manufacture machined components for MCT?30 turrets, with deliveries scheduled throughout 2026 and 2027. American Rheinmetall will perform the work as a subcontractor to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.

This marks the first contract award from Kongsberg to American Rheinmetall’s Michigan operations and signifies the continued growth and diversification of the company’s U.S. customer base. The award also builds on years of successful collaboration between Kongsberg and American Rheinmetall’s Maine facility in support of the CROWS program.

“The opportunity to support Kongsberg on the ACV?30 program reflects our expanding partnership and strengthens American Rheinmetall’s role in delivering high?quality components for critical U.S. military platforms,” said Tom McDonnell, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, American Rheinmetall. “We’re proud that our Michigan facilities will contribute to the Marine Corps’ modernization priorities as it evolves into a more mobile and capable force.”

By supporting production of the MCT?30 turret for the ACV?30, this effort contributes directly to the Marine Corps’ operational readiness and mission flexibility. The award also reinforces American Rheinmetall’s growing position within the Tier 1 defense industry landscape as the company continues broadening both capability and customer reach.

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US Army Awards $13M Contract to Global Military Products for Scorpion Light Mobile Mortar Systems Integrated on Infantry Squad Vehicles

Thursday, September 3rd, 2026

TAMPA, FL – (Sept. 3, 2026) –  The U.S. Army has awarded Global Military Products a $12.9 million contract for the procurement and integration of Scorpion Light mobile mortar systems under the Department of Defense Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) framework. The award supports the integration of Scorpion Light 81mm mobile mortar systems with U.S. Army digital fire control technologies and government-furnished M253 mortar barrels onto the Army’s new Infantry Squad Vehicle–Utility (ISV-U) platforms. 

Designed to enhance expeditionary indirect fire capabilities, the next-generation Scorpion Light system delivers a highly mobile, digitally enabled mortar platform capable of rapid emplacement, autonomous targeting and precision engagement in support of distributed operations. The integration of advanced fire control architecture significantly accelerates the sensor-to-shooter kill chain, enabling faster target acquisition, digital fire mission processing, and rapid engagement of multiple targets with reduced crew workload and increased survivability.

“The enhanced capabilities provided by the next-generation Scorpion mobile mortar system directly support the Army’s Transformation Initiative and its transition toward smaller, more agile and highly lethal combat formations prepared to address emerging threats in complex operational environments,” said James Knight, director, Global Military Products. “Over the past two years, we have worked closely with Army stakeholders and soldiers to continuously evaluate, iterate and refine the Scorpion platform based on operational feedback. This contract award reflects the success of that collaboration and our commitment to delivering a fully integrated mobile mortar capability that increases lethality, improves operator safety, and provides unmatched tactical mobility for the warfighter.”

Over the past two years, the U.S. Army and Global Military Products have collaborated through Soldier Enhancement Program (SEP) initiatives and Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) efforts to refine, test, and incorporate direct soldier feedback into the development of the Scorpion Light Mobile Mortar System. These iterative efforts have significantly advanced the platform’s mobility, lethality, survivability, and operational effectiveness.

The latest evolution of the system integrates advanced digital fire control capabilities and the Nett Warrior (NW) networked communications architecture, enabling rapid target acquisition, precision fire missions and near instantaneous re-aiming with minimal crew intervention. This fully digital architecture streamlines and accelerates the sensor-to-shooter kill chain by enabling seamless target handoff between systems, digital fire mission processing and autonomous mortar engagement capabilities. For the first time, soldiers can rapidly prosecute multiple targets with a highly mobile, digitally enabled autonomous mortar platform, significantly increasing responsiveness, accuracy and operational tempo in contested environments.

Most recently, soldiers assigned to the Multi-Purpose Company, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, evaluated the ISV-based 81mm Scorpion Autonomous Engagement System during Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines. During live-fire operations, soldiers successfully fired 20 rounds from two separate systems in under two minutes, demonstrating the platform’s speed, precision, and ability to deliver responsive indirect fires in support of distributed combat operations.

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PROJECT 7 Armor Introduces ICON — A Scalable, Multi-Mission Ballistic System Built For Changing Assignments

Thursday, September 3rd, 2026

September 1, 2026 – LA VERNE, CALIF. — PROJECT 7 Armor is proud to announce the release of the ICON Multi-Mission Vest, its newest tactical armor platform and the most versatile system in the PROJECT 7 lineup. Developed in response to real-world feedback from law enforcement and military professionals, ICON was created for operators whose assignments and threat profiles can change from one mission to the next.

Rather than requiring separate armor platforms for concealed, patrol, plate-rack, and tactical entry applications, ICON brings those capabilities into a single, highly configurable system. It can be worn streamlined for daily operations, configured for concealed or Class A wear by transferring its soft ballistic panels into an optional internal carrier, or scaled with rifle plates and additional ballistic protection for tactical entry.

Key ICON features include:

• Removable internal ballistic yoke for added protection while maintaining a close-to-body, lower-profile fit

• Adjustable shoulder system designed to accommodate clothing layers, seasonal gear, and changes in operator fit

• Optional internal concealable carrier allowing ICON soft armor to be worn beneath clothing or a Class A uniform

• P7 STIK™ Removable Rifle Retention System, utilizing rigid Kydex to stabilize the rifle securely against the platform

• Gap protection at the cummerbund and compatibility with P7’sfull suite of ballistic accessories provide added coverage for high-risk entry operations

“ICON came directly out of conversations with operators whose jobs don’t stay in one lane,” said Jon Becker, CEO of PROJECT 7 Armor. “An operator may be working patrol one day, a task force assignment the next, and a tactical operation after that. We wanted to create a platform that could move with that operator instead of forcing them to move between completely different armor systems. ICON gives them the ability to tailor protection, loadout, and profile to what the mission actually requires.”

Designed Around the Operator

ICON also expands the level of fit and adaptability available within the PROJECT 7 armor line, offering the widest range of sizing and scaling options of any P7 platform. Multiple cummerbund, ballistic package, loadout, MOLLE/PALS, liner, and accessory configurations allow agencies to tailor ICON to individual operators and specific mission requirements. The result is a highly wearable, entry-capable armor platform built to scale across a broad range of operational needs.

Availability

The PROJECT 7 ICON Multi-Mission Vest is available for agency purchase exclusively through AARDVARK, PROJECT 7 Armor’s sole-source distributor. Law enforcement and military agencies can configure their platform and request a quote through project7armor.com or aardvarktactical.com.

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