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Mehler Systems Among Germany’s TOP 100 Innovators

Saturday, February 14th, 2026

FULDA, GERMANY (11.02.2026)

Mehler Systems has been awarded the prestigious TOP 100 seal for 2026, placing the company among the most innovative medium-sized enterprises in Germany. The TOP 100 innovation competition is the only one of its kind to assess the innovation capability of mid-sized companies on the basis of a scientifically grounded analysis, with a particular focus on innovation management, forward-looking strategy and sustainable competitiveness.

“We are very proud to be among the TOP 100 innovators in Germany. This award recognises the performance of our entire team as well as our ambition to anticipate market developments years in advance as a first mover,” says Dr. Mario Amschlinger, CEO of Mehler Systems. “The TOP 100 seal validates our path and is also an incentive to consistently pursue our innovation agenda. Our goal is to remain a reliable, forwardthinking partner for customers, suppliers and stakeholders along the entire value chain.”

The award as one of the TOP 100 innovators highlights Mehler Systems’ innovation strategy and its clear commitment to operational excellence. Innovations are developed in close dialogue with end users and development partners, with a focus on solutions that enhance protection, operational capability and resilience under real-world conditions.

Key developments across the Mehler Systems Group range from advanced personal and platform protection solutions to next-generation load-bearing and tactical clothing systems.

Mehler Protection advances personal and platform protection through solutions developed for real operational demands. Selected examples include ExoM, a new exoskeleton concept for efficient load distribution with integrated protection; ultra-light combat helmets for military users; face protection systems certified to VPAM 6 (international ballistic testing guideline); and short-range active counter-drone systems.

At Lindnerhof, product development is shaped by a functionality-first, operator-led mindset. Solutions such as the Shikari Series and modular load-bearing platforms prioritise intuitive handling, rapid adaptability and reliability in demanding environments. Lindnerhof’s patented Hakenschnalle quick-release system enables fast donning, doffing and emergency release, allowing equipment to be adapted or removed within seconds as operational conditions change.

UF PRO translates long-term research and close cooperation with end users into tactical clothing built for unrestricted movement and sustained comfort under load. Proprietary solutions such as air/pac® improve ventilation and reduce shoulder pressure, Hood/Harness® keeps the hood aligned with head movement and preserves field of view, and Waist/Flex provides adaptive lumbar support and a stable fit during dynamic movement. The Hybrid Design concept strategically combines different materials within one garment to deliver high comfort and long-term durability.

Innovation also extends to manufacturing. Rethought production concepts and highly automated lines increase efficiency, quality and reproducibility, underlining Mehler Systems’ ambition to set technological benchmarks in modern protection and equipment systems.

Mehler Systems’ innovation activities are supported by a structured and established innovation management framework. Open communication, cross-functional collaboration and targeted internal training ensure that expertise is retained within the company and continuously developed. The innovation strategy is defined in close coordination with specialist departments to integrate different perspectives and align projects with customer requirements.

“Innovation starts with a clear objective: our long-term ambition is to become the world’s leading player in our market,” Amschlinger emphasises. “For us, innovation means developing solutions that deliver real protection and genuine reliability. Our products are based on concrete operational requirements, combined with the continual optimisation of our production and operational processes.”

For more than 25 years, the TOP 100 seal has recognised companies with outstanding innovative strength, long-term profitability and forward-looking business practices. The winners are selected through a rigorous, scientifically grounded assessment. Project partners include the Fraunhofer Society and the BVMW, with manager magazin as media partner.

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Charter Arms Introduces the New Boomer Revolver Series

Saturday, February 14th, 2026

Shelton, CT. – (February 9th, 2026) – Charter Arms®, manufacturers of affordable, 100% American-made revolvers for more than 60 years, is proud to announce the introduction of the new Boomer Series of revolvers. This new series is based on the Bulldog model and includes 4 caliber choicesand two finish options per caliber.

“We couldn’t be happier to offer this updated version of our hugely successful Boomer Revolver,” said Nick Ecker, Owner, President and CEO of Charter Arms. “Customers have praised its concealability, accuracy, and design. This new series offers the ultimate in defensive revolvers.”

The Boomer is the ultimate carry compact revolver that is powerful enough to ensure your personal protection. Offered in 9mm, .38 special, .357 and .44 special calibers, these revolvers feature a 2″ extruded 416 stainless-steel portedbarrel with a trenched rear sighting system and a concealed hammer for snag-free performance. The frame and cylinder are also crafted from 416 stainless-steel for strength and durability. All models utilize stainless-steel components andhave a combat rubber grip. Offered in five-shot and six-shot capacity, these powerful, concealable revolvers have all the knock-down power you need for personal defense.

Available models include:

• 79959 – 9mm Stainless Steel – MSRP: $536.41

• 19959 – 9mm Black Passivate – MSRP: $541.84

• 13859 – .38 Special Black Passivate – MSRP: $454.93

• 73859 – .38 Special Stainless Steel – MSRP: $450.86

• 13559 – .357 Black Passivate – MSRP: $506.53

• 73559 – .357 Stainless Steel – MSRP: $499.74

• 74459 – .44 Special Stainless Steel – MSRP: $498.39

• 14459 – .44 Special Black Passivate – MSRP: $505.18

Boomer Specifications:

• Calibers: 9mm, .38 Special, .357, .44Special

• Capacity: .38 Special (6 rd. capacity), .357, .44 Special & 9mm (5 rd. capacity)

• Barrel Length: 2 inches

• Grips: Combat rubber

• Sights: Trenched sighting system

• Safety: Concealed hammer

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HENSOLDT and Helsing Join Forces for CA-1 Europa Autonomous Combat Aircraft

Friday, February 13th, 2026

Partnership initially for AI-supported air combat systems

Munich (Germany), 12 February 2026 – System house HENSOLDT and Helsing, two leading European defence technology companies, have agreed on a strategic partnership. The aim of the collaboration is to jointly advance modern defence technologies within a sovereign German and European technology architecture in order to make a substantial contribution to securing Western democracies in times of massive geopolitical shifts.

The first joint product of the two companies will be collaboration on Helsing’s AI-supported autonomous combat aircraft CA-1 Europa, which will sustainably strengthen the defence capabilities and technological leadership of a democratic Europe through purely national technology and supply chains.

The CA-1 Europa is to be equipped with powerful sensor technology from HENSOLDT in the future. The plan is to integrate technologies and sensors from the fields of radar, optronics, self-protection, and electromagnetic warfare. In addition, the HENSOLDT software suite MDOcore (Multi-Domain Operations Core) provides the digital backbone for multidimensional data fusion, networking, and coordination. In conjunction with Helsing’s AI agent Centaur, the combat drone will thus be able to carry out missions autonomously, process information securely, and make it available across dimensions.

The cooperation takes into account the changed security policy reality. Modern military systems must automatically collect, process, and make information usable in a very short time. The combination of powerful sensor technology and AI-based software is considered a decisive factor in making systems more adaptable and efficient. At the same time, both partners attach great importance to technological sovereignty and the development of European solutions.

HENSOLDT has many years of experience in the development and integration of state-of-the-art AI-supported sensor solutions and data fusion for military applications in the air, on the ground, at sea, in space, and in cyberspace. In addition to the autonomous combat aircraft, Helsing is contributing artificial intelligence to the project that is capable of autonomously controlling the combat aircraft itself in a network and independently processing large amounts of data for this purpose. The collaboration is clearly organized according to a division of labor: each company is responsible for its technologies and contributions within its own area of expertise.

Helsing and HENSOLDT are already working together with the Norwegian Kongsberg Group in the space sector to establish a sovereign satellite constellation for reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition (IST) with a fully networked communication layer for Europe by 2029.

The two companies intend to prepare their first joint demonstrations in the coming months. The focus will be on close coordination with customers and partners in order to test new technologies in a practical setting and gradually transfer them into operational systems.

Oliver Dörre, CEO of HENSOLDT: “The future of modern defence systems lies in the intelligent and networked interaction of sensor technology and artificial intelligence. We share a common goal with Helsing: to responsibly develop innovative technologies and thus contribute to Europe’s security policy capabilities.”

Dr. Gundbert Scherf, co-founder and co-CEO of Helsing: “Our deterrence requires sovereign air superiority. With the CA-1, we are making a clear offer for credible European deterrence. The sovereignty and superiority of our armed forces depend on our systems being developed and produced by national industry champions. The partnership between Helsing and HENSOLDT is a joining of forces between two national champions. We are united by our commitment to massive investment in future technologies.”

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Enforce Tac 2026: SOURCE Tactical Gear Introduces Female Ballistic Protection & Ultra-Light Military Helmet

Friday, February 13th, 2026

These initiatives reflect SOURCE’s broader investment in next-generation protective equipment and operational gear

Enforce Tac 2026, 23-25 February, Hall 6 Booth #23512 February 2026 – SOURCE Tactical Gear, a global leader in tactical protection, hydration systems, and modular load-carry solutions, announces a significant advancement in women’s ballistic protection, continuing its long-term commitment to developing dedicated solutions for female fighters and law-enforcement personnel. Building on growing operational recognition of the need for gender-specific armor, the company has developed the world’s first and only anatomically contoured hard ballistic plate designed to replicate the natural female chest form.

The innovative plate is based on a unique ceramic pressing and plate-construction technology, delivering high-level ballistic protection while incorporating a curved chest area in multiple sizes. This design eliminates weak seams and expands protection in the critical chest area, ensuring maximum coverage without compromising ballistic integrity.

When combined with SOURCE’s contoured soft ballistic panel, the system provides maximum coverage and improved fit. Flat hard plates paired with flat or partially contoured soft armor leave gaps around the chest and abdomen, while the integration of a contoured hard plate with a curved soft panel fully closes these gaps, offering enhanced ballistic coverage, improved ergonomics, and greater operational confidence.

This development builds on SOURCE’s proven experience in female soft armor solutions, already fielded by operational forces including the Italian Carabinieri, and reflects the company’s continued investment in women-specific protection driven by real-world operational requirements.

Beyond ballistic armor, SOURCE Tactical Gear continues to expand its capabilities across additional domains. The company has established a dedicated helmet manufacturing facility. Produced using advanced materials and innovative manufacturing technologies, the helmets are designed to deliver uncompromising ballistic performance while reducingweight compared to existing solutions on the market. Built to support the development and integration of advanced and disruptive technologies, the facility is already operating at high capacity, with innovative helmet solutions expected to be introduced to customers worldwide.

“Effective ballistic protection depends on precise anatomical fit and advanced materials engineering,” said Dovik Gal, Marketing Manager at SOURCE Tactical Gear. “By combining a first-of-its-kind contoured hard armor plate with curved soft ballistic panels and proprietary ceramic pressing technologies, we eliminate critical coverage gaps and deliver higher ballistic performance for women in operational environments, while continuing to invest in next-generation protective systems.”

In parallel, SOURCE continues to advance its operational gear portfolio, including its ACS rapid-access pouches, designed to improve speed, safety, and efficiency for modern military and law-enforcement forces.

www.sourcetacticalgear.net

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Avon Protection Launches EXOSKIN-S2 High-Performance CBRN Protective Suit

Friday, February 13th, 2026

11th February 2026, Cadillac, MI: Avon Protection has expanded its EXOSKIN protective ensemble range with the EXOSKIN-S2 high-performance CBRN suit, designed for operators in the military, first responder and special forces segments.

Avon Protection’s EXOSKIN-S2 high-performance CBRN suit.

With the commercial availability of the EXOSKIN-S2, users now have increased options for their protective suit requirements across the spectrum of CBRN threat environments: the EXOSKIN-S1 low-weight (4.4lbs), low-burden system for lower risk operations, and the EXOSKIN-S2, which offers a protection profile tailored toward operations with higher threat levels.

EXOSKIN-S2 leverages an advanced Avon Protection design that utilizes an activated carbon fabric (ACF) inner layer for enhanced protection against aerosol threats, vapor, liquid and particulate chemical warfare agents (CWAs). Combined with a low-noise emitting outer layer, the suit provides improved protection for operations in CBRN environments of up to 24-hour duration for longer time in the field.

EXOSKIN-S2 retains the ‘suit as a system’ ensemble design of the original EXOSKIN-S1 suit with its focus on seamless integration with essential CBRN protective equipment, including Avon Protection respirators, EXOSKIN-B1 boots and EXOSKIN-G1 gloves. Key enablers include an integrated hood with double elasticated aperture that ensures a protective seal around the respirator, maximizing protection without restricting movement. It also features hook and loop adjustable tabs on the lower legs, a thumb loop and inner leg gaiter with stirrup to prevent ingress when worn.

Other common design elements across the EXOSKIN suit range include a quarter zip and full zip options with hook and loop fastening for improved integration with body armor; and multiple outer fabric pattern and color design formulations to minimize user detection in hostile environments.

“Our EXOSKIN range has been designed to protect operators from CBRN threats while reducing the physiological burden, so they stay more comfortable for longer,” Steve Elwell, President, Avon Protection, said. “With EXOSKIN-S2, we are giving users a greater choice of protection levels and continuing to deliver the Avon Protection quality assurance they know and trust to keep their operators safe in demanding environments.”

www.avon-protection-plc.com

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Echodyne to Open Major New Manufacturing Facility to Meet Rapidly Growing Global Demand

Thursday, February 12th, 2026

· $40M investment in 86,350-square-foot facility in Washington State, USA

· Annual production capacity of >30,000 radars across product lines

· More than 200 employees at full capacity

· Start of production in summer 2026

Kirkland, WA, February 11, 2026 – Echodyne, the radar platform company, today announces a major near-term expansion in its advanced radar production capacity.

Echodyne’s new 86,350-square-foot facility will provide enough manufacturing and warehouse space to produce and ship more than 30,000 radars per year. The company’s modular manufacturing approach allows production capacity to flex to match varying demand across product lines as well as seamlessly introducing new product lines and capabilities. The investment reflects Echodyne’s continued commitment to: enhancing security and safety as UxS become ubiquitous on the battlefield and in society in general, staying ahead of the accelerating demand in the U.S. and in Allied countries around the globe, and strengthening America’s defense industrial base.

Counter-UAS (C-UAS), beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations for drone-as-first-responders (DFR), force protection, border security, and on-the-move (OTM) are among the applications and capabilities driving accelerating demand for high-resolution radar surveillance of air and surface domains. The company’s patented metamaterials electronically scanned array (MESA®) technology delivers unrivaled data fidelity – pinpoint accuracy, track stability, AI-based classification of threats, and well-defined high-speed application programming interfaces (APIs) for easy integration into systems of systems – in a compact, solid-state, commercially-exportable radar product.

Eben Frankenberg, the CEO of Echodyne, commented:

“We are proud to be opening this new facility in Washington State, the location of our headquarters and a long-time global hub for tech innovation and advanced manufacturing. The extraordinary performance of MESA radar stands in marked contrast to the purposeful simplicity of its design, making high-fidelity radar broadly accessible for defense and civilian safety and security applications. This new investment in manufacturing capacity will allow us to supercharge production to meet the rapidly growing global demand for our products.”

Echodyne expects to continue to hire at a rapid pace to support its expanding manufacturing operations. Open positions can be found at Echodyne.com/careers.

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Mauser Introduces New M98 Das Original Bolt-Action Rifle

Thursday, February 12th, 2026

San Antonio, Texas (February 11, 2026) – Mauser is pleased to introduce the new Mauser 98 Das Originalbolt-action rifle. Harnessing a combination of advanced technology and old-world craftsmanship, this modern iteration of one of the world’s most iconic rifles delivers the accuracy and reliability embraced by millions of Mauser owners for more than a century. And it is now available in .300 Win Mag for the first time ever!

The original M98 was prized for its controlled round feed, extreme strength, reliability and safety. The new M98 Das Original is designed with these same features along with improvements including a Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coating on the bolt for extra protection from wear, a gold-colored trigger, and elegant hand-selected Grade 5 wood. The magnum configurations come with a red safari recoil pad system for improved comfort.

“The Mauer 98 Das Original edition was built in Germany for American hunters and collectors who appreciate perfection and top-tier engineering,” said Jason Evans, CEO, Blaser Group. “The new Das Original delivers the legendary reliability of the original M98 with enhanced features and, for the first time ever in a Mauser 98, this edition is now available in .300 Win Mag.”

New Features:

– DLC Bolt components

– Gold Colored Trigger

– Gold colored lettering on Floor plate (Since 1898 Das Original)

– Hand Selected Grade 5 wood

Magnum configuration with red safari recoil pad:

– 375 H&H

– 416 Rigby

MSRP: $14,500

Standard Configuration:

– 308 Win

– 30-06

– 300 Win Mag (This caliber has never before been offered in a Mauser 98)

MSRP: $12,000

For more information about the company and product lines, visit: www.blaser-group.com.

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Strategic Sciences LLC Completes Successful Phase II Government Inspection & Performance Verification for the Multi-Function Muzzle Device (MFMD)

Thursday, February 12th, 2026

Salt Lake City, UT — February 9, 2026 — Organization of Strategic Sciences LLC (Strategic Sciences) today announced the successful completion of a Phase II Government Inspection & Performance Verification (GIPV) for its Multi-Function Muzzle Device (MFMD), marking a significant milestone in the development and maturation of the company’s next-generation suppressor technology.

Building on a multi-year development effort spearheaded by the ASW Special Operations & Low Intensity Conflict (SO/LIC) Capability Development & Innovation (CD&I) Office, the Phase II GIPV validated both performance and manufacturability attributes of the MFMD system under government oversight. Completion of this inspection confirms the system’s readiness to transition from advanced development toward broader fielding. This multi-year program has yielded the integration of the MFMD into 68 specific weapon platforms across 13 calibers from 5.56 to .50BMG.

The MFMD is a hybrid suppressor architecture that integrates flash suppression, sound reduction, and recoil mitigation into a single, compact device—without increasing weapon length or introducing the trade-offs commonly associated with legacy muzzle devices. By treating gas flow and energy management as a unified system rather than isolated functions, the MFMD delivers balanced performance across all three domains.

“Successful completion of Phase II GIPV is a critical step in demonstrating that the MFMD is not only technically effective, but also producible and scalable,” said Russ Oliver, Chief Executive Officer of Strategic Sciences. “This milestone reflects years of disciplined engineering, close collaboration with government partners, and a relentless focus on operational excellence.”

The inspection included verification of system configuration, technical documentation, quality controls, and performance consistency, providing confidence in the MFMD’s ability to meet or exceed demanding

requirements for flash, sound, and recoil mitigation, as well as durability, reliability, repeatability, and future production readiness.

Strategic Sciences continues to advance MFMD development in alignment with end-user requirements and operational feedback, supporting the company’s core mission: TO PROVIDE TECHNOLOGICAL OVERMATCH THROUGH INNOVATION, SCIENCE, AND THE PRINCIPLES OF SERVICE.

More information about Strategic Sciences and its products can be found at www.strategicsciences.us, check out the full line-up of products here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9Pe5tmchco

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