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Metis Launches Skyperion Lightweight – Mobile C-UAS Detect, Track and Identify

Thursday, January 29th, 2026

Metis, specialists in providing Radio Frequency (RF) and drone detection innovative technologies across diverse sectors, launches their latest detection product, Skyperion Lightweight. Skyperion Lightweight has virtually all the same passive counter-uncrewed air systems (C-UAS) detect, track and identify (DTI) sensor capability as its operationally proven and highly respected big brother Skyperion Rugged, but has been re-engineered into a smaller weight and power (SWaP) format optimised for users requiring mobility, rapid deployment and on-the-move operation.

For the last 10 years, Metis has been at the forefront of passive C-UAS RF detection capability development, with Skyperion Rugged being the RF DTI capability integrated into the RAF’s ORCUS system and Leonardo’s Falcon Shield deployed with NATO allies, helping to safeguard their airspace, key installations and critical infrastructure against the threats posed by rogue drones. The Skyperion product range captures RF emissions of varying strengths across the spectrum, filtering out background noise and known entities, before rapidly analysing them to identify and locate potential threats.

Skyperion products, already at Technical Readiness Level (TRL) 9 and operationally proven with multiple NATO partners, are distinguished by a non-library-based Open ESM waveform analysis. This approach identifies both cooperative and non-cooperative emitters across a wide spectrum of frequencies, providing an agile, comprehensive RF detection capability without reliance on static signal libraries. Skyperion is also the ideal choice to be integrated into a wider range of counter- drone capabilities (radar, optics, jamming and defeat) because it has been designed and manufactured to be system agnostic, modular and with an open architecture. This allows sovereign nations, large primes or system integrators to easily incorporate Metis products with other best-in-class technologies, to deliver world-leading detection, tracking, identification and defeat of rogue drones.

Tony Burnell, CEO of Metis said: “With the increasing proliferation of rogue drones being used for nefarious means, it is essential that we continue to innovate and develop new products to counter these threats. Skyperion Lightweight offers users ultimate flexibility on how it is deployed – not only protecting fixed locations but also providing virtually the same level of protection as Skyperion Rugged in a mobile format which we know many potential customers are seeking.”

Blaser Group to Showcase New Blaser R8 Professional 2.0 Rifle and New Mauser 98 Das Original at the 2026 Dallas Safari Club Convention

Thursday, January 29th, 2026

San Antonio, Texas (January 28, 2026) – Blaser Group is excited to return to Atlanta for the Dallas Safari Club Convention and Expo February 6-8, 2026, and will have its two newest rifles on display – the state-of-the-art Blaser R8 Professional 2.0 straight-pull rifle and new Mauser 98 Das Original bolt-action rifle.  Blaser Safaris will also be there representing their premium global hunting properties.

Come by booth #1259 to meet with the team and see all of Blaser Group’s new masterfully engineered products, including the R8 Silence barrel with integrated silencer, and award-winning Sauer 505 bolt-action rifle.

London-based John Rigby & Co. will have its ultra-premium bespoke rifles on display in booth #1151 nearby, and Blaser Safaris will be booking hunts at their world-class properties in Namibia, Hungary, Scotland, and the Czech Republic, among other countries.

“We are excited to offer so many advanced new products at this year’s show,” said Jason Evans, CEO, Blaser Group. “The Blaser R8 Professional 2.0 is the latest iteration of our iconic straight-pull rifle and features numerous performance additions that take it to a higher level. The new Mauser 98 Das Original is a real opportunity to hold a beautiful piece of history in your hand.”

The DSC Convention and Expo is held annually and generates millions of dollars for conservation, education, and advocacy initiatives around the world.

www.blaser-group.com

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

lirces3.com

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.