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A.R.S. MOD LAW Sling

Wednesday, August 6th, 2025

Perkasie, PA – Law Tactical is pleased to introduce the A.R.S. MOD LAW, a collaboration product between LAW Tactical and ARID Mfg, the ultimate sling designed for durability, convenience, performance, and safety.

“When we set out to build the Mod LAW, the goal was simple: create a sling that actually solves problems — not just check a box on a product list. We designed this for the guy who won’t get a second try — where gear either works or it’s in the way.

We took our patent pending self-stowing system and implemented it for a folding stock setup that stays out of your way until the moment you need it. The high-impact polymer buckle is tested to release cleanly at 300 ft lbs for snag hazards and emergency egress or casualty care. Every material is Berry and IR compliant — tailored for professionals and hobbyists alike that demand the best.

This sling reflects what I believe gear should be: built with purpose, field-proven, and ready when everything else goes sideways.”

Chris Peters
CEO & Founder, ARID Manufacturing LLC

Made in the USA, it meets the toughest demands of professionals and enthusiasts with features like:

• All Metal Hardware of the A.R.S. Mod 1 plus easy On/Off Buckle: 300 lb load-rated buckle allows quick detachment under load while preventing snags.

• Berry Compliant: All components sourced and manufacturing is done in the U.S.

• NIR/IR Compliant: Reduces night vision and infrared light signature.

• Self-Stowing Design: The Patent Pending Arid Retention System (A.R.S.) eliminates the need for extra hardware, simplifying your gear.

• Adjustment from the slider is smooth and positive, keeping the sling’s adjustment secure.

• Engineered to remain compact and durable. The A.R.S. Mod LAW delivers innovation and reliability.

Available at www.lawtactical.com/ars_mod_law_sling_p/2025ars.

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AARDVARK Tactical and Dark Systems Strengthen Partnership to Advance Tactical K9 Protection in the US

Wednesday, August 6th, 2025

La Verne, CA — AARDVARK Tactical, a leading provider of operator-focused solutions for elite military and law enforcement units, has expanded its strategic alliance with Dark Systems, the global leader in cutting-edge K9 helmets, electronics, and camera systems.

Building on Dark Systems’ recent announcement as a distributor of the P7K9 ballistic vest in Europe—exclusively supplied by AARDVARK—this expanded partnership positions AARDVARK to distribute Dark Systems’ full line of K9 technologies across the United States. Offerings include the DarkFighter K9 Helmet & Camera, DarkMesh MANET System, and a full suite of muzzles, hearing protection and K9 electronics delivering comprehensive physical protection, live video intelligence, and real-time situational awareness.

“Our collaboration underscores our shared mission to push the limits of what’s possible for tactical K9 teams,” said Jon Becker, CEO of AARDVARK. “By integrating Dark Systems’ modular technologies with others such as P7K9, teams can operate with full confidence that their working dogs are protected and mission-ready.”

This collective solution offers an elite edge for law enforcement and military working dog teams operating in high-risk, high-tempo environments, ensuring both handlers and K9s can operate with enhanced safety, agility, and effectiveness.

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BFG Releases the Handheld Radio Pouch

Wednesday, August 6th, 2025

POOLER, GA. – Blue Force Gear, Inc. (“BFG”), the world leader in load carriage equipment innovation, launches the Handheld Radio Pouch. The patent pending Handheld Radio Pouch holds an XTS Motorola Radio or similar sized handheld-type radio securely.

The Handheld Radio Pouch has an open-top with a single Fastex Buckle closure. The upper portion of the radio is exposed for easy knob manipulation on the top of the device. It has an open design on the sides to allow for better cooling of the radio unit and to accommodate peripheral items like remote PTT’s and lapel mics.

Constructed out of a single piece of ULTRAcomp high-performance coated fabric laminate, the pouch is extremely durable, water resistant, and flame retardant. The sides are lined with military-grade elastic bungee shock cord that’s flexible enough to accommodate multiple radio models or items of similar size.

The pouch mounts on any MOLLE compatible platform utilizing BFG’s patented Helium Whisper attachment system that greatly reduces weight and surpasses the durability of legacy systems. Helium Whisper is the lightest and strongest MOLLE style attachment system available and is the choice of the most elite professionals.

The Handheld Radio Pouch delivers a purpose-built solution for those requiring reliable communication equipment access in demanding operational environments. The lightweight, low-profile design ensures optimal mobility without compromising functionality, making it ideal for military personneland law enforcement officers.

For more information about Blue Force Gear or any of their product offerings, visit their website: www.blueforcegear.com

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KONGSBERG Awarded Full Rate Production Contract for ACV-30 Turrets

Wednesday, August 6th, 2025

KONGSBERG, NORWAY & JOHNSTOWN, PENN.– Aug. 5, 2025 – The United States Marine Corps has awarded a full-rate production contract to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) valued at up to $330 million for the 30mm remote turret for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm program (ACV-30).

The first order on the contract from PEO Land Systems Program Manager Advanced Amphibious Assault (PM AAA) includes a substantial number of turrets to be manufactured at Kongsberg’s remote weapon system facility in Johnstown, Penn. A recent expansion at the facility has resulted in more jobs and a dedicated medium caliber turret production line.

“Kongsberg is honoured to support the U.S. Marine Corps by equipping them with increased firepower and capacity,” said Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace. “The ACV-30 offers superior performance compared to current comparable systems, and we see the market potential for our medium caliber turrets as positive, both in the US and internationally.”

“The ACV-30 adds an important capability for Marines as we shift back to maritime expeditionary operations providing enhanced direct-fire lethality with Kongsberg’s 30mm fully stabilized weapon system,” said Christopher Melkonian, PM AAA at PEO Land Systems, United States Marine Corps. “Commonality within our lethality solutions provides benefits to the Marine Corps beyond the ACV program, streamlining training, concepts of operation and logistics.”

ACV-30 is one of four variants in the next-generation ACV family of vehicles designed, developed and built by BAE Systems, providing the U.S. Marine Corps with ship to shore capability in what will be a full replacement of the Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV). The ACV-30 variant mounts Kongsberg’s stabilized, remotely operated MCT-30 that provides the capabilities and protection Marines need. The remote turret eliminates the space requirement of legacy turreted cannon systems, provides more room to transport troops or mission essential equipment and reduces weight for better mobility.

The ACV-30 turret is an evolution of the medium caliber turret successfully deployed in various operational environments. It has also been selected for the Marine Corps’ Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle, providing commonality across the service. The turret is vehicle agnostic, able to accept armour and a variety of effectors, including anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM).

All remote weapon stations and remote turrets delivered to U.S. customers are manufactured in Kongsberg’s Johnstown, Penn. facility and leverage an extensive American supply base. For 20 years, Kongsberg has been the sole provider of these systems to the U.S. and delivery programs include the Marine Air Defence Integrated System (MADIS) RWS and the Commonly Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) to the U.S. Army. More than 20,000 remote weapon stations and remote turrets have been produced in this facility since it opened in 2008.

This contract follows the purchase of long-lead items last winter to maintain production and delivery timelines for the U.S. Marine Corps’ ACV-30 program. The contract also includes negotiated options for additional systems. Initial deliveries are expected in the near future.

KONGSBERG in November 2024 announced a contract for long-lead items worth USD 51 million, signaling the start of the ACV-30 project. The order announced today is valued at about USD 118 million.

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Kopin Receives Contract Increase for US Army’s Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) Visual Display Subsystem (VDS)

Tuesday, August 5th, 2025

WESTBOROUGH, Mass. – Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN), a leading provider of application-specific optical systems and high-performance microdisplays for defense, training, enterprise, industrial, consumer and medical products, today announced it has received a contract update for development Phase 2 of the Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) Visual Display Subsystem (VDS) from Lockheed Martin. As a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery, Lockheed Martin accelerates the delivery of transformative technologies through 21st Century Security®.

The NGSRI program aims to advance the capabilities of short-range missile defense systems. This update funds the build and test of the new high-resolution VDS assembly that includes Kopin’s proprietary organic light emitting diode (OLED) microdisplay, drive electronics, and optical designs for integration into the Command Launch Assembly (CLA)-a key system in the U.S. Army’s NGSRI initiative.

Under the Phase 2 contract update, Kopin will deliver fully assembled “All-Up Round” units-VDS assemblies for use in a variety of simulated and operational missile launch test scenarios.

“We are very pleased to have received the Phase 2 award for this critical program,” said Bill Maffucci, Kopin’s Senior Vice President of Business Development and Strategy. “We believe Kopin’s high-performance VDS assemblies offers an ideal solution for advanced missile systems and look forward to supporting the continued success of the NGSRI program.”

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Bundeswehr Requests Delivery of Over 1,000 Logistic Vehicles from Rheinmetall – Order Worth Around €770 Million

Monday, August 4th, 2025

The Bundeswehr has commissioned Rheinmetall to supply more than 1,000 logistic vehicles with a total value of around €770m gross. The order comprises 963 vehicles with swap-body systems, some with protected driver cabins, as well as swap-body flatbeds and tarpaulin-arch superstructures.

In addition, 425 unprotected transport vehicles (UTV) were requested for delivery. The UTVs are available in 4×4 and 8×8 versions.

“As a reliable partner of the Bundeswehr, we are delighted to be delivering additional vehicles and thus contributing to the mobility and operational readiness of the armed forces”, says André Barthel, Chairman of the Board of Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles GmbH (RMMV).

The delivery of the approximately 1,400 requested vehicles will take place before the end of this year. The orders have been booked for the third quarter of 2025.

The UTVs are c signed in July 2024 – the largest order in the company’s history in the field of logistics vehicles. It provides for the delivery of up to 6,500 vehicles with a gross value of up to €3.5bn. The framework contract allows the Bundeswehr to flexibly order additional quantities of the UTV 5t and UTV 15t models, which are already in service, over a period of seven years. In addition, the new vehicle class, which is now part of the call-off, was introduced via the framework contract. This is the 4×4 variant UTV 3.5 t, which has a maximum number of common parts with the UTV family.
The UTV family has already been contributing significantly to the performance of the Bundeswehr’s logistics units for several years. In July 2017, the Bundeswehr commissioned RMMV to supply its new ‘UTV mil gl in cargo load classes 5t and 15t’ family. Thanks to the use of flexible framework contracts concerning large quantities in military procurement, the UTVs have become a showcase project. Since 2017, around 7,000 HX vehicles have been delivered to the Bundeswehr together with swap-bodies and 70-tonne semi-trailer units.

UTV and swap-body systems are based on RMMV’s robust HX vehicle family. Designed for military use, they offer outstanding mobility even in difficult terrain.

The worldwide distribution of the HX vehicle family provides significant advantages in terms of interoperability and logistics, particularly for multinational operations. In addition to Germany, current users are the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Austria, Hungary, Singapore, Slovenia, Denmark and the Ukraine. The new order highlights the high acceptance of the proven HX vehicles. More than 20,000 vehicles are already in use worldwide.

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VLTOR Weapon Systems Brings Industry Veteran Ash Hess Onboard

Monday, August 4th, 2025

Tucson, AZ — VLTOR Weapon Systems is proud to announce the addition of Ash Hess to its leadership team, where he will play a key role in business development and military sales.

Hess brings nearly 30 years of combined military and industry expertise. A retired U.S. Army Cavalryman and respected marksmanship instructor, he was instrumental in the authorship of multiple small arms training manuals and doctrinal updates, including TC 3-22.9. His recent work in military sales at Knight’s Armament Company focused on fulfilling end-user requirements by bridging the gap between engineering, operational needs, and product delivery.

“Bringing Ash onto the team is a strategic move as VLTOR enters its next chapter,” said Nick Wantland, Manager of VLTOR Weapon Systems. “His insight into end-user needs, especially in military contexts, will be key as we develop the next generation of VLTOR platforms.”

Since its founding in 2001, VLTOR has built its reputation on producing duty-grade components trusted across civilian, military, and law enforcement communities.

“I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the most respected names in the industry,” said Hess. “What drew me to VLTOR was its legacy — gear built for professionals, by professionals. It’s a quiet powerhouse, responsible for many of the innovations and systems that have become industry standards. Being part of the team is truly an honor.”

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The Wing Group Secures Landmark Win in Insurance Bad Faith Lawsuit Against Lloyd’s of London Syndicates

Friday, August 1st, 2025

After a marathon dispute that began in February of 2021, a San Francisco jury found that the Lloyd’s Syndicates acted outrageously and in bad faith in handling Wing Inflatables, Inc.’s insurance claim and returned a significant verdict against Lloyd’s of London in July 2024 that included $3,094,083 in compensatory damages, pre judgment interest of $1,172,214 and $15,000,000 in punitive damages for a total award of $19,266,297. Judgment on the jury verdict was entered in August 2024. Wing was represented at trial by Mark C. Goodman, Barry J. Thompson and Michael T. Boardman of Baker McKenzie LLP.

Lloyd’s subsequently paid the prejudgment interest and compensatory damages part of the judgment but appealed the $15,000,000 punitive damages award. For its part, the Wing Group appealed a post-trial decision by the San Francisco court denying an award of attorneys’ feesto Wing. On appeal, Lloyd’s moved to dismiss the Wing Group’s appeal as untimely, but the California Court of Appeal denied that motion in a decision that has been certified for publication to provide guidance to other litigants in California with respect when the time to file an appeal begins to run. Accordingly, both appeals remain pending.

“We entered into an insurance relationship in good faith with Lloyd’s in 2019, expecting a business partnership that would protect us against unwanted surprises that might arise. Those expectations were never met. Lloyd’s misconduct, obfuscation, bullying, ignoring, belittling, and overall approach toward Wing, when we were in a time of need, is so disappointing and unfortunate. Every negative stereotype associated with the insurance industry was on grand display. In our view, this could be a case study in what not to do as an insurance company. I wish that this outcome would serve to change their behavior. Unfortunately, it appears it will not,” said Andrew Branagh, CEO of the Wing Group.

“Unlike many small businesses in its position, Wing had the fortitude to push back on Lloyd’s bad faith tactics and fight hard to obtain theinsurance policy benefits to which it was obviously entitled from the outset,” said Mark Goodman, Wing’s lead counsel. “It is unfortunate that Wing was required to expend so many resources to get what it deserved but we are obviously pleased that the jury saw Lloyd’s conduct for what it was and we look forward to Lloyd’s finally paying what it owes, both by satisfying the jury’s award and reimbursing Wing for the attorneys’ fees that it was forced to incur as a result of Lloyd’s bad faith conduct.”

The Wing Group is a California-based small business operating in the marine industry. The group and its companies manufacture life jackets, boats, and other safety equipment for both recreational users and U.S. military branches, including the Coast Guard.

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