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Streamlight Names Christina Zeman Regional Sales Manager – Federal/Military Division

Monday, June 15th, 2026

EAGLEVILLE, PA, June 15, 2026 – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance flashlights, has appointed Christina Zeman as a Regional Sales Manager in its Federal/Military Division.

In her new position, Zeman is responsible for sales of Streamlight products to federal, military and government agencies, as well as for maintaining relationships with distributors and independent sales agencies.

Most recently, she was a Federal Account Manager for Axon Enterprise, a manufacturer of weapons and technology products for military and law enforcement, where she managed existing contracts and oversaw the development of new business across multiple federal agencies.

From 2013 to 2023, Zeman served first as Inside Account Manager and then as Account Manager for ADS, Inc., which provides military equipment, Army procurement, logistics, and supply chain solutions for federal agencies and protective services. There she was responsible for business development within federal agencies, as well as maintaining relationships with partners and suppliers.

“We’re excited to welcome Christina to the Streamlight Federal/Military team, with her extensive sales experience with the federal government as well as various U.S. military divisions,” said Matt Baker, Streamlight Director of Sales – Federal/Military Division. “Her experience in these areas will be instrumental in responding to the lighting needs of our existing customers in these markets, as well as recognizing opportunities for future growth.”

Zeman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Marketing as well as a Master’s degree in Organizational Management/Entrepreneurial and Economic Development, both from Peru State College, Peru, NE.

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Scouting America Launches Military Family Fee Waiver to Support Service Members and Their Families

Sunday, June 14th, 2026

IRVING, TX (June 8, 2026) – Scouting America announced its Military Family Fee Waiver, a new initiative designed to reduce financial barriers and expand access to Scouting programs for all new and renewing youth members whose parents or guardians are currently serving as active-duty military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force and Coast Guard), Reserves and National Guard. The program underscores Scouting America’s longstanding commitment to supporting military families and ensuring youth have access to character-building, leadership development, and outdoor experiences.

Through the Military Family Fee Waiver, eligible families may receive a waiver of national registration fees, helping make participation in Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouting more accessible during times of service-related transition. Frequent relocations, deployments, and changes in family circumstances can present unique challenges for military families, and this initiative helps ensure continuity in youth development opportunities.

“Military families make tremendous sacrifices in service to our country,” said Roger Krone, president and CEO of Scouting America. “The Military Family Fee Waiver is one way we can give back by making it easier for young people in these families to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and experience the adventure and camaraderie that Scouting offers.”

Scouting America has a long history of serving military-connected youth, including units based on military installations around the world. The new fee waiver strengthens that connection by removing a common barrier to participation and inviting more families to take advantage of Scouting’s programs.

Scouting provides youth with opportunities to learn practical skills, serve their communities, and develop resilience, benefits that can be especially meaningful for those navigating the unique demands of military life. Programs emphasize teamwork, responsibility, and personal growth, equipping young people with tools that last a lifetime.

Eligible families are encouraged to contact their local Scouting America council for details about the Military Family Fee Waiver and application process.

For more information about Scouting America and its programs, visit www.scouting.org.

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Savage Arms Helps Raise $1 Million for Youth Shooting Sports Through Support of MidwayUSA Foundation

Sunday, June 14th, 2026

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – June 10, 2026 – Savage Arms, an iconic firearm manufacturer, has reached a significant milestone in its continued commitment to youth shooting sports, helping raise more than $1 million for youth shooting teams and organizations through its support of MidwayUSA Foundation.

Since partnering with MidwayUSA Foundation in 2020, Savage Arms has played an important role in sustaining and growing youth shooting sports programs across the country. Funds raised through this partnership provide long-term financial support to youth shooting teams, ensuring future generations have access to safe, competitive and educational shooting sports opportunities.

“True to their vision, they build quality firearms for shooting sports enthusiasts of all ages. Through this partnership with us, their products allow youth shooting teams in our program to conduct community fundraisers. The fundraising product grant model gives donors the chance to win a high-value item, and in return, the team earns contributions to their endowment that will fund their team forever. Savage Arms is leaving a legacy by supporting MidwayUSA Foundation’s mission,” said John Linquist, MidwayUSA Foundation’s Relationship Manager. The majority of Savage Arms’ products are used in MidwayUSA Foundation’s fundraising product grant programs. Funds raised and donated to a team endowment are matched by MidwayUSA Foundation’s matching program, enabling rapid endowment growth through sponsor-provided products.

This $1 million milestone reflects Savage Arms’ ongoing dedication to conservation, outdoor traditions and the development of young athletes through participation in shooting sports. By supporting the MidwayUSA Foundation, Savage Arms is helping youth programs nationwide build stronger teams, expand opportunities and provide valuable experiences that teach leadership, responsibility, confidence and discipline.

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Allen-Vanguard Secures Over $3 Million Worth of New Contracts in Africa

Saturday, June 13th, 2026

Allen-Vanguard, a global leader in Cyber Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA), has secured over $3 million worth of new contracts for its vehicle-based Electronic Countermeasure (ECM) system (3XXX) and highly adaptable man-portable ECM system (SCORPION 2) to enhance the force protection and C-IED capability of two African nations. Allen-Vanguard will be at Eurosatory, Hall 5a – DE345 to discuss all their integrated RF protection products and capabilities to defeat modern threats.

Allen-Vanguard are experts in delivering integrated, platform-agnostic RF electronic warfare, counter-RCIED and counter-UAS solutions. It has over 25 years of operational experience in the design, development and deployment of integrated, platform-agnostic systems tailored to counter evolving threats in high-risk environments. Its capabilities enable the detection, disruption and protection of personnel across complex battlespaces, supporting defence, security and public safety organisations worldwide. Allen-Vanguard combines proven technology with comprehensive training, threat-informed updates and through-life support to ensure sustained effectiveness and mission readiness in high-risk operational scenarios.

Due to the sensitivity and security risks associated with the customer’s theatre of operations, it is not possible to disclose the purchasing nations or specify the deployment plans for this new capability. However, these initial orders are a major force protection capability uplift for the end user. It will deliver enhanced individual, vehicle and vulnerable point protection to security forces operating in high-risk Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RC-IED) environments and, in addition, help mitigate the increasing threat posed by the use of Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS), such as drones, to conduct aggressive ISTAR activity or deliver lethal effects.

The contracts come with a full support package, including training for users, technicians and mission-fill development. This support includes the deployment of Field Service Representatives to ensure the development of indigenous ECM capability and reach back to the Threat Management Team.

This team of RF experts optimise algorithms specific to the end user’s needs to combat evolving threats specific to their region of operations. This comprehensive wrap-around support maximises the protection offered by the ECM systems, both from a physical capability perspective but also from the essential changes to tactics, techniques and procedures necessary to keep operators safe.

Stuart Wilson, Director Business Development & Marketing at Allen-Vanguard, said: “We have a long history of providing force protection capability to African nations and associated peace-keeping forces, and we are extremely pleased to secure these new contracts to maintain and enhance this important relationship with the region. Unfortunately, the significant threat to security forces in Africa from UXOs, IEDs, RC-IEDs and other RF hazards remains high, and has only been exacerbated by the growing threat from UAS. Our systems are not only market leading in relation to their technology and capability, but our support packages also ensure purchasing nations improve their wider ECM capability and remain updated with the latest algorithms and software to maintain their protection. For this reason, we are trusted and operationally proven with NATO countries and peace-keeping forces globally.”

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Quantum Systems and Airbus to Cooperate on Integration of Counter-UAS Interceptors on Military Helicopters

Friday, June 12th, 2026

The strategic cooperation combines Airbus Helicopters’ military platforms with Quantum Systems’ counter-UAS technologies to strengthen European sovereign defence capabilities and address emerging airborne threats.

Berlin, 10 June 2026 – Airbus Helicopters and Quantum Systems have signed a cooperation agreement at ILA Berlin 2026 to jointly explore the integration of advanced counter-UAS (C-UAS) interceptors of Quantum Systems capabilities onto Airbus’ military helicopters, beginning with the multi-role H145M. This strategic partnership builds upon a shared commitment to enhancing Europe’s defence ecosystem and providing armed forces with agile, combat-ready solutions to counter modern, asymmetric airborne threats.

“At Airbus Helicopters, we are constantly exploring new frontiers in mission capabilities to bring real, decisive value to our customers. This agreement with Quantum Systems marks a crucial step forward in further expanding the operational spectrum of our military helicopters, ensuring that crews can effectively control the airspace against uncrewed threats. The H145M, with its advanced open system architecture and exceptional growth potential, serves as the ideal launching pad for this joint initiative. By combining our broad military helicopter portfolio with innovative C-UAS solutions, we are protecting personnel and assets as well as reinforcing European technological sovereignty and defence capabilities,” said Stefan Thomé, Executive Vice President Programmes at Airbus Helicopters.

“This cooperation demonstrates how Europe’s defence industry can combine complementary strengths to address emerging operational challenges. Together, Airbus and Quantum Systems are advancing the integration of crewed and uncrewed capabilities to build a more resilient and effective defence ecosystem. As a deep-tech prime for the unmanned era, our ambition is to support armed forces to gain a decisive technological advantage against increasingly sophisticated airborne threats. Current developments show that unmanned systems offer solutions to drone threats,” said Martin Karkour, Chief Revenue Officer at Quantum Systems.

Airbus Helicopters has introduced an uncrewed version of the H145 family of helicopters, the U145, at ILA Berlin. On Airbus’ static display the U145 mockup already features Quantum Systems’ advanced C-UAS solution.

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Gallatin AI Awarded Contract by US Army’s III Armored Corps

Friday, June 12th, 2026

WASHINGTON, June 11, 2026 — Gallatin AI today announced it has been awarded a contract by the US Army’s III Armored Corps to deploy and refine Navigator, its AI-native logistics decision support suite, in direct support of III Corps exercises and operational planning over the next 18 months.

The award addresses a capability gap at the corps echelon where Army ground combat units lack tools that enable sustainment decision support at the operational level of war. Under the agreement, Gallatin will deliver a tailored Logistics Common Operating Picture (LOGCOP); predictive consumption algorithms across all classes of supply; AI-assisted planning tools for the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP); and integration with Next Generation Constructive (NGC) simulation platforms. The effort maps to two Department of War critical technology areas: Applied Artificial Intelligence and Contested Logistics Technologies.

“Planning and executing Sustainment at the operational level is fundamentally different from what happens at the tactical or strategic echelon,” said Woody Glier, CEO of Gallatin AI. “A corps commander and staff must forecast what tens of thousands of Soldiers will require over months of sustained conflict while placing those requests against theater sustainment commands and depots that may be a continent away. That requires a decision support capability built for operational timescales and operational complexity.”

“At the corps level, the hard part is reconciling demand against supply,” said Brian Ballard, Chief Product Officer at Gallatin AI. “A staff is pulling a noisy, continuous demand signal from formations that may be dispersed across more than one theater, and it has to turn those disparate pieces of information into supportable courses of action (COAs) for validation with an Corps Sustainment Command (CSC) before anyone commits resources. Navigator surfaces the right data at the right time and lets corps and CSC planners develop and stress-test those COAs together.”

Navigator is already deployed with multiple military units. Work under the III Corps Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) will be validated through iterative delivery across multiple live exercise events.

About Gallatin

Founded in 2024 and backed by 8VC and leading defense and technology investors, Gallatin AI develops capabilities that make the Joint Logistics Enterprise predictive, visible, and accountable, from the point of production to the point of need. Headquartered in El Segundo, CA with offices in Washington, DC and Austin, TX, Gallatin’s flagship platform, Navigator, is deployed with multiple military units enabling precision sustainment at the speed of relevance.

For more information, visit www.gallatin.ai

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Galvion Expands Cortex EVO Architecture with New HALO Configuration at Eurosatory 2026

Friday, June 12th, 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 the continued evolution of its Cortex™ architecture at Eurosatory 2026 (Hall 5A, Booth G391), featuring the introduction of the HALO configuration for its Cortex EVO™ system.

First introduced at SOF Week 2025 as a new category of intelligent, headborne systems, Cortex established a framework for integrating power, data and processing at the operator level. Earlier this year, Galvion introduced Cortex EVO™, a deeply integrated architecture that combines protection, power, data and compute within a unified headborne system. At Eurosatory 2026, Galvion is expanding that architecture with the introduction of its HALO configuration—an externally mounted implementation designed to bring advanced headborne capabilities to both new and fielded helmet platforms. Together, the Embedded and HALO configurations provide a common Cortex EVO architecture, enabling users to access the same core capabilities through implementation approaches aligned with their operational requirements, procurement strategies and lifecycle objectives.

Initially available for Galvion’s Batlskin Caiman® helmet system, with planned expansion to the Hellbender™ platform, the EVO HALO configuration provides a flexible implementation pathway that can be delivered as part of new helmet systems or integrated onto fielded helmets through upgrade and modernization programs. This approach provides a flexible, cost-effective route for organizations seeking to introduce advanced digital capabilities while leveraging established support, maintenance and sustainment infrastructure.

Central to the Cortex EVO system is Galvion’s AlertCentr™ software, which enables mission-relevant data to be delivered and managed at the headborne level. Integrated within TAK-based environments, AlertCentr supports configurable visual and audio cueing, allowing operators to access and act on critical information without diverting attention to secondary devices.

The systems demonstrated at Eurosatory incorporate multiple capability elements within the Cortex architecture, including:

• Visual augmentation: TAK video, sensor feeds and navigation integrations

• Sensing and awareness: Detection and identification capabilities supporting enhanced threat awareness

• Audio and communication: Digital headset integration enabling configurable alerts and system-level interaction

• Power and data infrastructure: A unified architecture enabling scalable subsystem integration

These capabilities are enabled through an open architecture approach, allowing both Galvion-developed and third-party technologies to operate within a single system environment 1″Cortex EVO reflects years of investment, and demonstrates how multiple sensing, visualization, communication and awareness capabilities can operate within a unified headborne architecture,” said Jonathan Blanshay, Founder and Executive Chairman of Galvion. “Rather than focusing solely on externally mounted components, we challenged our teams to rethink the system from the inside out. By pursuing a purpose-built integrated architecture, we were forced to solve more difficult challenges around size, weight, power management, connectivity and overall user experience, ultimately creating a more capable and scalable foundation. The HALO configuration extends the benefits of Cortex EVO across both new programs and fielded Galvion helmet fleets.” He added: “Our customers have invested heavily in helmet systems and supporting infrastructure over many years. Combined with our growing manufacturing, maintenance and refurbishment capabilities in Europe, the EVO HALO configuration allows our customers to build on those investments while introducing the technologies that are increasingly shaping survivability, situational awareness and mission effectiveness on today’s battlefield.”

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Direct Action at Eurosatory 2026

Friday, June 12th, 2026

New product launches, live gear configuration presentations, and special guests from SFU GROM. Direct Action® invites you to visit its booth at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris.

Direct Action® will be present at Eurosatory 2026, taking place on June 15–19, 2026, in Paris, France. The brand willshowcase its latest solutions developed for special operations forces, military personnel, and law enforcement professionals operating in demanding environments.

Eurosatory is one of the world’s leading defense and security exhibitions, bringing together manufacturers, military representatives, and end users from across the globe. For Direct Action®, the event is an opportunity to meet professionals, exchange experience, and present gear developed around real operational requirements.

Experience Based Gear from Poland

Direct Action® is a Polish brand created by professionals for professionals. All equipment is designed and manufactured in Poland, with product development driven by the experienceand requirements of special operations personnel.

The Individual-as-a-System philosophy allows users to build complete equipment configurations tailored to a specific role, mission profile, and operational environment. Plate carriers, belts, pouches, panels, and accessories form a scalable ecosystem that adapts to mission requirements rather than forcing the user to adapt to the gear.

SFU GROM Veterans at the Booth

Visitors will have the opportunity to meet three veterans of Poland’s elite special operations unit SFU GROM: Grzegorz “Zwiru” Urbanski, Amadeusz “Zelazny” Szyszka, and special guest Ziemowit “Harnaz” Urbanowicz.

Ziemowit “Harnaz” Urbanowicz is the creator of the Urban Knife Fighting system. Drawing on years of operational experience and a deep interest in edged-weapon employment, he will share practical insights into close-quarters combat and operating in urban environments.

Zwiru will conduct live Direct Action® gear configuration presentations, demonstrating the logic behind building mission-specific setups for different operational roles and environments. Visitors will have the opportunity to ask questions, exchange experiences, and see the Individual-as-a-System philosophy applied in practice.

Zelazny will share firsthand experience from using Direct Action® equipment during real-world missions, where reliability, accessibility, and control are mission-critical.

New Products and Gear Configurations

At Eurosatory 2026, Direct Action® will present its latest products and solutions developed for modern military and special operations users. Visitors will be able to explore equipment configurations built around platforms such as Spitfire®, Spitfire® MK II, Spitfire® QR, Hellcat®, and Bearcat®, while discovering additional configuration options and system capabilities.

Equipment Ready for New Challenges

No Direct Action® exhibition would be complete without new products. This year’s showcase includes medical solutions, casualty evacuation equipment, new additions to the Vanguardapparel line, and modular accessories that further expand operator capabilities. Each product has been designed around practical requirements: rapid access, equipment control, mobility, and performance under load.

• Havoc Assault Medical Backpack – a compact medical backpack designed for SOF operators.
• Medic Front Pouch – a front-flap-mounted medical pouch providing rapid access to medical equipment without removing a backpack.
• Combat Stretcher Wrap – a compact carry solution for the Combat Stretcher, supporting casualty evacuation from buildings and confined spaces.
• Tubular Rescue Wrap – a universal carrier for rescue strapsup to 6.5 meters in length.
• Vanguard Softshell Jacket DA5 CS – a weather-resistant softshell featuring a hood, protective insert pockets, underarm ventilation, and unrestricted freedom of movement.
• Vanguard Windshirt Jacket DA4 CS – an ultra-lightweight, highly packable windshirt.
• Vanguard Waterproof Trousers DA6B CS – 3-layer waterproof trousers with a 25,000 mm waterproof rating, leg ventilation zippers, Cordura® 330D reinforcements, adjustable waist, and elastic suspenders.
• Vanguard Waterproof Jacket DA6 CS – a 3-layer waterproof jacket featuring 25,000 mm waterproofing, 15,000 g/m²/24 h breathability, and a cut optimized for use with a plate carrier.
• Vanguard Insulated Jacket DA3 CS – a Climashield® Apex insulated jacket designed to be worn over a plate carrier.
• Spitfire QR Plate Carrier – a plate carrier equipped with Duraflex® QRS quick-release buckles on both the shoulders and cummerbund.
• Knife Wing Attachment – a modular mounting platform for knives and other mission-essential equipment such as radios.

Event Information

Date: June 15–19, 2026
Booth: Hall 6, J25
Location: Paris, France

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