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Sierra Bullets and Barnes Bullets Launch New Websites

Thursday, March 27th, 2025

MONA, Utah – March 26, 2025 – Sierra Bullets and Barnes Bullets are proud to announce the launch of its new websites. Both sites have undergone significant upgrades to enhance functionality and improve user experiences, allowing customers to better access offerings from Sierra Bullets and Barnes Bullets. 

“The team has worked relentlessly over the past few months to get these sites up and running,” said Sierra Bullets’ and Barnes Bullets’ VP of Marketing and Business Development Andrew Sparks. “To bring the consumer a site where they can find what they need, easily and in multiple ways, was our number one priority. On top of that improved user experience, we included load data, dealer locators and improved content – we just want the user to enjoy being part of our family.”  

The new websites boast streamlined layouts and offer user-friendly navigation, providing visitors with easy access to all the tools and information they need in one place. Along with resources such as a load data and dealer locations, customers can effortlessly browse product details and view upgraded content. With these improvements, Sierra Bullets and Barnes Bullets deliver an exceptional online experience, demonstrating the brands’ commitment to quality in both its products and customer service.  

To check out the new websites and learn more about the latest new products and offerings from Sierra and Barnes, visit www.sierrabullets.com and www.barnesbullets.com

DroneShield Launches UAS Incident Platform to Enhance Situational Awareness for Customers

Wednesday, March 26th, 2025

DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in counter-drone solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its UAS Incident platform, a powerful new tool designed to provide DroneShield customers with comprehensive insights by sector into drone-related incidents worldwide.

The UAS Incident platform aggregates and analyses open-source data, offering real-time intelligence on drone activities, security breaches, and emerging drone threats. This unique platform enables customers to track, assess, and respond to drone-related risks more effectively by leveraging a continuously updated repository of incidents. It also enables clients to conduct their own analysis on emerging trends, specific to their safety and security risk profile.

“Our new UAS Incident platform is a game-changer for both our military and civilian customers alike,” said Oleg Vornik, CEO and Managing Director at DroneShield.

“With drone incidents on the rise globally, access to timely and relevant data is critical for organisations to enhance their security posture and stay ahead of potential drone threats. The UAS Incident platform helps to deliver exactly that.”


Image: DroneShield UAS Incidents Page strengthens situational awareness and supports informed decision-making in an increasingly complex airspace environment.

The UAS Incident platform is available to DroneShield customers through the Customer Portal, and complements the company’s suite of industry-leading counter-drone solutions. Through the platform, users can filter incidents by region, sector and impact

By integrating the latest intelligence on drone threats, the UAS Incident platform strengthens situational awareness and supports informed decision-making in an increasingly complex airspace environment.

DroneShield will be showcasing its UAS Incident platform at the Avalon Airshow (Stand 1K20), demonstrating its capabilities and how it empowers organisations with cutting-edge intelligence to combat drone threats. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the platform in action and learn more about its real-world applications.

Cubic Digital Intelligence Unveils Industry-Leading Vector Tile Delivery for TAK Users

Wednesday, March 26th, 2025

Fast, interactive and data-rich mapping for real-time mission intelligence

SAN DIEGO, March 24, 2025 – Cubic Digital Intelligence (CDI), a leader in geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) and advanced full-motion video (FMV) solutions, announces the launch of its vector tile delivery system for the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) ecosystem.

CDI’s new platform, delivered through the TAKTICS dissemination system, streamlines access to vector tiles from multiple vendors, while providing direct access to mission-critical data. The capability ensures rapid, seamless and scalable geospatial data dissemination for TAK users worldwide, allowing them to quickly locate, retrieve and download the information they need with unparalleled speed and efficiency.

“Our capability represents a major leap forward in delivering next-generation geospatial intelligence to TAK users,” said Paul Sartorius, VP & General Manager at Cubic Digital Intelligence. “We deliver fast, accurate and interactive data visualization, from sensor-to-shooter, enabling warfighters and intelligence professionals to make decisions anywhere, anytime.”

Key Benefits:

Seamless TAK Integration – Built for interoperability, the platform delivers instant access to vector tiles without time-intensive conversions or raster-based overlays.

Optimized for Performance – Unlike traditional hybrid tile approaches, the client-side rendered vectors reduce processing loads while delivering high-fidelity, interactive maps in both 2D and 3D TAK clients.

Scalable and Future-Proof – Supporting multi-vendor data sources, the platform ensures users always have access to the most up-to-date and relevant geospatial information, with no need for reprocessing or additional hardware investments.

Advancing Mission-Critical Geospatial Solutions

Vector tile solutions further enhance our commitment to delivering superior GEOINT dissemination tools that empower defense and intelligence operators with real-time, high-performance geospatial data. By eliminating the inefficiencies of burnt-in rasterization, CDI ensures TAK users can access, interact with and manipulate geospatial intelligence with unprecedented flexibility and clarity.

To learn more: Cubic Digital Intelligence.

SpearUAV Announces Completion of a Significant Funding Round Led by Deep Insight Venture Fund

Tuesday, March 25th, 2025

Investment to support the expansion of production capabilities in Israel and future global operations

24 March 2025, Israel – SpearUAV, a leading developer of autonomous, AI-based encapsulated loitering combat systems, announces the successful completion of a significant funding round led by Deep Insight venture fund. The round also included participation from existingand new private investors, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued growth.

This investment follows a period of accelerated expansion, with SpearUAV securing major defense contracts and scaling its operations to meet increasing global demand. The funding will enable the company to establish a new production line in Israel, while also supporting future expansion plans in the United States, including the eventual launch of a dedicated production facility.

“SpearUAV has demonstrated an exceptional ability to address evolving operational needs with its cutting-edge technology,” said Dr. Eyal Kishon, Chairman of DeepInsight “At Deep Insight, we specialize in elevating technology companies, and we recognize that SpearUAV possesses a unique combination of foundational capabilities, innovative technologies, and a disruptive market approach that sets it apart from existing solutions. We are excited to support SpearUAV’s continued innovation and global expansion and confident that our partnership will producesignificant success in the defense sector.”

“SpearUAV has experienced rapid growth over the past year, driven by increased demand for our cutting-edge VIPER family of loitering weapon systems supporting combat vehicles, infantry forces, submarines and naval vessels,” said Yiftach Kleinman, CEO of SpearUAV. “Since the company was founded by Gadi Kuperman, Spear has attracted interest from high-profile private investors and strategic investors. The currentinvestment round, led by Deep Insight, a sophisticated venture fund, which is led by highly experienced leadership, reflects the confidence of our partners in our technology and vision. Expanding our production capabilities in Israel is a critical step to meeting global demand, and we are also laying the groundwork for future operations in the U.S. to further strengthen our international presence and partnerships. We are proud to be part of Deep Insight’s portfolio.”

For more information, please visit www.spearuav.com.

Next Level Armament Unveils Gen2 Suppressor Lineup Featuring Advanced Infernoware Technology

Tuesday, March 25th, 2025

March 2025

Next Level Armament (NLA) is proud to introduce its Gen2 suppressor lineup: a new standard in thermal performance, strength, and modular compatibility. Built around the company’s new Infernoware heat dissipation technology, these suppressors cool faster, suppress better, and handle extended firing schedules with ease.

The Gen2 family includes:

Oscar Series: Lightweight titanium suppressors available in 5.56, .30 cal, and .36 cal with K-length options

Eminent Series: Inconel suppressors for full-auto durability and high-volume abuse

Predator Series: Affordable hybrid suppressors designed for training and recreational use

Key Tech Highlights:

3D-printed one-piece core construction

HUB-compatible mounting system

Infernoware thermal dissipation coating

Minimal blowback for smoother operation

Rated for high-pressure and full-auto calibers

Direct thread adapter included

“We built these cans to run hard, cool fast, and suppress better,” said Dan Lubs, at NLA.

“Infernoware changes the way you think about heat and handling in real-world use.”

Verified Performance: FLIR testing confirms that the Infernoware coating enables significantly

faster cooldown rates, reducing suppressor surface temps to safe handling levels in record time.

All testing data is publicly available on the company’s website.

Availability

Dealer Pre-Orders: March 10 – 24, 2025

Public Pre-Orders: March 25 – April 14, 2025

Estimated Ship Date: Mid-April 2025

Check out the lineup available for Pre Order Here – Suppressors Archives – Next Level Arms

For more information or to request a T&E unit, contact:

Dan@nextlevelarms.com | Dave@nextlevelmfg.com

www.NextLevelArms.com

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Sons Of Liberty Gun Works Announces Contract with Bexar County SWAT

Tuesday, March 25th, 2025

San Antonio, TX – March 24, 2025 – Sons of Liberty Gun Works (SOLGW) has been selected as the official duty rifle of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team.

The contract will provide Bexar County SWAT operators with SOLGW’s purpose-built turnkey solution for their duty rifles, designed and kitted out to meet the demanding requirements of these elite law enforcement professionals.

“This contract is special to us because not only is it one of the largest counties in the United States, but it is home to Sons of Liberty,” said Mike Mihalski, founder and co-owner of SOLGW. “It gives me great confidence and peace of mind that our families are protected by SOLGW rifles. It’s been a real pleasure getting to know the guys putting in the work at Bexar County SWAT. They’re true professionals.”

This partnership underscores SOLGW’s commitment to supporting over 200 law enforcement agencies with reliable, American-made firearms built to the highest quality standards backed by the best warranty and customer service in the industry.

For more information about Sons of Liberty Gun Works and their products, please visit www.solgw.com

Team SIG’s Daniel Horner Takes Top Spot at 2025 SMM 3-Gun Match

Tuesday, March 25th, 2025

NEWINGTON, N.H., (March 24, 2025) – SIG SAUER, Inc. congratulates Team SIG professional shooter Daniel Horner on his first place win at the 2025 Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun Match. This achievement adds to Horner’s historic achievements in 3-gun competition with the MCX-SPEAR LT rifle, following his team gold at IPSC World Shoot and championship title at Multi-Gun Nationals in 2024.

“Daniel’s dominance in 3-Gun competition demonstrates to the world the versatility of the SIG SAUER product lines,” said Robby Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer, SIG SAUER, Inc. “His titles are proof the MCX-SPEAR LT is competition-ready, while the performance and the dependability of the P320 make it the choice of champions.”

At the 2025 Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun Horner competed through eleven stages equipped with his MCX-SPEAR LT rifle and TANGO6T riflescope, P320-DH3 pistol using iron sights, SIG SAUER Match Elite competition ammunition, KILO10K GEN II rangefinding binoculars, and ZULU6 stabilizing binoculars.

“The Superstition Mountain Match draws the best 3-gun competitors from around the world, and this competition was a grind down to the very last shot. I went stage to stage focusing on mindset and knowing that I could depend on my equipment to perform with accuracy and precision,” commented Team SIG professional shooter Daniel Horner.

The MCX-SPEAR LT rifle was developed for an exclusive special operations military program that has since been adopted and fielded throughout the world. In 2022, the SIG SAUER MCX-SPEAR was selected by the U.S. Army for the Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) program, bringing an entirely new level of performance, reliability, and capability to the soldiers. In 2024, the U.S. Army officially began fielding the MCX-SPEAR as the XM7 as the squad rifle replacing the M4.

The SIG SAUER P320 is among the most tested, proven, and successful handguns in recent history with versions being selected as the official sidearm of the U.S., Canadian, Australian, and Danish militaries, among many other military and law enforcement organizations worldwide. SIG SAUER is proud that all branches of the U.S. military carry the M17 and M18, a variant of the P320.

The 2025 Superstition Mystery Mountain 3-Gun was held in Mesa, Arizona, March 14-16, 2025. For more information about the SIG SAUER equipment used by Team SIG Professional Shooter Daniel Horner visit sigsauer.com.

Industry Leaders Unite to Form RTS Textiles Group Ltd

Tuesday, March 25th, 2025

(Adlington, United Kingdom): In a strategic move designed to align their long-term vision, RTS Textiles Ltd (RTS) announced is bringing together all of its operations and joint venture partners under one unified entity, RTS Textiles Group Ltd (RTS Group). This newly formed global powerhouse in the workwear and protective textiles markets will be led by RTS, with minority shareholdings held by TMG – Acabamentos Têxteis S.A. (TMG) and Sapphire Textile Mills Limited (STM).

KE5A4X aerial view of Carrington Workwear factory at Adlington, Lancashire, UK

Effective 24th March 2025, this merger marks the next logical step in a partnership that has developed over years of collaboration between RTS, TMG and STM. Initially starting as supply chain partners, in 2017 TMG and RTS entered into a joint venture as MGC in Portugal, and in 2021 STM and RTS entered into a strategic partnership under CTI in Asia. This new integrated strategic merger will further enhance the combined strength of all three companies. The merger will offer greater innovation and operational efficiency, positioning RTS Textiles Group as a leading force in the market.

The group will encompass RTS’ wholly owned brands and operations, including Carrington Textiles, Pincroft and Alltex, as well as full ownership of CTI, MGC and Melchior. The current management team at RTS will continue to lead the new entity, ensuring continuity and maintaining strong customer relationships.

Leveraging Expertise and Resources

The merger brings together the unique strengths of each organisation:

RTS: Known for high-performance flame-retardant (FR) fabrics for the PPE sector and rotary screen-printed fabrics for the military market.

TMG: Experts in weaving, dyeing and finishing high-quality fabrics, serving a wide variety of applications in the workwear sector.

STM: Specialises in vertical integration, with a focus on spinning, weaving, dyeing and finishing workwear textiles.

With over 275 years of combined textile manufacturing experience, RTS Textiles Group is uniquely positioned to offer comprehensive global solutions, meeting the diverse and evolving needs of customers worldwide. The group’s manufacturing excellence spans three key centres, ensuring the highest standards across production, innovation and service.

A Vision for the Future

“We are thrilled to announce this transformative merger, which will reshape the future of RTS, TMG and STM,” said John Vareldzis, CEO of RTS Textiles Limited. “By combining our expertise and resources, we are creating a dynamic and innovative entity that will set new standards in our industry, enabling us to better serve our customers and accelerate our growth.”

Meanwhile, TMG’s Board Member Manuel Gonçalves stated: “This merger represents a pivotal moment for our industry and for all our partners. By uniting the expertise, heritage, and innovation of RTS, TMG and STM, we are establishing a stronger foundation for growth and delivering unmatched value to our customers worldwide. Our shared vision for excellence and commitment to pushing boundaries in textile manufacturing will ensure that RTS Textiles Group sets the benchmark for quality, sustainability and innovation in workwear and protective textiles.”

Nabeel Abdullah, Sapphire Textile Mills Limited’s COO added: “At STM, we are delighted to embark on this new chapter with RTS Textiles Group and TMG. This strategic partnership brings a new era of collaboration, innovation and growth, creating a fully integrated textile powerhouse that enhances efficiency, drives innovation and meets the demands of an evolving global market. Together, we are positioned to redefine industry standards and deliver exceptional value to our customers.”

Benefits of the Merger

The RTS Textiles Group merger will generate significant benefits, including:

Increased Innovation: The combined resources and expertise will accelerate the development of cutting-edge fabric solutions tailored to market needs.

Expanded Market Reach: The new group will broaden its market presence, serving customers across a variety of sectors and regions.

Enhanced Customer Experience: Customers will enjoy an expanded range of services, streamlined processes and improved global delivery capabilities.

The leadership teams of RTS Textiles, TMG and STM are committed to ensuring a seamless integration, maintaining high service standards and upholding strong customer relationships. Importantly, there will be no changes to ongoing projects or existing customer engagements.

For more information about the RTS group of brands, visit www.rtstextiles.com