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From 23 to 25 February 2026, Rheinmetall AG will be exhibiting at the Enforce Tac trade fair in Nuremberg. As a leading partner to the armed and security forces, the Düsseldorf-based technology group will present a range of new products and other elements from its tactical portfolio. The divisions will display Vehicle Systems, Weapons and Ammunition, as well as Digital Systems, and present these to users, purchasers, and other trade visitors. This year’s new additions include: Fuchs JAGM: For the first time, Rheinmetall is presenting the next-generation Fuchs JAGM, an armoured missile tank destroyer, at a trade fair in Germany.…

Bavarian State Minister of the Interior Joachim Herrmann becomes patron of IWA OutdoorClassics 2026 IWA Vision: Between Survival and Crisis Preparedness – What Visitors Can Expect at IWA 2026 IWA OutdoorClassics, the world’s leading exhibition for hunting, shooting sports, outdoor equipment and civilian security, is once again placing a highly relevant societal topic at the center of its focus this year. Under the overarching theme “From Survival to Crisis Preparedness – Opportunities for the Trade,” IWA Vision explores the growing public interest in personal resilience, emergency planning and sustainable security solutions. With the patronage assumed by Joachim Herrmann, Bavarian State…

Partnering with the U.S. Army to Improve Warfighter Protection Washington, DC | February 17, 2026 — The Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act was signed into law on February 3, 2026, enacting a $7.5 M program increase within Army research and development for Aware Custom Biometric Wearables to advance military hearing protection, communications solutions, and biometric sensing for U.S. warfighters. Aware Defense is the program execution lead, responsible for end-to-end delivery in support of Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier and the U.S. Army, including unit-level fielding, integration support, and performance feedback across participating training and operational units. Aware appreciates the…

Ops-Core Is Heading to Enforce Tac Stop by to experience the complete product line including the FAST® helmet system, the global standard trusted by Global Special Operations Forces and Nation Police SWAT teams worldwide. Ops-Core’s fully integrated system seamlessly combines optics, respiratory protection, and AMP® communication headsets to deliver lightweight protection, enhanced situational awareness, and uncompromised performance. Available through the NSPA contract, Ops-Core solutions simplify procurement and accelerate fielding for allied forces. Visit Us in Booth 7-747 alongside our German partner IEA MIL-Optics GmbH in Nuremberg to see how we continue to define the future of integrated headborne capability! Read…

Nashville, TN – ZeroTech Optics is proud to announce the launch of the new Thrive 1-10×24 SFP Illuminated LPVO series, delivering enhanced versatility, precision, and rugged performance for shooters who demand more from their low power variable optic. The new 1-10×24 LPVO lineup expands the popular Thrive family, offering a true 1x for rapid target acquisition and extending out to 10x magnification for confident mid-range engagement. Designed for competition, tactical applications, and dynamic hunting scenarios, the Thrive 1-10×24 provides the flexibility modern shooters require in a single optic. The series is available in three illuminated reticle configurations: TH11024RAR-IR – RAR…

President Donald Trump said he may decide in the “next probably 10 days” whether to authorize military action against Iran during his speech at Thursday’s inaugural Board of Peace event in Washington DC. Trump noted that negotiations are ongoing but indicated he will use force if deemed necessary. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox “We may have to take it a step further, or we may not,” Trump said as dozens of world leaders listened intently. “Maybe we’re going to make a deal. You’re going to be finding out over the next probably 10 days.” Immediately…

Speaking in New Delhi on Wednesday, France’s President Emmanuel Macron criticized social media companies over their pledged commitments to free speech and lack of algorithm transparency. “Some of them claim to be in favor of free speech. We are in favor of free algorithms, totally transparent,” Macron said. “Free speech is pure bulls**t if nobody knows how you are guided to this so-called free speech.” Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox The remarks come as Macron and his government move to expand regulation of social media platforms in France. Paris is seeking to fast-track legislation that…

LIFT Aviation/LIFT Airborne Technologies are Unveiling the Next Generation of Rotary Wing Helmets for Military, Contractors, and Aviation Pilots Carson City, NV – LIFT Aviation and LIFT Airborne Technologies proudly announce the launch of the AV3 Assault, a Next-Generation Rotary Wing Helmet, engineered for Department of War personnel, Military Contractors, and General Aviation helicopter pilots. Designed from the ground up for modern rotary wing operations, the AV3 Assault delivers a powerful combination of advanced protection, mission adaptability, and all-day comfort. Designed for uncompromising performance, the ALSE/DOI-certified AV3 Assault features a lightweight carbon fiber shell paired with a next-generation EPS impact…