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Thyrm Launches New SwitchBack Flashlight Ring For Surefire EDC1-DFT and EDC2-DFT Turbo

Monday, February 2nd, 2026

Sunnyvale, CA – January 30, 2026 – Thyrm, a leading innovator in tactical and everyday carry gear, today announced the release of a new addition to its popular SwitchBack line of flashlight accessories: the SwitchBack 3.0 EDC-DFT. Thyrm’s SwitchBack Flashlight Ring llineup is known as one of the most innovative accessories that enhance the functionality of tactical flashlights, providing repeatable deployment, improved retention, and allows users to keep their hands free for other critical tasks.

The SwitchBack 3.0 EDC-DFT is specifically designed for the Surefire EDC1-DFT and EDC2-DFT Turbo flashlights. It features a premium wire pocket clip that drops the light below the pocket line for discreet carry. The steel wire clip provides a low visual profile and a premium feel. Users can also remove the wire clip and use the clip that comes with the Surefire. Thyrm includes a small, color-matched plug to fill the mounting slot after removing the stock clip.

Key Features:

Fast, reliable deployment for optimal firearm and flashlight techniques
Premium pocket clip for secure retention and deep carry with low visual signature
Factory pocket clip can be added or omitted; omit it and use the included plug
Ring traction elements make grip and manipulation easier, even when wet
Pocket clip made of nitride-treated steel that prevents scratches on other surfaces and is durable and discrete
Pocket clip plug protects from sharp edges and creates a finished look and feel
Breakaway finger ring that can be reset
Available in Tan, Urban Grey, or Black
Made in USA

Target Audience:

Responsible citizens, military, law enforcement, and search and rescue teams.

Pricing:

SwitchBack 3.0 EDC-DFT – MSRP $29.99

thyrm.com/collections/switchback/products/switchback-3-edcdft

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Saab Selected by Missile Defense Agency for the SHIELD Program

Sunday, February 1st, 2026

Saab, Inc. was awarded a contract for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility.

“Saab’s proven systems integration and layered defense capabilities deliver scalable missile defense solutions that directly support the warfighter,” said Erik Smith, President and CEO of Saab, Inc. “By bringing together advanced sensors, command and control, and rapid integration expertise, we execute at the pace the mission demands—helping accelerate capability delivery and stay ahead of evolving and complex threats.”

Saab has extensive experience and knowledge in implementing technologies such as advanced weapons and sensors, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and practices including model-based systems engineering and agile acquisition and development. Saab is building a state-of-the-art munitions facility in the U.S., increasing domestic production capacity for shoulder-launched weapons and precision fire systems.

This award enables Saab to compete for future task orders over the contract’s period of performance. Saab has not received an order or signed a contract for deliveries relating to this program.

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Rheinmetall Drone LUNA NG Demonstrates its Capabilities in the Bundeswehr’s New Reconnaissance and Operational Network

Friday, January 30th, 2026

Rheinmetall successfully participated in a visionary test conducted by the Bundeswehr at the Army Combat Training Centre in Saxony-Anhalt, using its LUNA NG unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system. The test focused on the reconnaissance and operational network. From target detection to counter-measures, only unmanned systems were used, including drones and loitering munitions. Drone swarms are worldwide considered a novelty, and as yet an untested technology in terms of future combat methods of modern armed forces worldwide.

Within the Bundeswehr, the LUNA NG reconnaissance drone is known as the HUSAR (Highly Efficient Unmanned System for Medium-Range Reconnaissance) project. During the test period at the Combat Training Centre, Rheinmetall successfully integrated the system with the Bundeswehr’s Command & Control Unmanned Management System (C2-UMS Bw). This allows LUNA NG to operate within reconnaissance and operational networks alongside other drones or loitering munitions. Notable features of the system include a flight time of over 12 hours and a maximum altitude of 5,000 metres.

Overall, the test at the Combat Training Centre was characterised by a high level of digitalisation and networking. It showed that the interaction of reconnaissance and operational networks reduces the required time to detect, mark and counter-attack a target significantly.

During testing, LUNA NG reliably processed short-term assignments, showcasing its exceptional reconnaissance capabilities. The system also boasts great endurance and operates quietly at high altitudes.

The other participants connected to the C2-UMS Bw receive a status information of a large operational area, as well as high-resolution target information, via LUNA NG. Additionally, sensor information is available in real time, giving ground units a complete picture of the situation.

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Atrius Development Group Issues Call to Industry

Friday, January 30th, 2026

We received this statement from Atrius Development Group:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — STATEMENT ON RARE BREED PATENT ALLEGATIONS

January 30, 2026

Atrius Development Group issues the following statement to its distributors and retail partners regarding the frivolous patent assertions made by Rare Breed against the Second Amendment community.

Prior to bringing the Atrius products to market, Atrius has opinions from numerous large patent law firms that Atrius products do not infringe on any existing patents.

“Atrius Development Group stands behind its products and will support our distribution and retail partners whose Second Amendment rights are being violated via patent litigation by Rare Breed,” said Ryan Spadafore, CEO of Atrius Development Group.

“The false and frivolous Rare Breed claims have been evaluated and will be addressed directly in the appropriate forum. We believe the bullying tactics of Rare Breed are dishonorable and an insult to the Second Amendment community.”

Rare Breed has made allegations concerning our Atrius products and has chosen the cowardly action of opening/threatening litigation against those in our dealer network in an attempt to destabilize what the Super Safety Community has built in the wake of Rare Breed bending the knee to the ATF. They prefer to feed their greed and use unethical lawfare against individuals like Tim Hoffman, of Hoffman Tactical, all while claiming benevolence and altruism.

Atrius Development Group is the backstop to these actions.

Atrius Development Group encourages any distributor or retailer in receipt of frivolous claims from Rare Breed relating to Atrius products to promptly notify Atrius leadership so the company can coordinate an appropriate response and provide immediate support. Atrius remains confident in its legal position and in the continued supply and availability of its products. We will continue to fight for the expanded access of parts and accessories that advance the Second Amendment, no matter what forces stand in our way.

More power to the Dealers. Together we win.

Stay Blessed,

TEAM ATRIUS

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Qore Performance Launches ICEPLATE Driver Harness: Wearable Climate Control for Seated Vehicle Operations

Friday, January 30th, 2026

Knoxville, TN — Qore Performance, Inc. announces the launch of ICEPLATE® Driver Harness, a specialized wearable thermoregulation and hydration system purpose-built for the unique demands of seated vehicle operation. By utilizing ICEPLATE® Gen 3 as its core engine, ICEPLATE® Driver Harness delivers 70 watts of cooling, 52 watts of heating, and 52.4 fl oz (1.55 L) of drinkable water in a front-mounted configuration that keeps the driver’s back completely flush against the seat.

ICEPLATE® Driver Harness represents a paradigm shift in vehicle cooling, moving the cooling / heating system from the vehicle to the human. Unlike traditional air conditioning, this wearable configuration ensures the driver continues to receive critical cooling or heating thermoregulation even while dismounted from the vehicle. This equipment is ideal for doorless vehicles, forklifts, delivery vans, and heavy equipment where traditional air conditioning is either non-existent or economically inefficient.

Powerful Performance:

70 Watts of Cooling / 52 Watts of Heating: High-output conductive thermoregulation provided by ICEPLATE® Gen 3.

Conductive Advantage: Conductive cooling is more effective than air blowers or ambient fans in doorless cabs or high-humidity environments.

Seated Ergonomics: Front-mounted design ensures zero bulk between the operator and the seat back for unimpeded vehicle operation.

To support a variety of mission requirements and existing users, ICEPLATE® Driver Harness is available in three configurations:

Cooling / Warming Only: For operators focused strictly on thermoregulation.

Cooling / Heating / Hydration: A complete system for integrated climate control and drinkable water.

Standalone Harness: Available for existing ICEPLATE® customers who already own the core cooling engine.

Features:

Maintenance-Free Reliability: Unlike electronic pump systems costing over $6,000, ICEPLATE® Driver Harness has no moving parts or proprietary coolants. Just fill with water and freeze or fill with heated water (not to exceed 150°F) and wear.

Dynamic Comfort: Worn with adjustable shoulder straps and an elastic Velcro belt that stretches to accommodate natural breathing and reaching for controls.

Operational Versatility: ICEPLATE® Gen 3 reservoir is dishwasher safe, BPA-free, incredibly durable, and assists drivers year-round with cooling, heating, and hydration.

Built for Professionals: Purpose-built for delivery and final mile logistics, warehouse safety, and open-cab vehicle operation.

ICEPLATE® Driver Harness is 100% Made in the USA from US-sourced materials by U.S. citizens at our Knoxville, TN headquarters. Since 2016, Qore Performance has been Building A Superhuman Future®, and ICEPLATE® Driver Harness continues this mission by removing environmental constraints for vehicle operating professionals working in the world’s most demanding environments.

“ICEPLATE® Driver Harness solves the seated operator problem by bringing the power of ICEPLATE® Gen 3 to those who drive for a living,” said Austin Pitsch, Marketing Manager of Qore Performance, Inc. “Whether navigating a busy delivery route or operating a forklift in a hot warehouse, it turns extreme temperatures into a performance advantage, not a liability.”

ICEPLATE® Driver Harness is available now at QorePerformance.com.

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Introducing the LA Police Gear Atlas Combat Line

Friday, January 30th, 2026

When the LA Police Gear team set out to create a pant that could rival top-tier tactical pants and combat pants, we knew we needed to push the boundaries. These combat pants had to excel in quality, fabric choice, functionality, comfort, and long-lasting durability. Years of development, countless samples, rigorous testing, feedback from wear tests, and numerous iterations have resulted in our finest product yet at LAPG. We’ve achieved all this while keeping the cost affordable. Introducing the ACP, our Atlas Combat Pants. Let’s explore what makes these pants exceptional.

Cordura NYCO Extreme Ripstop Fabric

We started by selecting the finest Cordura NYCO Extreme Ripstop Stretch fabric. Comprising 48% Cotton, 50% Cordura, and 2% Spandex with a 170 GSM weight, this fabric is engineered to perform exceptionally in demanding environments. Despite being lightweight and highly breathable at 170 GSM, the fabric retains incredible strength and durability. The added stretch factor enhances comfort, making it truly deserving of a premium label.

D3O Knee Protection System

Included in the price is the D3O knee protection system, featuring both an internal impact-resistant knee pad and an external abrasion and puncture-resistant outer cap. The internal P10 knee pad is soft, flexible, and provides outstanding impact protection while being low-profile and comfortable. It reduces transmitted force by 50% and is 50% thinner for enhanced mobility. The P12 Rubber Outer Cap meets puncture, flammability, and abrasion standards, remaining thin, flexible, and lightweight. Together, they deliver unparalleled knee protection. Unlike other brands that charge significantly for similar knee pads, the ACP Combat Pants include them as standard.

Our knee pad system and pocket design are extremely modular. All knee pads are fully detachable, allowing you to customize based on your needs. Without the outer cap, the pants maintain a sleek, low-profile look at the knees. We incorporated Cordura Oxford Fabric, made entirely of nylon, around the knee pads for extra durability and comfort. Additionally, we added a nylon/spandex stretch panel around the knee to enhance mobility and comfort for the entire leg area.

Athletic Regular Fit

Drawing from decades of customer feedback, we crafted a fit that perfectly balances comfort and freedom of movement while maintaining a neat, straight appearance that avoids a baggy look.

Pairs with Our ACS – Stretch Combat Shirt

The ACP and ACS are designed to complement each other flawlessly, both featuring the same outstanding Cordura NYCO Extreme Stretch Ripstop fabric. This ensures a seamless color and fabric match, making them ideal for a cohesive uniform. Explore the ACS Shirt here.

Pockets & Features

The ACP includes every feature you might want in a full-featured combat pant, including 14 specialized pockets. Additional elements include premium YKK hardware, reinforced stitching, and bartacks to withstand stress in key areas. Stretch panels in the gusset, rear yoke, and knee pads provide extra comfort and mobility.

The waist is highly adjustable, featuring a hook and loop main closure with two hook and loop adjustment straps for the perfect fit. We also included knee adjustment straps to position and secure your knee pad system effectively.

Discover more and shop for the ACP Atlas Combat Pants and the ACS Atlas Combat Shirt today. They’re currently available at a special introductory price, the perfect opportunity to get a set.

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Dimension-Polyant Reviews Highlights of 2026 SHOT Show Supplier Showcase

Friday, January 30th, 2026

Brand interest for company’s X-Pac® Tactical fabric builds momentum following strong 2025 salesLast week, Dimension-Polyant participated at the 2026 SHOT Supplier Showcase in Las Vegas, where the company presented its advanced X-Pac® Tactical fabrics.

“We are still on a bit of a high from the positive energy of the show along with the consistent flow of brands and industry attendees who stopped by our booth to learn more about our innovative fabric solutions for the tactical market,” said James Lang, Sales Manager, Dimension-Polyant X-Pac® Tactical. “It was our strongest Supplier Showcase to date and a great way to start the new year, building on the strong market position X-Pac® Tactical achieved through excellent sales performance and growing adoption of its tactical fabrics throughout 2025.”

Dimension-Polyant has established itself as a trusted innovation partner to leading tactical brands, leveraging the proven strengths of its laminate platforms and elevating performance through proprietary lamination technologies. Adoption of the company’s X-Pac® Tactical materials has expanded rapidly after extensive vetting by large manufacturers and brand partners with end users reporting overwhelmingly positive feedback on strength, durability, lightweight performance, and waterproofing.

“We’ve built a reputation for delivering real-world performance that end users can trust,” said James Lang, Sales Manager, Dimension-Polyant X-Pac® Tactical. “The growth we achieved in 2025 reflects how strongly the market is responding to advanced laminate solutions that deliver durability, weight savings, and scalability without compromise.”

According to Lang, attendees were drawn to the company’s new X-Pac® MANTA® fabrics, a pioneering advancement in tactical textiles that redefine benchmarks for weight, strength, and durability. Engineered with a structural core, X-Pac® MANTA® fabrics deliver exceptional strength, dimensional stability, and laser-cut precision, making them ideal for demanding applications such as structural packs, plate carriers, and MOLLE panels.

X-Pac® MANTA® fabrics are available in two innovative constructions: Dimension-Polyant’s exclusive Tyra Core Technology® spread filament core and woven Ultra Core technology utilizing Ultra-PE fibers. Tyra Core Technology® aligns and orients each filament to maximize load-bearing efficiency, tear resistance, and puncture toughness, delivering exceptionally lightweight yet incredibly strong laminates. Ultra Core fabrics utilize a woven Ultra-PE mid-layer for a softer hand feel, lighter weight, and Berry compliance.

Dimension-Polyant also presented its successful X-Pac® X3 collection of laminates that feature a rugged, flexible three-layer construction that is 100% waterproof, reinforced by DP’s proprietary X-PLY® fiber technology and finished with a sleek polyester film backing. These laminates include:

WX21 – USA-sourced 200d nylon face fabric with an added polyester wrap insert for enhanced low-stretch and rip-stop properties. Ideal for lightweight packs, gear pouches, rucksacks, and every day carry applications.

X33 MULTICAM – Tightly woven 330d traditional Multicam® Nylon face-fabric with black post-consumer recycled polyester X-PLY® reinforcement and shiny polyester film backing for a highly abrasion-resistant, tear-resistant, waterproof material.

X50 TACTICAL – The workhorse of the X-Pac® Tactical line-up. X-Pac® X50 Tactical utilizes a rugged 500d CORDURA® face fabric with a 400d aramid X-PLY® which is lighter weight, stronger, than a traditional polyester X-PLY® reinforcement. The result is a highly abrasion-resistant, tear-resistant, waterproof material.

X50 MULTICAM – Rugged X50 features a 500d CORDURA® face fabric in multiple Multicam® patternsfor a highly abrasion-resistant, tear-resistant, waterproof material.

“Our materials continue to push the boundaries of strength-to-weight performance and design flexibility,” said Lang. “We’re seeing strong momentum across structural gear, load-bearing systems, and next-generation tactical applications.”

Dimension-Polyant has established partnerships with several leading tactical brands, including Haley Strategic Partners, Spiritus Systems, and LOF Defense, and continues to expand its laminate portfolio to meet evolving market needs. The company remains uniquely positioned to support both large-scale production and collaborative development.

“We’re big enough to deliver contract-scale orders, but small enough to stay close to our customers and build solutions based on real operational needs,” said Lang. “Our R&D team works hand-in-hand with partners to deliver the next generation of laminate technologies.”

Driven by the rapid adoption of advanced laminate materials in the tactical space and strong demand growth throughout 2025, Dimension-Polyant has continued to invest in key talent across operations, customer service, marketing, and supply chain to ensure scalable growth and consistent delivery performance.

Trust only X-Pac®

About Dimension-Polyant

Dimension-Polyant is the world’s largest sailcloth producer with decades of experience in highly technical sailing fabrics. Founded in 1966, Dimension-Polyant has consistently set the standard with their high-quality products and precision workmanship. The company is known for reliable customer care, world-class innovation, and conscious efforts to make products that have as little of an impact on the environment as possible. Its production facilities are in Putnam, CT USA and Kempen, Germany. As of 2021, the company is climate neutral. www.dimension-polyant.com. Dimension-Polyant is owned by Sioen Industries, Belgium.

About X-Pac® Tactical

Born from X-Pac® legacy on the world’s most challenging peaks and longest trails, X-Pac® Tactical Fabrics, are lightweight, durable, incredibly strong and 100% waterproof. At the forefront of innovation, these fabrics offer peak performance in the harshest environments. Leveraging a proprietary lamination technology, X-Pac® Tactical Fabrics combine trusted face fabrics and strategic fiber reinforcement; specifically designed for the demanding missions. This unique construction elevates equipment’s functionality and longevity. TRUST ONLY X-PAC® www.x-pactactical.com.

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AV and CAL Analytics Launch Operational BVLOS Airspace Management Facility in Partnership with the U.S. Air Force and Ohio Department of Transportation

Thursday, January 29th, 2026

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio – January 27, 2026 –AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global defense technology leader delivering software-enabled disruptive autonomous systems, and CAL Analytics, an innovator in advanced airspace management technologies, today announced the completed installation and initial operation of a new Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) airspace management facility at the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE) at Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport in Springfield, Ohio.

Initially developed under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) between the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), the project now features an upgraded installation that integrates AV_Halo™ COMMAND, AV’s command and control (C2) architecture, with CAL Analytics’ Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) enterprise platform to establish the nation’s premiere test environment and management facility, where Department of War operators can safely conduct BVLOS missions in shared airspace utilizing existing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ground radar feeds.

“This installation establishes the blueprint for how airports and states across the country can safely integrate uncrewed aircraft into existing airspace,” said Wahid Nawabi, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer at AV. “As the FAA defines the future of BVLOS rule-making, this facility provides the real-world operational data, safety validation, and interoperability framework regulators need. The system we’ve installed in Ohio isn’t just a mock-up or a test site — pending FAA approval it will be an operational and scalable model for nationwide deployment and the foundation for truly integrated air mobility.”

The integration will support flight tests, evaluation, and day-to-day operations by routing AFRL’s access to the FAA’s ground-radar network through AV_Halo™ COMMAND — AV’s modular, software-driven C2 architecture that fuses multiple enhanced sensor feeds, into a single, secure operating picture, giving operators continuous situational awareness for BVLOS mission planning and airspace safety.

“AV_Halo is the connective tissue that turns a collection of sensors, radars, and platforms into a living, breathing airspace system,” said Stephen Lloyd, Senior Director C2, CUAS, and Tracking at AV. “By fusing FAA ground radar, and COTS surveillance sensors into a single, secure operating picture, AV_Halo delivers the assured visibility and machine-speed decision support needed for predictable BVLOS operations—and makes it possible to scale effortlessly from a single site to an entire statewide corridor.”

When combined with CAL Analytics’ AAM enterprise platform, the system unifies radar and advanced DAA into a single real-time airspace view—enabling detect-and-avoid, extending autonomous BVLOS operations with precision and confidence.

“Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations are the key to unlocking the next generation of air mobility,” said Dr. Sean Calhoun, Managing Director of CAL Analytics. “This facility will prove that BVLOS can be executed safely and reliably in shared airspace—and that matters because it sets the foundation for statewide corridors, national standards, and an entirely new layer of transportation infrastructure that will reshape how we move people, goods, data, and critical services across the country.”

Pending full FAA approval, the facility will support local missions and real-time monitoring of UAS activity as AFRL, ODOT, the FAA, AV, and CAL Analytics collaborate to validate airspace-safety technologies, advance air-mobility corridors, drive economic development, and shape national BVLOS rules and integration standards.

Plans are already underway to extend the system to enable corridors between Springfield and Columbus, Ohio, adding new radar sites and expanding detect-and-avoid coverage to support broader BVLOS operations across Ohio and additional sites nationwide.

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