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RTS Tactical Receives US Patent, Raising the Standard for Ballistic Shield Protection

June 22nd, 2026

U.S. Patent No. 12,624,927 Recognizes RTS Tactical’s Innovative Boltless Viewport Assembly for Ballistic Shields

RTS Tactical, a leading manufacturer of body armor and tactical gear solutions for our men and women in uniform, announced that it has been awarded another U.S. Patent for its Boltless Viewport for a Ballistic Shield.

Designed to address longstanding challenges associated with traditional Ballistic Shield Glass viewport construction, the patented system reflects RTS Tactical’s mission to Raise The Standard for modern body armor.

Traditional ballistic shield viewports typically rely on bolts or adhesive systems to secure transparent armor to the shield body. While widely used throughout the industry, these methods can introduce gaps, weak points, and can degrade under heat or repeated impact. RTS Tactical’s patented boltless viewport assembly was developed to create a more reliable solution, eliminating the need for traditional viewport bolts or boltless systems that rely on adhesives, while providing a secure mechanical connection of the viewport to the shield body.

The newly patented technology is currently featured in several RTS Tactical ballistic shield platforms, including the LEGION Ballistic Shield, Centurion Ballistic Shield, and Lead Entry Ballistic Shield, all designed to meet the evolving needs of law enforcement and tactical professionals operating in high-risk environments.

The issuance of U.S. Patent No. 12,624,927 represents more than intellectual property protection. It serves as recognition of RTS Tactical’s continued investment in research, development, and advanced engineering.

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Rigad and Qore Performance Partner to Expand Access to Advanced Thermoregulation and Hydration Equipment in the Czech Republic

June 22nd, 2026

Knoxville, TN and Semily, Czech Republic — Qore Performance, Inc., the inventors of the ICEAGE ECOSYSTEM of thermoregulation and hydration technologies, is proud to announce Rigad as an authorized dealer for the Czech Republic. This partnership provides Czech military, law enforcement, and outdoor professionals with direct, local access to Qore Performance tools, which are purpose-built to increase the work capacity and survivability at war and at work.

Since 2011, Rigad has operated as a leading supplier of top-tier tactical clothing, outdoor equipment, and military gear. Known for rigorous internal selection standards and a commitment to carrying only proven, reliable brands, Rigad ensures that its customers receive the highest quality kit available on the market. By adding Qore Performance to their inventory, Rigad expands its capability to provide mission-essential climate control and hydration solutions to Czech professional end-users.

Direct Access to the ICEAGE ECOSYSTEM

Through this partnership, customers in the Czech Republic can now purchase Qore Performance’s industry-leading technologies directly from Rigad’s inventory, bypassing long-distance shipping complexities. Key solutions now available include:

ICEPLATE® Gen 3: The world’s most advanced conformal hydration system. This hard-cell bladder provides 52.4 fl oz (1.55 L) of hydration while offering cooling or heating capabilities when frozen or filled with hot water.

ICEFLASK®: A rugged, 16.9 oz (500ml) hard-cell canteen designed to carry water while fitting into standard radio pouches, providing consumable cooling or heating in a compact form factor.

ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3: As the definitive human readiness infrastructure, ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 integrates patented ICEPLATE®, ICEFLASK®, and ICEVENTS® technologies into the world’s only plate carrier built to optimize the human machine.

“We are proud to partner with Qore Performance and bring their innovative thermoregulation solutions to customers across the Czech Republic. Qore’s approach to performance, durability, and mission-focused equipment aligns naturally with RIGAD’s long-term commitment to professional users, military personnel, law enforcement, and demanding outdoor customers.” said Jan Karas, Sales Representative at Rigad.

“Rigad is an exceptional partner with a deep understanding of the unique demands faced by professionals in the Czech Republic,” said Austin Pitsch, Marketing Manager of Qore Performance. “By stocking the ICEAGE ECOSYSTEM locally, Rigad is ensuring that operatorshave immediate access to the best possible tools to weaponize temperature and maintain peak capability in any environment.”

Today, RIGAD combines a modern e-commerce platform with brick-and-mortar stores and professional customer support for both civilian and professional end users.

Opening retail locations in Semily, Olomouc, and Ostrava
Expansion into firearms and shooting equipment
Launch of a complete company rebrand and new e-commerce platform in 2024

In addition to retail and distribution, RIGAD invests heavily in original content creation and community engagement. Through Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and its online magazine, the company regularly publishes product presentations, educational content, field-focused articles, and videos covering tactical culture, shooting, preparedness, and outdoor lifestyles.

This direct connection with end users has helped RIGAD establish a loyal customer base and a strong reputation within the European tactical community.

Professional end-users and customers can shop the Qore Performance collection online now at Rigad.com.

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Harris Aerial Officially Joins the Blue UAS Cleared List

June 22nd, 2026

We’re proud to announce our official addition to the Blue UAS Cleared List. This validates our strict NDAA compliance, cybersecurity standards, and American manufacturing of heavy-lift hybrid and electric drones.

Built in Orlando, FL, ready for defense, public safety, utilities, forestry, surveying, and critical infrastructure missions.

Platforms Added:

Carrier H6 Hybrid EFI

Carrier H6 Electric

Carrier H6 Heavy-Lift

Official Blue List Link: bluelist.appsplatformportals.us/UAS-Cleared-List

Let’s connect for demos and program support:

info@harrisaerial.com

www.harrisaerial.com

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Darley Releases New Uncrewed Systems Capabilities & Partner Brochure for Defense and Public Safety Missions

June 22nd, 2026

ITASCA, IL – June 17th, 2026 – Darley, a leading provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment, is proud to announce the release of its new Uncrewed Systems Capabilities & Partners Brochure. Accessible online at www.darley.com/what-we-provide/uncrewed-systems, the brochure provides a comprehensive overview of Darley’s expanding uncrewed and autonomous solutions including platforms, partners, and system-level integration options designed to support evolving operational needs across defense, public safety, and emergency response environments.

This brochure showcases Darley’s integrated approach to uncrewed technologies, highlighting platforms, components, and support solutions that enhance operational effectiveness across air, land, and maritime domains. Built as a practical resource for partners and end users, the brochure simplifies access to key capability information while reinforcing Darley’s commitment to mission-ready innovation.

“Uncrewed systems are playing an increasingly critical role in modern defense and public safety operations,” said Audrey Darley, Vice President of Defense Supply Chain. “This brochure reflects Darley’s focus on delivering reliable, adaptable solutions that support our customers’ missions today and into the future. It brings together our capabilities in a clear, accessible format designed for both the defense and first responder communities.”

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BFG Monday: Why the Rifle Sling Matters More Than Most Shooters Realize

June 22nd, 2026

A Soldier steps off the vehicle at first light. The rifle hangs across his chest as he checks equipment, adjusts his ruck, and moves into formation. Hours later, the rifle is still there. Through movement, briefings, security halts, vehicle operations, and countless tasks that have nothing to do with pulling a trigger, the weapon remains attached to him.

Most of the time, a rifle is not being fired. It’s being carried.

Photo by Army National Guard SGT Lianne M. Hirano

Whether during military operations, law enforcement duties, training classes, or long days on the range, the same reality applies. The sling often has more impact on day-to-day rifle handling than almost any other piece of equipment on the weapon.

That often gets overlooked when people discuss rifle setups. Most conversations focus on optics, lasers, suppressors, and other components mounted directly to the rifle itself. The sling is usually treated like an afterthought. Something added once the important decisions have already been made.

But for most of the day, the sling is what controls the rifle.

Every step over rough terrain. Every climb into a vehicle. Every radio transmission. Every casualty evacuation. Every ladder climb. Every moment spent opening doors, moving equipment, or helping another member of the team.

When the rifle is not actively being fired, the sling determines where the weapon sits, how it moves, how secure it remains, and how quickly it can be brought back into action.

A poorly designed sling turns the rifle into a constant distraction. It swings into knees, catches on equipment, shifts unexpectedly, and requires constant adjustment. Instead of focusing on the task at hand, the user ends up managing the weapon.

Photo by U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Bithell

A good sling does the opposite.

It keeps the rifle secure, predictable, and accessible without demanding attention. It allows the user to transition between tasks while maintaining positive control of the weapon.

Modern adjustable two-point slings, like the Vickers Sling™, give users the ability to quickly tighten or loosen the rifle depending on the situation. That adjustment matters more than most people realize. It helps secure the weapon during movement, improves retention in confined spaces, and creates additional stability when it is time to shoot.

That becomes increasingly important as fatigue sets in over time. A rifle that constantly shifts or pulls against the body creates unnecessary physical and mental strain. A properly designed sling reduces that burden and helps the user maintain consistent control throughout the day.

Experienced users understand this because they have lived with a rifle for long hours, long distances, and demanding environments. They know the value of a sling is not measured by appearance alone. It is measured by how effectively it supports the rifle when conditions deteriorate, and attention must remain focused elsewhere.

The sling’s role extends beyond simply carrying the weapon.

Army marksmanship doctrine identifies stability as one of the fundamental elements of accurate shooting. Before accurate fire can be delivered, the rifle must first be controlled. An adjustable sling allows the shooter to create tension between the weapon and the body, reducing unnecessary movement and supporting a more stable shooting platform across a variety of positions.

Proper sling use can also reduce reliance on muscle tension and help minimize shooter-induced movement, both of which contribute to more consistent accuracy.

The best equipment often goes unnoticed because it simply works.

The rifle may be the weapon system.
But the sling is what connects that weapon to the user.

That is not an accessory.
That is a critical part of the system.

For units seeking to increase survivability and operational performance through reduced load carriage by upgrading to Helium Whisper, contact the Blue Force Gear Military Department or visit BlueForceGear.com.

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You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

June 22nd, 2026

This time we showed up for a sanction, an Eiger Sanction.

Thanks Oak City Tactics!

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Saab Announces New Giraffe AMB D Radar

June 21st, 2026

Saab launches Giraffe AMB D at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris; the latest evolution of its proven Giraffe AMB radar family.

Giraffe AMB D combines a new radar array design with a modern software architecture to deliver enhanced performance and greater operational flexibility. Designed to counter a wide range of threats, the system provides superior situational awareness through extended detection capability and advanced target tracking. Its software-defined architecture enables continuous upgrades, ensuring the radar can evolve to meet future operational requirements.

“Giraffe AMB D demonstrates how technological innovation can enhance sensor capability while making the system more compact and deployable, with a reduced footprint. The result is a highly modular, mobile multi-domain radar that provides operational flexibility from the tactical edge to strategic missions,” says Carl-Johan Bergholm, head of Saab’s business area Surveillance.

Building on more than 70 years of radar innovation and over two decades of operational success with Giraffe AMB, the new Giraffe AMB D leverages Active Electronically Scanned Array radar hardware with a new software architecture and modern processing capabilities to provide enhanced air surveillance performance. The system is designed to detect and track a broad spectrum of airborne threats while maintaining the adaptability required to address tomorrow’s challenges.

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Task Force Garrison And The Retired Investigators Guild Launch Expanded Bright Light Continuum Effort To Advance POW/MIA Accounting Mission

June 21st, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Coalition of veterans, investigators, and researchers unites to support awareness, historical research, and recovery efforts connected to America’s missing service members from the Vietnam War.

Reno, Nev. (June 2026) – Task Force Garrison (TFG) and The Retired Investigators Guild (RIG) today announced a significant expansion of the Bright Light Continuum Initiative, a collaborative effort focused on honoring, locating, and accounting for American service members who remain missing from the conflicts in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

At a time when public awareness of the POW/MIA issue continues to fade from national attention, the Bright Light Continuum Initiative seeks to renew focus on one of America’s longest-standing commitments: bringing home those who never returned and pursuing answers for the families who continue to wait.

The initiative brings together military veterans, retired homicide investigators, historians, researchers, and private-sector partners in a coordinated effort dedicated to preserving historical truth, supporting ongoing recovery and accountability efforts, and educating future generations about the enduring legacy of America’s missing service members.

More than fifty years after the Vietnam War, over 1,500 Americans remain unaccounted for across Southeast Asia. Bright Light Continuum was created to ensure that these men are not reduced to statistics or forgotten chapters in history.

Through educational outreach, strategic partnerships, fundraising initiatives, historical research, and support for field operations, the program aims to build a growing coalition of organizations and individuals committed to advancing the POW/MIA mission.

“Every unresolved case represents a family that never received complete answers and a promise that remains unfinished,” said Jeff Munks, Chief Operating Officer of The Retired Investigators Guild. “The Bright Light Continuum is about bringing together the skills, experience, and determination necessary to continue pursuing those answers. We owe it to these men, their families, and the nation they served to keep moving forward.”

Unlike many awareness campaigns that end with recognition, Bright Light Continuum is designed to support tangible action.

“For many Americans, the POW/MIA flag has become a symbol they pass every day without fully understanding its meaning,” said Nico Sunseri, Chief Operating Officer of Task Force Garrison. “Behind every name is a Marine, Soldier, Sailor, or Airman whose story remains unfinished. Bright Light Continuum exists to ensure those stories continue to be told, that their sacrifices are remembered, and that every available avenue is explored in the pursuit of answers. We believe that commitment does not expire with time.”

As the initiative continues to grow, Task Force Garrison and The Retired Investigators Guild will expand public awareness campaigns, educational content, fundraising efforts, and strategic partnerships designed to strengthen support for the broader POW/MIA mission.

“There are men who boarded helicopters, crossed borders, answered the call of their nation, and never came home. Their families did not get closure. Their brothers-in-arms did not get answers. And the debt owed to them did not disappear with the passing of years,” said Mike Marty, Chief Executive Officer of Task Force Garrison and The Retired Investigators Guild. “The world has moved on. History books have been written. Generations have come and gone. But for America’s missing, the mission remains unfinished. Bright Light Continuum exists because we reject the idea that time can erase responsibility. We will continue to pursue the truth, preserve their stories, and honor their sacrifice, not because it is easy, not because it is popular, but because it is right. Until every possible lead is exhausted, every question answered, and every warrior accounted for, we will not stop.”

ABOUT TASK FORCE GARRISON

Task Force Garrison is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting veterans, active-duty service members, and their families through community engagement, outdoor programs, educational initiatives, and mission-focused events.

ABOUT THE RETIRED INVESTIGATORS GUILD

The Retired Investigators Guild (RIG) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization comprised of retired law enforcement professionals and military veterans who volunteer their time, expertise, and investigative experience to assist with cold case homicides and support active investigative efforts.

www.taskforcegarrison.org

www.therig.org

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