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Anduril to Deliver Hardware and Shelter Integration for Army’s TITAN Program

September 2nd, 2026

The U.S. Army has awarded Anduril a $65 million delivery order for production in support of the Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN) program. The award was made through the Army Enterprise Agreement, which provides a streamlined contracting mechanism for the Army to procure Anduril products and capabilities. Under the delivery order, Anduril will produce and integrate hardware subsystems and mission shelters for TITAN, with Palantir serving as the program team lead.

Army units pull sensor data from a variety of satellites, aircraft, and ground systems. Processing and combining different forms of data traditionally relies on large, fixed infrastructure that is difficult to move and vulnerable to detection or attack. TITAN brings that capability into a mobile ground station.

TITAN fuses diverse sources of data into a common intelligence picture while in the field with combat units. This allows Soldiers to receive and act on real-time data in austere environments, rather than routing it back to a fixed command post. TITAN is designed to accelerate targeting and strike, freeing dependencies on older data processing methods.

Under the award, Anduril will deliver hardware for eight TITAN systems—four TITAN Advanced and four TITAN Basic. TITAN Advanced offers greater processing and integration capability, while the Basic variant provides greater mobility for rapid deployment.

Anduril will manufacture the ruggedized, vehicle-mounted systems and integrate the power, thermal, control, and operator subsystems that enable TITAN to function in the demanding environments in which Soldiers operate.

This award marks TITAN’s transition from prototyping to production.

Anduril has supported the program since 2021, serving as the lead hardware systems architect and incorporating Soldier feedback throughout the design and testing process. TITAN hardware is built at Anduril’s facility in Costa Mesa, California.

As the Army plans additional TITAN orders in FY27, Anduril is prepared to scale production and meet growing demand.

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Ruck Ready: Three New Mission-Ready Boots From Rocky

September 2nd, 2026

Rucking. Range days. Field exercises. Long miles under load. For those who demand more from their footwear, Rocky Boots has introduced three new military styles built to keep up when the mission gets demanding.

The new C4T Commercial Military Boot, USMC S2V Military Boot and USMC S2V Steel Toe Military Boot give military personnel, tactical professionals and serious outdoor athletes purpose-built options for everything from loaded rucks to extended time on the range.

For lighter, faster movement: The Rocky C4T Commercial Military Boot weighs just 1.25 pounds per boot and combines a dual-density EVA/rubber outsole with 5mm lugs, a fiberglass shank and a wide toe box. Its breathable full-grain leather construction and Rocky Air-Port Comfort footbed are designed to deliver comfort during long days on foot. The boot is also GSA, TAA and military uniform compliant.

For serious rucking and field use: The Rocky USMC S2V Military Boot is built around Rocky’s proven S2V platform and is USMC certified as of 2025. It pairs water-resistant, flash-resistant leather with 1,000-denier CORDURA® nylon, S2V Sieve technology for air circulation and water drainage, Roll-Stop Ankle Stability and a high-walled Vibram® sole. Triple-stitched construction adds another layer of durability for hard use. The Berry-compliant boot is made in the USA.

For added protection: The Rocky USMC S2V Steel Toe Military Boot takes the S2V platform and adds an ASTM-compliant steel toe and electrical hazard protection. It maintains the features that make the S2V a strong choice for demanding environments, including 1,000-denier CORDURA®, water-resistant leather, S2V Sieve technology, Roll-Stop Ankle Stability and a high-walled Vibram® sole.

For ruckers and tactical athletes, footwear can make or break a long day under load. Rocky’s latest military boots are engineered to provide the stability, traction, durability and protection needed when miles, weight and terrain start adding up.

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New App Aims to Unify Military Fitness Training Across Branches

September 2nd, 2026

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) —  

A newly developed fitness app is giving service members across the Department of War a single tool to build training programs tailored to their fitness test requirements at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Zachary Hicks, a family medicine physician and emergency medical services medical director at Yokota Air Base, developed the app to turn fitness requirements into actionable training guidance that service members can use to improve or maintain their readiness. The app goes beyond information and offers actionable guidance that members can use to improve or maintain their fitness. It also assesses a member’s current level, builds a starting program and adjusts over time, with an emphasis on improving weaker areas.

“There are apps for individual branches but none that unify them into one app, and this was something I wanted to solve,” Hicks said.

The idea traces back four years, when Hicks set out to create a more organized, actionable approach to fitness preparation. When updated fitness standards were released this year, he said it was time to build a solution.

“If you are doing well and you want to do great, then this app will help you,” Hicks said. “If you are doing great and wish to maintain that greatness, then this app will help you retain your fitness.”

The app has continued to expand since its development. Its most recent update added guidance for pregnancy and postpartum exercise, and Hicks is now developing nutrition guidance as the next addition.

To ensure the app aligned with official standards, Hicks transcribed each scoring calculator directly from service-specific scoring charts. He also built the training guidance using publicly available military resources, including the Air Force’s Warfighter Fitness Playbook.

“I did not feel the need to reinvent the wheel, but simply made it more accessible,” he said. For Hicks, the app’s purpose is simple: give every member, regardless of branch or starting point, a clear path to becoming stronger, more prepared and ready to reach their next fitness milestone.

By Senior Airman Tallon Bratton

374th Airlift Wing

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Georgia State Court Dismisses P320 Case After Police Officer Admits the Trigger was Pulled

September 1st, 2026

SIG SAUER has now successfully obtained more than 20 P320 lawsuit dismissals

NEWINGTON, N.H., (September 1, 2026) – SIG SAUER, an industry-leading manufacturer of cutting-edge firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, and advanced concepts, issued a statement today after the Georgia State Court of DeKalb County dismissed with prejudice all claims in Jordan vs. SIG SAUER Inc. on August 26, 2026.

The plaintiff’s lawsuit stemmed from a May 23, 2022, police training incident and alleged a defect to the SIG SAUER P320 firearm. The officer whose firearm discharged admitted in a deposition that he inadvertently pulled the trigger, which caused the plaintiff’s injuries.

The plaintiff did not submit any expert reports to the contrary and did not oppose SIG SAUER’s motion asking the court to dismiss the case. As a result, the court dismissed with prejudice all claims against SIG SAUER, finding that the P320 “performed exactly as was expected.”

The dismissal in Georgia state court follows other recent successful P320 legal outcomes, including more than 20 dismissals via voluntary dismissals by the plaintiff who brought the cases, motions by the court, and defense verdicts from juries. It also follows an extensive U.S. military inspection affirming the pistol’s safety and reliability.

Following an inspection of 113,479 firearms and testing that included firing more than 1.5 million rounds, the U.S. Department of War concluded the pistol is “safe and reliable” and “all investigated incidents of alleged ‘uncommanded discharges’ have been traced back to the trigger being pulled, and not due to an issue with the firearm.”

An innovative strike-fired pistol trusted by the U.S. military, elite law enforcement, and federal agencies, the P320 is among the most tested, proven, and successful handguns in the world. It cannot under any circumstance discharge without a trigger pull, which has repeatedly been verified through testing by SIG SAUER, the U.S. military, law enforcement agencies, and independent labs.

For more information, visit www.P320Truth.com, a website dedicated to accurate information on the P320.

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American Rheinmetall Delivers First Lynx XM30 Combat Vehicle Prototype to US Army

September 1st, 2026

American Rheinmetall, Auburn Hills, MI, has successfully delivered the first of eight Lynx XM30 combat vehicle prototypes to the U.S. Army, marking a pivotal step in the competitive program to replace the legacy M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Following its delivery, the initial prototype immediately enters government-led developmental and performance testing. This critical evaluation is a key component of the program’s broader Phase 3/4 Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) contract valued at approximately $764 million, which encompasses digital design, physical prototyping, and full-system validation.

“Delivering our first prototype to the Army is an important step as the XM30 Combat Vehicle program enters a more visible phase,” said Matt Warnick, CEO of American Rheinmetall. “Team Lynx now has the opportunity to show the Army that we can deliver on the promise of a modern replacement for the Bradley.”

Later this year, American Rheinmetall will deliver the remaining seven prototypes, which will be used for operational unit training. This rollout runs parallel to the technical evaluations as part of the Army’s Transformation in Contact (TiC) 2.0 initiative, a modernization effort aimed at rapidly prototyping, testing, and fielding cutting-edge technology directly to deployed and training units. Once the vehicles clear initial military safety checks, Soldiers will immediately launch into active field maneuvers, an intensive training phase that culminates in large-scale combat simulations.

“Executing a parallel evaluation timeline requires a level of industrial agility that Team Lynx was built for,” Warnick noted. “We are proving that the U.S. Defense Industrial Base can move at the speed of operational relevance, stripping years off traditional development timelines to get the right capability to the Warfighter.”

The advanced prototype deliveries rely on a tightly orchestrated, multi-state production pipeline that underscores the agility and resilience of the U.S. Defense Industrial Base. Work begins with precision turret fabrication in Plymouth, Michigan, before sub-systems transition to Slidell, Louisiana, for final hull and chassis integration. Completed vehicles then enter comprehensive automotive shakeout trials to guarantee mechanical readiness, before returning to Louisiana for final paint and detailing. Integrating these separate facilities into a singular pipeline ensures strict quality control, with the process culminating in a joint inspection alongside the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) prior to official government acceptance.

The Lynx XM30 is engineered to excel in complex operating environments that increasingly feature drones, precision weapons, and electronic warfare. In support of rapid technology integration over its service life, the platform incorporates a modular design and an adaptive open architecture. Most notably, the vehicle introduces a first-ever hybrid-electric powertrain to optimize power generation and battlefield mobility. As a digitally integrated fighting system with secure, real-time connectivity, the Lynx XM30 embeds the advanced intelligence required to ensure the crew and infantry squad maintain absolute battlefield survivability.

As the prime contractor, American Rheinmetall leads Team Lynx, an elite industrial coalition that combines the specialized capabilities of Textron Systems, Raytheon, L3Harris Technologies, Allison Transmission, and Anduril Industries, supported by a rapidly expanding network of domestic suppliers.

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Gentex Corporation Strengthens Allied Readiness, Equipping 20 NATO Nations Through NSPA Contract

September 1st, 2026

CARBONDALE, PA, September 1, 2026 – Gentex Corporation, a global leader in advanced personal protection and situational awareness solutions, today announced its continued support of Allied Forces worldwide through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) contract, equipping military personnel in more than 20 NATO nations with proven, mission-ready headborne systems and capabilities. The contract reinforces Gentex’s commitment to delivering trusted, high-performance solutions that enhance protection, interoperability, and operational effectiveness for allied partners.

Recent program awards further accelerate this momentum, reinforcing Gentex’s Ops-Core® brand’s position as a trusted partner to allied forces worldwide. Gentex’s Ops-Core was selected by the Czech Ministry of Defence to deliver next-generation helmet systems through an NSPA-managed procurement program, advancing modern headborne protection capabilities for deployed personnel. In parallel, a new order supporting the Canadian Army’s Soldier Systems Program includes the delivery of various helmet accessories, highlighting the growing global adoption of Ops-Core technologies designed to enhance survivability, connectivity, and mission effectiveness for today’s operators.

“The continued success we’ve seen through the NSPA contractshows the trust that Allied Forces place in our integrated headborne systems,” said Jim Clarke, Sales Director EMEAGround Systems at Gentex. “From ballistic protection to advanced communications and respiratory solutions, we are delivering scalable, mission-adaptable capabilities that support the evolving needs of the modern warfighter. We are proud to equip NATO nations with systems that enhance survivability, situational awareness, and overall mission effectiveness.”

Gentex headborne systems continue to be fielded across the Five Eyes alliance, supporting some of the world’s most demanding operational units. In the United States, systems are deployed with U.S. Special Operations Forces, the U.S. Army, and the U.S. Marine Corps. Allied deliveries extend to the United Kingdom’s Special Forces and Royal Marines, the New Zealand Army and Special Forces, and Australia’s Army and Special Operations. Designed for modern mission requirements, these systems provide operators with trusted protection, optimized weight, and seamless integration of critical capabilities across joint and coalition environments.

Through the NSPA contract, NATO and partner nations gain a streamlined pathway to procure Ops-Core headborne solutions – trusted, fully integrated systems designed to meet the highest operational and performance standards.

“Soldier protection, and ballistic helmets in particular, is becoming decisive in modern ground warfare, combining proven ballistic performance with low weight, adaptability and a high degree of configurability. Through the NATO Logistics Stock Exchange (NLSE) and standing long-term agreements, we give COMMIT nations access to some of the most advanced and combat-proven helmets and accessories on the market, at the speed of relevance, preparing their soldiers for a contemporary and highly lethal operational environment. NLSE places world-class product solutions within reach of the users, at no more than the distance of the production lead time,” said Céline Danielli, Programme Manager, General and Cooperative Services.

About the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)
NSPA is the lead organization for multinational acquisition, support and sustainment to NATO nations in all domains. NSPA is a customer-funded agency, operating on a “no profit – no loss” basis. The Agency employs around 1,550 staff and is based in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, with main operational centers in France, Hungary and Italy.

The COMMIT Support Partnership is comprised by 28 nations. Through its secure, web-based NATO Logistics Stock Exchange (NLSE) platform it offers acquisition, inventory management, logistics and mutual emergency support services to its customers.

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Mehler Protection Unveils Active Close-Range Counter-UAV System for Ships at SMM 2026

September 1st, 2026

KÖNIGSLUTTER, GERMANY (1 September 2026)

At SMM 2026, Mehler Protection is set to unveil SCILT NAVAL, a new active counter-UAV system developed specifically to protect ships from close-range threats.

The threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is evolving: Recent conflicts have demonstrated that even heavily armed warships can be vulnerable to small, low-cost drone systems deployed in large numbers. While modern naval forces have powerful air defence systems capable of engaging threats at long range, significant challenges remain when it comes to close- and very-close-range protection. This is particularly true in ports, when navigating confined waterways such as canals, during amphibious operations, aboard landing craft and at fixed maritime installations.

SCILT was developed specifically for this immediate threat zone, where large-scale air defence systems and formation-level counter-UAV solutions may no longer able to respond effectively.

It serves as an active last line of defence for individual vessels, bridging the gap between passive protection and large-scale air defence. The system is designed to counter small UAVs, including FPV drones, one-way attack systems and loitering munitions, and can engage both individual threats and multiple simultaneous attacks at close range.

Effectors, sensors and operating controls are integrated directly on board. The sensor suite includes electro-optical systems and additional close-range sensors for threat detection and to support operational decision-making. In its initial configuration, the system operates with a human in the loop. Further automation is planned as certification requirements and operational procedures permit.

The system uses three alert levels – detection, approach and engagement – and utilises commercially available shotgun calibres as effectors. Compared with the land-based version,

SCILT NAVAL offers a greater effective range and automatic reloading. Its effectors run the gamut from fragmentation to armour-piercing variants.

SCILT can be integrated into existing C2 and sensor systems. Where no suitable interface is available, the system can also operate autonomously using its own detection and engagement chain. Additional control and display units can be installed at multiple locations inside the vessel, giving the crew access to situational information and system controls where required.

SCILT has been developed over a period of approximately 18 months. A series of 48 tests examined factors including external and terminal ballistics, firing safety and fragment distribution, along with maritime environmental effects such as salt spray, corrosion, vibrations and wave impact. The results were used to determine the optimum effective range and effector configuration.

SCILT expands Mehler Protection’s existing portfolio of platform armour solutions for land, air and sea. The company provides protection solutions for helicopters, land vehicles and naval systems and is a key supplier to several German Navy vessels currently under construction.

Further information on Mehler Protection’s platform armour solutions: mehler-protection.com/platform-armour

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TEKTO Knives – X1 // Atlas

September 1st, 2026

The X1 Atlas is the first fixed-blade knife released by TEKTO Knives. After 7 years of folders and automatic OTFs, it is a deliberate departure: full tang, no pivot, no lock, no moving parts at all.

The blade is CPM MagnaCut, hardened to 60-62 HRC. MagnaCut has earned its reputation by refusing the usual trade-o?. Most steels ask you to pick two of edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance, and give up the third. MagnaCut delivers all three, which is why it has moved from enthusiast curiosity to production standard in a few short years.

For TEKTO, the corrosion side of that equation is not theoretical. The company works on the Maine coast, where salt air is a constant. MagnaCut holds up there better than steels carrying far more chromium, and heat treat comes from one of the top commercial shops in the country. The PVD finish cuts glare and adds surface hardness.

No steel is rustproof, but wiped down and lightly oiled, the Atlas takes conditions that punish conventional tool steels.

The blade is a 3.30-inch drop point with a hollow grind, a combination chosen for clean entry and control rather than brute wedge force. The hollow grind keeps the edge thin behind the apex, so cuts stay precise deep into the stroke. Jimping runs along the spine, giving the thumb a positive index for choked-up detail work: field dressing, notching, feathering, any task where the hand moves forward on the blade and needs to stay there.

The handle is skeletonized G10, machined out to shed mass without giving up rigidity.

Total weight lands at 3.88 ounces across a 7.70-inch overall length, which puts the Atlas in the range where it rides on a belt all day without announcing itself. G10 holds grip when wet, when cold, and through gloves, and a lanyard hole at the butt gives a retention option for work over water, at height, or anywhere a dropped knife is gone for good.

Every X1 Atlas ships with a custom-fit Kydex sheath and an adjustable belt clip. The clip configures for vertical or horizontal carry and adjusts to belt width, so the knife can ride strong side, appendix, or scout depending on what the rest of the loadout allows.

The Atlas is made in the USA, machined and finished at TEKTO’s facility in Maine.

“We spent seven years building folders and automatics,” said Marko Mandi?, founder of TEKTO Knives. “A fixed blade takes the mechanism away and leaves you with steelTEKTO Knives – X1 // Atlas and geometry. There is nowhere to hide. That is exactly why we took our time before we released one.”

The X1 Atlas is available now in black, OD green, and desert G10.

MSRP $249.99.

Specifications

  • Blade Material: CPM MagnaCut
  • Blade Hardness: 60-62 HRC
  • Blade Style: Drop Point, Hollow Grind
  • Handle Material: G10, skeletonized
  • Construction: Full Tang
  • Origin: Made in USA

Measurements

  • Blade Length: 3.30″ (84mm)
  • Handle Length: 4.40″ (112mm)
  • Overall Length: 7.70″ (196mm)
  • Weight: 3.88oz (110g)

Equipped With

  • Kydex Sheath
  • Adjustable Belt Clip
  • Lanyard Hole

About TEKTO Knives

TEKTO Knives is a family-owned knife company based in Maine that specializes in tactical fixed blades, folders, and automatic knives. Every knife is designed, engineered, and assembled at the company’s facility, where CNC machining and finishing take place on-site. As of 2026, TEKTO knives are available at over 450 retailers nationwide, and every knife is backed by the TEKTO Limited Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

www.tektoknives.com/products/x1-atlas

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