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UF PRO Presents Tactical Clothing for Law Enforcement at IACP 2026

Friday, October 9th, 2026

KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (08 October 2026)

UF PRO, a leader in tactical apparel designed for military, law enforcement and professional operators, will exhibit at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition. Visitors can meet the UF PRO team at Booth 361 on 25–27 October 2026 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA.

The IACP Annual Conference and Exposition brings together law enforcement leaders and public safety professionals from around the world, providing a platform to exchange knowledge and explore equipment and solutions that support policing.

At Booth 361, UF PRO will present clothing systems for patrol duties, tactical operations and cold-weather deployment. The selection includes the Striker TT Combat Uniform and Striker XT Gen.3 Combat Uniform, as well as the P-40 Responder Shirt, P-40 All-Terrain Gen.3 Pants, and P-40 Urban Gen.2 Pants. The AcE Plus Gen.3 Tactical Winter Jacket, Striker Gen.3 Boonie Hats, and 3D Tactical Knee Pads will also be on display.

Visitors can take a closer look at the materials and construction of selected garments and try them on to assess fit and freedom of movement. Conversations with the UF PRO team will provide an opportunity to discuss how different clothing configurations can support specific roles, duties and operating conditions.

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MAG Exchange Industry Night (ANG & ARC) October 26-27 in Tuscon

Wednesday, September 30th, 2026

We are just under a month out from this year’s MAG Exchange Industry Night held in convention with the ANG & ARC WEPTAC Conference, October 26-27 in Tuscon, Arizona.

Although MAG Exchange is open to the public, the target audience is ANG and AFRES ground combatants (PJ, TACP, SR, CCT, Security Forces), the event welcomes anyone in the DoW or federal law enforcement arena.

See OSI & 1947LLC at Future Forces Forum

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026

OSI & 1947LLC will attending the upcoming FFF / Future Forces Forum in Prague on October 21st – 23rd 2026.

Contact:    

Geoff Senko –geoff@osinnovate.com

Peter Raneri –peter@osinnovate.com

MATBOCK Monday: Fort Benning Maneuver Warfighter Conference

Monday, September 14th, 2026

Swing by booth 26 to see the latest Tarsier Eclipse Pro from MATBOCK.

They will also have on display

– ARES Drone Assault & Sustainment Pack

– Graverobber Assault Medic Pack

– ARC Ghost Carrier

Email sales@matbock.com to schedule a meeting with us at Benning.

ORIGIN and WITU Unveil BLAZE with Latest Version of Warhead at MSPO

Tuesday, September 8th, 2026
  • Latvia’s ORIGIN is introducing its autonomous counter-drone interceptor BLAZE at MSPO with the latest version of a directional fragmentation warhead developed by Poland’s WITU (Wojskowy Instytut Techniczny Uzbrojenia).
  • The module was engineered by WITU specifically for BLAZE and the demands of modern counter-drone operations, combining a focused effect against aerial targets with multiple layers of mechanical, electronic and software-controlled safety.
  • The warhead carries a NATO stock number, making BLAZE the first NATO-codified interceptor drone available with a STANAG-compliant warhead module.
  • ORIGIN is scaling manufacturing partnerships across Europe to meet growing demand from NATO countries.

RIGA, Latvia & KIELCE, Poland (8 September 2026) –  ORIGIN, the Latvian defence technology company, and Poland’s Military Institute of Armament Technology (WITU, Wojskowy Instytut Techniczny Uzbrojenia) are introducing BLAZE, an autonomous counter-drone interceptor, with the latest version of a directional fragmentation warhead, at MPSO in Kielce. WITU designed the warhead specifically for ORIGIN’s BLAZE, combining a focused effect against aerial targets with multiple layers of mechanical, electronic and software-controlled safety. The module carries a NATO stock number, making BLAZE the first NATO-codified interceptor drone available with a STANAG-compliant warhead module.

The BLAZE warhead is a compact directional high-explosive fragmentation module built specifically for intercepting unmanned aerial threats. Rather than adapting an existing munition, WITU engineered the warhead from the outset as an integral part of BLAZE. Weighing 700 grams, it directs a concentrated pattern of high-velocity steel fragments toward the target, delivering the required effect while keeping the interceptor light and agile.

WITU designed and built the Electronic Safe and Arm Device (ESAD), the electronic system that governs how and when the warhead activates. The explosive charge, directional fragmentation package, electronically controlled fuze and mechanical safety mechanisms are combined within a single precision-engineered module. The warhead remains safely disarmed until defined flight conditions are met, can be armed and disarmed repeatedly in flight, and automatically returns to a safe state if an engagement is cancelled, allowing BLAZE to return and land. It initiates at a precisely controlled moment during the terminal intercept.

Col. Piotr Ruli?ki, Head of the Center for Ballistics and Unmanned Systems at the Military Institute of Armament Technology (WITU), said: “The ESAD we built for ORIGIN’s BLAZE meets the same safety and standardisation requirements we apply across our work for the Polish armed forces. We designed it from the ground up for counter-drone engagements, with the safety and control features that mission demands. Partnering with ORIGIN lets our expertise support allied NATO forces, which is a good example of how Polish and Baltic industry can build on each other’s strengths.”

Beyond the WITU partnership, ORIGIN has partnered with several electronics manufacturers with operations across Europe to scale up production of BLAZE interceptors to meet growing demand from NATO countries. In line with the interceptor’s modular design, this lets end users take on a larger share of their own supply chain where that suits their procurement needs. 

Origin’s BLAZE interceptor will be showcased at WITU’s stand (booth number: 2-E08) at MSPO in Kielce, Poland from 8 to 11 September 2026. 

VG-Standard Connectivity Solutions at DVD 2026

Saturday, September 5th, 2026

~ WireMasters to highlight resilient supply chains and solutions for defence manufacturers ~

Military interconnect specialist WireMasters will showcase its portfolio of VG-standard wire, cable, connectors and harness components at DVD 2026, the UK’s flagship defence exhibition for land equipment on September 16-17, at UTAC Millbrook. The company will engage with defence manufacturers, systems integrators and procurement professionals to discuss the evolving connectivity requirements of modern military platforms.

As defence procurement programmes continue to evolve, manufacturers are under growing pressure to secure reliable supplies of mission-critical interconnect components throughout lengthy procurement cycles.

At DVD 2026, WireMasters will highlight its portfolio of VG-standard wire, cable, connectors, heat shrink tubing and other harness components. Developed to meet German military (VG) specifications, these products provide standardised and compatible, connectivity solutions for defence vehicle electrical systems, helping improve interoperability, reliability and long-term maintainability across military platforms.

Combined with its extensive inventory and established supplier network, WireMasters helps customers improve component availability and minimise supply chain disruption. By working with multiple approved market leading manufacturers, the company provides greater flexibility while helping safeguard programmes against shortages and fluctuating lead times.

“Customers are looking for suppliers that can offer dependable stock availability, stable pricing and confidence that the components they need will be there when they are needed most,” said Darren Scott, sales executive at WireMasters. “By maintaining stock and working with multiple approved manufacturers, we’re helping customers build greater resilience into their supply chains.”

WireMasters expects discussions at the exhibition to explore how the growing adoption of uncrewed systems is reshaping defence requirements and creating new opportunities for suppliers of specialist interconnect solutions. As these technologies evolve, resilient supply chains and trusted supplier relationships will remain essential to supporting future military capability.

Visitors to DVD 2026 can meet the WireMasters team at Stand C3-D06 to discuss current and future defence projects, explore its portfolio of VG-standard interconnect solutions and learn how the company’s supply chain expertise can help strengthen resilience across defence procurement programmes. To learn more about WireMasters’ defence capabilities, visit its website.

Mehler Protection and UF PRO to Showcase Protection and Tactical Clothing Solutions at The Emergency Services Show 2026

Thursday, August 20th, 2026

FULDA, GERMANY, KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (19 August 2026)

Mehler Protection and UF PRO, brands of the Mehler Systems Group, will exhibit at The Emergency Services Show 2026, taking place on 16–17 September at the NEC Birmingham, United Kingdom. Visitors can meet the teams in Hall 5 at Stand G42.

The Emergency Services Show brings together professionals from across police, fire and rescue, ambulance, search and rescue, and other frontline services to explore the equipment, technologies and solutions shaping emergency response, resilience and public safety.

Mehler Protection and UF PRO will present ballistic protection and tactical clothing for a range of applications, from everyday police duties to specialist tactical operations and challenging environmental conditions.

Mehler Protection will present a selection of modular and configurable personal protection solutions, including the HYVE modular vest system and the M.U.S.T. modular protection system. The display will also feature the overt vests, hard and soft ballistic protection, and ballistic helmets, providing an overview of the company’s capabilities across different law enforcement applications.

UF PRO will showcase tactical clothing designed to support mobility, durability and comfort during extended operational use. The selection will include products from the P-40 range for everyday police and response duties, as well as combat clothing from the Striker family for more demanding tactical operations.

Flame-retardant clothing will form an important part of the presentation. The Striker X FR Combat Shirt and Combat Pants are designed for operations where protection against heat and flame must be combined with mobility, comfort and compatibility with tactical equipment.

Visitors will also be able to explore UF PRO outerwear for changing weather and temperature conditions, including softshell, winter and wet-weather solutions from the Hunter, Delta, AcE and Monsoon ranges. Selected garments will be available for try-on, allowing visitors to experience their fit, mobility and functionality first-hand.

By exhibiting together at The Emergency Services Show, Mehler Protection and UF PRO will provide police and emergency-service professionals with an opportunity to explore both individual products and complete equipment configurations developed around different operational needs.

Visit Mehler Protection and UF PRO in Hall 5, Stand G42, at The Emergency Services Show, taking place on 16–17 September 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Mehler Protection Brings New Maritime Protection Solutions to SMM 2026

Wednesday, August 19th, 2026

KÖNIGSLUTTER, GERMANY (18 August 2026)

From 1–4 September 2026, Mehler Protection will exhibit at SMM in Hamburg, presenting its latest platform protection solutions developed for the maritime sector.

Visitors can find Mehler Protection | Platform Armour in Hall B5, Booth 335, where the company will showcase a range of ballistic protection solutions for naval platforms, alongside a new development addressing emerging threats in the maritime environment.

A key focus of the exhibit will be M-RACC KE, Mehler Protection’s modular add-on armour solution designed to increase the ballistic protection of existing structures and platforms.

Its modular concept allows the protection level to be adapted to different threat scenarios and platform requirements, providing a flexible approach to upgrading protection without redesigning the complete structure.

At SMM 2026, visitors will be able to compare M-RACC KE configurations across STANAG Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4, demonstrating how the system can be scaled according to the required level of ballistic protection.

The exhibit will also feature a ship wall equipped with ballistic protection, providing a practical demonstration of how Mehler Protection’s armour solutions can be integrated into naval structures.

Alongside its passive armour solutions, Mehler Protection will provide a first look at a new active protection development for the maritime domain.

The solution has been developed in response to the rapidly changing threat environment faced by naval platforms, particularly at close and very close ranges. It expands Mehler Protection’s approach to maritime survivability beyond passive ballistic protection and will be officially unveiled during SMM 2026.

Further details about the new system will be announced separately at the start of the exhibition.

As the world’s leading maritime industry event, SMM brings together the international maritime sector in Hamburg to present new technologies, exchange expertise and address the challenges shaping the future of the industry.

Learn more about Mehler Protection: mehler-protection.com