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Friday, January 16th, 2026New Ghost Badger Tactical EV Advances Power, Stealth, Speed for Military and Law Enforcement Users
Friday, January 16th, 2026
NASA tech offers peerless battery performance, safety
Licensed from NASA, the Ghost Badger’s battery management innovation enables active cell balancing, bad cell detection and the ability to isolate bad cells, mitigating the chance of thermal runaway.
Uniquely, the system enables flexible energy sharing across multiple units, allowing streamlined charging setups that reduce the need for extra cables. It can also interface with multiple units to deliver power when and where it’s needed, functioning as a mobile energy source and versatile storage solution for both transportation and equipment.
Battery yields low heat signature, boosted power, quiet use
The powerful battery provides the negligible heat signature required by Special Operations for low probability of detection during covert missions. It also enables speeds of up to 113 KMH (70 MPH), contributing to quicker infil and exfil.
The vehicle’s battery-powered engine operates at just 48 dB(A) during acceleration, allowing users to move nearly silently during ISR and other operations.
AI-enhanced stability and instant torque conquer difficult terrains
The Ghost Badger’s deep engineering taps AI to provide advanced stability and instant torque, allowing users to maneuver confidently in hilly and uneven terrains.
Compact design, modest curb weight allow easy transport to DZ
Just 150 cm x 65 cm x 40 cm (59″ x 26″ x 16″) when folded and 150 cm x 130 cm x 40 cm (59″ x 51″ x 16″) when unfolded, the Ghost Badger’s compact designand 43 kg (95 lb.) weight make it easier to transport, conceal and retrieve than other micro-mobility options. The vehicle is airdrop capable.
Quick-swap payload rails enable use for cargo, CASEVAC
Modular payload rails let users rapidly transform the Ghost Badger from being a personal transport vehicle to a carrier for cargo such as compact drones, light anti-armor weapons, additional energy storage systems, and communications equipment.
Operators can use a different payload rail for quick casualty evacuation (CASEVAC).
Fleet managers enjoy lower maintenance and lifetime costs
Because the Ghost Badger has fewer moving parts and a lower fuel burden and requires only simple field maintenance, it offers a lower lifetime cost and greater sustainability than legacy options.
Made in the USA
The Ghost Badger CTEV-02 compact tactical electric vehicle is proudly made in the USA and carefully engineered to meet military standards.
“We engineered the Ghost Badger with the mission success and safety of our military members and law enforcement officers at its core,” said founder and CEO Johnnie Stewart IV. “They give us their best, and they deserve our best.”
Get a first look at the Ghost Badger in the New Product Center and at Booth 44051 and enjoy 10% off sales during SHOT Show.
About StewTech, Inc.
Founded in 2021, StewTech brings advanced engineering to mission-critical transport, including the Ghost Badger, the most compact tactical electric vehicle.
It also designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime missions and fast personal electric sport vehicles for thrill-seekers.
Learn more at stewtechinc.com
High Speed Gear and Phokus Research Group to Showcase Collaborative Medical Solutions for Warfighters at SHOT Show 2026
Friday, January 16th, 2026Visit Booth #72739 to See Modular, Combat-Proven Medical Systems Built for Operational Readiness
LAS VEGAS, NV – January 16, 2026 – High Speed Gear (HSG), a leading U.S. manufacturer of tactical nylon and load-bearing equipment, and Phokus Research Group, a recognized innovator in operational medicine and medical systems integration, announced a collaborative effort focused on delivering mission-ready medical carriage and treatment solutions for today’s warfighters. The jointly developed medical product solutions will be on display at SHOT Show 2026 in the High Speed Gear booth, #72739.
Built on shared priorities of durability, rapid access, and real-world usability, the partnership combines High Speed Gear’s battle-proven platforms with Phokus’ medical configuration expertise, providing purpose-driven solutions spanning Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKs) through Medic and Role 1 level systems designed for serious environments.
“Warfighters deserve medical solutions that are built for the reality of their missions, fast, intuitive, rugged, and reliable under stress,” said Allison Mitchum, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for High Speed Gear Products Group. “Working alongside Phokus allows us to take proven platforms and elevate them into complete, operationally relevant systems that help keep people alive when seconds matter. We’re proud to highlight these solutions at SHOT Show 2026 in our booth, #72739.”
Rob Hanna, CEO of Phokus Research Group, added: “This collaboration is about increasing medical readiness through intelligent design and consistent access to lifesaving tools. High Speed Gear brings decades of manufacturing excellence and field-proven durability, and together we’re delivering systems configured to support Tactical Combat Casualty Care and advanced care delivery in the most demanding environments. We’re excited to showcase what’s possible when two mission-focused organizations build together.”
Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKs) – Modular & Combat-Proven
ORK IFAK (Operator Response Kit)
The ORK IFAK (Operator Response Kit) is a Phokus-configured individual first aid kit built around the High Speed Gear Med Pak pouch, an established, battle-proven platform recognized for durability, modularity, and rapid access. By leveraging the Med Pak’s proven design, the ORK provides a flexible foundation for organized medical carriage across a wide range of operational roles.
Phokus configures the ORK in accordance with Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) guidelines to support mission-driven medical readiness, emphasizing consistent access under stress and customizable internal organization. Features include:
• Quick-access pull tab for rapid deployment
• MOLLE compatibility for flexible placement on kit
• Rigid internal organizer panel configurable with shock cord and elastic retention
• Built for speed and reliability during self-aid or buddy-aid
Manufactured by High Speed Gear in the United States and Berry-compliant, the ORK IFAK pairs a trusted pouch platform with Phokus’ configuration expertise to deliver a dependable, operationally relevant medical solution.
Medic & Role 1 Level Systems
Phokus Surgical Ruck (Patent Pending)
The Multi-Mission Medical-Surgical Ruck (M3R-SURG) is a collaboration between Phokus and High Speed Gear, engineered for damage control resuscitation (DCR) and damage control surgery (DCS). Developed to address the demands of advanced care for teams operating in austere, mobile, or forward environments, the system features an external aluminum frame to enhance load carriage. Unlike other solutions on the market, the Surgical Ruck was also designed to store personal sustainment gear (food, water, warming layers), critical for extended operations.
The Surgical Ruck is scalable, agile, and rapidly deployable. It features modular, clear pouches mounted on rigid back panels, enabling teams to configure layouts according to mission requirements. Intended for austere surgical sites, the Surgical Ruck enables the rapid setup of a DCR/DCS capability through internal hanging bags and instrument panels—supporting an efficient transition from movement to advanced care delivery.
See It at SHOT Show 2026 Booth #72739
Attendees are invited to visit High Speed Gear booth #72739 at SHOT Show 2026 to view these collaborative medical systems in person and learn more about how High Speed Gear and Phokus Research Group are working together to support warfighter readiness across mission sets.
Tracer Tactical Invites You to the Echelon Happy Hour at SHOT Show
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Come Join us for an Echelon Happy Hour Wednesday 2-4pm at our Booth 62308 and grab a free can of Echelon. While you’re there, take a peek at some of the new products we’re releasing this year.
Delta Three Oscar to Showcase Next-Generation Ballistic, Impact and Shock Protection at SHOT Show 2026
Friday, January 16th, 2026Huntington Beach, CA – 01/15/2026 – Delta Three Oscar, the ballistic arm of world-leading protection material specialists, D3O will be attending SHOT Show this year from 20th January in Las Vegas.
For the first time Delta Three Oscar will be showing invited guests, its latest ballistic foam technology used by Craig Ballistics featuring high-performance AeroMax™ and Ballistic Sheet Foams available in 35, 50, 70, and 100 ballistic grades. These plates deliver exceptional impact against blunt force trauma and exceptional ballistic performance while maintaining a lightweight profile to support mobility on demanding missions.
The company will have all the latest ballistic helmet protection systems available to show. The Halo™ Helmet Suspension Systems are available in 3, 7 and 9-pad configurations for lightweight protection, reduction in trauma, and improved comfort over extended periods of use.
In addition, Delta Three Oscar will present its innovative P12 limb protectors for knees and elbows. Developed to deliver exceptional comfort and protection, these feature external caps for enhanced impact. resistance, this technology is now integrated into uniforms worn by the United States, United Kingdom and French Special Forces as well as various European and NATO Armed Forces.
The company has been continuing to drive innovation in protective footwear, introducing its latest shock-absorbing materials engineered for underfoot performance. Thenew Decell and Zero (made with 99% recycled content) materials have been specifically developed for use in insoles and midsoles, offering long-lasting durability with no compression on set. Proven to significantly improve comfort and reduce fatigue, these materials will be showcased in the new Garmont Tactical combat boots.
“Delta Three Oscar is dedicated to deliver the most protective impact and shock absorbing PPE solutions, that make a real difference in the lives of those who serve,” said Stuart Sawyer, CEO at D3O. “We are committed to innovation and work hard to support the highest level of defense and law enforcement agencies worldwide by developing the most advanced technical protective gear available.”
With a unique capability to combine cutting-edge comfort materials and advanced ballistic foams, Delta Three Oscar continues to enhance and innovate tactical protection and support operators facing the harshest physical and ballistic threats.
MIL/LE Special Operations Veterans Join BFG at SHOT Show 2026
Friday, January 16th, 2026POOLER, GA. – Blue Force Gear, Inc., the world leader in load carriage equipment innovation, will exhibit at the 2026 NSSF SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. For nearly five decades, SHOT Show has been the benchmark tradeshow for professionals in the shooting sports, hunting, military, and law enforcement industries. This year, the show dates will be from January 20th to the 23rd at the Sands Expo Center.
Blue Force Gear is known for their cutting edge, lightweight designs, superior proprietary technologies like Helium Whisper and ULTRACOMP that many tactical nylon companies license, and boldly redefining the way gear is constructed across the globe. At Booth #20405, Blue Force Gear will unveil a variety of new products during the show, as well as showcase their flagship line of slings, load carriage pouches and carriers, and medical equipment.
In addition to the products that will be on display, Blue Force Gear will have a team of experts in the booth to answer product questions and assist with procurement. Special guest appearances include Chuck Pressburg (Tuesday/Thursday, 3-4PM), Jared Reston (Wednesday, 2-3PM), and Ishmael Antonio (daily starting at 10AM). Each appearance will featurestory time, Q&A in their respective fields, and trivia with a chance to win a limited-edition Blue Force Gear Vickers Sling.
SGM(R) Chuck Pressburg retired from the U.S. Army in 2017 after 26 years of active service, primarily in Special Operations and Special Missions Units. He is a firearms trainer, industry consultant, and longtime friend of Blue Force Gear.
Jared Reston is a highly decorated retired Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office SWAT detective and Medal of Valor recipient who, after surviving being shot seven times in 2008, founded Reston Group Training to instruct law enforcement and citizens on elite firearms tactics and mindset.
Ishmael Antonio is a retired U.S. Air Force MSgt Pararescueman who participated in multiple combat and contingency operations, including Operation Just Cause in Panama, Operation Restore Hope in Somalia, and Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti. He is a subject matter expert in confined space and collapsed structure rescue operations and has a special demonstration planned during his time in the Blue Force Gear booth.
Follow Blue Force Gear on social media for daily recaps, behind-the-scenes content, and highlights from SHOT Show 2026. Sign up for their newsletterfor upcoming product announcements, exclusive promotions, and special offers. For more information about Blue Force Gear or any of their product offerings, visit their website: www.blueforcegear.com
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Friday, January 16th, 2026
FirstSpear Friday Focus: SHOT Show 2026
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Come see us next week at SHOT Show 2026 over at booth #32111 from Tuesday, January 20th through Friday, January 23rd. Check out our product line-up and catch up with our team to learn more about what’s coming in 2026!
To request an estimate click image above or visit First-Spear.com/Request-For-Estimate. FirstSpear is the premier source for cutting-edge tactical gear for military, law enforcement and those who train. For more information visit First-Spear.com.
