Sawgrass Named Exclusive Global Distributor of ULTRACOMP Laminate Material Effective January 14, 2026

Saluda, NC – January 14, 2026 – Sawgrass, drawing on 30 years of expertise in precision laser cutting and processing of high-end materials, today announced that it has been appointed the exclusive global distributor of ULTRACOMP laminate material, effective January 14, 2026. ULTRACOMP is the first material included in a new division dedicated to high-performance…

Ferro Concepts and Spiritus Systems Propose Open Standard for Plate Carrier Modularity

Aberdeen, NC – Jan. 14, 2025 – Ferro Concepts and Spiritus Systems®, two of the leading manufacturers of nylon and tactical equipment designed for military and law enforcement professionals, have announced the proposal of an established universal standardized zipper and layout specification for both back panel and front flap attachment points for plater carriers. This…

Killer Innovations to Exhibit at SHOT Show 2026, Showcasing New AR Platform Advancements

Killer Innovations to Exhibit at SHOT Show 2026, Showcasing New AR Platform Advancements Tumwater, WA – Killer Innovations, the engineering-driven manufacturer behind Icon Defense and Velocity Defense, today announced that it will exhibit at SHOT Show 2026, taking place January 20–23 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Attendees can visit Booth #70929 to experience the company’s latest…

Introducing ProTact by Haartz LaserFusion Vigr

Introducing ProTact by Haartz LaserFusion Vigr Developed by Haartz in conjunction with FirstSpear®, ProTact by Haartz® LaserFusion™ Vigr™ is built on Haartz’s proven military-grade materials to capture the benefit of FirstSpear’s patented LaserFusion™ technology and is considered the standard for tactical gear attachment system platforms. ProTact LaserFusion™ Vigr™ combines durable woven nylon fabric with an…

Appointment of General (Ret.) Marc Ollier as Deputy Delegate General for Defence as of 15 January 2026

Paris, 13 January 2026 – Meeting in an extraordinary session at the end of December, the Board of Directors of GICAT (the French Land and Airland Defence and Security Industries Association) decided to select General (Ret.) Marc Ollier to ultimately assume the position of Delegate General of the Association. He will succeed General (Ret.) Jean-Marc Duquesne,…

US Army Enhances C-UAS Data Flow and Interoperability During Project Flytrap 4.5

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — When Soldiers took to the field for Project Flytrap 4.5, they were not only testing emerging counter-unmanned aerial system technology but also tackling a challenge facing multinational operations: how to move sensor data quickly, reliably and securely across networks. Project Flytrap is a recurring C-UAS experimentation series in Europe focused…

Magpul Introdces New Colors

Magpul Introdces New Colors Today Magpul announced Modified Coyote Brown (MCB), a darker, richer take on a proven color palette. Magpul plans to will roll out MCB across key platforms, including 30-round GEN M3® PMAGs (windowed and non-windowed), CTR® and DT Carbine Stocks, MOE® grips, and select M-LOK® accessories such as the AFG, MVG, and…

Beretta and Garmin Introduce the MARQ Commander (Gen 2) Beretta 500 Limited Edition Smartwatch

Accokeek, MD (January 14, 2026) – Beretta, the world’s oldest firearms manufacturer celebrating its 500th anniversary, is teaming up with Garmin, a global leader in GPS and smartwatch technology, to introduce the MARQ® Commander (Gen 2) Beretta Edition. Limited to just 500 pieces worldwide, this exclusive collaboration unites five centuries of Italian craftsmanship with cutting-edge…