US Marine Corps Issues New, Sole-Source Contract to Polaris Government and Defense for MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicles (ULTVs)

Minneapolis – May 22, 2026 – The United States Marine Corps (USMC) has awarded Polaris Government and Defense a sole-source contract to continue production and delivery of the MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle (ULTV). The indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded through Program Acquisition Executive Marine Corps (PAE-MC) is valued at up to $98M, with…

Laurel Hill Farm – A Hidden Gem Waiting for the Right Training Company to Come Along

A property referred to on realty websites as “Laurel Hill Farm” recently came to my attention. The house is modest with a large plot of over 78 acres. All-in-all it appears as a comfortable country home. But that’s not what caught my attention. Turns out, this property is home to the Jerry Barnhart Shooting/Training Facility…

JIATF-401 Drone Defense Marketplace Broadens Allied Access to Counter-Drone Capabilities

WASHINGTON — International agreements with key allies continue to expand access to counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities. The U.S. secretary of the Army and key leaders from Australia, Poland and the Republic of Korea recently signed agreements enabling each country to procure C-UAS technologies through the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 drone defense marketplace. As the…