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SIGHTRON Introduces New SV 8×42 ED Binoculars

January 12th, 2026

Youngsville, NC- (January 5th, 2026) – SIGHTRON, one of the world’s most innovative optical observation and aiming device companies, is pleased to announce the SV 8×42 ED Binoculars. These have been designed to meet the optical requirements of hunters, shooters and general observation enthusiasts.

The New SIGHTRON SV 8×42 ED Binoculars offer a wide field exceeding 70° of apparent field of view. To achieve this,SIGHTRON utilizes a field flattener to ensure excellent image quality from center to edge. Phase-correction coating on the prism delivers a bright, high-contrast field of view. Special low-dispersion (ED) objective lenses provide crisp, clear, extremely sharp high-resolution images free from chromatic aberrationand distortion at high power settings.

SIGHTRON SV binocular’s lenses are fully multi-layer coatedon all lens surfaces ensuring high light transmission and accurate color reproduction. They are nitrogen filled to prevent internal fogging. The SV’s housing features a lightweight yet robust magnesium die-cast construction. Its well-balanced design minimizes the perceived weight. An elastomer exterior provides easy handling and a secure grip, even in the most extreme conditions. The center focus system features a large metal focus ring to enable quick and precise focusing adjustments, even with gloves on. The SV’s long eye relief design allows a wide field of view, even when wearing glasses. Twist-up rubber eyecups provide a comfortable fit against the eye. Fully waterproof construction ensures reliability during rain or near water.

All SIGHTRON binoculars are backed by a Lifetime Performance Guarantee.

Specifications:

• Exit pupil: 5.3mm

• FOV at 1,000 yards: 477 ft.

• Eye Relief: 18mm

• Light Transmission: 90%

• Dimensions: 6.4” x 4.8” x 2.6”

• Weight: 31.6 oz.

MSRP: $1,099.99

For more information on the new SIGHTRON SV 8×42 ED Binoculars and the complete product line from SIGHTRON, please visit sightron.com and follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Plumb Precision Products Announces Plumb Reticle for Second Focal Plane Optics

January 12th, 2026

Issaquah, Washington- Plumb Precision Products is proud to announce the release of the patented Plumb Reticle for Second Focal Plane applications. Plumb Precision teamed up with Atibal Optics and Optics Planet to offer this new and innovate reticle. Currently offered in a 1-6 LVPO from Atibal Optics, a company well known for its innovative solutions. Optics Planet, the leading online optics retailer, has put its full support behind this offering and designated it with an OPMOD designation.

The original Plumb Competition Reticle is oriented to Designated Marksman Rifle and Multi-Gun Competition applications. This requires a depth of information communicated to the shooter that may exceed the need of some shooters. The Second Focal Plane Plumb Reticle (SFP-PR) was created to communicate the perfect balance of information, while being unobtrusive.

It starts with a 4.5 milliradian ring. This ring allows for quick target acquisition and orientation. This ring allows for several rapid target engagement methods. At 1 power magnification the ring fits perfectly within the 6 by 6 inch upper portion of the IPSC target. This is perfect for stages with “Shoot/No-Shoot” targets. Allowing for quick “A” zone hits up to 25 yards. This also applies for the 6 inch wide “A” zone in the center of the target.

The 4.5 milliradian ring surrounds the top and sides of the full size IPSC target at 100 yards at 6x magnification. This allows for use in stages that have targets at multiple distances. The 4.5 milliradian ring designed specifically to use the central fixation bias. This is a physiological response to objects in a field of view.

The SFP-PR leverages the natural tendency to center objects in the field of view to provide accurate engagements at speed. The user’s eye will naturally center the target in the ring and this provides an “A” zone hit with unparalleled ease and speed.

Another patented feature of the SFP-PR is the ranging funnel. This allows for accurate ranging of targets at maximum magnification. The funnel requires the user to elevate the firearm until target edges touch both sides of the arcs. This provides bullet drop compensation. The is designed to provide easy “A” zone hit. For more precise targeting Plumb Precision recommends developing weapon/cartridge data and recording it on the Plumb Precision DOPE sticker.

It is important to note the center crosshair is for zeroing at 100 yards and the reticle is calibrated to an average of multiple 5.56 and 7.62 cartridges.

The Second Focal Plane Plumb Reticle unlocks speed and accuracy for second focal plane optics. Get yours today at Optics Planet.

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Midwest Industries Launches New Line of MK2 Non-QD Scope & Optic Mounts

January 12th, 2026

Rock-solid, no-detach performance for precision shooters

Waukesha, Wis. (January 8, 2026) — Midwest Industries has announced the release of its MK2 Non-QD Scope, Optic, and Riser Mounts, the latest addition to the MK2 product line. Purpose-built for shooters who prioritize stability and repeatable accuracy, the MK2 Non-QD Series delivers a streamlined and solid mounting solution designed to perform in the harshest conditions.

The new lineup includes MK2 Scope Mounts (30mm and 34mm), MK2 Optic Mounts (Low, Lower 1/3 Co-Witness, Absolute Co-Witness, and NV 2.26” compatible with RMR, Acro, T2, and Micro dot patterns), and MK2 1913 Risers (5-, 9-, and 13-slot configurations).

All crafted from hardcoat-anodized 6061 aluminum and featuring 4140 heat-treated steel clamps with Torx hardware, each mount ensures exceptional holding strength and long-term durability. Precision machining delivers consistent alignment and return-to-zero performance, while optic-specific scope ring caps allow for top dot configurations. Every mount includes the MI Optic Mount Tool for simple, efficient installation.

“As we expand on the MK2 lineup, our new Non-QD products offer shooters a rock-solid, American-made solution built for pure precision,” said Troy Storch, Owner of Midwest Industries.

“By removing the quick-detach mechanism, these mounts achieve a streamlined, rigid connection, delivering unmatched stability and a refined design shooters can trust.”

For more information on the MK2 Non-QD Series, visit Midwest Industries’ website.

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Colt CZ Group SE Announces the Launch of Colt Electro Optics, LLC

January 12th, 2026

For over 185 years, Colt has defined reliability, precision, and battlefield-proven performance. Now, that legacy advances into a new frontier. For the first time in history, Colt Optics is combining that heritage of craftsmanship with cutting-edge optical technology. Built for the professionals who stand on the front line, our optics areengineered to answer a growing demand for mission-ready clarity and uncompromising performance. Every optic reflects the same standard that built the Colt name—durability, precision, and reliability. Colt Optics will create precision sighting and targeting products built to meet the real-world demands of professional users.

”We have assembled a talented team of industry professionals that are honored to be a part of the exceptional legacy of the Colt and CZ brands. We are hard at work preparing to release a series of products in the coming months that are defined by the rigorous performance and quality standards we’ve set for ourselves“ said Matt Van Haaren, President of Colt Optics.

Dennis Finnegan, COO of Colt Optics, commented, ”We are proudly headquartered in Michigan, an epicenter of precision, weapon-based electro-optics engineering and manufacturing in the United States. We’ve brought a great group of professionals together with years of experience in developing products for our industry that we’re confident will compliment and grow with the ever evolving needs of the modern warfighter and all firearms users, alike.“

Visit www.coltoptics.com for more information.

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Leader Transforms SMDC for the Future

January 12th, 2026

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – Lt. Gen. Sean A Gainey, commanding general of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, is focused on transforming USASMDC into a warfighting headquarters as he closes out his second year in command.

One factor driving that transformation is the addition of the 263rd and 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Commands to USASMDC.

“We have gone through a significant change inside of the command, we now have two of the Army’s air and missile defense commands within SMDC,” Gainey said. “Defending the homeland has been a priority, and now the Army is putting additional resources into this command. We have a bright future as we transition into a warfighting headquarters.”

Gainey, who is dual-hatted and also serves as the commander of the Joint Functional Component Command for Integrated Missile Defense, expects changes within JFFC IMD, too. He said details are evolving on how team members will provide operational expertise to those organizations planning for homeland defense.

“JFFC IMD will transform to play a greater role in supporting air and missile defense protection of the homeland,” he said.

As USASMDC continues to evolve, Gainey said the integration of space, missile defense, and high-altitude capabilities to enable multi-domain operations will be crucial in addressing the complex challenges of the future battlefield.

“If you look at any conflict in a contested environment, the need to conduct over-the-horizon communication and provide command and control is critical,” he said.

The SMDC Technical Center’s and Space and Missile Defense Center of Excellence’s focus on pushing capability to warfighting formations quickly puts SMDC at the forefront of continuous transformation, Gainey said.

“We’ll continue to do the work we’re doing with U.S. Army Special Operations Command to validate high altitude platforms,” he said. “We’ll also continue to develop and refine our Tactical Integrated Ground Suite and some of our smaller form factor capabilities pushing those systems to the tactical edge of our warfighting formations.” When looking to deliver combat ready air and missile defense and space operations forces, Gainey, as the Army’s senior air defender and space operations proponent emphasized the importance of having trained and ready forces capable of global commitment.

“As you look at any conflict out there, space capabilities are a high priority,” he added. “In the current and future fight, the reliance on space is significant.”

Gainey’s focus on space operations included the development of the 40D space operations military occupational specialty which is expected to have its first enlisted members in October 2026.

“Now is the right time to have an Army space operations MOS and in the future a space branch inside the Army,” Gainey said. “The 40D MOS is going to give us more capacity to be able to leverage our space capabilities at the close tactical edge.”

Gainey said his role as the Army’s air and missile defense enterprise integrator takes on additional significance with the command’s expanded role as Army Service Component Command role to U.S. Northern Command for air and missile defense of the homeland.

While the Army is currently meeting AMD demand, Gainey said it’s coming at a cost to the AMD Soldiers. He said he’s focusing on finding ways to optimize the ability to globally provide trained and ready forces and ensure that AMD forces are adequately prepared to respond to emerging threats.

“The ability for the Army to be able to generate formations to support the COCOMs has driven our deploy-to-dwell rate to an all-time low,” he said. “We’re looking at other ways to provide forces to our combatant commands.” Spearheading this historic change to USASMDC is a team of professionals working together to meet the goals Gainey has set.

Gainey said it’s an exciting time to be part of the command.

“The efforts of our Soldiers and civilians strengthen the profession and embed the warrior ethos throughout SMDC,” he said, “We are starting to realize what this command was always intended to be, a warfighting headquarters that provides the Army and Joint Force with ready combat forces to deter aggression, defend the homeland against aerial threats, develop and deliver integrated space, missile defense and high-altitude capabilities, and dominate the land domain in conflict.”

Story by Jason Cutshaw

US Army Space and Missile Defense Command

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ISI Selected to Build the National Backbone for Israel’s Space Ecosystem

January 11th, 2026

New national space R&D lab to enable inorbit demonstrations of startup and academic payloads on ISI satellites

January 06,2026, Israel, ImageSat International (TASE: ISI), a global leader in space-based intelligence solutions, announces that the Access to Space consortium, in which ISI is a member, has been selected by the Israel Space Agency at the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology and the Israel Innovation Authority to establish and operate Israel’s national R&D space laboratory for the accelerated development of space technologies.

The consortium, led by Israeli space company Creation Space and joined by leading national academic institutions, including the Technion (Israel Institute of Technology) and Ben-Gurion University, will receive approximately 16million USD in governmental participation, including around 10.5 million USD in grants, for the establishment and operation of the laboratory.

The laboratory will enable Israeli start-ups and academic institutions to conduct technological demonstrations in space, including the launch of dedicated experimental payloads on board satellites that will be supplied, integrated, launched and operated by ISI. In addition, the laboratory will provide test infrastructures, as well as professional and engineering services and regulatory support, to make advanced space experimentation accessible to a broad range of Israeli developers.

“We are proud to be a significant part of the consortium selected to enable Israel’s space capabilities to grow and to further develop Israeli technological leadership in space,” said Noam Segal, CEO of ImageSat International. “With extensive experience in delivering end-to-end satellite solutions- from design and development to integration, launch, and mission operations , ISI is uniquely positioned to provide the professional infrastructure required for such a national space laboratory, enabling Israel and additional nations to remain at the forefront of space technology.”

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Enforce Tac 2027: Leading Fair Gains Strategic Depth as it Continues to Grow

January 11th, 2026

International interest in Germany’s leading trade fair for internal and external security has reached a new all-time high.

Enforce Tac unveils the next chapter in its strategic development. This year (23-25 February 2026), the display area for Germany’s leading trade fair for internal and external security is set to increase to more than 60,000 m2 across seven exhibition halls. Then in 2027 (2-4 March), it will cover an area of as much as 73,000 m² in eight halls. For a better overview of the entire exhibition grounds, a new hall cluster will also be established with a structure tailored to reflect the security and technological requirements of the coming years. Another new feature as of 2027 will be the Tuesday to Friday schedule, which caters to the needs of official agencies and security operatives to an even greater extent.

Under the guiding principle of an interconnected, resilient, and forward-looking security architecture, Enforce Tac has evolved to become Europe’s leading platform, bringing together innovations, strategic collaborations, and technological advances. “Enforce Tac is far more than just a trade fair. It is a testing ground for the future, where we work together to make Europe’s security more resilient and more responsible,” stresses event director Jasmin Rutka, adding: “Thanks to the extra display areas, modified schedule, and clearly structured hall clusters, we are creating the conditions for growth and further development, starting at the precise location where security, technology, and strategic partnerships intersect.”

Hall architecture in 2027: eight halls dedicated to Europe’s key security-related technologies

Enforce Tac has grown continually in recent years, enlarging its exhibition space step by step. The significant increase of around 22,000 m² in 2023 was followed by yet another expansion to more than 47,000 m² in 2025. With more than 60,000 m² in 2026, and a further enlargement to around 73,000 m² in 2027, the trade fair is systematically pursuing this development strategy. The new size gives exhibitors additional options, such as the ability to showcase even large-scale equipment directly at their stands, while visitors have even more space to get to know the innovations on the market.

The Enforce Tac display area will be distributed across eight halls for the first time in 2027 based on a new and improved hall cluster concept. The targeted thematic arrangement results in integrated spaces focused on specific topics that offer exhibitors and visitors a clear orientation and foster dialogue between areas that are related technologically. By doing this, Enforce Tac is sending out a clear message about the technological depth and strategic alignment it is pursuing.

The modified structure will enable Enforce Tac to cover the entire spectrum of security-related technologies and applications in the future – including ground- and air-supported systems, maritime solutions, equipment, interconnected operational concepts, space platforms, and unmanned systems. In doing so, the trade fair is laying the foundations for a European security architecture that embraces stronger links between military, governmental and industrial capabilities. “Enforce Tac 2027 provides a clear focus on Europe’s security policy challenges,” explains Jasmin Rutka. “Through the new structure, we are creating transparency, defining specific focus areas, and strengthening the dialogue between users, industry, the research community, and policymakers.”

Improved weekday schedule as of 2027: Tuesday to Thursday

At the suggestion of numerous official agencies, security operatives and military delegations, Enforce Tac will switch to a Tuesday to Friday schedule starting in 2027, when it will take place from 2 to 4 March. This new weekday schedule is intended to make it much easier for many agencies and international institutions to travel to the event and allows for more efficient planning of trade fair visits. At the same time, it will create improved conditions for users, exhibitors and organised delegations and in this way boost the overall quality of dialogue at the venue.

Vision 2027: a European platform with responsibility

Enforce Tac underlines Germany’s commitment to take on responsibility in the context of the European security dialogue. It provides an exclusive setting that facilitates confidential discussions, technological advances, and strategic coordination. The leading fair for internal and external security thus provides a framework for a future in which resilience and innovative strength are crucial prerequisites for peace and stability.

Please note: This event is restricted to members of the armed forces and official security and law enforcement agencies and organisations.

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Nellis AFB to Gain Electronic Warfare Squadron

January 11th, 2026

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —

The Department of the Air Force has selected Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, as the preferred and final location for the 562nd Electronic Warfare Squadron.

The 562nd EWS, assigned to the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing, will be co-located with the United States Air Force Warfare Center to streamline electromagnetic spectrum operations.

The mission of the 350th SWW is to deliver adaptive and cutting-edge electronic spectrum capabilities that provide the warfighter a tactical and strategic competitive advantage and freedom to attack, maneuver, and defend.

The activation of the 562nd EWS will allow the USAFWC to deliver advanced, realistic training that incorporates electronic warfare concepts, tactics, and techniques, ensuring warfighters are better equipped to operate in contested electronic environments.

The environmental analysis was completed in summer 2025. The service plans for initial operational capability by summer 2026 and full operational capability by summer 2028.

Nevada will gain 59 active-duty authorizations.

Via Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

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