Safran Launches eTAD: The New Standard for Thermal Clip-Ons, Offering Augmented Battlefield Perception to Soldiers

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Safran Electronics & Defense presents eTAD, its latest-generation thermal vision device, designed to clip onto a night vision goggle (NVG). Developed to strengthen the operational capabilities of European armed forces, eTAD expands Safran Electronics & Defense’s soldier vision range beyond the already existing TAD, creating a new European standard for thermal clip-on equipments. Drawing upon…

Gentex Corporation Selected to Support U.S. Army NGC2 Program with Ops-Core AMP Communication Headset and Integrated Solutions

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CARBONDALE, Pa., June 15, 2026 — Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for U.S. Armed Forces and allied partners worldwide, has been selected to provide its Ops-Core AMP Communication Headset in support of the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) prototyping. Under this effort, systems will be…

Army Secretary Highlights UAS Marketplace, Acquisition Reform at Eurosatory 2026

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PARIS — Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll called for faster acquisition, stronger interoperability and closer cooperation with allies and partners during a statement of intent signing ceremony held June 16, during the second day of Eurosatory 2026. The agreement is intended to expand the Uncrewed Aircraft System Marketplace granting allies and partners access to…

Alpine Eagle and Origin Robotics Partner to Strengthen European Drone Defence Capabilities

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Alpine Eagle and Origin Robotics partner to integrate the BLAZE interceptor into Sentinel, creating a layered sensor-to-effector drone defence architecture The companies are announcing their partnership and showcasing their capabilities during Eurosatory 2026 in Paris. The German and Latvian defence innovators plan local manufacturing and future deployments in Germany Paris, France, 16th June 2026: Alpine…

RTS Tactical Receives US Patent, Raising the Standard for Ballistic Shield Protection

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U.S. Patent No. 12,624,927 Recognizes RTS Tactical’s Innovative Boltless Viewport Assembly for Ballistic Shields RTS Tactical, a leading manufacturer of body armor and tactical gear solutions for our men and women in uniform, announced that it has been awarded another U.S. Patent for its Boltless Viewport for a Ballistic Shield. Designed to address longstanding challenges associated…

Rigad and Qore Performance Partner to Expand Access to Advanced Thermoregulation and Hydration Equipment in the Czech Republic

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Knoxville, TN and Semily, Czech Republic — Qore Performance, Inc., the inventors of the ICEAGE ECOSYSTEM of thermoregulation and hydration technologies, is proud to announce Rigad as an authorized dealer for the Czech Republic. This partnership provides Czech military, law enforcement, and outdoor professionals with direct, local access to Qore Performance tools, which are purpose-built…