The annual WEPTAC Range Day takes place on Monday, January 18, 2027, to coincide with SHOT Show Week. This is a DoW-centric event. Industry, this is your place holder.
Attached is the event flyer. Registration prices and more details to come. In the meantime, please confirm your vendor attendance to RANGEDAY@WEPTAC.COM.
An improvement over the venerable ALICE frame the new injection molded, Polymer PALICE from Eureka Molding is lightweight, yet strong.
Offered on Coyote, Ranger Green and Black, you can get the frames from Raptor Tactical, Tracer Tactical, Platatac, Twinneedle, and Valhalla Tactical.
Sydney, Australia – 10 August 2026 – DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in advanced counter-drone (CUAS) technology, today announced the launch of its latest flagship product, the RfRecon, a portable RF intelligence solution designed to help defence, government, and security organisations better understand the electromagnetic environment wherever operations occur.
Built on DroneShield’s recently launched proprietary RfAI-3 intelligence architecture, RfRecon enables operators to rapidly sense, identify, locate, and assess RF activity from a single device. Rather than simply collecting spectrum data, it provides the operational context needed to support faster and more informed decisions in the field.
Modern operations increasingly depend on understanding the electromagnetic environment. The rapid growth of uncrewed systems, electronic warfare capabilities, and wireless communications has dramatically increased the volume of complexity of RF activity surrounding today’s operators. While sensing technologies have become more capable, interpreting that information still requires multiple systems, specialist expertise, or time-consuming analysis.
RfRecon was developed to change that.
By combining ultra-wideband spectrum awareness, precision direction finding, and RfAI-3-powered signal intelligence within a single portable capability, RfRecon delivers immediate operational understanding while reducing operator workload and accelerating decision-making at the tactical edge.
Image: RfRecon powered by RfAI-3 senses unknown RF activity surrounding today’s operators.
RfRecon delivers a step change in capability versus previous industry adopted solutions, combining approximately six (6) times more radio frequency spectrum coverage, four (4) times greater processing and AI compute, thirty-one (31) times more storage, and eight (8) times more memory, while introducing advanced capabilities such as direction finding, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, Remote ID, AIS/ADS-B detection, integrated GNSS, and hardware-based security. Collectively, these enhancements position RfRecon as a significantly more capable and future-ready sensing platform.
“The electromagnetic spectrum has become one of the most important sources of operational intelligence on the modern battlefield, but collecting data is no longer enough,” said Angus Bean, Chief Executive Officer of DroneShield. “The teams that gain the greatest advantage will be those that can rapidly understand what they’re seeing and confidently act on it. RfRecon reflects that shift by bringing RF intelligence directly to the tactical edge”.
RfRecon is designed to operate within a layered defence architecture, extending RF intelligence from the tactical edge to enterprise command-and-control. The capability supports dismounted, vehicle-mounted, expeditionary, and fixed-site operations, and its open architecture and support for industry-standard data transfer enable rapid integration into existing security and defence ecosystems.
Image: RfRecon’s multi-mission design extends RF intelligence from tactical edge to enterprise command-and-control.
RfRecon interoperates with the tools operators already rely on, including ATAK, third-party command-and-control platforms, and complementary sensor technologies. It can also form part of layered counter-UAS architectures incorporating cyber takeover and kinetic defeat capabilities. Whether deployed standalone or integrated into broader mission systems, RfRecon helps organisations build a more complete understanding of activity across the electromagnetic environment. RfRecon will continue to benefit from ongoing enhancements delivered through DroneShield’s software roadmap, ensuring customers gain access to future improvements in RF intelligence capabilities over time.
RfRecon is available immediately for qualified defence, government and security customers worldwide.
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. —
Program Manager Ground Weapons Systems (PM GWS) within PAE Marine Corps began fielding the Squad Aiming Laser (SAL) to the School of Infantry-East at Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 27 and 28, equipping infantry, reconnaissance and special operations forces with a compact, high-precision tool for the modern battlefield.
SAL is an ultra-compact, all-digital, multi-function laser system. It provides both visible and near-infrared (NIR) aiming pointers and illumination, allowing Marines to locate, identify, and engage targets in the most contentious environments and harshest conditions.
Harry Mandeles, the project officer for the Optics Team at PM GWS, said the transition to SAL represents more than just a hardware update; it is a fundamental shift in how small units dominate the night.
“The NIR beam and illuminator clarity is a generational leap. Infantry Marines will notice significantly less eye strain and a much clearer target picture through their Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) compared to the legacy PEQ-16.” Harry Mandeles, the project officer for the Optics Team at PM GWS.
The benefits to the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) are rooted in three primary tactical advantages: weight reduction, beam quality, and engagement range. By reducing the front-end weight of the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR), the SAL improves overall weapon balance, making the platform more maneuverable during high-tempo operations. The use of Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser (VCSEL) technology produces a uniform, clean beam for faster target identification enabling squads to fully utilize the extended-range capabilities of modern NVGs, pushing the lethality of the squad further than ever before.
Beyond its technical specifications, the SAL program serves as an example of the Marine Corps’ commitment to rapidly delivering capability through leveraging commercial technology. By leveraging SOCOM’s Small Business Innovation Research efforts and small-business agility, the SAL program moved from a stated requirement to a major contract award with remarkable speed. This rapid acquisition model ensures that Marines are not waiting years for technology that is available today.
“The biggest success with SAL was competitively awarding an IDIQ [Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity] contract, securing a higher-power laser in a package smaller than any laser in our inventory, and we did it at an extremely competitive price.”
As the Marine Corps continues to refine its Force Design initiatives, the fielding of the SAL ensures that the individual rifleman remains the most lethal element on the battlefield. With its digital interface, lightweight design, and superior optical clarity, the Squad Aiming Laser provides the precision necessary for the complex, low-light engagements of 21st-century warfare.
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Juggernaut.Case has received a major facelift which includes a vastly improved navigation to get you to the solutions you need in fewer clicks.
You can also find more robust content to educate people on the VELOX Ecosystem. The Partner Integrations page is also a great new addition, highlighting some of Juggernaut’s industry collaborations.
The ARC Ghost was released at Shot Show and the MATBOCK team just shared this with us.
During Shot Show the ARC Ghost was undoubtedly our most requested product and is currently on trial with several units. UCAS is coming as soon as the standards are released.
Here is an overview video of the carrier:
The ARC Ghost was specifically designed for the water and the complexities of the maritime mission. Using innovative designs by Shaw Concepts and MATBOCK ghost this carrier is lightweight, durable, and will not soak up any water or hold sand. It features quick release tubes in three locations, a drag handle and Shaw Concepts’ unique plate bags that easily support armor, behind the plate IFAKs and flotation!
Features:
If you’d like to get a quote, email sales@matbock.com
Plymouth, MI (August 2026) – The battlefield is everchanging. Today, small, low-cost drones are proliferating across the world, posing significant threats to military installations, personnel, and critical infrastructures. To combat this aerial threat, EOTECH is proud to announce the development of the HWS CUAS.
The Counter Unmanned Aircraft Sight (CUAS) provides the individual soldier with advanced capabilities to immobilize drones. Available in both the EXPS3 and XPS3 models, the HWS CUAS includes a sophisticated aiming reticle that enables rapid engagement of both stationary and moving drones.
Used for stationary drones, the reticle consists of a primary aiming dot with fractured outer circles to enhance target acquisition. Additional lead references provide intuitive holds for crossing targets at varying distances. Assuming a 30-mph drone crossing at a 90-degree path, the user would simply position the inner left or right dot on drones at 50m out and use the outer chevrons to engage drones at 90m out.
“Holography is essential when designing large pattern reticles. The CUAS reticle is achieved through complex and often expensive unconventional optics to correct for parallax error and other aberrations.” Said Todd Estes, VP of Engineering for EOTECH. “The holographic solution ensures that all the potential aiming points stay in focus at the target position regardless of the size and shape of the reticle. Holographic optical elements provide a wider field of view and unrecognizable parallax compared to conventional lenses.”
The EXPS3 model offers side buttons that are useful when using night-vision systems or magnifiers. It is equipped with an adjustable, lockable quick-detach lever for easy attachment and removal. The EXPS3 model also provides lower 1/3 co-witness with iron sights. The XPS3 version offers true co-witness height, rear buttons, and a 7/64 hex crossbolt for a more permanent mounting solution.
EOTECH HWS CUAS Specifications:
L x W x H:
3.8″ x 2.3″ x 2.6″ (96.5 x 58.4 x 65 mm) (EXPS3)
3.8” x 2.1” x 2.5” (96.5 x 53.3 x 64mm) (XPS3)
Weight:
11.2 oz (317.5 g) (EXPS3)
9.0 oz (255 g) (XPS3)
Water Resistant:
33ft (10m) depth (NV)
Mount:
1″ Weaver or MIL-STD-1913 rail
Zero Adjustments:
0.5 MOA per click
Brightness:
20 daylight settings
10 NV settings (night vision compatible model)
Power Source:
1 x CR123 battery
Battery Life:
1,000 continuous hours at nominal setting 4 at room temperature
Country of Origin:
Made in the USA
For more information, please visit www.eotechinc.com.
