AV Selected for $499M AFRL Contract to Advance Electromagnetic Spectrum Survivable Materials, Awarded $246M in Task Orders

ARLINGTON, Va., October 1, 2025 – AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a leading provider of advanced research and development innovation for national security missions and warfighter protection, has been selected for a 10-year single-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at $499 million by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for the High-Performance Electromagnetic Spectrum Survivable Materials Advancement (HELMSSMAN)…

Draganfly Enlisted by US Army to Deliver Drones on Heels of Developing Drones for Border Security

Tampa, FL. October 2, 2025 – Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an industry-leading developer of drone solutions and systems, today announced its selection by the U.S. Army to provide Flex FPV drone systems. Under the initial order, Draganfly will deliver Flex FPV drones designed for high-performance operations as…

Mission First Tactical Guardian Duty Holster for Law Enforcement & Military

Horsham, PA – (October 1st, 2025) – Mission First Tactical (MFT), proudly introduces the Guardian Duty Holster, a revolutionary holster engineered specifically for law enforcement and military professionals, made in the USA and patent-pending. Too many duty holsters sacrifice either speed or security, putting lives at risk. The MFT Guardian Duty Holster eliminates the need…

Spiritus Systems Welcomes Two New Key Hires: Tom Snukis to Research and Development and Bill Amos to the Apparel Division

Spiritus Systems Welcomes Two New Key Hires: Tom Snukis to Research and Development and Bill Amos to the Apparel Division Tom Snukis will be stepping into the new position of Associate Designer at Spiritus Systems. Tom’s extensive military experience provides valuable insight into the needs of the end user. We believe his background will offer…

The SureFire Turbo Series

The SureFire Turbo Series The SureFire Turbo series pushes the limits in both handheld and weapon-mounted lights to give you the upper hand in any hostile encounter, near or far. Every Turbo model delivers high-candela illumination that reaches out to extreme distances. Our tightly focused Turbo beams are ideal for LE and military use, where…

RECOIL ICONIC: The KA-BAR Knife

After the outbreak of World War II, the Marine Corps found itself in need of a better knife. Knives throughout the Corps reflected trench daggers from World War I, with knuckle guards, the U.S. Navy Mark 1 Utility knife, various machetes, and the Raider Stiletto. Two Marine officers were tasked with finding a modern and…

FirstSpear Friday Focus: Operator Glove

The FirstSpear Operator Glove (OG) is built for moments where maximum dexterity and precision are non-negotiable. Designed with cutting-edge materials and modern construction methods, the Operator Glove delivers peak performance without compromise. Its patent-pending trigger finger design sets a new standard in tactile sensitivity, giving operators precise control for critical weapon functions, magazine changes, and…