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Georgia State Court Dismisses P320 Case After Police Officer Admits the Trigger was Pulled

Tuesday, September 1st, 2026

SIG SAUER has now successfully obtained more than 20 P320 lawsuit dismissals

NEWINGTON, N.H., (September 1, 2026) – SIG SAUER, an industry-leading manufacturer of cutting-edge firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, and advanced concepts, issued a statement today after the Georgia State Court of DeKalb County dismissed with prejudice all claims in Jordan vs. SIG SAUER Inc. on August 26, 2026.

The plaintiff’s lawsuit stemmed from a May 23, 2022, police training incident and alleged a defect to the SIG SAUER P320 firearm. The officer whose firearm discharged admitted in a deposition that he inadvertently pulled the trigger, which caused the plaintiff’s injuries.

The plaintiff did not submit any expert reports to the contrary and did not oppose SIG SAUER’s motion asking the court to dismiss the case. As a result, the court dismissed with prejudice all claims against SIG SAUER, finding that the P320 “performed exactly as was expected.”

The dismissal in Georgia state court follows other recent successful P320 legal outcomes, including more than 20 dismissals via voluntary dismissals by the plaintiff who brought the cases, motions by the court, and defense verdicts from juries. It also follows an extensive U.S. military inspection affirming the pistol’s safety and reliability.

Following an inspection of 113,479 firearms and testing that included firing more than 1.5 million rounds, the U.S. Department of War concluded the pistol is “safe and reliable” and “all investigated incidents of alleged ‘uncommanded discharges’ have been traced back to the trigger being pulled, and not due to an issue with the firearm.”

An innovative strike-fired pistol trusted by the U.S. military, elite law enforcement, and federal agencies, the P320 is among the most tested, proven, and successful handguns in the world. It cannot under any circumstance discharge without a trigger pull, which has repeatedly been verified through testing by SIG SAUER, the U.S. military, law enforcement agencies, and independent labs.

For more information, visit www.P320Truth.com, a website dedicated to accurate information on the P320.

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American Rheinmetall Delivers First Lynx XM30 Combat Vehicle Prototype to US Army

Tuesday, September 1st, 2026

American Rheinmetall, Auburn Hills, MI, has successfully delivered the first of eight Lynx XM30 combat vehicle prototypes to the U.S. Army, marking a pivotal step in the competitive program to replace the legacy M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Following its delivery, the initial prototype immediately enters government-led developmental and performance testing. This critical evaluation is a key component of the program’s broader Phase 3/4 Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) contract valued at approximately $764 million, which encompasses digital design, physical prototyping, and full-system validation.

“Delivering our first prototype to the Army is an important step as the XM30 Combat Vehicle program enters a more visible phase,” said Matt Warnick, CEO of American Rheinmetall. “Team Lynx now has the opportunity to show the Army that we can deliver on the promise of a modern replacement for the Bradley.”

Later this year, American Rheinmetall will deliver the remaining seven prototypes, which will be used for operational unit training. This rollout runs parallel to the technical evaluations as part of the Army’s Transformation in Contact (TiC) 2.0 initiative, a modernization effort aimed at rapidly prototyping, testing, and fielding cutting-edge technology directly to deployed and training units. Once the vehicles clear initial military safety checks, Soldiers will immediately launch into active field maneuvers, an intensive training phase that culminates in large-scale combat simulations.

“Executing a parallel evaluation timeline requires a level of industrial agility that Team Lynx was built for,” Warnick noted. “We are proving that the U.S. Defense Industrial Base can move at the speed of operational relevance, stripping years off traditional development timelines to get the right capability to the Warfighter.”

The advanced prototype deliveries rely on a tightly orchestrated, multi-state production pipeline that underscores the agility and resilience of the U.S. Defense Industrial Base. Work begins with precision turret fabrication in Plymouth, Michigan, before sub-systems transition to Slidell, Louisiana, for final hull and chassis integration. Completed vehicles then enter comprehensive automotive shakeout trials to guarantee mechanical readiness, before returning to Louisiana for final paint and detailing. Integrating these separate facilities into a singular pipeline ensures strict quality control, with the process culminating in a joint inspection alongside the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) prior to official government acceptance.

The Lynx XM30 is engineered to excel in complex operating environments that increasingly feature drones, precision weapons, and electronic warfare. In support of rapid technology integration over its service life, the platform incorporates a modular design and an adaptive open architecture. Most notably, the vehicle introduces a first-ever hybrid-electric powertrain to optimize power generation and battlefield mobility. As a digitally integrated fighting system with secure, real-time connectivity, the Lynx XM30 embeds the advanced intelligence required to ensure the crew and infantry squad maintain absolute battlefield survivability.

As the prime contractor, American Rheinmetall leads Team Lynx, an elite industrial coalition that combines the specialized capabilities of Textron Systems, Raytheon, L3Harris Technologies, Allison Transmission, and Anduril Industries, supported by a rapidly expanding network of domestic suppliers.

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Gentex Corporation Strengthens Allied Readiness, Equipping 20 NATO Nations Through NSPA Contract

Tuesday, September 1st, 2026

CARBONDALE, PA, September 1, 2026 – Gentex Corporation, a global leader in advanced personal protection and situational awareness solutions, today announced its continued support of Allied Forces worldwide through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) contract, equipping military personnel in more than 20 NATO nations with proven, mission-ready headborne systems and capabilities. The contract reinforces Gentex’s commitment to delivering trusted, high-performance solutions that enhance protection, interoperability, and operational effectiveness for allied partners.

Recent program awards further accelerate this momentum, reinforcing Gentex’s Ops-Core® brand’s position as a trusted partner to allied forces worldwide. Gentex’s Ops-Core was selected by the Czech Ministry of Defence to deliver next-generation helmet systems through an NSPA-managed procurement program, advancing modern headborne protection capabilities for deployed personnel. In parallel, a new order supporting the Canadian Army’s Soldier Systems Program includes the delivery of various helmet accessories, highlighting the growing global adoption of Ops-Core technologies designed to enhance survivability, connectivity, and mission effectiveness for today’s operators.

“The continued success we’ve seen through the NSPA contractshows the trust that Allied Forces place in our integrated headborne systems,” said Jim Clarke, Sales Director EMEAGround Systems at Gentex. “From ballistic protection to advanced communications and respiratory solutions, we are delivering scalable, mission-adaptable capabilities that support the evolving needs of the modern warfighter. We are proud to equip NATO nations with systems that enhance survivability, situational awareness, and overall mission effectiveness.”

Gentex headborne systems continue to be fielded across the Five Eyes alliance, supporting some of the world’s most demanding operational units. In the United States, systems are deployed with U.S. Special Operations Forces, the U.S. Army, and the U.S. Marine Corps. Allied deliveries extend to the United Kingdom’s Special Forces and Royal Marines, the New Zealand Army and Special Forces, and Australia’s Army and Special Operations. Designed for modern mission requirements, these systems provide operators with trusted protection, optimized weight, and seamless integration of critical capabilities across joint and coalition environments.

Through the NSPA contract, NATO and partner nations gain a streamlined pathway to procure Ops-Core headborne solutions – trusted, fully integrated systems designed to meet the highest operational and performance standards.

“Soldier protection, and ballistic helmets in particular, is becoming decisive in modern ground warfare, combining proven ballistic performance with low weight, adaptability and a high degree of configurability. Through the NATO Logistics Stock Exchange (NLSE) and standing long-term agreements, we give COMMIT nations access to some of the most advanced and combat-proven helmets and accessories on the market, at the speed of relevance, preparing their soldiers for a contemporary and highly lethal operational environment. NLSE places world-class product solutions within reach of the users, at no more than the distance of the production lead time,” said Céline Danielli, Programme Manager, General and Cooperative Services.

About the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)
NSPA is the lead organization for multinational acquisition, support and sustainment to NATO nations in all domains. NSPA is a customer-funded agency, operating on a “no profit – no loss” basis. The Agency employs around 1,550 staff and is based in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, with main operational centers in France, Hungary and Italy.

The COMMIT Support Partnership is comprised by 28 nations. Through its secure, web-based NATO Logistics Stock Exchange (NLSE) platform it offers acquisition, inventory management, logistics and mutual emergency support services to its customers.

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Mehler Protection Unveils Active Close-Range Counter-UAV System for Ships at SMM 2026

Tuesday, September 1st, 2026

KÖNIGSLUTTER, GERMANY (1 September 2026)

At SMM 2026, Mehler Protection is set to unveil SCILT NAVAL, a new active counter-UAV system developed specifically to protect ships from close-range threats.

The threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is evolving: Recent conflicts have demonstrated that even heavily armed warships can be vulnerable to small, low-cost drone systems deployed in large numbers. While modern naval forces have powerful air defence systems capable of engaging threats at long range, significant challenges remain when it comes to close- and very-close-range protection. This is particularly true in ports, when navigating confined waterways such as canals, during amphibious operations, aboard landing craft and at fixed maritime installations.

SCILT was developed specifically for this immediate threat zone, where large-scale air defence systems and formation-level counter-UAV solutions may no longer able to respond effectively.

It serves as an active last line of defence for individual vessels, bridging the gap between passive protection and large-scale air defence. The system is designed to counter small UAVs, including FPV drones, one-way attack systems and loitering munitions, and can engage both individual threats and multiple simultaneous attacks at close range.

Effectors, sensors and operating controls are integrated directly on board. The sensor suite includes electro-optical systems and additional close-range sensors for threat detection and to support operational decision-making. In its initial configuration, the system operates with a human in the loop. Further automation is planned as certification requirements and operational procedures permit.

The system uses three alert levels – detection, approach and engagement – and utilises commercially available shotgun calibres as effectors. Compared with the land-based version,

SCILT NAVAL offers a greater effective range and automatic reloading. Its effectors run the gamut from fragmentation to armour-piercing variants.

SCILT can be integrated into existing C2 and sensor systems. Where no suitable interface is available, the system can also operate autonomously using its own detection and engagement chain. Additional control and display units can be installed at multiple locations inside the vessel, giving the crew access to situational information and system controls where required.

SCILT has been developed over a period of approximately 18 months. A series of 48 tests examined factors including external and terminal ballistics, firing safety and fragment distribution, along with maritime environmental effects such as salt spray, corrosion, vibrations and wave impact. The results were used to determine the optimum effective range and effector configuration.

SCILT expands Mehler Protection’s existing portfolio of platform armour solutions for land, air and sea. The company provides protection solutions for helicopters, land vehicles and naval systems and is a key supplier to several German Navy vessels currently under construction.

Further information on Mehler Protection’s platform armour solutions: mehler-protection.com/platform-armour

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TEKTO Knives – X1 // Atlas

Tuesday, September 1st, 2026

The X1 Atlas is the first fixed-blade knife released by TEKTO Knives. After 7 years of folders and automatic OTFs, it is a deliberate departure: full tang, no pivot, no lock, no moving parts at all.

The blade is CPM MagnaCut, hardened to 60-62 HRC. MagnaCut has earned its reputation by refusing the usual trade-o?. Most steels ask you to pick two of edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance, and give up the third. MagnaCut delivers all three, which is why it has moved from enthusiast curiosity to production standard in a few short years.

For TEKTO, the corrosion side of that equation is not theoretical. The company works on the Maine coast, where salt air is a constant. MagnaCut holds up there better than steels carrying far more chromium, and heat treat comes from one of the top commercial shops in the country. The PVD finish cuts glare and adds surface hardness.

No steel is rustproof, but wiped down and lightly oiled, the Atlas takes conditions that punish conventional tool steels.

The blade is a 3.30-inch drop point with a hollow grind, a combination chosen for clean entry and control rather than brute wedge force. The hollow grind keeps the edge thin behind the apex, so cuts stay precise deep into the stroke. Jimping runs along the spine, giving the thumb a positive index for choked-up detail work: field dressing, notching, feathering, any task where the hand moves forward on the blade and needs to stay there.

The handle is skeletonized G10, machined out to shed mass without giving up rigidity.

Total weight lands at 3.88 ounces across a 7.70-inch overall length, which puts the Atlas in the range where it rides on a belt all day without announcing itself. G10 holds grip when wet, when cold, and through gloves, and a lanyard hole at the butt gives a retention option for work over water, at height, or anywhere a dropped knife is gone for good.

Every X1 Atlas ships with a custom-fit Kydex sheath and an adjustable belt clip. The clip configures for vertical or horizontal carry and adjusts to belt width, so the knife can ride strong side, appendix, or scout depending on what the rest of the loadout allows.

The Atlas is made in the USA, machined and finished at TEKTO’s facility in Maine.

“We spent seven years building folders and automatics,” said Marko Mandi?, founder of TEKTO Knives. “A fixed blade takes the mechanism away and leaves you with steelTEKTO Knives – X1 // Atlas and geometry. There is nowhere to hide. That is exactly why we took our time before we released one.”

The X1 Atlas is available now in black, OD green, and desert G10.

MSRP $249.99.

Specifications

Blade Material: CPM MagnaCut
Blade Hardness: 60-62 HRC
Blade Style: Drop Point, Hollow Grind
Handle Material: G10, skeletonized
Construction: Full Tang
Origin: Made in USA

Measurements

Blade Length: 3.30″ (84mm)
Handle Length: 4.40″ (112mm)
Overall Length: 7.70″ (196mm)
Weight: 3.88oz (110g)

Equipped With

Kydex Sheath
Adjustable Belt Clip
Lanyard Hole

About TEKTO Knives

TEKTO Knives is a family-owned knife company based in Maine that specializes in tactical fixed blades, folders, and automatic knives. Every knife is designed, engineered, and assembled at the company’s facility, where CNC machining and finishing take place on-site. As of 2026, TEKTO knives are available at over 450 retailers nationwide, and every knife is backed by the TEKTO Limited Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

www.tektoknives.com/products/x1-atlas

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Saab Receives Order for RBS 70 NG from Finland

Monday, August 31st, 2026

Saab has signed a contract and received an initial order from The Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command for deliveries of the RBS 70 NG air defence solution. The order value is SEK 1.2 billion.

The new contract also enables Finland to place additional future orders for the RBS 70 NG as well as training, spare parts and maintenance equipment.

“We are proud to continue supporting Finland’s Defence Forces and contributing to keeping the nation’s skies safe. With RBS 70 NG, Finland will receive a state-of-the art short-range air defence capability to effectively meet evolving aerial threats,” says Görgen Johansson, head of Saab’s business area Dynamics.

The Finnish Defence Forces has been a user of the previous version of RBS 70 since 2008. The latest generation, RBS 70 NG, features the unjammable laser-guided missile while also adding a range of new capabilities, such as an automatic target tracker and built-in night capability which further increase hit probability and enhance operational use.

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Army Reaches Agreement with Private Industry for Nuclear Micro-Reactors

Monday, August 31st, 2026

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Army is announcing today that the Janus Program has selected five nuclear energy vendors, and five initial locations.

In partnership with the Department of War Innovation Unit (DIU), the Army is awarding up to a combined $2.2 billion to own, construct, and operate nuclear microreactors on military installations. These vendors will deliver safe, secure, and reliable nuclear power, strengthening the Army’s ability to project power globally, while supporting the revitalization of American industrial capacity and technological leadership. With the private sector funding expected along with these government dollars, the Army expects more than 20 total nuclear microreactors will be built and operated across Department of War installations.

The five selected vendors and installations are as follows:

Antares Nuclear, Inc. – Fort Bragg, North Carolina

BWXT Advanced Technologies, LLC – Fort Campbell, Kentucky

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems – Fort Hood, Texas

Radiant Industries, Inc. – Fort Benning, Georgia

Westinghouse Government Services – Fort Drum, New York

“Since launching the Janus Program, our mandate from President Trump and Secretary Hegseth has been clear: secure the power our warfighters need to train, deploy and win,” said Dan Driscoll, Secretary of the Army. “Awarding these contracts accelerates our ability to deliver safe, reliable baseload power directly to our installations. We are building the energy resilience necessary to project combat power globally, without relying on potentially vulnerable external grids.”

“The Janus Program is grabbing the baton from Project Pele and the [Department of Energy’s] Reactor Pilot Program,” said Dr. Jeff Waksman, principal deputy assistant secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment. “We are seeking not just reactors capable of turning on for a brief demonstration, but rather systems able to deliver power with high-capacity factors for years of operation. The Janus Program will be a complete success when and only when we have assisted multiple nuclear companies in developing truly reliable and affordable nuclear microreactors which they can sell to other buyers beyond just the military.”

After gathering technical and operational information from industry via an Area of Interest released by DIU, the Army down-selected potential industry awardees for negotiation of Other Transactions Authority-based agreements. A decision board and panel of top nuclear and technical experts from the Department of Energy, national laboratories and representatives across the services provided deeply rigorous input on the technical risks, financial situation, and management capabilities of the solutions. The close collaboration with technical experts and service representatives ensured selected vendors would provide solutions to enhance energy resilience for specific operational needs at military installations.

“When DOE created an authorization pathway for the demonstration of advanced reactor designs, we quickly began to realize how valuable these technologies could be for fortifying our national defense infrastructure,” said Assistant Secretary of Nuclear Energy Ted Garrish. “We are honored to work in lockstep with the Army to leverage nuclear energy innovation in support of our country’s military operations at home and abroad.”

The alignment of these vendors with Army installations represents the culmination of a year-long effort to evaluate and prioritize installations based on a multitude of factors from energy needs to seismic and hydrological considerations, all with a primary focus on safety. As the Janus Program moves forward, it is intended that these vendors will also site nuclear technologies on other service installations for continued energy resilience across the entire DOW. Additional Army and other Service sites will be announced at a later date. The Army continues to drive towards the September 2028 target outlined in President Trump’s Executive Order 14299 for operation of a first reactor, regulated by the Army, on a military installation.

“The Army is leading the nation in its return to nuclear preeminence via the Janus Program,” said Jason Craft, Janus Program manager. “Our selected industry awardees represent the most viable technologies to achieve this capability, setting conditions for both installation energy resilience and operational energy solutions.”

Using a milestone-based payment model, vendors will receive government funding only after successfully hitting specific technical goals. This investment model brings together approximately $2.2 billion across FY2027-2031 along with significant capital investment from each vendor. This technology development model will speed up the delivery of next-generation energy solutions to the warfighter and promote innovation while ensuring accountability. The prototype reactors will be contractor-owned and operated.

“We need more power. We need it delivered faster and cheaper, and we need it to be more reliable,” said Owen West, director, DIU. “With Janus, DIU is assisting the Army’s micro reactor build — speeding military energy production to protect the nation.”

Collaboration with utility providers is essential to the success of Army’s nuclear power strategy and the Janus Program. The Army will work closely with serving utilities and privatized utility providers on the Janus Program to ensure the best possible outcomes. The Army also invites continued collaboration with utilities both now and in the future on utility-scale, grid-facing power generation opportunities sited on Army installations.

“The Army’s Janus Program has my full support, said Emil Michael, the War Department’s Chief Technology Officer. “The War Department is acting swiftly to implement President Trump’s Executive Order, Deploying Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies for National Security, to deploy a nuclear reactor on a military installation by September 2028. We are unleashing America’s domestic nuclear industrial base to ensure a more resilient and secure energy supply for the joint force.”

Reliable energy underpins national defense. The down-selection to these five vendors represents a critical step forward in securing the operational readiness of our forces. The Army is committed to fortifying the defense and strength of the nation now and for future generations.

U.S. Army Communication and Outreach Office

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Air Force Global Strike Command Directs Stop Use of AN/PRM-10 Test Oscillator Set

Sunday, August 30th, 2026

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. —

Air Force Global Stike Command has directed units within the command to stop use of the AN/PRM-10 test oscillator set, a signal generator used to examine intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)communications systems.

This order stems from a notification AFGSC and 20th Air Force received in August that an Airman assigned to F.E. Warren AFB discovered and was exposed to residue on a component of an AN/PRM-10 kit while performing a routine inspection. The Airman reported the issue, received medical attention, and was returned to duty with no adverse effects.

Subsequent tests on the residue confirmed the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), a substance commonly used in electrical devices during the time that equipment was developed to maintain the Minuteman III ICBM system.

Upon notification confirming the presence of PCBs in one AN/PRM-10 unit at F.E. Warren AFB, 20th AF directed a one-time inspection (OTI) to assess all AN/PRM-10 kits. Officials also directed updated safety warnings, precautions, and mandatory personal protective equipment requirements where legacy testers remained in use.

The OTI-directed review was completed within three days of issuance and covered the entire inventory of AN/PRM-10 kits across the command. Inspections found potential residue on six of eight AN/PRM-10 systems. Samples have been collected and are being sent for testing.

Upon receiving the OTI findings indicating the presence of potential residue on additional AN/PRM-10 kits, and as a precautionary measure while sample test results are pending, units in 20th AF are immediately stopping use of the AN/PRM-10 and transitioning from the AN/PRM-10 to a modern, PCB-free replacement tester.

“Twentieth Air Force takes the responsibility to protect our Airmen very seriously,” said Maj. Gen. Colin Connor, 20th AF commander. “As our Airmen are our greatest asset, their safety and health are my top priority.”

In addition to these measures, AFGSC and 20th AF officials are working closely with the Minuteman III systems program office to appropriately dispose of existing AN/PRM-10 kits and identify any other pieces of test equipment that may contain PCBs.

There are no mission impacts as a result of these actions, and U.S. ICBM forces remain safe, secure, and effective to protect the U.S. homeland.

“We remain vigilant for issues like these and will continue to aggressively and immediately take the appropriate actions,” added Gen. S.L. Davis, commander of AFGSC.

This effort is the latest in a series of initiatives Air Force officials have directed, following the launch of the Missile Community Cancer Study in 2023, to review the Minuteman III system and its associated equipment to ensure a safe, hazard-free working environment for America’s ICBM force.

For more information on the Missile Community Cancer Study, please follow this link: www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/Resources/Missile-Community-Cancer-Study.

By Air Force Global Strike Command Public Affairs

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