Gentex Corporation Announces the Ops-Core NOMAD System, a Lightweight, Low-Profile Mount for Night Vision and Visual Augmentation System

CARBONDALE, PA, January 16, 2025 – Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel, announced the launch of the Ops-Core NOMAD (Night Operations Mounting and Deployment) System, a highly stable, low-profile head harness engineered to securely mount night vision and visual augmentation system(NVG/VAS)…

Jacob Grey Firearms Unveils the Hex Pro — The Next Evolution of the Award-Winning Hex Lineage

Prosperity, South Carolina January 16, 2026 — Jacob Grey Firearms has unveiled the Hex Pro™, a refined evolution of the award-winning Hex platform that integrates the hard-earned lessons from the development and manufacturing of the Nox 9™. The result is a handgun purpose-built to push performance, durability, and shootability even further—without sacrificing the clean, intentional…

FirstSpear Friday Focus: SHOT Show 2026

FirstSpear Friday Focus: SHOT Show 2026 Come see us next week at SHOT Show 2026 over at booth #32111 from Tuesday, January 20th through Friday, January 23rd. Check out our product line-up and catch up with our team to learn more about what’s coming in 2026! To request an estimate click image above or visit…

SHOT Show 2026: Eyeviation Brings the World’s First Cognitive-Aware Firearms Training System to Civilian Ranges and Sport Shooters

The AI-powered VCAT system, already proven in elite military and law enforcement units, expands into the civilian market as the first platform designed to train the cognitive and visual-mechanics of shooters. Shot Show, Jan 20-23, 2026, Las Vegas, Booth #13201 January 14 2026 -Eyeviation, a developer of Human-Aware Artificial Intelligence training systems, will present its…

New LANTAC Plan-B Left-Hand Muzzle Device and HUB

New LANTAC Plan-B Left-Hand Muzzle Device and HUB With the rise of suppressors comes trends. One trend LANTAC has noticed is the commonality of Plan-B muzzle devices. A few months ago, we released Plan-B variations of our popular Dragon® Muzzle Brakes, as well as our new Lamprey™ Flash Hiders. Now, LANTAC is pleased to announce…

Joint Interagency Task Force Announces First Replicator 2 Purchase to Counter Homeland Drone Threats

WASHINGTON — Joint Interagency Task Force 401 announced Jan. 11 its first acquisition under the Replicator 2 initiative, awarding a contract for two advanced DroneHunter F700 systems, which are expected to be delivered by April. This acquisition provides the task force with enhanced capabilities to counter the growing threat posed by small unmanned aerial systems.…

Tim Dillon Named CEO of BERSA USA

Tim Dillon Named CEO of BERSA USA BERSA USA, a leading innovator in the firearms and shooting sports industry, has named Tim Dillon as its new chief executive officer, bringing decades of leadership experience across the firearms, manufacturing and defense industries to the company. Dillon joins BERSA USA with more than 40 years of industry…

GA-ASI and USN Test Expanded Sonobuoy Dispensing System For MQ-9B SeaGuardian

GA-ASI and USN Test Expanded Sonobuoy Dispensing System For MQ-9B SeaGuardian SAN DIEGO – 13 January 2026 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the U.S. Navy continue to expand the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capability of the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Flight test was performed on December 17 and featured Sonobuoy Dispensing…

Armasight Introduces the Pro Series Thermal Platform Built on Gen 4 ArmaCore Technology

A Professional-Grade Thermal Imaging Platform Engineered for Precision, Reliability, and Real-World Performance Tempe, AZ — Immediate Release — Armasight, a leader in professional-grade thermal and night vision technology, announced the launch of its new Pro Series, a next-generation thermal imaging platform designed for users who demand precision, reliability, and consistent performance in demanding operational environments.…

Blue Force Gear Appoints GW Ayers as Vice President of Sales

Blue Force Gear Appoints GW Ayers as Vice President of Sales POOLER, GA. – Blue Force Gear, Inc., the world leader in load carriage equipment innovation, is pleased to announce that GW Ayers has joined their team as Vice President of Sales. Well-known in the industry, GW Ayers brings extensive experience of the defense and…