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BlackPoint Tactical Launches ARC-LOCK TASER Holster With Two Levels of Retention

Tuesday, September 15th, 2026

ALPHARETTA, G.A. – September 14, 2026 – BlackPoint Tactical, a High Speed Gear® Products Group brand, announces the launch of the ARC-LOCK™ TASER Holster, a professional-duty holster engineered specifically for the TASER® 7 and TASER® 10 energy weapons.

Designed for law-enforcement officers, military personnel and other professionals who demand uncompromising security for their less-lethal equipment, the ARC-LOCK TASER Holster features two levels of retention while maintaining a draw mechanic that is smooth, fast, and consistent.

At the center of the design is the BlackPoint Tactical Master Grip Concept. The retention lever is positioned so the user can comfortably reach it when establishing a full, natural grip on the TASER® . This eliminates unnecessary hand articulation and allows the user to maintain the master grip throughout the draw and presentation of the device. The result is an intuitive draw stroke designed to provide officers with fast, dependable access to their less-lethal option when seconds matter.

“Law-enforcement professionals should not have to choose between equipment security and immediate access,” said Tyler Johnson, Vice President of Finance and Holster Sales, High Speed Gear Products Group. “The ARC-LOCK TASER® Holster applies BlackPoint Tactical’s proven Master Grip Concept to the TASER®, giving officers two levels of retention without introducing unnecessary or unnatural movement into the draw.”

This holster’s first level of retention is an adjustable friction fit, while the second level is an auto-rotating hood. The hood is easily released by depressing the retention lever. Customizations offered include magnetic activation for the Taser® 10 and a hood augmentation plate which further enhances the security of the Taser® in the holster. Together, these features balance performance and equipment security with a smooth, natural draw stroke, giving professionals greater confidence during routine duty and rapidly evolving encounters.

Features include:

• Two levels of retention

• BlackPoint Tactical’s Master Grip Concept

• Belt and MOLLE mounting options (also compatible with 3rd party accessories)

• Durable construction designed for professional duty use

• Thread locker applied to hardware to help prevent screws from loosening over time

• Designed and manufactured in the United States

The BlackPoint Tactical TASER® 10 Holster has also been recognized through the National Tactical Officers Association’s Member Tested and Recommended Program, further supporting its suitability for professional law-enforcement use. The product appears among the equipment reviewed through the NTOA Member Tested and Recommended Program.

The ARC-LOCK TASER® Holster expands BlackPoint Tactical’s growing line of professional-duty offerings reflects the company’s commitment to developing dependable retention products around the real-world needs of law-enforcement officers.

The BlackPoint Tactical ARC-LOCK TASER® Holster is available now. For product specifications and ordering information, visit the BlackPoint Tactical website at: blackpointtactical.com/shop/arc-lock-taser-holster-2-levels-of-retention

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Simplesense and Digital Force Technologies, Announce First Air Force Deployment of Counter Drone System Integrated into Installation Resilience Operations

Tuesday, September 15th, 2026

National Harbor, MD — September 14, 2026 — Simplesense, Inc and Digital Force Technologies, LLC (DFT) today announced a $3.4M award to integrate DFT’s SeraphimOS™ sensor fusion platform into the Installation Resilience Operations Command & Control (IROC) prototype at an Air Force Installation.

The primary objective of this award is to strengthen and enhance the installation security and base defense posture of military installations, proving rapid integration is possible and further reducing the speed to integrate at future installations. The project will consolidate fragmented sensor feeds—including video, sensor, radar, and intrusion detection—into a unified dashboard designed to significantly reduce operator cognitive load and accelerate the Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act (OODA) loop, delivering near-term operational value to the installation’s Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC).

Installation infrastructure rarely fails all at once and almost never stays inside one squadron. When operational data is fragmented across separate operational pictures, preventable issues escalate before anyone sees them coming — a silent threat to mission readiness. Simplesense’s Resilience Core™ unlocks the power of that data to drive early awareness, giving installation leaders and their teams one trusted view of critical mission support conditions. The solution is currently deployed with a contract underway to expand to five additional Air Force, Space Force, and Army installations, surfacing emerging risks before they cause mission-degradation.

DFT’s SeraphimOS™ fuses data from multiple sensors, autonomously assesses threats, and delivers localized alerts to operators in disconnected and degraded environments. The platform simplifies complex information streams, reduces cognitive burden, and enables faster, more confident decision-making across mission sets — from counter-UAS and base defense to man-portable surveillance and vehicle-mounted sensing.

“Our adversaries can out maneuver the U.S. simply by more quickly adapting the latest technology. The DoW’s investment in companies like Simplesense and DFT keeps the U.S. competitive at the cutting edge, instead of a decade behind.” said Eric Kanagy, CEO of Simplesense.

“By integrating SeraphimOS™ into military installations, we’re proving how counter-UAS and other critical sensor data can be rapidly unified to give operators a clearer picture of threats and enable faster, more informed decisions. Just as importantly, we’re establishing a repeatable approach that can scale across Air Force installations.” said Justin MacLaurin, President and CEO of Digital Force Technologies.

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Global Military Products Unveils Scorpion Medium 120mm Mobile Mortar System on Army’s Infantry Squad Vehicle

Tuesday, September 15th, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 14, 2026) — Global Military Products is unveiling the first and only auto-lay 120mm mobile mortar system integrated on an Infantry Squad Vehicle-Utility (ISV-U) this week: the Scorpion Medium. The new system combines lightweight electric components from the Scorpion Light with components from the Scorpion Heavy, including the larger non-seating baseplate and mortar barrel. The all-new Scorpion Medium will be displayed with the 75th Ranger Regiment at the Army Maneuver Warfighter Conference at Fort Benning, Georgia.

Built with mobility in mind, the Scorpion Medium 120mm mobile mortar system is light enough for the Army’s ISV-U and still carries 16 mortar rounds. The all-electric system has the same architecture and upgrade capability of the Scorpion Light 81mm mobile mortar system, which streamlines training and logistics and capitalizes on Army investments in modernizing mortar technology. The Scorpion Medium is compatible with U.S. government fire control requirements and has more than 95% parts commonality with the Scorpion Light, currently on contract with the U.S. Army.

“There is an incredible amount of value to this system, and we’re excited to unveil the Scorpion Medium at Fort Benning this week. Operationally, it provides soldiers with a new capability – the first and only 120mm solution on an Army ISV that is all-electric and easy to operate,” said James Knight, director of Business Development, Global Military Products. “And because of the commonality with the Scorpion Light, which is already under contract, the Army can leverage architecture investments for quicker, less costly integration of U.S. fire control while securing a much-needed capability for light infantry units.”

A single button controls the emplacement and displacement of the Scorpion Medium 120mm mobile mortar system, taking roughly 10 seconds. The autonomous targeting and auto-lay capabilities and single-operator functions remain the same. Its patented non-seating baseplate allows it to fire from almost any surface – even concrete or paved ground.

Scorpion mobile mortar systems have unique characteristics that have already made them invaluable to Army soldiers. Designed to enhance expeditionary indirect fire capabilities, the next-generation Scorpion mobile mortar systems deliver 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.

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 and test the Scorpion Light Mobile Mortar System and incorporate direct soldier feedback into its development. These iterative efforts have significantly advanced the platform’s mobility, lethality, survivability and operational effectiveness – and that investment directly benefits the Scorpion Medium 120mm mobile mortar system.

Global Military Products will also display the Scorpion Light 81mm mobile mortar system on the Army’s ISV-U at the Maneuver Warfighter Conference in booths 805 and 806. The company was recently awarded a $13 million contract from the Army for this system and has already begun shipping fully integrated systems for Army test and evaluation.

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DroneShield and AIM Defence Collaborate on Directed Energy in Counter-Drone Architecture

Tuesday, September 15th, 2026

Collaboration with AIM Defence brings high-power laser technology into DroneShield’s layered counter-drone ecosystem, expanding customer engagement options through an open architectureSydney, Australia – 14 September 2026 – DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in advanced counter-drone solutions, today announced the expansion of its open counter-drone architecture to include AIM Defence’s Fractl™ high-power laser effector, extending its layered ecosystem beyond RF sensing, electronic warfare and command-and-control.

The expansion comes through a collaboration with Australian directed energy company AIM Defence, which will bring the Fractl high-power laser system into DroneShield’s ecosystem of sensing and defeat technologies.

The collaboration reinforces DroneShield’s long-term position as an open, software-led counter-drone platform provider, enabling customers to combine complementary sensors and effectors as threat environments and mission requirements evolve.

Image: DroneShield CTO Angus Harris and Jenelle Frewen, Director of Strategic Initiatives at AIM Defence sign MOU at AIM headquarters.

As unmanned threats continue to increase in scale, autonomy and complexity, defence organisations recognise a layered counter-drone architecture is required to combine multiple sensing and defeat technologies. Such an approach incorporates complementary capabilities without replacing existing infrastructure.

DroneShield’s solutions are highly effective for many RF-controlled drone threats, while AIM Defence’s directed energy offering provides an additional engagement option for scenarios where different defeat mechanisms are operationally advantageous. Together, they expand the range of operational responses available to defence and security organisations.

AIM Defence is a global leader in the development of deployable directed energy systems. Its AI-enabled, high-power laser is designed to be interoperable with external sensors and command-and-control platforms, enabling precision engagement as part of broader layered defence architectures. The Fractl High Power Laser system is one of the few counter-drone lasers in the world to have been operationally deployed, and is currently being exported to multiple countries.

Image: AIM Defence’s Fractl™ high-power laser effector.

Through the collaboration, DroneShield’s DroneSentry operational platform will be interoperable with AIM Defence’s Fractl high-power laser. This will enable operators to coordinate RF sensing, AI-enabled software, sensor fusion, command-and-control and directed energy from a common operating environment.

“Customers are no longer asking which specific sensor or effector is best,” said?Angus Harris, Chief Technology Officer of DroneShield. “They’re asking how to combine the best technologies into a single operational capability that can adapt as threats evolve. Expanding our ecosystem with AIM Defence’s high-power laser gives customers another defeat option within that same open architecture. It is great to be working with AIM Defence which, like DroneShield, is a shining example of Australia’s defence tech landscape”.

“In Australia and elsewhere, the adoption of directed energy-based counter-drone solutions is moving fast,” said Jenelle Frewen, Director of Strategic Initiatives at AIM Defence. “This collaboration with DroneShield provides a framework for more customer demonstrations, interoperability work, and future deployment opportunities where directed energy can play a major role. With the inclusion of Fractl into DroneShield’s open architecture, allied defence and security organisations will have a proven drone hard-kill option to add to their existing layered counter drone and air defence systems”.

Initial engagement will focus on selected military and government end-users to explore opportunities where the interoperability of DroneShield’s and AIM Defence’s solutions can support mission-critical counter-drone environments.

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Wescom Defence Introduces Its ATMIS Mobile Signature Management System to Market at DVD 2026

Monday, September 14th, 2026

Wescom Defence, a trusted global manufacturer and solutions provider to the defence industry, specialising in advanced pyrotechnics, multispectral camouflage, soldier survivability, operational infrastructure and prime contracting support, reveals its ATMIS Mobile Signature Management system for the first time at DVD 2026. The advanced concealment technology, designed and supplied by BCB International, is being showcased alongside Wescom Defence’s other concealment products and capabilities at Stand C3-L02.

BCB International is a Wescom Defence brand, with both BCB International and Wescom Defence developing and delivering innovative survivability solutions. Together they combine specialist engineering and field-proven tactical equipment with Wescom’s broad global manufacturing and distribution footprint. Backed by over a century of engineering heritage, Wescom Defence creates specialised technologies to address the most demanding tactical environments across the globe.

The ATMIS Mobile Signature Management is a deployable camouflage panel system for multispectral concealment of vehicles, containers, and mobile platforms. The lightweight, rugged panels reduce detectability across visible, IR, and thermal spectrums. On the modern battlefield, thermal imaging, advanced radar and multi-spectral sensors mean that static and mobile assets are constantly exposed to threat detection. Failing to defeat these detection vectors leaves vehicles, equipment and personnel highly vulnerable to precision targeting. To maintain operational persistence, modern armed forces require signature management that can adapt dynamically to complex environments without hindering tactical mobility. Wescom has positioned itself firmly in this domain through its acquisition of BCB International and ATMIS.

As Wescom Defence’s premier signature management capability, ATMIS products are engineered with survivability as a first principle. It provides advanced static and mobile concealment systems that disrupt optical, thermal and radar detection.

Frances Hunt, Head of Defence Marketing at Wescom Defence said, “As a trusted provider of integrated survivability solutions, Wescom Defence is proud to showcase ATMIS at DVD 2026. ATMIS represents our signature management capability, expertly designed and supplied in-house by our highly innovative survivability brand, BCB International. By combining enhanced concealment with our broader portfolio of tactical pyrotechnics and mobility enablers, Wescom ensures NATO forces can conceal and protect themselves, whilst maintaining the initiative by out manoeuvring modern threat detection systems.”

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Galvion Demonstrates Cortex EVO HALO Upgrade Pathway for UK VIRTUS Helmet at DVD 2026

Monday, September 14th, 2026

Galvion, a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and data management solutions, and integrated soldier systems, will showcase a new Cortex™ EVO HALO integration concept for the UK’s in-service VIRTUS helmet at Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) 2026 (Booth C3-D22).

The integration concept illustrates how Cortex EVO HALO could provide a pathway to extend and evolve the UK’s existing VIRTUS helmet fleet, introducing advanced power, data and headborne capabilities while building on the proven protective platform already in service.

The VIRTUS helmet is Galvion’s Batlskin® Cobra Plus head system, with more than 270,000 delivered to the UK Ministry of Defence since 2015. The Cortex EVO HALO concept on display at DVD is integrated onto the high-cut VIRTUS variant currently in service, but the same upgrade approach can be applied to the full-cut helmets that make up the wider fielded fleet.

Cortex EVO is Galvion’s integrated headborne architecture, bringing protection, power, data and compute together within a unified system. Its HALO configuration, introduced at Eurosatory 2026, is externally mounted and designed to extend EVO capabilities to both new and fielded helmet platforms.

Alongside the deeply integrated Embedded configuration, HALO provides an alternative implementation of the same core Cortex EVO architecture, allowing users to select an approach aligned with their operational requirements, procurement strategies and lifecycle objectives.

The EVO architecture provides a common power and data backbone capable of supporting visual augmentation, sensing and awareness technologies, digital communications and other headborne capabilities. Galvion’s AlertCentr™ software enables mission-relevant information to be managed at the headborne level, including configurable visual and audio cueing designed to allow operators to access and act on critical information without diverting attention to secondary devices. Its open architecture also enables Galvion-developed and third-party technologies to operate within a common system environment.

“Cortex EVO represents an important part of where we believe soldier systems are heading – moving beyond passive protection toward intelligent, integrated systems that enhance capability at the headborne level,” said Peter Rafferty, President of Galvion UK. “VIRTUS has provided the UK with a proven protective head system for more than a decade, and what we’re showing at DVD is how that existing platform can continue to evolve. Cortex EVO HALO creates a potential pathway to introduce advanced headborne capabilities while building on the equipment, experience and investment already in place. For us, delivering whole-life value means continuing to support and evolve fielded equipment as operational requirements change.”

The VIRTUS Cortex EVO HALO integration concept will be on display at Galvion’s booth C3-D22 throughout DVD 2026.

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US Navy Awards Aware $10M Sole-Source Program of Record

Monday, September 14th, 2026

Aware Awarded Sole-Source U.S. Navy Program of Record for Advanced Custom Hearing Protection Solutions Precision-Engineered from Its Proprietary 3D Ear Scanning Technology

Atlanta, GA – September 14, 2026 – Aware Defense, a leader in custom in-ear devices powered by its proprietary eFit 3D ear scanning technology and a division of Aware CBW, has been awarded a sole-source Program of Record contract by the Naval Air Systems Command’s Aircrew Systems Program Office (PMA-202) to advance hearing protection. This prestigious selection underscores Aware’s innovative technology and commitment to protecting the warfighter.

“We are honored to be chosen as the sole-source supplier for this critical program to deploy custom hearing protection built from each warfighter’s unique ear anatomy using Aware’s patented 3D ear scanning technology,” said Sam Kellett, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Aware.

“Hearing loss is one of the most common service-connected disabilities, and it is preventable. Because every ear is different, our eFit scanner and advanced additive manufacturing deliver precision-built protection and communications for mission-critical environments, custom fit at scale. This award reflects the U.S. Navy’s commitment to preventing hearing loss and sets a new standard for protecting the warfighter.”

The five-year contract establishes Aware Defense as the U.S. Navy’s exclusive end-to-end source for 3D digital ear scanning to capture ear canal geometry, manufacture custom hearing protection and Communications Earplugs (CEP), and deliver devices precision-engineered to the individual ear anatomy of Naval Aviation aircrew and flight-line maintainers. The PMA-202 program is anchored by Aware’s eFit scanner, the only non-contact optical 3D scanning system that uses radial illumination to capture the true geometry of the ear and ear canal past the second bend with dimensional accuracy of less than 90 microns.

The sole-source contract builds on proven execution and field validation. Under initial program funding, Aware Defense conducted on-site 3D ear scanning events nationwide and delivered 6,373 custom-fit devices from September 2025 to July 2026, while working alongside NAVAIR Aeromedical Safety Officers and Navy audiologists to fit service members. Under PMA-202, Aware will scale to 42,000 custom-fit units starting August 1, 2026, at Naval Air Stations across the United States (CONUS) and overseas (OCONUS).

“Aware Defense is ready to execute at fleet scale,” said Stu Booker, President of Aware Defense.

“We are proud to continue our partnership with the Navy to accelerate the fielding of advanced hearing protection. We know that gear that fits gets worn, and every ear scan and custom-fit device advances our mission to protect warfighters and preserve long-term hearing health. Our team has proven its ability to seamlessly scan 700 personnel in five days and have precision-fit devices in the warfighters’ ears within 60 days, enabling rapid program expansion across Naval Aviation.”

Hearing loss remains one of the most common and costly injuries across the Department of Defense. With Aware Defense’s Program of Record, custom hearing protection will become integral to how the U.S. Navy protects the hearing of its aviation personnel while supporting clear communications and operational readiness.

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The New XC3-B! X300 Power. Half the Size.

Monday, September 14th, 2026

Fountain Valley, CA—SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative—illumination tools and tactical products, is proud to announce a new XC3 with significantly increased performance!

Building on a proven formula, the latest XC3 is fueled by a new rechargeable SFRCR123 battery that increases output to 1,000 lumens and 13,000 candela, nearly double the output of the original. The next-generation XC3 now delivers performance that rivals our gold-standard X300U duty light at roughly half the size and weight but with the same rugged reliability. Compatible with a wide range of commercially available holsters, the XC3 is robust enough for professional use and compact enough for everyday concealed carry.

Our hybrid beam projects an intense white light with a focused hot spot for positive target identification to 228 meters, while also providing a healthy amount of spill for situational awareness. Intuitive, ambidextrous switching provides both momentary and constant-on activation with ease. A quick press gives you constant on, and a press and hold will activate the momentary function.

The battery is front loaded into the XC3, and you do not have to remove the light from your firearm to replace it. The included SFRCR123 can be recharged via the USB-C port on the battery or with any commercially available charging dock. A 123A lithium battery can also be used to deliver 550 lumens, 7,200 candela, and longer runtime!

We’ve machined the XC3’s robust, compact body from lightweight, strong aerospace aluminum, then Mil Spec hard-anodized and sealed it to repel the elements. The result is a compact weaponlight that excels in the line of duty or any concealed carry applications.

Specs:

XC3-B COLORS: Black
OUTPUT: 1,000 lumens (SFRCR123) / 550 lumens (123A)
PEAK BEAM INTENSITY: 13,000 candela / 7,200 candela
DISTANCE: 228 meters / 170 meters
CONSTRUCTION: Aluminum
FINISH: Hard Anodized (MIL-A-8625 Type III, Class 2)
WEIGHT: (w/batteries) 2.65 oz (75 g)
LENGTH: 2.6 in (6.6 cm)
BEZEL DIAMETER: .945 in (2.4 cm)
BATTERIES: (1) SFRCR123 rechargeable lithium-ion (incl.)
SWITCHING: Ambidextrous toggle switches
LIQUID INGRESS PROTECTION: IPX7

For more information on the XC3-B please visit surefire.com.

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