The USSOCOM Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program will soon be accepting submissions for these technology areas of interest: Direct to Phase II Topics: SOC26BZ04-DV004: Advanced Stand-off Detection of Concealed Materials (ASDCM) SOC26BZ04-DV005: Replanning for Evasive Autonomy to Counter Threats (REACT) Submissions Open 22 July 2026 at 12:00 PM ET (Noon) SOFWERX will host a…
The titanium evolution of the NovaSteel™ platform delivers rated 9mm protection at 920 grams all-in, low backface deformation, edge-to-edge coverage, and an indefinite shelf life at roughly a quarter the price of premium polyethylene helmets. Denison, TX. (July 2026) – Adept Armor, pioneers in next-gen protective solutions, today announce the launch of the Nova Titanium™…
New facilities in Canada, North Carolina, and Florida are expected to more than double INKAS®’ armored vehicle, defense, and special-purpose production footprint by July 31, 2026 Toronto, Canada, June 30th, 2026 – INKAS®, a Canadian armored vehicle manufacturer and systems integrator, announces a major expansion of its North American manufacturing footprint, with three additiona production…
Fourteen years ago, Galvion was awarded its first helmet contract with NATO. Since then they have worked to improve the fit and function of their helmets as well as integrate communications and computing capabilities. The result is the second release in the Cortex ecosystem, EVO. A year ago we showed you Galvion’s Cortex system, promising…
FORT BELVOIR, Va. – On Friday, June 5, 2026, Maj. Gen. Rhett R. Cox took command of U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM), relieving Maj. Gen. Timothy D. Brown. The ceremony, presided over by Lt. Gen. Michelle A. Schmidt, U.S. Army deputy chief of staff, G-2, brought together senior Army leaders and previous INSCOM…
SALT LAKE CITY, July 02, 2026 — Red Cat Holdings, Inc.?(Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security, today announced that Teal Drones Inc. has advanced to Gauntlet II of the Drone Dominance Program. According to the program’s Phase 2 participant…
BAE Systems has completed the delivery of 19 Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles (CATV) to the U.S. military, including the Vermont National Guard (VTNG) Army Mountain Warfare School (AMWS). This marks the first time the VTNG AMWS has received CATVs, representing a significant milestone in the service’s and state’s military modernization efforts. The CATV is a…
Meet the US Armor Forge × INFITAC FML19 Thermal Hood for the EOTech XPS & EXPS platform. Engineered from DMLS titanium and aerospace-grade aluminum, the system is designed to maximize capability without sacrificing the compact footprint professionals rely on. Features: • Integrated USB-C rechargeable, MIL-rated battery pod • 50+ hours of continuous runtime • Precision…
The team at Republic Systems banded together to create their Pattern 26 Load Carriage Platform. They took the parts of ALICE that worked, the modern capabilities, materials, and open market, and the simplicity of the SADF pattern 70, SADF Pattern 83 and the M1928 Systems. The first item from Republic Systems’ Pattern 26 Load Carriage…
Casualties rarely happen when gear is laid out neatly on a tailgate. They happen in vehicles, in the dark, in tight spaces, during movement, under stress, and usually when nobody has extra time to sort through equipment. In that moment, the question is not whether a Soldier, law enforcement officer, or first responder has medical…