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Pixels on Target Awarded Contract to Produce MAS-N Squad

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025

Pixels on Target LLC (“Pixels), Sunrise, Florida has been awarded a 10-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum ceiling of $92,527,353 for Miniature Aiming System Night-Squad kits, spare parts and accessories, repairs, new equipment training, and engineering change proposals in support of US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The work will be performed in Sunrise, Florida, and the last day to order under the contract is March 12, 2035. USSOCOM, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, is the contracting activity.

“The MAS-N Squad is a significant upgrade in thermal target acquisition and brings game-changing capabilities to our Special Operators,” said Sumeet Suri, President and Co-Founder of Pixels on Target. “We are proud to provide systems to USSOCOM that increase their readiness, lethality and mission effectiveness.”

MAS-N Squad is a SOF-Specific variant of the Pixels on Target VooDoo-S Multi-Mission Thermal Sight, of which Pixels has built and delivered over 6,000 systems to US and Allied forces since 2019. MAS-N Squad and VooDoo-S share a high percentage of common components, which enables Pixels to fully utilize its already-established production capabilities and supply chain to deliver maximum value to USSOCOM.

About Pixels on Target: Pixels on Target LLC designs, builds, and delivers the Next Generation of Thermal Optics for the world’s most elite tactical users. Located in Sunrise, Florida, Pixels has assembled a team of the best product developers, engineers, subject matter experts, and supply chain partners. Pixels on Target is a privately held, US-owned and operated company.

MAS-N Squad Mounted on Rifle with Day Optic

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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.

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Darley Releases New Defense Capabilities Brochure

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025

Itasca, IL, April 21, 2025 – Darley Defense is thrilled to share our new defense capabilities brochure. Proudly highlighting our exceptional supply partners and their cutting-edge capabilities, this brochure showcases Darley Defense’s unique advantages, including our rich history as a family-owned small business. It features 36 pages of procurement solutions, advanced technologies and a “system of systems” approach that delivers the?Right Item, at the?Right Price, and at the?Right Time?to the Troops on the Front Lines.

James Long, President of Darley Defense comments, “Our most important capability is our people with their willingness to listen to customers and foster solutions. Darley is well suited to meet the needs of the military community with our flexible contracts, growing network of industry partners and in-house manufacturing.?We really have no limitations on how we can help support the mission.”

This release marks a significant step forward in Darley’s mission to passionately serve the world’s first responder and tactical communities by providing high quality, safe and innovative products with unmatched commitment and service. Explore the new defense capabilities brochure at

www.darley.com/who-we-serve/defense/

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Beez Combat Systems Avon MP-PAPR Sleeve

Monday, April 21st, 2025

The AVON MP-PAPR SLEEVE supports AVON PROTECTIONS’ MP-PAPR. The sleeve was designed to be a low profile design using advanced laminate materials The low profile design increases operational performance and flexibility. Tested at Dragon Spear CBRN RDAX 2024 exercise.

The sleeve allows the end user the ability to carry/mount the MP-PAPR multiple ways. The GRIDLOK MOLLE attachment system, removable harness system and/or sling/belt style. This provides multi-faceted operations for military, law enforcement, first responders, and the responsible citizen.

The MP-PAPR SLEEVE cover provides a way to cover the filters/battery powered air flow system to improve the camouflage capabilities without affecting the function of the PAPR system. Tube covers are available for different hose lengths.

AVON MP-PAPR – www.beezcombatsystems.com/collections/cbrn-gas-mask-accessories

***all Avon Protection trademarks, brands, etc are the sole property of the respective companies. Avon Protection does not endorse this products***

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Texas A&M University Wins SIG SAUER Relentless Warrior Championship Title

Monday, April 21st, 2025

NEWINGTON, N.H., (April 21, 2025) – SIG SAUER, Inc, industry leading manufacturer of cutting-edge firearms, optics, and ammunition, and the SIG SAUER Academy were honored to host the 2025 SIG Relentless Warrior Championship (SRWC) event. This year marked the largest SRWC in the event’s history hosting one hundred and twenty-six competitors. Cadets from the Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, Royal Military College of Canada, University of North Georgia, Texas A&M, Merchant Marine Academy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VA Tech), West Point, The Citadel, and Virginia Military Institute (VMI) competed at the SIG SAUER Academy in Epping, New Hampshire over two days of stiff competition. At the conclusion of the event, competitors were honored at an awards banquet featuring retired US Army Lt. General John Deedrick.

The Texas A&M Corps of Cadets fended off defending champions UMA West Point to claim the team victory at the SIG SAUER Relentless Warrior Championship.

The SIG Relentless Warrior Challenge consisted of six challenging stages, testing competitors’ skills in marksmanship, teamwork, and leadership through mission focused themes. After a hard-fought battle with the New England cold, wind, rain, snow, and defending West Point champions, Texas A&M brought home the title of 2025 SIG Relentless Warrior Champion.

“On behalf of all the Cadets and Mid-shipmen who attended, I am very grateful to SIG SAUER for the time and effort committed to this event. I have coached 12 years of this match, and this was hands down the best organized and executed,” said Kevin Jimmerson, Marksmanship Instructor & Coach, Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Marksmanship Unit (CCMU).

“Competition is not about winning but improving your deficiencies. This is a vitally important lesson for these young men and women who will soon be leading young Americans in defense of our Country,” continued Mr. Jimmerson. “This Texas A&M team developed confidence and competence. We brought everything with us we needed to win this match.”

Awards for the SIG Relentless Warrior Championship:

Team Finishes

First Place – Texas A&M

Second Place – U.S. Military Academy at West Point

Third Place – Virginia Tech

Fourth Place – The Citadel

Fifth Place – University of North Georgia

Individual Finishes

Top Gun Overall Champion: Shiloh Lewis – Texas A&M

Second Place Overall: Thomas Nunnally – Texas A&M

Third Place Overall: Lewis Hare – West Point

Fourth Place Overall: Andrew Frattini – West Point

Fifth Place Overall: Parker Pugno – Texas A&M

High Lady: Megan Cooper – West Point

Shoot-Off Winner: Lewis Hare – West Point

Team Top Shots (highest finisher for each school)

Texas A&M – Shiloh Lewis

West Point – Lewis Hare

Virginia Tech – Tyler Wade

Air Force Academy – Robert Woertink

The Citadel – Hudson Chase

University of North Georgia – Lucian Buettner

RMC Canada – Zak Lopato-Miguel

VMI – Colin Russell

Coast Guard Academy – Dhiren Kettish

Merchant Marine Academy – Evan Hoang-Le

Spirit of the Warrior Award: RMC Canada Team

“It is such an honor to host the SIG Relentless Warrior Championship each year and provide a competitive shooting landscape where these cadets can experience the skills, stress, comradery, and teamwork to help develop future leaders of the military who will serve and protect our freedoms,” said Phil Strader, Vice President, Consumer Affairs.

“I’m proud of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets and their efforts preparing for this competition. They fittingly embodied the infamous words of former Texas A&M football coach Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant, ‘It’s not the will to win that matters – everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.’ Congratulations to them, and to everyone who helped make this event a success,” concluded Strader.

Additional pictures can be viewed here: coastridemedia.pixieset.com/sigsauerrelentlesswarrior

www.sigsauer.com

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Tomahawk Performance HW / Combat Uniform – Now Available

Monday, April 21st, 2025

Nashville, APRIL 2025 – Tomahawk Performance advances hot weather military and law enforcement operational capabilities with the introduction of the HW / Combat Shirt and Pant – a full-featured lightweight hot weather combat uniform capable of handling high temperatures and high humidity in arid and tropical environments.

The HW / Combat Uniform features a streamlined design with an articulated American Athletic fit to enable full range of unrestricted movement.

Water-evacuating ports and laser perforation promote ventilation, contributing to temperature control and moisture management. 50/50 6.4oz NYCO Ripstop material of pant, shoulders and arms has mechanical stretch for comfort, while torso is Polartec® Power Dry® Lightweight 4.9oz Jersey–both materials FR-rated for safety.

Purposefully chosen features are seamlessly integrated to help stay on task without interference, including:

HW / Combat Pant

• Adjustable waist with webbing-reinforced button closure

• Laser perforation on lower back, groin, and behind knee for ventilation

• Ports for water evacuation

• Mesh-lined hand pockets, cargo and zippered accessory and back pockets promote ventilation

• 1” webbing and internal slot to secure breaching charge

• Adjustable ankle cuff with grip to seal out debris and insects

• Perforated knee pad with adjustable integrated mesh insert sleeve

HW / Combat Shirt

• Minimal stitching at friction points, no seams on shoulders where carrier straps rest

• Water evacuating ports in the pockets, inner elbow, and wrist

• Forward facing bicep pockets with zipper access and integrated stash pocket for essentials

• Integrated and removable elbow pads 1/3” thick

• Pockets are mesh lined to promote ventilation

• 4” x 4.5” X-stitched velcro for ID patches

• Tapered neck to help protect from sun, dust and debris

• Extended back to remain tucked while crawling, kneeling, bending, and sitting

Whether conducting long-range patrols in desert terrain, jungle reconnaissance, or urban operations in extreme heat, the uniform provides breathability and moisture-wicking properties to maintain comfort and prevent overheating. Designed to keep warfighters mission-ready and focused, it ensures performance doesn’t suffer in the most unforgiving climates.

The HW / Combat Shirt weighs in at 13 oz. (L) and the HW / Combat Pant at 24 oz. (L) including knee and elbow pads.

The HW / Combat Uniform is now available through the Tomahawk Performance website and via our dealer network.

Tomahawk Performance designs technical apparel and gear to maximize mobility and enhance performance during the mission. For more information, or sales inquiries, please reach out to contact@tomahawkperformance.com.

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MGCS Project Company GmbH (MPC) Established in Cologne

Sunday, April 20th, 2025

Thursday, 17 April 2025 – The next step has now been taken in the Franco-German armaments project Main Ground Combat System (MGCS). On the basis of the approval by the German Federal Cartel Office, KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme and Thales legally incorporated the ‘MGCS Project Company GmbH (MPC)’ on 10 April 2025 in Cologne. Dipl. Ing. Dipl. Wirt. Ing. and Colonel (G.S. German Armed Forces Reserve) Stefan Gramolla was appointed managing director.
The founding of the company marks a further significant step in the MGCS project. After the upcoming negotiation of a contract with the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw), which is acting on behalf of the two nations through a Franco-German Combined Project Team (CPT), this project company will be responsible for implementing the next phase of the MGCS programme as the industrial prime contractor. In particular, it will consolidate the concept and the main technological pillars of the system.
Launched at the initiative of the French and German governments, the MGCS project aims to replace the Leopard 2 and Leclerc main battle tanks with a multi-platform ground combat system by 2040.

About KNDS:
KNDS is the result of the association of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Nexter, two of the leading European manufacturers of military land systems based in Germany and France.
KNDS forms a Group of more than 10,000 employees, with a 2024 turnover of 3.8 billion euro, an order backlog of around 23.5 billion euro and incoming orders of 11.2 billion euro. The range of its products includes main battle tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, weapons systems, ammunition, robotics, military bridges, customer services, battle management systems, training solutions, protection solutions and a wide range of equipment.
The formation of KNDS represents the beginning of consolidation in land defense systems industry in Europe. The strategic alliance between KMW (now KNDS Deutschland) and Nexter (now KNDS France) enhances both groups’ competitiveness and international positions, as well as their ability to meet the needs of their respective national army. In addition, it offers to its European and NATO customers the opportunity of increased standardization and interoperability for their defense equipment, with a dependable industrial base.
KNDS headquarters are based in Amsterdam.

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GA-ASI Announces Technology Investments From Blue Magic Netherlands

Friday, April 18th, 2025

SAN DIEGO – 16 April 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is pleased to announce two businesses that it will invest in from the inaugural Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) event last November: Emergent Swarm Solutions and Saluqi Motors.

“The technologies presented by Emergent and Saluqi really stood out to us, and we’re proud to be working with them,” said Brad Lunn, managing director for GA-ASI. “I expect several other companies from the Blue Magic Netherlands event to emerge and we hope to make additional announcements in the near future.”

At the Blue Magic investment and innovation conference in the Netherlands, GA-ASI and its partners heard pitches from innovative Dutch companies about the important technologies they are developing. The event was organized collaboratively between GA-ASI, the Dutch Ministry of Defense, the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, Brainport Development in Eindhoven, and Brabant Development Agency (BOM). The key areas of focus were Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Autonomy, Advanced Materials, Sensors, Advanced Manufacturing, and Space. Close to 50 companies applied and after reviewing the applications, 16 companies were selected to pitch their capabilities.

Emergent Swarm Solutions and Saluqi Motors were selected by GA-ASI to make investments after both companies made compelling pitches about their respective technologies at the BMN event and following months of detailed business and technology discussions with the two companies.

Emergent Swarm Solutions develops innovative software solutions for autonomous flight and intelligent, decentralized swarming capabilities for a variety of unmanned vehicles. GA-ASI is partnering with Emergent to develop critical autonomy skills for GA-ASI’s current and future portfolio of aircraft.

“It is a pleasure to partner with General Atomics to develop and deploy our autonomy and swarming capabilities on the current and next generation of unmanned aircraft,” said Lennart Bult, Co-founder and Managing Director at Emergent Swarm Solutions. “Collaborating with the General Atomics team has been a fantastic experience, and we look forward to delivering advanced capabilities through this partnership.”

Saluqi Motors builds high-density motors with integrated electronics that significantly increase power and torque in small packages, which is well-suited for airborne platforms. GA-ASI is partnering with Saluqi to qualify their existing products within the strict environmental demands of aerospace applications and to develop new products for specific applications.

“We are deeply honored to be selected by GA-ASI from such a strong field of innovative companies,” said Matthijs de Haan, CEO at Saluqi Motors. “Our ultra-compact and high-performance motors are engineered to meet the demanding requirements of aerospace applications. This collaboration enables us to further validate our technology and develop new solutions for the defense and aerospace industries.”

GA-ASI is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and related mission systems. The company hosted its first Blue Magic event in 2019 in Belgium, with subsequent events held in 2020, 2021, and 2023. GA-ASI is delivering eight MQ-9A aircraft to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF).

“GA-ASI is committed to continue working with the Dutch government and Dutch industry in supporting the growth of technology innovation in the Netherlands. GA-ASI anticipates holding additional BMN events in the near future,” Lunn added.

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