AV Receives $51 Million US Army Order for Switchblade 600 Loitering Munitions

Award under Lethal Unmanned Systems IDIQ reflects growing demand for AV’s next-generation, long-range precision loitering munitions and proven Switchblade 600 performance.  ARLINGTON, Va., August 26, 2026 – AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in defense technology, autonomous systems and precision strike solutions, today announced receipt of a $51 million delivery order from the United States Army for additional Switchblade® 600 Block 2 loitering…

Beretta Introduces the APX A1 Ported, Delivering Flatter Performance and Faster Follow-up Shots

Accokeek, MD (August 26, 2026) – Beretta expands its proven APX A1 family with the introduction of the APX A1 Ported, a new model engineered to provide enhanced control, faster follow-up shots and confident manipulation. Featuring a precision ported barrel and slide system, oversized controls and a factory optics-ready slide, and available in FDE and OD…

USSOCOM Seeks Battery Bottles

SOFWERX, in collaboration with USSOCOM Program Executive Office Maritime, Undersea (PEO-M-U), will host a virtual Assessment Event on 30 September 2026. The PEO-M-U Program Office is engaging industry to determine the readiness of the manufacturing base to evaluate, fabricate, provide Objective Quality Evidence (OQE), and deliver an initial quantity of pressure-capable containment pods for the…

Your Guide to the My Army Post App: The New Digital Hub for Army Life

Navigating daily life on an Army installation just got easier. Whether you’re a Soldier, family member, civilian employee, retiree or contractor, keeping track of base resources, gate traffic and community updates can be a challenge. Enter the My Army Post App, or MAPA, the official mobile information center designed specifically for Army garrisons worldwide. Replacing…

DoW Drone OTA Consortium Seeks Candidate Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) for GroundBreaker 1 Demonstration

In an effort to field Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) to the joint force, the Department of War Other Transactional Authority Consortium has asked industry for white papers for complete UGV systems to enable employment by Warfighters in both tactical and non-tactical environments. Based on what they learn , they will invite select technologies to participate…

Armaments Center Partners with Industry to Explore Concepts for Integrating Lethal Payloads to Unmanned Ground Vehicles

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. — Tomorrow’s battlefield is expected to pair automated vehicles and artificial intelligence with human Soldiers, and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center helping explore what that future might look like through controlled experimentation with industry partners. Via a cooperative research and development agreement with HDT Robotics, LLC, doing business…

Quantum Systems Opens New Engineering & R&D Office in Huntsville, Alabama

Quantum Systems expands its U.S. footprint with new Huntsville facility to bring operator-driven unmanned intelligence development closer to mission requirements. HUNTSVILLE, Ala., August 24, 2026 – Quantum-Systems Inc., today announced the opening of a new 3,200-square-foot engineering and research and development office in Huntsville, Alabama. Located in Upland Park adjacent to Cummings Research Park —…

ARO – Blade-Tech Taser 10 Wrap

The next in a series of new product launches, ARO has released a Wrap model for the Blade-Tech Taser 10 Holster. The Wrap is designed to allow the user to mount pouches to their retention holster. Previously, ARO has supported retention holsters for pistols, but customers have requested the same capability for their Taser holsters.…

HFI Inc Expanding into Military & Tactical Market

Leveraging Cut & Sew, Lamination, and Assembly Expertise Across Multiple U.S. Locations CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio – HFI Inc., a leading North American manufacturer of soft goods and interior components, today announced its expansion into the military and tactical gear market. With more than 70 years of manufacturing experience, HFI brings proven capabilities in precision cut…

Staccato 2011 Lifetime Warranty Now Follows the Pistol, Not the Owner

Updated program covers every Staccato-built pistol for the life of the firearm, no matter how many owners it has hadFLORENCE, Texas – Aug. 24, 2026 – Staccato 2011®, creator of the 2011® pistol platform and a leading developer of precision firearms, ammunition and shooting facilities, today announced an important expansion of its Lifetime Warranty on…