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New Partnership Between Milrem Robotics and Poland’s Military University of Technology Strengthens Defence Robotics R&D

November 2nd, 2025

Milrem Robotics, the world’s leading robotics and autonomous systems developer, and Poland’s Military University of Technology (Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna—WAT) have signed a cooperation agreement to accelerate joint scientific research, innovation, and education in defence robotics.

The agreement was signed on October 29, 2025, by Brigadier General Prof. Przemys?aw Wachulak, PhD, DSc, Eng., the Commandant-Rector of the Military University of Technology, and Kuldar Väärsi, the Chief Executive Officer of Milrem Robotics.

This partnership fosters research and development synergy: together, Milrem Robotics and WAT will co-design and implement projects under European and international programmes, drive joint scientific publications and conference participation, and combine technological development with academia to accelerate innovation.

“We are delighted to collaborate with WAT to enhance Europe’s defence capabilities. This partnership reflects Milrem Robotics’ dedication to Poland’s vibrant innovation ecosystem. As a global leader in advanced technology, this agreement signifies an exciting milestone in our journey to engage with Poland’s dynamic industrial and technological landscape. Together, we will utilise agility, creativity, and innovative solutions to foster progress, demonstrating that European collaboration is essential to maintaining a competitive edge in the future,” said Kuldar Väärsi, CEO of Milrem Robotics.

“At the Military University of Technology, we understand the importance of rapidly implementing research results and delivering new technologies: military, dual-use and civilian,” said Brigadier General Professor Przemys?aw Wachulak, Commandant-Rector of WAT. “WAT’s cooperation with Milrem Robotics is another important step toward advancing unmanned ground vehicle technologies for the military, as well as new educational opportunities for the young ranks of soldiers and engineers building our future security,” he added.

“This agreement allows us to bring academia and robotics engineering closer together to create real impact,” said Marcin Sobieraj, Country Manager of Milrem Robotics Poland.

The cooperation further provides for mutual technical and scientific consulting, exchange of knowledge and experience, and coordination of research and development efforts. Educational integration is central: Milrem experts will engage in WAT’s workshops, courses, and events; students will gain from study visits, internships, and apprenticeships.

Milrem Robotics and the Military University of Technology commit to ongoing collaboration in science, education, and defence systems development, pushing advancements in unmanned systems and enhancing European resilience.

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Platatac – 3/4 Gonk Mat V2

November 1st, 2025

Platatac’s 3/4 Gonk Mat V2 is now in TFP (AMCU). With six internal ground insulating foam panels, the Platatac Gonk Mat is a 3/4 length reversible sleeping mat that is designed to be a simplistic alternative to bulkier self inflating variants.

It can be folded and placed in an ALICE frame or rolled up and strapped to your pack with ease. Some have even been seen stitching the mat to the bottom of their packs for a quick roll up, strap and go setup.

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Pre-Order PR06PF Flannel Shirt from PRISM

November 1st, 2025

This looks like just another flannel, but isn’t. The PR06PF is PRISM’s version of a non-discrete concealable flannel. Featuring a total of 6 pockets, this flannel is a good way to disguise most gear for any op. Whether you’re going out for the night or running undercover work, you can trust you won’t look the part. The shirt features 4 chest pockets and 2 zippered sleeve pockets, but all of which are not recognizable. Custom colors will be launched in 2026 as well as additional feature updates.

This initial pre-order is another sku of products PRISM plans to keep on their roster going forward. For questions or inquiries, reach out to info@prism.us – www.prism.us

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Cubic Awarded Canada Department of National Defence Contract for the Weapon Effects Simulation (WES) In-Service Support

November 1st, 2025

Closing the gap in simulating realistic weapons effects during force-on-force field training exercises

SAN DIEGO – October 30, 2025 – Cubic Defense has been awarded a multi-year contract from Public Works and Government Services Canada, on behalf of Canada’s Department of National Defence, to provide live simulation support to the Canadian Army through Contractor Conducted Logistics Support.

The six-year contract provides logistics assistance to the Canadian Weapon Effects Simulation (CWES) program, supporting CWES live training at four Canadian Forces Bases: Gagetown, New Brunswick; Valcartier, Quebec; Petawawa, Ontario; and Wainwright, Alberta.

“We are honored to continue supporting the Canadian Army and appreciate this nearly three-decade partnership that will revitalize our live simulation training support to the CWES program,” said Alicia Combs, Vice President and General Manager of Cubic Ground Training. “This contract expands on the effort to advance the Canadian Army’s force-on-force training realism and feedback while reducing training costs.”

The contract’s logistics support package for the Canadian Army’s interoperable force-on-force system includes the multi-code Instrumented Harness Kit (IHK); Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV), which utilizes Cubic’s Wireless Vehicle Kit (WVK); and Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) WVK and the Urban Operations Training System (UOTS). Combined, Cubic’s solutions deliver one of the most advanced live training capabilities in North America.

The original CWES contract was awarded to Cubic in February 2003 and modified multiple times to enhance capabilities to simulate contemporary weapons and their effects during force-on-force field training exercises. CWES enables soldiers to train the way they fight during combat operations and provides solutions that enhance a Commander’s after-action reviews in evaluating their tactics, techniques, and procedures.

To learn more about Cubic products and services, visit Ground Training Solutions.

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American Rheinmetall Awarded $31M Contract to Support Bradley Damage Assessment and Repair Efforts

October 31st, 2025

American Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract valued at $31M (26,6 MioEUR) to support a Rapid Damage Assessment and Repair Demonstration for the U.S. Army and Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF). Under this 18-month contract, awarded by the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, Inc. (NCMS), American Rheinmetall will develop and demonstrate advanced damage assessment and repair processes by establishing a forward-deployed maintenance capability, for assessing and repairing damaged or broken Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) closer to operational areas.

EJK59M U.S. Army soldier from the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division pulls security next to a M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle during Decisive Action rotation 13-03, Jan. 19, 2013, at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif. Decisive Action rotations are geared toward an adaptive enemy in a complex environment. Sgt. Eric M. Garland II

Program Overview

The demonstration will use the Bradley IFV as a surrogate platform to validate a Rapid Damage Assessment and Repair (DAR) Team trained and equipped with advanced processes, tools, and a responsive supply chain ecosystem. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between battlefield damage and full depot-level repair by enabling rapid, efficient restoration of combat effectiveness until new parts or dedicated repair teams arrive.

Once developed, this program will validate a scalable approach to establishing remote damage assessment and repair sites capable of operating in hazardous or harsh environments. The outcome will reduce downtime, improve readiness, and strengthen resilience across heavy equipment and infrastructure.

Strengthening Allied Readiness
The Rapid Damage Assessment and Repair Demonstration supports U.S. foreign assistance efforts by helping the Armed Forces of Ukraine return Bradley IFVs to operational status amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.

“This contract underscores American Rheinmetall’s commitment to delivering innovative, mission-critical products and services that support the highest priority operational capabilities for the U.S. military and its allies,” said Matt Warnick, Chief Executive Officer, American Rheinmetall. “By bringing advanced repair capabilities closer to the point of need, we are helping ensure that vital equipment like the Bradley Fighting Vehicle can return to service quickly and safely at a time of crucial need for Ukrainian armed forces.”

The project is scheduled for completion in March 2027, with delivery of the first repaired Bradley IFVs expected at that time.

About Rheinmetall in the U.S.
The Rheinmetall family of U.S. companies includes American Rheinmetall in Auburn Hills, MI (HQ), Biddeford, ME, Lansing, MI, Lapeer, MI, Plymouth, MI, and St. Marys, OH, American Rheinmetall Munitions in Camden, AR, Texarkana, TX (Expal USA), Vienna, VA (HQ), and Windham, ME, and U.S. corporate parent American Rheinmetall Defense in Vienna, VA.
www.rheinmetall-us.com

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US Soldier Plans and Executes Autonomous Black Hawk Missions Enabled by MATRIX Technology

October 31st, 2025

CAMP GRAYLING, Mich., Oct. 30, 2025 — For the first time, a U.S. soldier—not a trained aviator—planned and executed real-world missions in military exercises with Lockheed Martin Sikorsky’s [NYSE: LMT] Optionally Piloted (OPV) Black Hawk helicopter, powered by MATRIX™ technology.

In partnership with the Joint Personnel Recovery Agency and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Sikorsky fielded the OPV Black Hawk aircraft at Northern Strike 25-2 in August to demonstrate, in an operational environment, how an autonomous Black Hawk can expand mission reach and reduce risk to soldiers.

A U.S. Army National Guard Sergeant First Class, trained in less than an hour became the first soldier to independently plan, command and execute OPV Black Hawk missions using the system’s handheld tablet. He directed the payload to a location 70 nautical miles away and commanded multiple precision airborne drops, marking the first time OPV Black Hawk operated fully under the control of an actual warfighter, instead of a trained test pilot or engineer.

That wasn’t the only first of the exercise.

At Northern Strike, OPV Black Hawk demonstrated three types of cargo delivery, including internal carry, external sling load and precision parachute drop, as well as a MEDEVAC exercise.

Firsts in Flight

Exercise 1: Parachute Drops and Logistics Recovery

From a Coast Guard boat on Lake Huron, a soldier planned and executed a Class 1 resupply mission from 70 nautical miles away. After the cargo was unloaded, he used the tablet interface to direct the OPV Black Hawk in racetrack patterns over the lake while soldiers onboard completed two precision parachute drops at different altitudes. It was the first time the OPV Black Hawk performed precision logistics and airborne drops entirely under soldier control.

Exercise 2: Water Buffalo External Sling Load

OPV Black Hawk completed its first-ever autonomous hookup of an external load while airborne. Using its hover stability capabilities, the aircraft held position while soldiers quickly and efficiently attached a 2,900-pound water tank without pilot intervention. The demonstration showed that a MATRIX-equipped aircraft can perform complex aerial resupply missions in the field.

Exercise 3: HIMARS External Sling Load and MEDEVAC Recovery

OPV Black Hawk completed six autonomous hovering hookups to transport HIMARS launch tubes to an alternate landing zone. A soldier then used OPV Black Hawk to conduct a simulated personnel recovery, including a tail-to-tail patient transfer to a piloted Black Hawk at an unimproved landing site. This was the first time an untrained soldier commanded an autonomous MEDEVAC recovery from inside the OPV Black Hawk aircraft.

“With lives on the line, Sikorsky’s MATRIX flight autonomy system can transform how military operators perform their missions,” said Rich Benton, vice president and general manager of Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company. “An optionally piloted Black Hawk aircraft can reduce pilot workload in a challenging environment or complete a resupply mission without humans on board. In contested logistics situations, a Black Hawk operating as a large drone offers commanders greater resilience and flexibility to get resources to the point of need.”

MATRIX technology, leveraged to support DARPA’s Aircrew Labor In-cockpit Automation System (ALIAS), gives operators control of advanced aviation, a capability once reserved for trained pilots, enabling resupply, personnel recovery and contested logistics missions in dangerous or low-visibility areas without putting human life at risk.

As a pressure-tested mission partner to the joint services, Sikorsky is committed to delivering dependable, future-ready solutions that expand warfighter capabilities and set the standard for autonomous aviation. This first-of-its-kind success at Northern Strike further proves how Sikorsky is innovating with intent on shaping the next generation of agile, adaptable aircraft systems.

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TacJobs – Gentex Seeks Marketing Specialist – Law Enforcement

October 31st, 2025

Marketing Specialist – Law Enforcement

With a history of innovation that spans for 130 years, Gentex Corporation is a leading supplier of products that advance personal protection and situational awareness for global defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high-performance environments. Our portfolio includes helmet system platforms, hearing protection and communications products, and capability upgrades for defense and security forces sold under the Gentex and Ops-Core brands, as well as PureFlo industrial respiratory protection systems. Privately held, Gentex is headquartered in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, and supports its global customers through a worldwide distributor network and facilities in the U.S., the U.K., and Australia.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required (Marketing, Communications, Business, Criminal Justice, or related field).

Equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree considered.

3+ years of B2B/B2G marketing, channel marketing, or segment marketing experience.

Proven ability to execute integrated campaigns (email, digital, events) and develop effective sales enablement tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting or marketing to public safety and law enforcement audiences strongly preferred. Direct experience within the law enforcement community—whether through prior marketing/sales roles or service as a law enforcement officer—is a significant plus.

Familiarity with government procurement cycles, grant funding processes, and distributor networks serving law enforcement is a strong asset

About the Job!

The Marketing Specialist – Law Enforcement (LE) is an execution-focused role dedicated to advancing Gentex Corporation’s Law Enforcement Go-To-Market (GTM) plan. This position builds awareness, drives qualified demand, and supports revenue growth for Gentex / Ops-Core protective headborne, communication, and situational awareness solutions within municipal, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Working cross-functionally with LE Sales, Product Management, Government Programs, the Specialist ensures that LE messaging, campaigns, training materials, and field events are coordinated, accurate, and delivered on time. Success in this role will be measured by contribution to pipeline creation, campaign engagement, and sales enablement adoption.

Gentex offers a robust benefit package – including, but not limited to, medical/dental coverages, 401k, paid time off and excellent work schedules including a 9/80 work week.

Responsibilities:

Support execution of the annual Law Enforcement GTM plan; maintain LE marketing calendar aligned to product priorities, budget cycles, and key industry events.

Assist in refining LE personas, use cases, and buying committee maps (officer/user, training officer, procurement, command staff, grant writer, distributor rep).

Build segment-specific collateral: sell sheets, quick-compare guides, grant talking points, short-form video scripts, training decks, and case studies highlighting agency outcomes.

Localize / adapt core brand assets for LE applications (helmet configurations, comms integration, hearing protection, eye/face pro, carriage accessories).

Coordinate photo/video content capture with field demos and agency evaluations; manage rights/permissions.

Develop targeted email drips and nurture streams for LE leads

Draft and post LE-focused content across social channels.

Produce sales enablement tools such as objection-handling guides and training materials for LE sales reps and distribution partners.

Help plan and execute LE presence at priority industry events (e.g., IACP, NTOA, SHOT Show LE/Tactical, National Sheriffs’ Association, regional SWAT conferences).

Support in-agency demo days, train-the-trainer sessions, and grant/technology education webinars.

Support cross-segment initiatives when LE content or expertise is required.

Maintain organized digital asset libraries and version control for LE materials.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Description

$63,000-$87,000

To Apply:

Visit: gentexcorp.com/careers

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ARES Watch Co Announces MultiCam Black, October Small Batch

October 31st, 2025

October 30 ,2025 – Stanwood, WA – ARES Watch Co. manufacturer of American operational Mission Timers is launching their October Limited Edition, MultiCam™ Black, Small Batch drop on Friday, October 31st at 12:00 PM EST.

As part of this limited drop, ARES will feature its first-ever run of Cordura Nylon 3-ring straps in MultiCam Black™.

This launch of this month’s serialized 12 time pieces will feature the ARES Automatic DIVER-1 Mission Timer®, with a custom Deep Black CERAKOTE® bezel, matching black dial and case – an intricate design choice to pair with the MultiCam Black™ straps.

The DIVER-1 is manufactured with a precision Swiss movement, assembled, timed, and regulated by ARES watchmakers, including perlage & finishing. A flat sapphire crystal with inner anti-reflective AR coating, and brass dial with Super LumiNova C3 printed hour indicators make the timepiece durable and easy to read in any condition.

Built to withstand extreme conditions, the Automatic Diver-1 offers 1050 meters of water resistance, making it perfect for everything from tactical use to recreational diving and when weather conditions take a turn its scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and luminous hands and markers provide clear visibility and protection. The Diver-1 also features mission timer countdown functionality standard in military dive watches. Powered by accurate precision Swiss movement, this watch is a reliable for both active-duty and everyday wear.

This extreme limited drop further separates ARES from its peers, proving that no other company can truly customize a time piece upon request. All AUTOMATIC Mission Timers will arrive in a Seahorse Cases, SE56 black case.

“Working with the MultiCam™ variants isn’t just a colorway — it’s a continuation of what we believe: purpose over polish,” said ARES Founder, Matt Graham. “Every Mission Timer leaves our bench the same way — with proof it was built, not simply assembled. Anyone can design a watch — we manufacture them. The MultiCam™ Black run is proof that when you own the process, you can create things no one else can.”

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