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GM Defense and Medal of Honor Foundation Announce Strategic Partnership at AUSA to Advance Warfighter Readiness and Inspire Citizenship

October 16th, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 14, 2025 – GM Defense LLC, a subsidiary of General Motors (GM) focused on advanced solutions for defense and government customers, and the Medal of Honor Foundation (MOHF) will celebrate a new strategic partnership at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition.

The organizations, which formalized their alliance with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) last month, invite AUSA attendees to a special meet and greet event. GM Defense leaders, Medal of Honor Foundation and Congressional Medal of Honor Society leaders, and Medal of Honor Recipients will be at the GM Defense Booth (8127, Hall E) on Tuesday, October 14th, from 3:30 – 5:00 PM to discuss how the collaboration will honor valor, inspire citizenship, and promote innovation for warfighter safety and success.

A Joint Commitment to Valor and Innovation

The strategic alliance establishes cooperation to preserve the Medal of Honor’s legacy, promote its core values, and integrate the MOHF mission—to Educate, Connect, Inspire, Preserve, and Support—with GM Defense’s dedication to national service and technological innovation.

“The Medal of Honor Recipients represent the pinnacle of courage, sacrifice, and selfless commitment—values that are deeply embedded in the mission of GM Defense and General Motors,” said Steve duMont, President of GM Defense. “This partnership allows us to align our corporate commitment to national service with the Medal of Honor’s enduring legacy. We are honored to support the Recipients in sharing their powerful stories of citizenship, integrity, and valor, which inspire our employees and the communities we serve.”

The MOU details four key objectives for the collaboration:

Supporting the Mission: Providing direct support to Medal of Honor focused activities, ensuring the continuation of programs that align with its core mission pillars.
Celebrating Medal of Honor Recipients: Leveraging GM Defense’s communications platforms, events, and resources to promote initiatives dedicated to celebrating Recipients and highlighting their service.
Sharing the Recipient Legacy: Creating unique opportunities for Medal of Honor Recipients to associate with GM and GM Defense brands, sharing their lived experiences of valor to foster a renewed sense of purpose and commitment among company teams.
Highlighting Innovation for Warfighters: Increasing awareness of GM Defense’s advanced technologies by strategically aligning Recipient narratives and engagements with the development and deployment of solutions, demonstrating their direct impact on warfighter safety, mobility, and mission success.

“Medal of Honor Recipients continue their service long after their military careers end, engaging with communities nationwide to share the Medal’s enduring values of courage, sacrifice, and service above self,” said John Shertzer, Executive Director of the Medal of Honor Foundation. “The vital support from GM Defense strengthens that mission, enabling us to extend the Medal’s reach beyond classrooms and into boardrooms, neighborhoods, and communities. Together, we are connecting lessons forged in combat with the innovations shaping today’s armed forces and ensuring that the legacy of service continues to inspire, educate, and unite Americans from every walk of life.”

About GM Defense LLC

GM Defense delivers integrated vehicles, power, and autonomy and connectivity solutions to global defense, security, and government markets. The exceptional reliability of GM Defense’s technologies results from decades of proven performance and billions of dollars spent in independent research and development by its parent, General Motors, a world leader in global design, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities. For more information, please visit www.gmdefensellc.com.

Media Contact: Erica Mitchell, Senior Manager, GM Defense Communications | Email: erica.mitchell@gm.com Phone: 248-706-8273

About the Medal of Honor Foundation

The Medal of Honor Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established to support and advance the mission of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. As the Society’s fundraising and philanthropic arm, the Foundation exists to honor and preserve the legacy of the Medal of Honor by providing essential financial resources that sustain its programs and extend its reach.

Through its steadfast support of the Society’s educational initiatives, outreach efforts, and national recognition programs, including the Medal of Honor Character Development Program, Outreach Programs, and Citizen Honors Awards, the Foundation helps ensure that the values embodied in the Medal – Integrity, Courage, Sacrifice, Citizenship, and Patriotism – to inspire generations of Americans. In doing so, the Foundation plays a vital role in protecting the history of the Medal, amplifying the voices of its Recipients, and promoting a deeper understanding of the character and service that define our nation. To learn more and donate, please visit www.cmohs.org.

Media Contact: Morgan Blakley, Senior Director of Communication and Strategy | Email: MBlakley@CMOHS.org – Phone: 972-921-7336

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Carrington Textiles Strengthens Sales Team to Support Global Growth

October 15th, 2025

Adlington, United Kingdom: Global workwear textile manufacturer, Carrington Textiles, has announced the appointment of a new Sales Manager, reinforcing the company’s focus on growth across its global markets.

With over 13 years of experience in the textile industry, Kim Proctor brings expertise in project management, interior design and full turnkey fit-out projects, alongside a strong focus on specialist textiles. Her career includes working with flame-retardant bedlinen and filled products for the healthcare sector as well as high-performance ripstop fabrics for the prison service, giving her deep insight into the technical requirements of diverse industries.

At Carrington Textiles, Kim will focus on managing a portfolio of key accounts and driving strategic growth across flame-retardant, printed and workwear fabrics. A particular emphasis will be placed on expanding the company’s presence in the defence and military markets through the development and supply of camouflage printed fabrics.

Paul Farrell, Sales Director at Carrington Textiles, said: “Kim’s background in specialist textiles, combined with proven experience working with clients such as the UK MoD, makes her a strong addition to our team. Her insight and drive will help us strengthen relationships with customers and develop new opportunities, particularly in the defence market.”

Speaking on her new role, Kim Proctor said: “I’m very excited to join the Carrington Textiles team. With my background and passion for specialist fabrics, I knew this role would be the perfect fit. During my time at Vision Linens, I worked with a wide range of clients, and I believe that experience will be a real asset in this new role. Carrington Textile’s global reputation and the expertise of the team here are inspiring. I’m looking forward to learning and sharing the exciting developments we have to offer with our customers.”

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AUSA 25 – Leupold HARM

October 15th, 2025

Leupold exhibited their High-Angle Reflex Mount for use with grenade launchers.

Used in conjunction with a Delta Point Pro it comes with different elevation turrets based on the ballistics of the round. Seen here are HE and TPT turrets which easily swapped out.

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AUSA 25 – Rheinmetall Skyranger 762 Ultra Short Range Air Defense Remote Weapon Station (U-SHORAD RWS) Mounted to US Army ISV

October 15th, 2025

Rheinmetall displayed their Skyranger 762 Ultra Short Range Air Defense Remote Weapon Station (U-SHORAD RWS) mounted to a US Army Infantry Squad Vehicle Cargo variant made by GMC.

The system combines the Echodyne EchoShield radar with two 7.62mm M134D Miniguns mounted on the Fieldranger Multi Remote Combat Weapon System to go after unmanned aerial systems, in particular small drones (NATO Class I) and lightly armored ground vehicles in a pinch.

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AUSA 25 – Tropo Performance All-Weather Active Insulation Jacket by GORE-TEX Brand

October 15th, 2025

W.L. Gore & Associates (Gore), creators of the GORE-TEX Brand and global leader in high-performance waterproof, windproof, and breathable fabric technologies exhibited several new products including the Tropo Performance All-Weather Active Insulation Jacket.

Developed in-house, the proposed All-Weather Active Insulation Jacket is intended to replace both Gen III ECWCS levels three and four in the Soldier’s rucksack (seen below).

It’s a straight forward design sized to both under armor and as a stand-alone jacket and delivers active breathability during high-output use and static warmth when stationary, keeping the insulation dry from the inside and out. There’s plenty of ventilation for high activity with Targeted Ventilation Underarm panels and mesh pocket bags promoting airflow during aerobic activity. Speaking of pockets, there are five with three external and two internal pockets. Ready for use, it offers Velcro options for name/rank placement on sleeve or chest.

The shell material is WINDSTOPPER fabric which delivers:

• High resistance to air penetration to block the wind and maintain consistent warmth

• Fends off light rain and snow while maintaining insulation performance/protection

• High moisture vapor permeability allows Soldier’s perspiration to escape during periods of high activity

• Outer shell fabric sheds moisture even without DWR

Inside, Polartec Alpha Direct insulation delivers:

• High-efficiency warmth with superior compressibility to reduce bulk

• Extremely open structure to increase airflow and prevent overheating during high activity

• High moisture wicking capability to quickly pull moisture off the Soldier’s body

Between going from two garments to one and with these materials, the jacket educes weight by 51% and pack volume by 38.8%.

The materials also keep insulation and base layers dry in adverse weather while maintaining breathability and comfort (low water pick-up). A 14% improvement in moisture vapor transmission vs ECWCS L3/L4.

Aside from its volume advantage, All-Weather Active Insulation Jacket meets the visual and nIR requirements of the OCP camo pattern (option to include SWIR), unlike the ECWCS L3 Fleece.

Submitted for formal evaluation under the Soldier Enhancement Program, it has been deferred to the next board for consideration. Previously, examples have been wear tested by several Army units in relevant field conditions.

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AUSA 25 – Northrop Grumman Precision Grenadier System

October 15th, 2025

During AUSA I got to spend some time with a model of the Northrop Grumman Precision Grenadier System which is one of several counter defilade and counter UAS weapon systems currently being evaluated by the US Army.

They’ve been at this project longer than most with early experience during the XM25 Punisher program. A study undertaken years ago for OICW (which the XM25 was derived from) led them to the 25mm ammunition size. Others are using 30mm or even 40mm.

So far, they’ve developed rounds for air-bursting, proximity, close quarter battle as well as target practice and they produce them themselves.

I find the airburst round to be the most impressive. It is a programmable, dual-warhead high-explosive fragmenting round that can be fired in both airburst and point detonate. By dual-warhead they mean that there are explosive charges at both the front and rear of the warhead.

To arm the round, the target is lased (in this case with the XM157) using the middle button. The Grenadier can use the plus and minus buttons above and below the lase button to add or subtract a meter per detent to where the warhead will detonate. This, combined with the dual-warhead would allow for a round to detonate above an open trench or fighting position, or within a room of fired through a window, door, or breach.

The High Explosive Proximity incorporates a proximity sensor to identify and explosively fragment the projectile in-flight to defeat stationary or moving UAS. This round does not require programming.

The CQB round uses buckshot for trench clearing a close-in CUAS.

The training practice round is a marker similar to the 40mm ammunition used in the M320 and is ballistically matched to the 25mm HEAB and 25mm PROX rounds.

Is my understanding that the army is considering replacing the M3 20 grenade launchers in the squad with PGS and that PGS will be the Grenadier’s primary weapon.

Because they selected 25mm, Northrup Grumman offers three round as well as five round removable, box magazines.

Lastly, I’d like to mention that the weapon weighs in at 12.9 lbs loaded with 5 rounds and 11.4 lbs empty and is ambidextrous in controls and ejection. There are ejection ports on either side and the weapon can configured to use either one. For charging, the black lever at the top is spring loaded and nonreciprocating. The shooter pulls it to either side and it snaps back onto the carry position once it is released.

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Redwire And Red Cat Announce Strategic Drone Integration Concept To Meet Multiple US Army Echelon Needs

October 15th, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Edge Autonomy, has partnered with Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT), a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security. Together, the companies will integrate Red Cat’s Teal Drones Black Widow — a compact, small uncrewed aerial system (sUAS) quadcopter — with Edge Autonomy’s Stalker, a Group 2 fixed-wing VTOL UAS, to support U.S. Army echelon missions requiring advanced surveillance, reconnaissance, and situational awareness.

The Edge Autonomy Stalker is purpose built with a modular open systems approach (MOSA) to meet multiple mission needs. With flexible payload capacity, the Stalker can easily integrate compact drones to support the U.S. Army across multiple echelons including platoon, company, battalion, and brigade. The Black Widow can be mounted under the center wing of the Stalker as a deployable payload, extending mission range with the Stalker acting as a carrier, launch platform, and communications relay.

“Our Stalker is combat proven with exceptional long-range reconnaissance capabilities,” said Steve Adlich, President of Edge Autonomy. “When paired with the well-recognized short-range reconnaissance of Teal’s Black Widow, we provide frontline warfighters with greater mission reach and reliable data for efficient and effective decision making.”

The Black Widow, part of Red Cat’s Family of Systems, is a secure, NDAA-compliant ISR drone designed to deliver real-time intelligence at the tactical edge and is built to meet the mission-critical needs of U.S. and allied forces.

In November 2024, the Army selected the Black Widow for its SRR Tranche 2 program, which provides reliable and efficient intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance tools for soldiers in the field.

“This collaboration represents a major step forward in how tactical drones are deployed across multiple echelons,” said Jeff Thompson, CEO of Red Cat. “The integration of short and long range reconnaissance systems answers the Army’s requirements for a rapidly deployable, easily portable tactical situational awareness in even the harshest contested areas.”

Edge Autonomy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Redwire, specializes in delivering innovative uncrewed aerial systems, advanced optics, and resilient energy solutions that are being used by the DoD, U.S. Federal Civilian Agencies, and allied governments. With products deployed in nearly 80 countries, and with nearly three decades of technology heritage and manufacturing expertise, Edge Autonomy’s experienced team delivers proven solutions based on real-world mission needs.

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Trust Automation to Showcase Counter-UAS Solutions at AUSA Annual Meeting

October 15th, 2025

Trust Automation to Showcase Counter-UAS Solutions at AUSA Annual Meeting

Trust Automation Inc., a leader in motion control, power management and electronic systems for defense and commercial applications, will showcase its advanced counter unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) capabilities at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition, October 13-15, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

At the core of Trust’s C-UAS offering is the Government collaborated Small-Unmanned Air Defense System (SUADS), which provides both fixed-site protection — such as Air Force base defense operations — and rapidly deployable defense for key assets and units in combat zones. SUADS delivers layered, adaptable protection designed to detect, track and defeat Group 1, 2 and 2+ UAS threats through scalable, modular, upgradable architecture.

Complementing SUADS is Trust’s weapons-mountable GAT™ UAS Jammer, which empowers individual warfighters to directly counter local hostile UAS activity across C2 and GNSS bands. Combined with Trust’s broader suite of radio frequency countermeasures, these solutions provide military forces with flexible, mission-tailored options to neutralize evolving aerial threats.

Trust invites defense professionals, military leaders and industry partners to visit Booth 1939 at AUSA 2025 to explore its C-UAS technologies and discuss mission-specific requirements. With more than 40,000 attendees and representation from over 90 countries, the event is an ideal venue to discover how Trust is advancing the defense against unmanned threats.

Learn more at: trustautomation.com.

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