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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, who has held the post for eleven years, at the end of July 2026. In light of the departure in mid-January of the Deputy Delegate General for Defence, Armaments Engineer General Martine Poirmeur, General Marc Ollier will serve as Deputy Delegate General for Defence from…
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 on assessing passive and active sensors, and defeat capabilities against group 1-3 UAS in a coalition environment. Conducted by V Corps alongside U.S. and partner nation forces, the exercise series is designed to identify capability gaps, test new technologies and refine tactics under realistic operational…
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 Type 2 Rail Covers. Items will begin shipping in March. Additionally, Olive Drab Green (ODG) PMAGs are joining the standard lineup, including GEN M3 PMAGs (windowed and non-windowed), 10- and 20-round variants, 20-round LR/SR PMAGs, and the 30-round PMAG for .300 BLK. Testing has shown…
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 smartwatch innovation. Designed as a modern luxury tool watch, the MARQ Commander (Gen 2) Beretta Edition features an ultrastrong, lightweight watch case machined from 130 layers of Fused Carbon Fiber™, creating a unique pattern on every watch. Beretta-specific design details including a laser-etched START/STOP button…
CANBERRA, Australia, 12 January 2025 –Lockheed Martin today announced that Jeremy King, former head of Joint Aviation Systems for Defence Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group, will assume the role of chief executive for Australia and New Zealand. Following a formal transition period, Mr King will take full responsibility on 23 February 2026, succeeding Warren “Macca” McDonald, who is retiring after a distinguished tenure with the company. Mr King reports to Jay Pitman, president, Lockheed Martin International. “Jeremy’s exceptional depth of experience in large-scale defence acquisitions, combined with his long-standing commitment to customer-centric leadership, make him the ideal candidate to drive…
XS Sights to Showcase its Newest Products at 2026 SHOT Show Fort Worth, Texas (January 12, 2026) – XS® Sights is excited to return to Las Vegas for the 2026 SHOT Show. Stop by booth #13624 in the Venetian Expo January 20-23, to meet with the team and see the company’s advanced products for hunting, shooting, self-defense, law enforcement, and competition use. Among the many products XS will have on display are the new Lever Handguards for Smith & Wesson and Henry Lever-Action Rifles. These lightweight, durable aluminum handguards with M-LOK mounting bring modern capability to lever guns, adding versatility…
The new deal highlights the brand’s commitment to innovation and growing presence in the international defense market. CHESAPEAKE, Va.— Blackhawk, a leader in tactical gear and carry solutions and a Revelyst Inc. brand, today announced it won the contract to supply the Bundeswehr Holster Carry System for the German armed forces. This significant win, achieved in partnership with Helmut Hofmann GmbH, highlights Blackhawk’s commitment to innovation and its growing presence in the international defense market. “We deeply appreciate the trust placed in Blackhawk and look forward to supporting the German military with a modular system that empowers end users to…
D&M Holding Company to Highlight Ammunition and Energetics Manufacturing Capabilities at the 2026 SHOT Show TAMPA, FL (January 12, 2026) – D&M Holding Company, Inc. (D&M), the global leader in delivering complete solutions for ammunition, primer, and propellant manufacturing facilities, will be highlighting its extensive global capabilities at the 2026 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, January 20-23. The D&M team will be meeting with customers and potential customers from throughout the world as the company continues to expand its international footprint. Recent partnership announcements include D&M’s joint venture with the Ukrainian Defense Industry Joint Stock Company (JSC) to produce specialty…