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TacJobs – Grant / Fundraising Director at the State Guard & Defense Force Council

November 17th, 2025

JOB AVAILABILITY

Role: Grant / Fundraising Director

Location: Remote (occasional travel may be required)

Needed: Immediate Opening

The State Guard & Defense Force Council (StateDefenseForce.com) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Grant / Fundraising Director to help secure funding that supports our mission to aid and strengthen State Defense Forces nationwide.

What You’ll Be Doing

We are looking for someone who can:

• Research and identify federal, state, and private grant opportunities using platforms such as GrantWatch.com, Grants.gov, and other funding directories.

• Analyze grant requirements to determine eligibility and alignment with the mission of the State Guard & Defense Force Council.

• Draft and prepare professional documentation and proposals for grant applications, ensuring compliance with all submission guidelines.

• Communicate effectively with potential grantors, foundation representatives, and agency contacts to build lasting relationships.

• Develop and maintain a database of grant deadlines, funding cycles, and application statuses.

• Provide regular progress reports and recommendations on strategic funding opportunities.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in grant writing, fundraising, or nonprofit development.

• Strong research and analytical skills to evaluate grant eligibility and match potential opportunities.

• Excellent written communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to craft persuasive proposals.

• Confident in outreach and relationship building with foundations, agencies, and donors.

• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of meeting deadlines independently.

• Familiarity with nonprofit organizations or public service programs (military, emergency response, homeland security) is a plus.

Why Join Us

This position plays a vital role in supporting America’s State Defense Forces (State Guards) — volunteer military units that assist the National Guard during disasters, search and rescue missions, and emergency operations. Your work will directly help fund programs that equip and sustain these dedicated citizen-soldiers.

• This is a paid position, and we offer industry rates based on experience and qualifications.

• All travel costs, equipment, and other work-related supplies will be covered by the State Guard & Defense Force Council.

• You’ll join a passionate team dedicated to strengthening our nation’s emergency readiness and supporting those who serve their states.

To Apply or Inquire

Please contact us:

Email: staff@statedefenseforce.com

Phone: (855) 560-5588 (Call between 6 PM – 9 PM EST, or leave a voicemail)

We look forward to working with you and having you join our mission to support America’s State Defense Forces.

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SOFWERX To Host Hardware Enabled AI Acceleration Event

November 17th, 2025

SOFWERX, in collaboration with USSOCOM J24 Intelligence Data Science Team (IDST), will host an Assessment Event (AE) 06-08 January 2026, to determine the best solution to upgrade a remote location with high-performance Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) servers to support large language model (LLM) workloads for up to 100+ concurrent users.

The U.S. Government’s data science portfolio is rapidly expanding its reliance on largescale AI workloads, especially LLMs and highspeed inference pipelines. To sustain this growth and to maintain a strategic edge, the program requires cutting-edge GPU acceleration, capable of delivering the throughput and memory bandwidth needed for state-of-the-art training, finetuning, and deployment. Advanced GPUs will provide a high-performance, energy efficient, and?future ready?foundation for advanced AI workloads, while ensuring low response times, reliability, and room for future growth.

The goal of this assessment is to acquire, deliver, and install/deploy advanced GPU hardware that will add a high bandwidth, energy efficient GPU capability that is immediately ready to power LLM inference, finetuning, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) workloads.
The GPUs must be delivered as part of a complete, rack-mounted server solution suitable for immediate deployment in the data center at a remote site. The server must include all necessary hardware to operate the GPUs safely and efficiently, including redundant power supplies, appropriate power cables, connectors, and any transfer switches required to support high-availability operation.

High-speed Peripheral Component Interconnect express-based (PCIe-based) network connectivity must be included, with all necessary cables and interconnects to support GPU-to-GPU communication within the server and connectivity to the site’s broader network. This includes GPU bridges (NVLink or equivalent), network cables, and any peripheral connections required for remote management and monitoring. Storage and memory subsystems must be pre-installed and connected, providing sufficient RAM and Non-Volatile Memory express (NVMe) SSD storage to support large AI models and high-throughput workloads.

Servers must be pre-configured or delivered with the ability to quickly install necessary software, including firmware, drivers, and GPU libraries, so that the system can be operational for AI workloads immediately upon installation. All components, cabling, and connections must conform to enterprise data center standards and integrate seamlessly with the site’s existing power, cooling, and network infrastructure. Vendors must provide a turnkey solution that minimizes on-site assembly, configuration, and troubleshooting, ensuring the server is ready for immediate use with minimal IT intervention.

The solution must support deployment to two networks, within air-gapped or otherwise strictly isolated environments. The server(s) and all GPUs shall be physically and logically isolated from each other, and any non-approved networks (no dual-homed network connections).

Submit NLT 09 December 2025 11:59 PM ET

U.S. Citizens Only

To learn more, visit events.sofwerx.org/hardware-enabled-ai-acceleration.

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Adept Armor Introduces the Archon Level IV Plate

November 17th, 2025

Developed in response to European military requirements, the Archon Plate will debut at Milipol Paris 2025 in Booth 5 G 601, Nov. 18 – 21, 2025, at Paris Nord Villepinte.

Denison, TX. (November 2025) – Adept Armor, pioneers in next-gen protective solutions, is pleased to introduce the Archon Level IV Plate. Developed in response to European military requirements, the Archon represents the ideal balance between protection, weight, and comfort for today’s combat scenarios. Weighing in at just 5.75 lbs. and measuring 10 x 12” at a 1” thickness, the Archon delivers comprehensive protection from both the .30-06 M2 AP and modern intermediate-caliber AP threats while maintaining an exceptionally light weight. Adept Armor will debut the Archon Plate at Milipol Paris 2025, taking place Nov. 18 – 21, 2025, at Paris Nord Villepinte, where the company will exhibit at Booth 5 G 601.

While peer adversaries increasingly field advanced tungsten-cored threats such as 5.45x39mm 7N24, 7N39, and next-generation 5.8mm AP rounds, most Level IV plates were designed around yesterday’s threats. The Archon is a culmination of focused engineering, maximizing protection from the threats one is most likely to face, while keeping weight at the absolute minimum. It is built for those who need assured protection from 5.56mm, 5.45mm, and 5.8mm tungsten-cored threats without the weight penalty of heavy-duty Level IV+ plates like the Colossus.

“By optimizing for intermediate-caliber tungsten threats rather than over-engineering for every possible threat, we’ve created a plate that delivers exactly what modern warfighters need. Nothing more, nothing less,” said Jake Ganor, President of Adept Armor.

The Archon features a SiC-TiB2 composite strike face, a next-gen ceramic material developed specifically to counter tungsten-cored small arms threats. It features a next-gen UHMWPE composite backer with an integrated, premium Ivoryguard thermoplastic foam on the body side for exceptional comfort and trauma reduction. The resilient thermoplastic foam is also included in the molded padding on the strike-face for practical drop and impact protection. Featuring a multi-curve design for comfort and a better form fit, the Archon has a full-sized strike face with full edge-to-edge ceramic coverage.

The Adept Armor Archon plate is multi-hit capable against the following:

For more information on Adept Armor, visit its website or follow along on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube.

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Sentinel Skin for Raptor Tactical’s Sentinel Inside Helmet Skullcrusher System

November 17th, 2025

Raptor Tactical has introduced an accessory for their Sentinel Inside Helmet Skullcrusher System, Sentinel Skin which serves to offer MultiCam camouflage to the Black foam forehead pad.

Designed to replace the liner of Ops-Core high-cut helmets or ACH, the Sentinel Inside Helmet Skullcrusher System seamlessly integrates with the shell, eliminating bulk and redundancy while delivering stability for stand alone use of NVG and optics support.

raptortactical.com

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Echodyne and Poland’s Military Institute of Armored and Automotive Technology Collaborate on Integrating Counter-Drone Radar into Unmanned Ground Vehicles

November 17th, 2025

The respected R&D center collaborates with Echodyne as modernizing ground capabilities becomes increasingly important for national defense

Kirkland, WA, November 13, 2025 – Echodyne, the radar platform company, today announces a collaboration with Poland’s Military Institute of Armored and Automotive Technology (WITPiS), a leading research and development center in the field of land vehicle technology. Through this collaboration, the teams will work to assess, integrate, and find potential uses for Echodyne’s counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) radars in Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) developed by WITPiS and its industrial partners.

Echodyne will be working closely with its long-time partner and distributor in Poland, Linc Polska, to test, demonstrate, and present the capabilities of C-UAS radar technology with WITPiS’ UGVs. The three entities will work hand-in-hand to identify both civil and military applications for the radar-enabled UGVs in the region.

“The Military Institute of Armored and Automotive Technology brings critical expertise to our collaboration to deliver best-in-class ground-based systems for detection and situational awareness,” said Eben Frankenberg, CEO of Echodyne. “As Allied militaries increasingly put the spotlight on modernizing their land force capabilities, Echodyne looks forward to continuing to demonstrate how our MESA radars provide the highest performance for on-the-move threat detection, and integration into larger counter-UAS and defense systems.”

Echodyne’s 4D metamaterials electronically scanned array (MESA) radars are perfectly suited to provide the reliable precision tracking capabilities required for fixed, portable, and on-the-move C-UAS missions. Rooted in the belief that data fidelity makes all the difference to C-UAS mission success, Echodyne radars consistently generate a high-fidelity view of the airspace, detecting and tracking UAS intruders with pinpoint accuracy.

“Echodyne’s been a long-time partner of ours and we know exactly what their consistent, reliable radar technology is capable of,” said Harald Dingemans, CEO at Linc Polska. “We look forward to showcasing different ways the radar technology can support the modernization of land capabilities with WITPiS UGVs.”

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Team LionStrike Demonstrates Their Light Vehicle Line Up in UK, for the First Time

November 16th, 2025

MILLBROOK, UK – LionStrike, a team established between GM Defense, BAE Systems, and NP Aerospace yesterday demonstrated their light vehicle line up for the first time in the UK, at a VIP and media Ride and Drive event.

Showcased to invited guests at the Millbrook Proving Ground, the demonstrated vehicles are being offered to meet the requirements of the UK MoD’s Land Mobility Programme (LMP) and specifically, the lighter General Support Utility Platform (GSUP) and Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) requirements, expected to be selected in 2026.

Team LionStrike was announced in early September 2025 followed by the GM Defense GSUP vehicle being revealed on static display at the UK DSEI exhibition later that month. Now, for the first time in UK, guests and media have had the opportunity to ride and drive and see all three variants up close and in detail. Demonstrated were three proven, Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) light and utility military vehicles:

1. 2. 3. GSUP – based on the Chevrolet S10 Work Truck, delivering capacity for 4 crew, flexible and modular cab/utility configurations, 207HP diesel, and a payload of 1116 kg.

Silverado 1500 ZR2 – a light duty, more powerful variant delivering capacity for 5 crew, flexible and modular cab/utility configurations, 305HP diesel, and payload of 705kg.

Infantry Squad Vehicle- Utility (ISV-U) – based on the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 platform, delivering capacity for up to 5 crew, open-top utility and tactical configurations.

All three demonstrated vehicles are backed by Team LionStrike, that is focused on offering the UK MoD a mobility solution to rapidly modernise its wheeled vehicle fleet. Team LionStrike will deliver economic growth as part of the Land Industrial Strategy, and significant export growth potential. Team LionStrike is building a sustainable supply chain and delivery ecosystem in the UK. LionStrike will be supported by GM’s leading UK team members, NP Aerospace and BAE Systems and is also anchored by GM’s worldwide parts distribution system.

J.D. Johnson, vice president of GM Defense Government Solutions and Strategy, said it was an “honour” for GM Defense and its U.K.-based LionStrike team members to demonstrate their COTS-based platforms at Millbrook to invited guests.

“I truly believe that what makes Team LionStrike different is the fact that GM, with our history and proven capability, is embedded into the procurement and support solutions offered here, as the vehicle Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM),” Johnson said. “Having the OEM so intimately involved provides capability, efficiencies and crucial assurance, confidence and support to the U.K. Armed Forces, through life.”

Johnson added that the company is “very proud of what our Team LionStrike strategy and plan will bring to U.K. industry, U.K. economy and potentially, future U.K. exports.” He concluded by drawing a line from history to the present: “As we’ve prepared for this event we have been able to look back and note with pride the level of support and involvement Chevrolet and GMC trucks played in the British military campaigns dating back to World War II. That successful heritage firmly underpins what we’ve been demonstrating here today.”

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Streamlight Marks 15 Years of Support For Breast Cancer Research Foundation with $20,000 Donation

November 16th, 2025

Company continues its long-standing commitment to advancing breast cancer research and awareness

EAGLEVILLE, PA, November 13, 2025 – Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, announced its continued support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF) with a $20,000 donation to help fund critical breast cancer research and prevention initiatives. This marks the company’s 15thconsecutive year partnering with BCRF, with donations generated through sales of specially marked pink flashlight models through its Lights for a Cause program.

As the world’s largest private funder of breast cancer research, BCRF recently announced a record $74.75 million investment for the 2025–2026 year, supporting more than 260 scientists across 16 countries. According to BCRF, every 14 seconds a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer somewhere in the world. In 2025, an estimated 42,170 women and 510 men are expected to die from the disease. Thanks to ongoing research, mortality rates have dropped by 44% since 1989.

Streamlight’s 2025 contribution was generated from sales of its pink products, including the Nano Light® II keychain light and pink Wedge® XT everyday carry light, with $1.00 and $3.00, respectively, donated from each sale.

“For 15 years, we’ve stood alongside the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in their mission to advance lifesaving research,” said Michael F. Dineen, Streamlight President. “This cause resonates deeply within our company. Our pink lights serve as a small but powerful way for Streamlight and our customers to honor survivors, remember those lost, and help drive progress toward a cure.”

Streamlight introduced its first pink lights in 2008 and remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting BCRF’s efforts to prevent and treat breast cancer through innovation and education.

To learn more about Streamlight’s Lights for a Cause, visit www.streamlight.com.

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Introducing Toyota’s Bold New Side-by-Side Concept, the Scion 01

November 16th, 2025

Rugged capability and heart-pounding power come together in the daring new off-road Scion 01 concept, designed to push the limits of adventure with cutting-edge technology.

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 4, 2025) – Toyota is excited to unveil a new off-road concept under the iconic Scion name, celebrated for its legacy as a creative test bed and symbol of experimentation. The Scion 01 Concept is an engineering exercise that boldly reimagines a side-by-side, all-terrain vehicle designed for the ultimate outdoor adventure experience. This project was spearheaded by North American Toyota engineers with a passion for off-roading, resulting in a high-output turbocharged hybrid setup that blends Toyota’s legendary durability with Scion’s experimental DNA to imagine new possibilities for exploration, performance, and design.

“The Scion 01 Concept is about taking what we do best at Toyota and blending it with the passions that drive us,” said Don Federico, chief engineer and vice president of Vehicle Performance Development. “It’s the intersection of advanced performance and our deep enthusiasm for adventure. By bringing those worlds together in a side-by-side format, we’re exploring how Toyota performance can live in entirely new spaces — and inspire a new generation of enthusiasts to get out and go.”

Capitalizing on Toyota’s off-road performance heritage, the Scion 01 Concept represents a new vision for enthusiasts who crave adrenaline, innovation, and connection with the outdoors. Powered by Toyota’s High-Output, Turbocharged Four-Cylinder Hybrid powertrain, the Scion 01 Concept combines thrilling performance with exceptional efficiency. The hybrid engine is derived from Toyota’s truck lineup and delivers over 300 horsepower while also offering a groundbreaking Silent Mode, which allows you to use EV power to glide through trails in serenity, fully immersed in nature’s beauty.

Purpose-built from the ground up, the concept can tackle a variety of challenging off-roading scenarios including high-speed racing, rugged trail running, and technical rock crawling. With exceptional suspension articulation, balanced track width, and a nimble footprint for tight trails, the Scion 01 Concept aims to surpass current SXS products in power, capability, and range.

In a nod to Toyota’s commitment to safety and durability, the concept also incorporates a first-of-its-kind FIA-compliant cage, developed directly by Toyota and compatible with SCORE and FIA racing standards. Complementing this race-ready structure, the concept leverages proven Toyota driveline, suspension, and brake components—strategically selected for reliability in extreme conditions.

The Scion 01 Concept was thoughtfully designed by Toyota’s USA based CALTY design team, bringing a unique blend of innovation and craftsmanship to the concept. From high-speed dunes to multi-day trail adventures, the concept showcases a vision of where performance, efficiency, and adventure meet in one incredible off-road package.

The Scion 01 Concept will be featured in the Toyota booth at the 2025 SEMA Show, underscoring Toyota’s commitment to innovation across every lifestyle and terrain. As part of Toyota’s portfolio approach to mobility, the off-road concept depicts how hybrid technology can elevate performance, efficiency, and adventure — giving enthusiasts new ways to explore while supporting Toyota’s broader vision for a sustainable, performance-driven future.

The Scion 01 is a special concept vehicle and is not available for sale.

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