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NEXTORCH P91 Dual Switch Flashlight with 5000 Lumens

February 9th, 2025

Cleveland, TN – (January 31st, 2025) – NEXTORCH North America, the primary U.S. distributor of global manufacturer NEXTORCH Industries, is proud to announce the P91 Dual Switch Flashlight with 5000 Lumens.The new P91 delivers a staggering 5,000 lumens of dominating output with an intuitive dual-switch interface. This powerful flashlight is for those who demand superior performance.

The NEXTORCH P91 Dual Switch Flashlight is a high-performance lighting tool designed to meet the demanding needs of law enforcement, security personnel, and outdoor enthusiasts. This flashlight delivers an impressive 5,000 lumens of intense illumination, ensuring that you are equipped with powerful lighting when faced with critical situations. The P91 combines advanced technology with rugged construction to provide reliability and adaptability for a variety of professional applications, from tactical operations to emergency response scenarios.

The P91 has a nano-ceramic strike bezel and concealed USB-C charging port that maintains the light’s tactical profile. A dual-switch interface and a one-step-strobe back switch put both momentary activation and mode selection exactly where you need them, giving you instant access to both momentary engagement and full power. With five distinct output levels and a dedicated strobe, this platform adapts to any scenario. The side switch allows users to cycle through five precisely-calibrated output levels, while the tactical tail switch provides immediate access to strobe or momentary activation.

The NEXTORCH P91 utilizes an aerospace-grade aluminum housing with a hard-anodized finish providing excellent resistance to abrasion, corrosion and impact proof up to 6.5 feet. It’s IPX7 waterproof rating makes the P91 submersible to depths of up to 3 feet, ensuring reliable performance in rain, snow, or even while submerged in water. Powered by a high-capacity 21700 4800mAh Li-ion battery, the P91 offers an outstanding runtime of up to 60 hours on its lowest mode. The P91 casts its powerful beam of light up to 328 yards, providing the perfect illumination for any situation. At just 5.8 oz. (without battery), this flashlight maintains a perfect balance while providing maximum performance without adding unnecessary bulk.

Technical specifications:

– Maximum output: 5000 lumens – Battery: rechargeable Li-ion (included)

– Beam distance: 328 yards – Runtime: Up to 60 hours (lowest mode)

– Battery: rechargeable Li-ion (included) – Dimensions: 6.3” L x 1.4” W x 1.1 Dia.

MSRP: $119.99 – Weight: 5.8 oz. (without battery)

To learn more about the complete product offerings from NEXTORCH, please visit www.nextorch.com

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Enforce Tac 2025: The Industry Summit for Security, Defence, and Innovation

February 8th, 2025

Enforce Tac, long established as the leading trade fair for internal and external security in Europe, is set to take place in Nuremberg for the 12th time. With around 1,000 exhibitors in five halls covering some 50,000 square metres, the exhibition promises to set standards yet again. This comprehensive industry event with renowned manufacturers not only offers visitors a display of the latest technologies but also a multi-faceted supporting programme featuring symposia, multilateral dialogue, exclusive VIP sessions and innovative trade fair formats.

Enforce Tac, long established as the leading trade fair for internal and external security in Europe, is set to take place in Nuremberg for the 12th time. With around 1,000 exhibitors in five halls covering some 50,000 square metres, the exhibition promises to set standards yet again. This comprehensive industry event with renowned manufacturers not only offers visitors a display of the latest technologies but also a multi-faceted supporting programme featuring symposia, multilateral dialogue, exclusive VIP sessions and innovative trade fair formats.

Exclusive VIP guests from government and the military establishment: They include Bavarian Minister of the Interior Joachim Herrmann and high-ranking representatives of NATO and the EU.

Premiere for leading companies and pavilions: First appearance for KNDS and Smith & Wesson at Enforce Tac 2025, as Austrian and Norwegian pavilions also make their debut.

Enforce Tac Village: Once again, witness products from leading companies live in action.

Premiere of Enforce Tac Stage: the destination for high-calibre presentations, inspiring start-up pitches and dynamic discussion panels.

Premiere of German-Nordic Defence Industry Dialogue: Initiator Dr Christian Wildhagen and Enforce Tac have partnered to bring key players to the table to explore strategies for faster and more effective military capabilities.

Premiere of AMMO SYMPOSIUM: Enforce Tac and RWS GmbH bring together leading experts and decision-makers to discuss the current challenges in ammunition procurement.

Exclusive events and high-calibre symposia:including USK Freundeskreis e.V., DHPol and UAV DACH.

Yet again, Enforce Tac is setting benchmarks in 2025 – with a multifaceted programme, innovative show formats and exclusive networking opportunities. Whether live in the Enforce Tac Village, online via Enforce Tac TV or at the many symposia and discussion forums – visitors can look forward to an experience that puts security, defence and innovation centre stage. The trade fair offers the ideal platform for forging contacts, getting to know the latest technologies, and gaining fresh impetus for the future.

Prominent visitors and VIP guests

As in previous years, Enforce Tac will again welcome high-ranking guests from government and the military establishment. The VIPs include Vice-Admiral Carsten Stawitzki, Consul General Dr James Miller (USA) as well as ambassadors and consuls general from Lithuania, Poland, Austria and Hungary. Despite the forthcoming snap federal elections in Germany, Bavarian Minister Joachim Herrmann, the patron of the event, is determined not to miss out on his visit to Enforce Tac in 2025.

Premiere for leading companies and pavilions

As well as numerous companies like Heckler & Koch or MBDA that are taking part for the umpteenth time, KNDS and Smith & Wesson are among the exhibitors making their personal debut at Enforce Tac this year. KNDS (KMW+Nexter Defense Systems) is a European market leader in military land systems renowned for its innovations and cutting-edge artillery systems. The company combines the expertise of German firm Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG (KMW) and the French Nexter Group and is a byword for state-of-the-art high-tech systems in Europe. At Enforce Tac, Smith & Wesson, one of the longest-established manufacturers of firearms worldwide, will be showcasing its latest developments in weapons for tactical and official security applications. The US company is especially well-known for its reliable service pistols and tactical rifles that are used worldwide by security and military forces.

At Enforce Tac 2025 there will be four new national pavilions: the Austrian Pavilion, the Norwegian Pavilion and pavilions representing Lithuania and Hungary. The Austrian Pavilion provides an exclusive platform for companies from Austria to showcase their latest technologies and products. Likewise, the Norwegian Pavilion will bring together national players from the Norwegian defence industry for the first time. Both pavilions underline the increasing internationalisation of Enforce Tac and allow trade visitors to enjoy direct contact with leading companies from these countries.

Enforce Tac Village: live demonstrations in a discreet atmosphere

The Enforce Tac Village will go into its second round – and this year it will be protected from the elements in Hall 8. The practical concept allows companies to demonstrate their products live in action in realistic scenarios involving suitably trained personnel. The focus is on the product presentation. Visitors can look forward to demonstrations including products from renowned manufacturers like CeoTronics, OBUV-SPECIAL, ESKA, Tasmanian Tiger, Taiga AB, SCHUBERTH, Axon Public Safety, WERO, Wiley X, Rheinmetall, Diehl Defence, md-textil, Nextorch, Thales and Marathon Targets. The importance of this format was highlighted by md-textil: “We are delighted to be taking part in the Enforce Tac Village for the second time and providing practical insights into our products,” says Marcel Doneth, Managing Director of md-textil. German arms manufacturers Rheinmetall and Diehl Defence are also using the Village to present their products live in action away from the stationary trade fair stands. A special networking event is being held on the second day of the fair, when Enforce Tac and its partners from the Enforce Tac Village host a “beer o’clock” from 16:00 to provide an informal opportunity for exchanges.

Hall 8 is also home to Enforce Tac’s newly created “JOB ZONE – MISSION READY FOR A NEW JOB”. This section allows Enforce Tac exhibitors to post vacant positions at their companies and offers a space for potential discussions between the companies and prospective candidates. Venue:

Hall 8, Stand 8-512

Enforce Tac Stage: innovations, technologies and current developments

On the Enforce Tac Stage, visitors can look forward to a unique opportunity to access concentrated expert knowledge at first hand. Renowned experts will present topics such as the threat from drones and effective defensive measures (Securiton GmbH), modern sniffer dog training (Kynotec GmbH), and innovative developments in small arms ammunition technology (FN Herstal). There will also be exclusive insights into new materials for body armour (DuPont) and the tactical benefits of interconnected mobile intelligence systems (PLATH GmbH & CO KG). In the breaks between presentations, the audience can watch the live stream from the Enforce Tac Village, when exciting scenarios are streamed live from the demonstration area onto the stage in Hall 8. There will also be presentations on winning over Generation Z for security-related professions, or more specifically, special units (Dr Bernd Bürger), and on the role of artificial intelligence in drone navigation (Spleenlab GmbH).

Venue: Hall 10.0, Stand 10.0-549.

German-Nordic Defence Industry Dialogue puts the spotlight on multilateral cooperation

A special highlight on the Monday is the premiere of the German-Nordic Defence Industry Dialogue. This initiative brings together representatives of the German and Nordic defence industry, government ministries and research establishments to explore strategies for faster and more effective military capabilities. “More than ever, the security policy situation calls for intensive dialogue between the relevant players. Our aim is to accelerate this dialogue and implement innovative solutions more quickly in practice,” says Dr Christian Wildhagen, initiator of the format and Managing Director of Wildhagen Nordisk Konsult. The event will take place from 12:00 to 18:00 on 24 February 2025 in the Hong Kong Room at NCC Ost. Interested parties can register at:

www.enforcetac.com/en/programme/registration-german-nordic-defence-industry-dialogue

AMMO SYMPOSIUM: the premiere of a groundbreaking format

The high point of Tuesday’s programme will be the launch of the Ammo Symposium. High-calibre speakers like Lieutenant General (Ret.) Ben Hodges, Marco Detratti (European Commission), Šar?nas Genys (Invest Lithuania) and Jonas Sohlin (EURENCO Bofors) will discuss the key challenges of ammunition procurement in Europe. The event will take place from 9:00 to 16:00 on 25 February 2025 in the Munich Room at NCC Mitte. Interested parties can register at:

www.enforcetac.com/en/programme/request-ammo-symposium

Exclusive events and interactive formats

Alongside the public programme features, Enforce Tac also offers closed events. For example, the USK Freundeskreis e.V. (a charity providing support to police officers in need) will hold its AGM during the trade fair. “Enforce Tac is the perfect platform for our meeting, as it combines professional expertise, networking opportunities and practical demonstrations,” says Stefan Thiele, the chair of the association. In partnership with the USK Freundeskreis e.V., a fitness test will also be conducted in the Enforce Tac Fitness Area. As a special incentive, successful participants will receive a limited “USK x Enforce Tac Patch”, while Enforce Tac will make a donation to the Nuremberg Children’s Hospice on behalf of each person taking part.

Venue: Hall 8, Stand 8-206

Hall 8 will also see the launch of the Enforce Tac Social Media Stand, where visitors can create a 360-degree photo free of charge as a souvenir of their time at the trade fair.

Venue: Hall 8, Stand 8-306

High-calibre symposia: knowledge transfer at the highest level

Enforce Tac is expanding its programme of conventions. For the first time, the German Customs Authority will hold a symposium at Enforce Tac on the topic “Modern Crime Fighting”, while the Carl-Cranz-Gesellschaft e.V. will discuss “Drone/UAV Warfare – State of the Art and Foreseeable Developments”. The German Police Academy (DHPol) is again hosting a conference on new developments in firearms, ammunition and tactical equipment. “Our aim is to present current developments and foster professional dialogue,” says Professor Wilfried Honekamp from DHPol. In addition, the UAV DACH expert group “Public Security and Defence” will again hold a meeting at the fair.

Special start-up area presents innovations for law enforcement and defence

This year, Enforce Tac will again offer a special platform for start-ups in the field of law enforcement and defence. Around 20 German and international start-ups will present their innovative solutions and technologies on the special display area, divided into the categories “Young Innovators” (German start-ups) and “Start-ups@EnforceTac” (international start-ups). The participants include Corelock Defence Systems and AM Technologies. This platform offers young companies a unique opportunity to present their innovations to a professional audience, make valuable contacts, and win over potential investors and partners.

Enforce Tac TV gives exhibitors lasting visibility

Another established format is Enforce Tac TV, where exhibitors can present their products in a professional YouTube format over and beyond the trade fair itself. Interested parties can follow the contents on the official Enforce Tac YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/enforcetac. This year’s participants include Schöffel Sportbekleidung, Messer Waffenhandel, Busch PROtective, Schuberth, Tasmanian Tiger, Nextorch, Held, Phantomleaf, WERO, Gore, Lindnerhof-Taktik, Hornady, SABRE, Diehl Defence, eurolaser, Meier-Medizintechnik, analyticon instruments and Opsmen Tech.

Media event and exhibitor evening

This year’s media event will take place on the first day of the fair in Brussels Room 2 at NCC Mitte. Invited press and media representatives can enjoy another exclusive setting for exchanging information and ideas in a relaxed atmosphere.

This year’s exhibitor evening will take place on the second day of the fair under the motto “Ready to rock” starting at 18:00 on Level 3, NCC Ost.

Save the date

Enforce Tac is an international trade fair established as a platform for the security and defence sector. It offers the industry the opportunity to develop promising perspectives and to collaborate to strengthen the internal and external security of Germany and Europe as a whole. In 2025, the fair will expand to fill five halls and around 50,000 m² of display area, where some 1,000 exhibitors from about 50 countries will showcase their solutions for internal and external security.

Enforce Tac will be held at Exhibition Centre Nuremberg from 24 to 26 February 2025.

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Drones Reportedly Used in Attack on Mexican General

February 8th, 2025

An unspecified number and type of drones have reportedly been used in the attempted assassination of General Jorge Alejandro Gutiérrez Martínez, the newly appointed commander of Mexico’s 42nd Military District.

The attack took place near the town of Dolores, between Guadalupe y Calvo and La Leghuguilla in the state of Chihuahua in northwestern Mexico. Four people were said to be wounded, including Gen. Martínez, two soldiers and a policewoman.

(Gen. Martínez photo via El Financiero)

The following video of the attack has been proliferating across numerous social media platforms and accounts. It appears to show a coordinated attack by multiple drone operators against the small military convoy carrying Gen. Martínez and his security detail. However, it should be noted that other sources attribute this video from a different attack in Tamaulipas.

Regardless of its provenance, the video’s content is pretty clear.

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Some of these posts claim the drone(s) used was a Mavic 30T, but at this juncture there is no way to confirm this independently.

Although the results of the attack were lackluster at best (except, of course, from the perspective of the four casualties that took shrapnel), it is attracting a substantial amount of attention. First, due to the rank of the intended victim. Second, and much more sensationally, due to recent reports that narco-traffickers are planning drone attacks on US Border Patrol and other LE and military elements on the border.

For instance, the New York Post recently published excerpts from an “internal memo” which warned, in part,

“On February 1, 2025, the El Paso Sector Intelligence and Operations Center (EPT-IOC) received information advising that Mexican cartel leaders have authorized the deployment of drones equipped with explosives to be used against US Border Patrol agents and US military personal currently working along the border with Mexico…”

Officer safety notifications of this nature (though not this content) are commonly distributed in the LE world to notify LEOs of emerging or imminent credible threats in an AO, a jurisdiction, or against law enforcement in general.

Additional reports of border security personnel exchanging gunfire with Cartel members have ratcheted up tension regarding border issues, though cross-border drone use and attacks against USBP agents are not all new. Mexican transnational criminal organizations have been using drones for years now in a number of ways. And though direct attacks by weaponized drones against either rival organizations or local security forces have not been reported in any great numbers, a comparison to drone use by Ukrainian and Russian forces is inevitable.

And probably righteous. If it hasn’t happened yet, it certainly will, though the wisdom of sustained, direct attacks on US military and law enforcement personnel is dubious from a strictly business Cartel perspective.

Some past examples of Cartel drone use include:

These examples are just a tithe of what could be reported, though to date, we haven’t seen a systemic and coordinated combined arms style attack utilizing drones and Cartel gunmen such as the ones that are now commonplace in Ukraine.

Read more on Border Report. 

See the referenced NY Post article. 

 

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Signature of MGCS Project Company Shareholder Agreement

February 8th, 2025

Friday, January 24, 2025 – KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme and Thales signed the shareholder agreement for the “MGCS Project Company GmbH”, Cologne, on Thursday 23 January 2025 in Paris in the presence of the French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu and the German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. MGCS, which stands for Main Ground Combat System, is a German-Franco armament program designed to replace the Leopard 2 and Leclerc main battle tanks with a cross-platform combat system by 2040.

The signing of the shareholder agreement marks an essential step in the forthcoming creation of the MGCS Project Company. After negotiating a contract with the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), acting on behalf of the two states through a German-Franco Combined Project Team (CPT), this project company will be responsible as the industrial prime contractor for the implementation of the next phase of the MGCS program. In particular, it will consolidate the concept and the main technological pillars of the system. The company will be equally owned by the parties, 25% each, with a national workshare of 50% Germany and 50% France, and will be based in Cologne, Germany.

The industrial partners in the MGCS program are delighted with this signature, which follows on from the impetus given by the French and German governments in the spring of 2024, with the signing of a Letter Of Intent (LOI).

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Extensive Follow-Up Procurement of IdZ-ES: Rheinmetall Receives Largest Framework Contract to Date for the Digitisation of Bundeswehr Infantry Forces – Soldier-Systems Worth Over €3bn

February 7th, 2025

Extensive follow-up procurement of IdZ-ES: Rheinmetall receives largest framework contract to date for the digitisation of Bundeswehr infantry forces – soldier-systems worth over €3bn

The Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) has signed a framework contract with Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH for the follow-on procurement of soldier-systems ‘Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System’ (IdZ-ES). The framework contract, with a maximum gross volume of €3.1bn, will run until the end of 2030. Overall, the Bundeswehr can thus initiate the proportional regeneration as well as the manufacturing and delivery of up to 368 IdZ-ES platoon systems and various options for the procurement of additional components and services. A platoon is a military sub-unit. 

The contract involves, firstly, upgrading the 68 IdZ-ES platoon systems currently in use within the Bundeswehr to a digital standard and, secondly, the firm order of a further 24 platoon systems including extensive peripherals. The firm order, worth around €417m gross, will be booked in the first quarter of 2025. 

Signed on 6 February 2025, the contract is the largest ever for both Rheinmetall and the BAAINBw for the procurement of soldier-systems. These play an increasingly important role as a networked element of combat operations on the digital battlefield of the future. 

A platoon system mainly comprises 34 individual soldier-systems and a platoon equipment of peripheral components, consisting of advanced IT-equipment, optics, optronics, as well as military clothing, protection and carrying equipment. As the general contractor, Rheinmetall is responsible for the system and is coordinating the performance of more than 30 subcontractors.

With the framework contract, the Bundeswehr is procuring a modernised design of the IdZ-ES, based on the IdZ-ES VJTF 2023 soldier-system of the Mechanised Infantry system that is already in use. The new ‘VJTF 2023 obsolescence-adjusted’ design status eliminates all technically obsolete components and implements communication and data exchange capabilities with the Boxer armoured transport vehicle and Puma infantry fighting vehicle platforms, as well as preparing it for the airborne platform. The revised basic hardware of the soldier-systems is also designed to connect to the ‘Digitisation of Land-Based Operations’ (D-LBO) information and communication network.

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Strike Industries Releases the XA Handguard for SIG SAUER CROSS

February 7th, 2025

Strike Industries has just released the X-Axis Handguard for the SIG Cross bolt action rifle. In pure Strike fashion, the Strike XA is a sleek and extremely functional handguard that functions as a direct OEM replacement – it even reuses the original screws from SIG’s handguard.

With a 2 piece design, the top picatinny rail of the receiver no longer needs to be removed in order to remove the handguard. This also enables the user to be able to maintain their rifle without removing their optic which saves the need for re-zeroing as often.

All around the handguard M-LOK slots can be found at the 3, 6, 9, 10, and 2 o’clock positions. There 4 steel QD sling points in total on the handguard. The two QD points closest to the receiver are anti-rotational. At the front of the handguard there is a picatinny front bridge for additional accessories such as a laser, IR, or thermal device.

The key feature of the Strike XA Handguard is its built-in ARCA rail at the 6 o’clock position which spans the entire length of the handguard. Avid lightweight backpacker hunters can now have a SIG Cross rifle that is not only stowable, ergonomic, but also ready to be mounted onto a tripod at a moment’s notice.

Even without a tripod, the wider flat surface area on the bottom of the handguard makes for an even more easily stabilized shooting experience when mounted on top of tables or other objects.

The Strike XA Handguard serves to elevate aesthetics and increase functional performance with users’ SIG CROSS rifles. Now available through authorized dealers and Strike Industries’ official website. For more information, visit www.strikeindustries.com or contact the Strike Team at mkt@strikeindustries.com.

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2025 Vortex Optics Catalog

February 7th, 2025

The New 2025 Product Catalog is here. Showcasing the latest and greatest in the Vortex lineup for the year ahead. Whether you’re looking for cutting-edge technology, must-have tools, or exciting new solutions, it’s all inside.

Snag yours here.

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SOFWERX – SBIR 25.4 Pre-release: Aviation Goggle Mount & Operator Portable Oxygen Generation Device

February 7th, 2025

The USSOCOM Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program will soon be accepting submissions for the technology area of interest:

Special Areas of Interest
Phase I:
SOCOM254-003: Aviation Goggle Mount

The objective of this topic is to research and develop an innovative Aviation Goggle Mount capability that will be employed on various aviator helmets with various night vision goggle systems (i.e. AN/AVS-6 and Wide Field of View Aviation Goggles (WFOVAG) and shall interface with an Aviation Night Vision Imaging System (ANVIS) mount that is used by Special Operations Forces.

Direct to Phase II:
SOCOM254-D002: Operator Portable Oxygen Generation Device

The objective of this topic is to develop applied research toward an innovative capability to improve oxygen therapy at point-of-need in an austere pre-hospital environment. The goal is to develop a field instrument that is rugged, compact, and able to provide oxygen to patients and oxygen generation capabilities as far-forward as possible to reduce the need for oxygen cylinders.

SOFWERX will host a virtual Q&A session for the areas of interest on 18 February at 2:00 PM ET.

Click Here to RSVP (RSVP NLT 17 February 2025 11:59 PM ET)
Submit your proposal: (Submissions open 26 February 2025 12:00PM ET (Noon))

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