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NEXTORCH Introduces WL15 High Performance Tactical Weapon Light

Tuesday, November 18th, 2025

Seattle, WA – (November 14th, 2025) – NEXTORCH North America, the primary U.S. distributor of global manufacturer NEXTORCH Industries, proudly introduces the WL15 Tactical Weapon Light, a rail-mounted tactical light designed in Germany and engineered to meet the demands of law enforcement and military personnel. Delivering up to 1,200 ultra-bright lumens and 44,100 candela, its focused beam can reach a distance up to 459 yards. The WL15 provides crucialforward illumination for rapid and accurate target identification in time-critical situations.

The WL15 is designed for professionals who require durability, speed, and ergonomic control. This state-of-the-art weapon light features a front-loaded battery access system and a quick-detach rail mount, enabling lightning-fast battery swaps without removing it from the firearm. The tool-free system allows for seamless attachment and removal if necessary. Ambidextrous toggle switches provide intuitive momentary-on and constant-on control from either side with brightness memory. With its three interchangeable modular switch caps, users can customize the controls to match their specific grip and operational needs, even with gloves on.

The WL15 comes standard with a choice of five separate rail adapter plates that provide a platform that can fit MIL-STD-1913 picatinny, S&W TSW & Model 99 style, Beretta 90-TWO and Glock rails; allowing this weapon light to remain rock-solid under the most extreme recoil. Constructed from aerospace-grade aluminum, its robust housing can withstand impact and environmental exposures for consistent performance in the harshest conditions.

Whether used for duty, tactical training, or personal defense, where rapid operational requirements are needed, the WL15 is a must have for law enforcement, security professionals, and others who demand professional illumination without compromise.

Key Features:

• Max output: 1,200 lumens

• Max beam Intensity: 44,100 candela

• Beam distance: 459 yards

• Modes: momentary on, constant on

• Water resistance: IPX7 (submersible to 3.2 ft.)

• Dual-cell compatible: accepts 2 x 16340 or 2 x CR123A batteries

• Special Features: ambidextrous switch, quick-attach mount, front-loaded battery access, modular switch design

MSRP: $136.99

Available for Evaluation

Law enforcement, military, and security agencies in the U.S. are invited to participate in the NEXTORCH 30-Day-Free Test & Evaluation Program. To learn more about the T&E program “click here”.

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Sawgrass Expands Operations with New State-of-the-Art Facility Featuring Latest Laser Cutting Technology

Tuesday, November 18th, 2025

Sawgrass Expands Operations with New State-of-the-Art Facility Featuring Latest Laser Cutting Technology

Saluda, NC — November 13, 2025 — Sawgrass, the leading laser cutting and precision fabrication provider with decades of industry experience, proudly announces the opening of its new, cutting-edge facility in Saluda, NC. This expansion marks a major milestone in the company’s continued growth and commitment to innovation, quality, and service across the nation.

Equipped with the latest generation of laser cutting technology, the new facility enhances Sawgrass’s ability to deliver exceptional precision, speed, and efficiency. This investment underscores the company’s dedication to supporting critical sectors including the Department of Defense (DOD), aerospace, law enforcement, automotive, and a wide range of industrial partners.

“Our new facility represents the future of advanced manufacturing,” said Matt Widincamp, President of Sawgrass. “By combining decades of expertise with the most advanced laser technology available, we’re setting new standards for precision, reliability, and turnaround times in every industry we serve.”

As one of the leading laser cutting providers in the United States, Sawgrass has built its reputation on precision craftsmanship, innovative processes, and unwavering customer commitment. The new location expands production capacity, streamlines operations, and strengthens the company’s ability to meet growing demand for high-performance components and assemblies.

About Sawgrass

Sawgrass has been a trusted leader in precision laser cutting, fabrication, and manufacturing services for over 30 years. Serving customers in defense, aerospace, automotive, law enforcement, and industrial markets, the company is known for its technical expertise, quality standards, and cutting-edge technology.

For more information, visit www.sawgrassproduction.com or contact:

Contact:

Mark Smith

Director of Business Development

Sawgrass

828-634-6955

mark@sawgrassproduction.com

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Introducing Storm-Tech and Storm-Tech Elite: The Next Evolution in Performance Fabric Technology

Tuesday, November 18th, 2025

Brookwood proudly unveils Storm-Tech®, a groundbreaking PTFE alternative leading the evolution of performance fabric technology. Berry Compliant and engineered with Brookwood Zero™ Technology, Storm-Tech® redefines reliability and sustainability while delivering exceptional protection and comfort.

Built as a 3-layer waterproof breathable laminate, Storm-Tech® is designed for those who demand peak performance, offering:

Windproof Performance

Breathable Comfort

Waterproof Barrier Construction

Now available in MultiCam®, Storm-Tech® sets a new benchmark for advanced protection and dependable performance — without intentionally added PFAS.

Pushing performance even further, Brookwood introduces Storm-Tech® Elite — an imported, next-generation 3-layer waterproof breathable laminate engineered for elite protection with the same innovative science behind Brookwood Zero™ Technology. Now available in solid colors, Storm-Tech® Elite elevates global standards for protection, innovation, and high-performance durability.

Powered by Brookwood. From U.S.-made monolithic waterproofing to globally engineered innovations, Brookwood’s Storm-Tech® platform delivers uncompromising protection — redefining what’s possible in performance fabrics.

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XACT Engineered Manufacturing Solutions Received a Gold ‘Partner2Win’ Medallion at BAE Systems’ Seventh Annual Supplier Symposium

Monday, November 17th, 2025

HOUSTON, Texas — November 19, 2025 — XACT Engineered Manufacturing Solutions (XACT EMS) received a Gold Medallion at BAE Systems’ ‘Partner2Win’ suppler symposium, recognizing its exceptional performance and commitment to operational excellence this year.

XACT’s contributions to supply chain success and the U.S. defense industrial base helped BAE Systems ensure quality deliveries of combat vehicles and weapon systems to the U.S. military and its allies.

“The strength of our supply network is these companies. They’re more than just partners – they’re an extension of our team,” said Garrett Lacaillade, vice president of integrated operations for BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems business. “Their innovation, reliability, and relentless commitment to excellence fuels our ability to deliver for warfighters. This event is our way of saying thank you and celebrating the power of what we deliver together.”

The ‘Partner2Win’ program, now in its seventh year, acknowledges suppliers who excel in operations, quality, and procurement. Through this program, BAE Systems fosters close relationships with its suppliers, sharing best practices, learnings, and innovative solutions to drive mutual success. The award-winning suppliers this year have demonstrated exceptional commitment to delivering high-quality products for warfighters.

Learn more about BAE Systems’ ‘Partner2Win’ supplier symposium here.

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Adept Armor Introduces the Archon Level IV Plate

Monday, November 17th, 2025

Developed in response to European military requirements, the Archon Plate will debut at Milipol Paris 2025 in Booth 5 G 601, Nov. 18 – 21, 2025, at Paris Nord Villepinte.

Denison, TX. (November 2025) – Adept Armor, pioneers in next-gen protective solutions, is pleased to introduce the Archon Level IV Plate. Developed in response to European military requirements, the Archon represents the ideal balance between protection, weight, and comfort for today’s combat scenarios. Weighing in at just 5.75 lbs. and measuring 10 x 12” at a 1” thickness, the Archon delivers comprehensive protection from both the .30-06 M2 AP and modern intermediate-caliber AP threats while maintaining an exceptionally light weight. Adept Armor will debut the Archon Plate at Milipol Paris 2025, taking place Nov. 18 – 21, 2025, at Paris Nord Villepinte, where the company will exhibit at Booth 5 G 601.

While peer adversaries increasingly field advanced tungsten-cored threats such as 5.45x39mm 7N24, 7N39, and next-generation 5.8mm AP rounds, most Level IV plates were designed around yesterday’s threats. The Archon is a culmination of focused engineering, maximizing protection from the threats one is most likely to face, while keeping weight at the absolute minimum. It is built for those who need assured protection from 5.56mm, 5.45mm, and 5.8mm tungsten-cored threats without the weight penalty of heavy-duty Level IV+ plates like the Colossus.

“By optimizing for intermediate-caliber tungsten threats rather than over-engineering for every possible threat, we’ve created a plate that delivers exactly what modern warfighters need. Nothing more, nothing less,” said Jake Ganor, President of Adept Armor.

The Archon features a SiC-TiB2 composite strike face, a next-gen ceramic material developed specifically to counter tungsten-cored small arms threats. It features a next-gen UHMWPE composite backer with an integrated, premium Ivoryguard thermoplastic foam on the body side for exceptional comfort and trauma reduction. The resilient thermoplastic foam is also included in the molded padding on the strike-face for practical drop and impact protection. Featuring a multi-curve design for comfort and a better form fit, the Archon has a full-sized strike face with full edge-to-edge ceramic coverage.

The Adept Armor Archon plate is multi-hit capable against the following:

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Echodyne and Poland’s Military Institute of Armored and Automotive Technology Collaborate on Integrating Counter-Drone Radar into Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Monday, November 17th, 2025

The respected R&D center collaborates with Echodyne as modernizing ground capabilities becomes increasingly important for national defense

Kirkland, WA, November 13, 2025 – Echodyne, the radar platform company, today announces a collaboration with Poland’s Military Institute of Armored and Automotive Technology (WITPiS), a leading research and development center in the field of land vehicle technology. Through this collaboration, the teams will work to assess, integrate, and find potential uses for Echodyne’s counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) radars in Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) developed by WITPiS and its industrial partners.

Echodyne will be working closely with its long-time partner and distributor in Poland, Linc Polska, to test, demonstrate, and present the capabilities of C-UAS radar technology with WITPiS’ UGVs. The three entities will work hand-in-hand to identify both civil and military applications for the radar-enabled UGVs in the region.

“The Military Institute of Armored and Automotive Technology brings critical expertise to our collaboration to deliver best-in-class ground-based systems for detection and situational awareness,” said Eben Frankenberg, CEO of Echodyne. “As Allied militaries increasingly put the spotlight on modernizing their land force capabilities, Echodyne looks forward to continuing to demonstrate how our MESA radars provide the highest performance for on-the-move threat detection, and integration into larger counter-UAS and defense systems.”

Echodyne’s 4D metamaterials electronically scanned array (MESA) radars are perfectly suited to provide the reliable precision tracking capabilities required for fixed, portable, and on-the-move C-UAS missions. Rooted in the belief that data fidelity makes all the difference to C-UAS mission success, Echodyne radars consistently generate a high-fidelity view of the airspace, detecting and tracking UAS intruders with pinpoint accuracy.

“Echodyne’s been a long-time partner of ours and we know exactly what their consistent, reliable radar technology is capable of,” said Harald Dingemans, CEO at Linc Polska. “We look forward to showcasing different ways the radar technology can support the modernization of land capabilities with WITPiS UGVs.”

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Team LionStrike Demonstrates Their Light Vehicle Line Up in UK, for the First Time

Sunday, November 16th, 2025

MILLBROOK, UK – LionStrike, a team established between GM Defense, BAE Systems, and NP Aerospace yesterday demonstrated their light vehicle line up for the first time in the UK, at a VIP and media Ride and Drive event.

Showcased to invited guests at the Millbrook Proving Ground, the demonstrated vehicles are being offered to meet the requirements of the UK MoD’s Land Mobility Programme (LMP) and specifically, the lighter General Support Utility Platform (GSUP) and Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) requirements, expected to be selected in 2026.

Team LionStrike was announced in early September 2025 followed by the GM Defense GSUP vehicle being revealed on static display at the UK DSEI exhibition later that month. Now, for the first time in UK, guests and media have had the opportunity to ride and drive and see all three variants up close and in detail. Demonstrated were three proven, Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) light and utility military vehicles:

1. 2. 3. GSUP – based on the Chevrolet S10 Work Truck, delivering capacity for 4 crew, flexible and modular cab/utility configurations, 207HP diesel, and a payload of 1116 kg.

Silverado 1500 ZR2 – a light duty, more powerful variant delivering capacity for 5 crew, flexible and modular cab/utility configurations, 305HP diesel, and payload of 705kg.

Infantry Squad Vehicle- Utility (ISV-U) – based on the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 platform, delivering capacity for up to 5 crew, open-top utility and tactical configurations.

All three demonstrated vehicles are backed by Team LionStrike, that is focused on offering the UK MoD a mobility solution to rapidly modernise its wheeled vehicle fleet. Team LionStrike will deliver economic growth as part of the Land Industrial Strategy, and significant export growth potential. Team LionStrike is building a sustainable supply chain and delivery ecosystem in the UK. LionStrike will be supported by GM’s leading UK team members, NP Aerospace and BAE Systems and is also anchored by GM’s worldwide parts distribution system.

J.D. Johnson, vice president of GM Defense Government Solutions and Strategy, said it was an “honour” for GM Defense and its U.K.-based LionStrike team members to demonstrate their COTS-based platforms at Millbrook to invited guests.

“I truly believe that what makes Team LionStrike different is the fact that GM, with our history and proven capability, is embedded into the procurement and support solutions offered here, as the vehicle Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM),” Johnson said. “Having the OEM so intimately involved provides capability, efficiencies and crucial assurance, confidence and support to the U.K. Armed Forces, through life.”

Johnson added that the company is “very proud of what our Team LionStrike strategy and plan will bring to U.K. industry, U.K. economy and potentially, future U.K. exports.” He concluded by drawing a line from history to the present: “As we’ve prepared for this event we have been able to look back and note with pride the level of support and involvement Chevrolet and GMC trucks played in the British military campaigns dating back to World War II. That successful heritage firmly underpins what we’ve been demonstrating here today.”

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Streamlight Marks 15 Years of Support For Breast Cancer Research Foundation with $20,000 Donation

Sunday, November 16th, 2025

Company continues its long-standing commitment to advancing breast cancer research and awareness

EAGLEVILLE, PA, November 13, 2025 – Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, announced its continued support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF) with a $20,000 donation to help fund critical breast cancer research and prevention initiatives. This marks the company’s 15thconsecutive year partnering with BCRF, with donations generated through sales of specially marked pink flashlight models through its Lights for a Cause program.

As the world’s largest private funder of breast cancer research, BCRF recently announced a record $74.75 million investment for the 2025–2026 year, supporting more than 260 scientists across 16 countries. According to BCRF, every 14 seconds a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer somewhere in the world. In 2025, an estimated 42,170 women and 510 men are expected to die from the disease. Thanks to ongoing research, mortality rates have dropped by 44% since 1989.

Streamlight’s 2025 contribution was generated from sales of its pink products, including the Nano Light® II keychain light and pink Wedge® XT everyday carry light, with $1.00 and $3.00, respectively, donated from each sale.

“For 15 years, we’ve stood alongside the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in their mission to advance lifesaving research,” said Michael F. Dineen, Streamlight President. “This cause resonates deeply within our company. Our pink lights serve as a small but powerful way for Streamlight and our customers to honor survivors, remember those lost, and help drive progress toward a cure.”

Streamlight introduced its first pink lights in 2008 and remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting BCRF’s efforts to prevent and treat breast cancer through innovation and education.

To learn more about Streamlight’s Lights for a Cause, visit www.streamlight.com.

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