Textron Systems Awarded $450M Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) Pre-Production Development (PPD) Award by US Marine Corps

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SLIDELL, La., April 2, 2026 – Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today that it was awarded a $450M Pre-Production Development (PPD) agreement for the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program by the U.S. Marine Corps. Under this agreement, Textron Systems will deliver 16 Cottonmouth® pre-production vehicles (PPVs), three systems integration labs (SILs)…

AV’s UES Awarded $25M AFRL Contract to Mature Human Performance Technologies for Warfighter Readiness

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ARLINGTON, Va. — April 7, 2026 — The United States Air Force has awarded UES, a division of advanced research and development leader AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a three-year, $25M contract to transition innovative human health and performance technologies from research to field deployment. Supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing Human Effectiveness Directorate (711 HPW),…

Caracal USA Awarded Government Contract in Bermuda for CAR816 A2 Rifle Platform

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The agreement continues Caracal USA®’s expansion and operational support across Caribbean government agencies. Nampa, Idaho (April 2026) – Caracal USA, a leading US-based manufacturer of small arms for the law enforcement and defense markets, announced today that it has secured a new supply contract with various government agencies in Bermuda for the CAR816 A2 rifle…

VIKTOS Launches Limited Edition Operatus Team Shoe: “Triple Canopy Creeper”

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Janesville, WI — VIKTOS, the Janesville, Wisconsin–based design and apparel company rooted in military and law enforcement heritage, announces the release of the Limited Edition Operatus™ Team Shoe. Built for those who move with purpose, this exclusive drop fuses low-profile agility, everyday functionality, and field-inspired design into a versatile sneaker engineered for real-world performance. Drawing…

Florida Air Defense Battalion Trains with 82nd Airborne in First Minuteman Rotation

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FORT POLK, La. — Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 265th Air Defense Artillery Regiment trained alongside the 82nd Airborne Division during a combat training center rotation 15-20 March, marking the first time a Guard unit has integrated into an active-duty rotation under the National Guard’s new Minuteman Rotation concept. The Minuteman…

Spartan Precision Equipment’s Springbok Bipod Delivers Precise Shot Placement from Prone to Kneeling

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East Sussex, UK (April 6, 2026) — Spartan Precision Equipment is proud to highlight its Springbok Bipod, recently named Outdoor Life’s “Best Stalking Bipod of 2025.” Engineered for hunters who demand speed, adaptability, and precision, the Springbok Bipod delivers rapid shooting position changes without the need for mechanical adjustments, allowing seamless transitions from prone to kneeling…

X-Bow Awarded $12.2 Million Contract to Boost Drone Capabilities

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New Rocket-Assisted Take-Off System to Enhance AEVEX’s Unmanned Aircraft ALBUQUERQUE, NM, Apr. 7, 2026 — X-Bow Systems Inc (X-Bow), the leading non-traditional producer of advanced manufactured solid rocket motors (SRMs), sub-orbital launch solutions and defense technologies, today announced a $12.2 million contract with AEVEX to produce rocket-assisted take-off (RATO) kits for AEVEX’s Disruptor drone. X-Bow…