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Elbit America to Continue Delivering Night Vision Systems to USMC through 2027

Thursday, January 29th, 2026

Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle systems allow Marines superior situational awareness no matter where the mission takes place

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Jan. 28, 2026 – Elbit Systems of America (Elbit America) received a delivery order valued at approximately $74.4 million for Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle (SBNVG) systems from Marine Corps Systems Command. The SBNVG systems will be produced at the company’s facility in Roanoke, Virginia through 2027. The delivery order was placed under a multi-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract valued at roughly $500 million secured in 2023.

Elbit America’s lightweight SBNVG system is helmet-mounted and combines a binocular with high-performance white phosphor image intensification tubes. Equipped with an SBNVG, Marines benefit from unmatched situational awareness – no matter the type of mission or its duration.

“Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggles effectively boost the capabilities of our Marines, so they can make swift and smart decisions,” said Erik Fox, Senior Vice President of Elbit America’s Warfighter Systems Division. “Our SBNVGs incorporate white phosphor Gen 3 image intensification tubes, providing optimum resolution and clarity, along with the added benefits of thermal imagery and compass heading details projected into the goggle. Our system exceeds industry standards by design, and we’re proud to continue delivering this night vision system to benefit our nation’s Marines.”

“Receipt of this fourth delivery order under our contract with the U.S. Marine Corps indicates that Elbit America’s Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggles are providing the edge our forces need now,” said Luke Savoie, President and CEO of the company. “Our team is energized and honored by the confidence the Marines have placed in us and this critical technology.”

For more than 60 years, Elbit America has supported U.S. and allied forces with premier night vision solutions. The company is the world’s leading manufacturer of Gen 3 image intensifier technology and continues to work with its customers to expand night vision and vision-enhancing solutions, technologies, and resources. To date, Elbit America has delivered more than 25,000 SBNVGs to the U.S. Marine Corps.

CACI to Strengthen US Army Readiness and Spectrum Dominance with Next-Gen Electronic Warfare

Wednesday, January 28th, 2026

RESTON, Va.-CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that it has been awarded a five-year task order valued at up to $250 million to enhance spectrum dominance for the U.S. Army Capability Program Executive – Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors (CPE IEW&S).

“At CACI, we are making bold investments in battle-proven, software-defined EW solutions that allow us to stay one step ahead of the enemy and drive decisive action,” said John Mengucci, CACI President and Chief Executive Officer. “We empower warfighters to achieve and maintain spectrum dominance, especially when their lives are on the line in highly contested environments.”

CACI will leverage its intrinsic knowledge to provide comprehensive integration and sustainment of the technology to advance the Army’s multi-domain EW and spectrum dominance capabilities.

SHOT Show 25 – OTB Boots Pirata Low

Wednesday, January 28th, 2026

OTB Boots handed out some samples of their new Pirata series, a long anticipated update to the original Maritime Assault Boot from Altama, although designed by the same team that created this new line. The Pirata series consists of models: Pirata Elite (OTB / subsurface), Pirata Mid, and Pirata Low. This is the Pirata Low.

The outsole design and rubber compound are directly derived from OTB’s Abyss boot and the midsole boasts incorporates nearly an inch of advanced EVA cushioning. I can attest to the comfort for long walks.

Pirata boots feature a widened, stable fit, a slightly beveled heel for improved ground contact, and fast-rope guards on both the medial and lateral sides. An integrated Fusion Plate provides flexibility at the toe for natural movement while maintaining stiffness through the shank to support heavy rucks.

I ran into a couple of buddies on the last day of SHOT Show and noticed we were all wearing Pirata Low shoes. They are being offered in Black, Coyote, Ranger Green and MultiCam (missing).

Available soon from www.otbboots.co.

Trident Concepts Expands Mission with Give-Back Initiative Supporting SEAL Families

Wednesday, January 28th, 2026

Elite Weapons & Tactics Training Company Launches Coffee Project to Fund Direct Support Through the SEAL Legacy Foundation

Austin, TX — January 2026 — Trident Concepts, LLC, a veteran-owned company known for delivering elite-level weapons and tactics training, today announced the launch of a new give-back initiative designed to extend its mission beyond the training environment and into long-term community impact.

As part of this initiative, Trident Concepts has introduced a purpose-driven coffee project that directly supports the SEAL Legacy Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to providing careand assistance to the families of wounded and fallen U.S. Navy SEALs. For every bag of coffee sold, Trident Concepts will donate $1, with an initial campaign goal of selling 25,000 bags to generate a $25,000 contribution.

From the beginning, Trident Concepts has focused on preparing responsible citizens, armed professionals, and organizations through high level instruction and leadership rooted in real-world experience. This new initiative reflects the company’s commitment to carrying that responsibility forward; ensuring the legacy of service continues beyond the range and classroom.

“Trident Concepts has always been more than high level training and skill development,” said Jeff Gonzales, Founder and CEO. “This project allows us to add a meaningful give back component to what we already do; creating a way for our students, supporters, and partners to contribute to families who have paid an extraordinary price.”

The coffee project was intentionally designed to align with Trident Concepts’ core values: service, honor & discipline. By tying donations directly to product sales, the company has established a transparent and measurable way to support the SEAL Legacy Foundation while offering a high-quality product that fits seamlessly into everyday life.

The SEAL Legacy Foundation provides education assistance, immediate financial support, and long-term care to the families of U.S. Navy SEALs who have been killed or seriously wounded in service to the nation. Contributions from Trident Concepts will be made annually by the company and are not issued in the name of individual customers.

The campaign officially launches with a clear call to action:
25,000 bags sold. $25,000 donated. One mission extended!

Coffee products are available online through Trident Concepts’ e-commerce platform, with wholesale opportunities available for retailers and organizations aligned with mission-driven brands.For wholesale information, contact admin@tridentconcepts.com.

For more information, visit shop.tridentconcepts.com/collections/trident-series-coffee-collection/coffee.

Warbringer Detachable Tool System for Weapons Stocks and Braces from Lirces 3

Tuesday, January 27th, 2026


What it is

Developed by Lirces 3, the Warbringer is a modular quick detach striking tool system that works with buffer tube style weapons like the AR-15 and those like it and non-buffer tube weapons like AK47’s and other weapons that do not require a buffer tube. The Warbringer takes popular tools like Hammers, Tomahawks, Ice picks and more and converts the striking tool part into a weapons stock or brace that then attaches to 1 inch extension pieces for non-buffer tube weapons or a quick detach hollow buffer tube handle for weapons with buffer tubes.

Why

Traditional stocks and braces are designed to be light weight and are designed to make contact with the shooters shoulder or forearm for stability and can’t withstand any kind of real strike to targets, buildings or vehicles without severe damage. The Warbringer also is designed to make contact with the shooters shoulder or forearm for stability while shooting but also functions as a striking tool on or off the weapon. The Warbringer doubles in function over traditional stocks and braces and improves upon the weapons capabilities and application in emergencies by transforming a standard stock/brace into a removeable useable tool/weapon on or off the firearm. Lastly by detaching the Warbringer the shooter can save his host weapon from unnecessary striking damage that can ruin the weapon and attachments like optics and laser zeros required for accuracy.

Fit Function and Build Materials

The Warbringer is designed to work with weapons that have a buffer tube or weapons without a buffer tube to work with nearly all weapon systems.

Hammer Stock is made of (S7 Tool Steel)

Hammer Brace is made of (S7 Tool Steel)

Timing Nut is made of (416 Stainless Steel)

Extension Piece is made of (6061 Aluminum)

Hollow Buffer Tube Handle is made of (6061 Aluminum)

Strike Industries Folding & Release Adapter (6061 Aluminum)

Compatibility

AR-15, AR-10, AK-47, Pistol Caliber Carbine, Machine Guns, Designated Marksman Rifles, Assault Rifles, Pistols, Handguns, nearly any weapon system with or without a buffer tube.

Buffer Tube weapons – For use on Ar-15’s and all buffer tube weapons using standard mil spec buffer tubes, the Warbringer has cylindrical Hollow Buffer Tube Handle section with locking bar that fits over buffer tubes to allow adjustability in length for the buffer tubes predrilled length adjustment slots. Simply pullthe locking bar to release the male locking pin and slide the hammer stock back or forth to the predrilled slots in the buffer tube and release the locking bar to select your desired positioning on the buffer tube. The locking bar is pulled or depressed to install or remove from the host weapon.

Non-Buffer Tube Weapons Version- For use on Ak-47 or weapons without buffer tubes the Hammer stock/brace has extension sections with both male and female threads so that they can be stacked together to adjust the overall length of the hammer for comfort while shooting & the required length for using the hammer/tool when separated from the weapon.

This Version requires the use of a folding adapter specificallythe Strike Industries Folding and Release weapons mechanism. A special adapter is included that fits directly into the Strike Industries folding and release mechanism and uses the same screw provided from Strike Industries.

The Warbringer can have a variety of different adapters made to fit any folding mechanism upon request.

Buffer Tube Version Features:

1. The Buffer Tube version has a hollow buffer tube handle designed to fit over weapons buffer tubes and attach and adjust position to the buffer tube slots. The Hollow Buffer Tube Handle also accepts the 1-inch extension pieces & timing nut & tool head in stock or brace to further adjust to each shooter’s length of pull requirements for a perfect fit for any weapon.

2. The Hammer is one of many different striking tools that can be screwed onto the extension pieces, for example hammer axe, Halligan tool, Ice/climbing pick, shovel are all options that can be replaced at any time to meet mission requirements.

3. Timing Nut this nut allows for proper orientation of that attached tool head and locks it in place.

Hammer Brace Features:

The Hammer Brace version is compliant with ATF approved designs for braces to be used for forearm points of contact vs shoulder points of contact.

1. The Hammer is one of many different striking tools that can be screwed onto the extension pieces, for example hammer axe, Halligan tool, Ice/climbing pick, shovel are all options that can be replaced at any time to meet mission requirements. These different tool heads will be designed to fit to the shooters forearm vs. shoulder to stay compliant with the ATF. 1-inch extension pieces are stacked to desired length of pull followed by the timing nut & tool head in stock or brace to further adjust to each shooter’s length of pull requirements for a perfect fit for any weapon.

2. Timing Nut – this nut allows for proper orientation of the attached tool head and locks it in place.

1 Inch Extension Pieces – These sections have both male and female threaded sections. The female section can attach to other extension pieces, the hollow buffer tube section, to a fitted Strike Industries adapter to securely attach to a weapons folding and release mechanism or to varying weapons folding & release attachment mechanisms.

Important note – Either the stock or brace tool head can be switched between buffer tubes or non-buffer tube set ups by unscrewing and replacing.

Hammer Stock Non-Buffer Tube Version with Strike Industries Folding & Release Adapter Example Pictures



Part Numbers & Individual Pricing –

Hollow Buffer Tube Handle – 81512121523 (450.00)

Strike Industries Adapter – 19201891150 (50.00)

Timing Nut – 20913914700 (40.00)

Extension Piece – 52420514190 (50.00)

Hammer Stock – 81920153110 (300.00)

Hammer Brace – 82181350000 (300.00)

Full Kit Pricing

Non-Buffer Tube Version-(625.00) Includes (1)-Strike Folding & Release Adapter. (8)-1 Inch Extension Pieces. (1) Timing Nut. (1) Stock or Brace.

Buffer Tube Version-(799.00) Includes (1) Hollow Buffer Tube Handle. (2) 1 Inch Extension Pieces. (1) Timing Nut. (1) Stock or Brace.

Less than 1000 full kit units 15% off MSRP – 1000 full kit unitsor more 25% off MSRP

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Gentex Corporation Announces New Ops-Core AMP Rail Mount with Vent Mode, Increasing User Comfort Without Sacrificing Communication

Tuesday, January 27th, 2026

CARBONDALE, PA, January 26, 2026 – Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel, announced today the launch of the newOps-Core AMP Helmet Rail Mount with Vent Mode for its industry-leading AMP Communications Headset. Designed and developed directly with end-user input, this enhanced productpreserves the trusted quality, form factor, adjustability, and durability of the original Helmet Rail Mount Kit while introducing enhanced airflow, comfort and stability.

The new AMP Helmet Rail Mount Kit with Vent Mode introduces a three-position system: Deployed, Vented, and Stowed. This configuration gives warfighters better control over comfort, ventilation, and communication capability in real time.

In the new Vent Mode position, the earcups shift slightly off the ears to improve airflow and relieve seal pressure while still allowing effective monitoring of communications. Importantly, Ops-Core Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI) Earplugs remain fully engaged in Vent Mode, providing increased noise reduction while preserving clear communications and 3D Hear-Through when used with NFMI-enabled Ops-Core headsets.

“Our customers operate in the world’s most demanding environments, and their feedback is crucial for innovation,” said Peter Harbeck, Segment Director – SOF at Gentex Corporation. “The AMP Helmet Rail Mount Kit with Vent Mode is a direct result of listening to operators who needed a better way to manage heat and comfort without losing communications. We’ve kept the same rock-solid durability and adjustability of the original design while adding an essential enhancement.”

The new rail mount maintains the same familiar form factor, world-class durability and rugged performance as the original AMP Rail Mount. It is designed to offer increased stability during dynamic movements and remains fully compatible with Ops-Core NFMI Ear Plugs for double hearing protection. The AMP Rail Mount with Vent Mode is available in three colors: tan 499, black, and ranger green.

To learn more about the AMP Rail Mount with Vent Mode, click here.

Streamlight Launches the ProTacRail Mount 1L-X and 1L-X Pro

Sunday, January 25th, 2026

Optimized for Rifles with Short Rails; Pro Model Features Flexible Jack Cap® Tail Switch

EAGLEVILLE, PA, January 22, 2026 Streamlight®Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the ProTac® Rail Mount 1L-X and the ProTac® 1L-X Pro, multi-fuel tactical lights with a compact design to fit short-barreled rifles, submachine guns, and carbines with limited rail space for both light and pressure pad. The new high-output lights, which also are available in USB configurations, deliver up to 850 lumens for extreme brightness. They will debut at SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas, where attendees can see them in person at Streamlight Booth #11468.

Lightweight and low profile, both feature a rugged, integrated rail clamp designed to rapidly and securely attach to guns with a MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny or M-LOK® rail system. The light-only models feature a standard push-button tail cap, providing ease of activation without a pressure pad. The Pro models also offer a Jack Cap® tail cap switch that provides dual operational redundancy, including push-button and remote pressure switch control, for the ultimate in flexibility.

The compact lights feature a smaller footprint profile for tight rail set ups (the light-only model is ideal for rifles where pressure pad space is extremely limited). Each light uses a lumen-focused beam optimized for short range clarity, delivering up to 850 lumens of blinding white light. The lights are powered by either one Streamlight SL-B9® protected lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack, or a single 3-volt CR123A lithium battery for use if the rechargeable cell is out of power.

“These multi-fuel weapon-mounted lights are the perfect solution for law enforcement, military and tactical users when using short-barreled lights in maneuvers under low-light conditions,” said Streamlight President Michael F. Dineen. “The Pro version features a Jack Cap tail switch that allows users to choose between using a push-button or remote pressure switch, depending on their preference. They are designed to deliver the ultimate in compact power for your rifle.”

Offering high, low and strobe settings, both lights feature a TEN-TAP® programmable switch that allows users to select one of three different programs: high/strobe (factory default); high only; or low/high.

On the high setting, the ProTac Rail Mount 1L-X USB and 1L-X Pro USB models deliver 850 lumens, 30,000 candela, and a run time of 30 minutes when using an SL-B9 battery; with a CR123A battery inserted, they provide 500 lumens, 18,000 candela and a 1.75-hour run time. On low, the lights offer up to 6.5 hours of run time,100 lumens and 3,400 candela depending on battery selection.

Both lights mount to a broad range of short-rail rifles and submachine guns, safely and securely by means of a one-handed snap on and tighten interface that permits users to keep their hands away from the gun muzzle.

The new models are fabricated from 6000 series machined aluminum with a black anodized finish and feature a high temperature, impact-resistant BOROFLOAT® glass lens. The ProTac Rail Mount 1L-X USB measures 4.64 inches long and weighs 5.12 ounces with a CR123A battery and 5.22 ounces with an SL-B9 rechargeable battery pack. The ProTac Rail Mount 1L-X Pro USB also is 4.64 inches in length, weighing 5.5 ounces with a CR123A battery and 5.6 ounces with the SL-B9 battery.

With the standard push-button switch installed, both lights are rated IP67 for waterproof operation to 1 meter for 30 minutes; when using the remote switch with the 1L-X Pro USB, the light is IP54 rated for water-resistant operation.

The ProTac Rail Mount 1L-X USB and the ProTac Rail Mount 1L-X have MSRPs of $190.00 and $181.00, respectively, while the ProTac Rail Mount 1L-X Pro USB and the ProTac Rail Mount 1L-X Pro have MSRPs of $221.00 and $212.00, respectively. All four models are backed by Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.

AltaPointe Health Launches Weekly Online Veteran Peer Support Group

Sunday, January 25th, 2026

MOBILE, Ala., Jan. 23, 2026 — AltaPointe Health is launching a new weekly online Veteran Peer Support Group designed to help veterans navigate the transition from military to civilian life in a safe, confidential, and supportive environment.

The virtual group will meet every Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CST via Zoom and is open to veterans who may not feel comfortable attending in-person appointments or visiting a clinic.

The group is built on a simple but powerful concept: By veterans. For veterans.

According to AltaPointe Veteran Program Coordinator Ron Olmsted, the meeting is a peer-led forum where participation is completely based on each individual’s comfort level.

“This is a peer meeting where veterans are helping other veterans who may not want to come to a clinic,” Olmsted said. “They can be anonymous, or they don’t have to be. They can just listen to the forum and chime in with their comments, or just listen. One hundred percent of the participation level is going to be based on your comfort level.”

Participants are not required to turn on their cameras or use their real names. Veterans can simply listen, share experiences, or actively participate — whatever feels right for them.

“You don’t have to turn your camera on, you don’t have to give us your real name,” Olmsted said. “If you just want to sit and listen, that’s fine. If you want to participate, that’s great. We’re not trying to force anything on anybody. We’re just trying to expose people to things that will hopefully make their lives a little bit better.”

The Veteran Peer Support Group is designed to help reduce isolation and create meaningful connections among veterans who understand military culture, service, and the challenges of transition. The group offers a judgment-free space to talk about topics such as PTSD, depression, stress, and other life challenges.

Benefits of the group include:

  • Shared understanding with fellow veterans
  • Community and connection to reduce isolation
  • Mental health support in a safe, confidential setting
  • Renewed purpose and engagement in civilian life
  • Access to resources tailored to veterans’ needs

Meetings are online, confidential, and veteran-only, allowing participants to engage at their own pace in a supportive environment.

To register or learn more, call (251) 450-5956 or email veteransupport@altapointe.org.