Rheinmetall Kraken GmbH Launches Series Production of Maritime Unmanned Systems in Hamburg

Series production of the Kraken K3 Scout has begun at Rheinmetall’s Blohm+Voss site in Hamburg. With the market-ready unmanned surface vessel (USV), Rheinmetall’s new Naval Systems division—together with its British joint venture partner Kraken Technology Group—offers a surface platform for both military and civilian applications. Depending on the configuration, the vessels can be used for…

Ondas Completes Merger of U.S. Defense Prime Contractor Mistral, Brings Programs in Excess of $1 Billion and Expands Direct Prime Participation Across U.S. Department of War Programs

Establishes Direct Access to U.S. Army and Special Operations IDIQ Contract Vehicles and Expands Domestic Manufacturing and Integration Capabilities Transaction Strengthens Ondas’ Position as a Next-Generation Defense Prime, Accelerating Deployment of Autonomous Systems Across U.S. Defense and Homeland Security Markets Adds Approximately $264 million to Ondas’ Backlog; Ondas Pro Forma Backlog, Adjusted for the Mistral…

Streamlight Launches Portable Scene Light III With 10,000-Lumen Output and a Modular Design

New Waterproof Lighting System Introduced at FDIC International EAGLEVILLE, PA, April 23, 2026 – Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, has launched the Portable Scene Light III (PSL III), a high-output, waterproof lighting system delivering up to 10,000 lumens for fire, emergency response, military, industrial, and outdoor applications. The new system debuted at…

Ferro Concepts – DANGLER AR

purpose-built to carry two AR-15 style magazines horizontally, the new DANGLER AR from Ferro Concepts is manufactured from hydrophobic X-Pac fabric. The internal divider secures items but can be opened to create a full-length pass through for linear charges and other longer items. Multiple shock cord routing points let you customize retention for different sized…

B.E. Meyers & Co. Names Coulson Aviation USA First Reseller Specific to Aerial Firefighting and Wildfire Management

Aerial firefighting is one of the most demanding and precise operations in emergency response. When wildfires outrun crews on the ground, aircraft become the front line – fighting with calculated accuracy to slow the spread of the threat and protect lives, homes and critical infrastructure in its path. Cooling temperatures, reduced wind and rising humidity…

FirstSpear Friday Focus: TUBES Fasteners

FirstSpear’s TUBES FASTENERS replace outdated hook-and-loop closures and bulky cummerbunds with a system that actually works when it matters. Traditional setups were noisy, soaked up water, held onto mud like a souvenir, and usually demanded two hands—none of which are ideal when things go sideways. TUBES FASTENERS fix that with a patented, mechanical interface that…

TAG Precision Partners with Kimber for Sights & Optics Mounting Solutions

Dallas, TX –  TAG Precision, a manufacturer of precision-engineered firearm components, today announced its collaboration with Kimber® America, supplying advanced sight and optics solutions for select platforms. As part of this partnership, TAG Precision’s patented FiberLok sights are now standard equipment on Kimber’s 2K11 and CDS9 models. FiberLok technology is engineered to extend the life of fiber…