
Rob Smith


Pard advances thermal and night vision technology
Continued investment in optical engineering and system design is taking the Pard range towards more compact thermal and night vision units with better image processing.

Barrett launches limited America’s 250th Series rifles
Five hundred collectible rifles are shipping to US distributors under the theme Two .50s for 250 years, marking the approach of America’s 250th anniversary.

Cadre Holdings to acquire Alien Gear Holsters in $10.3 million deal
Safariland’s parent company is buying Alien Gear Holsters and selected Tedder Industries assets for $10.3 million following a court-supervised bankruptcy auction.

CSG reports strong 2025 growth following IPO and major contract wins
Strong defence demand and recent acquisitions lifted revenue and profit at the Czech group, in its first full year results since listing.

Beretta Holding seeks increased stake in Ruger through proposed tender offer
The Italian group, already Ruger’s largest shareholder, has proposed a partial tender offer that would take its holding to as much as 30 per cent if the board agrees.

Beretta and Ruger clash over board nominations and governance

Ruger results draw criticism from Beretta Holding
Sales edged up in the fourth quarter and across 2025 at the Connecticut manufacturer, but its largest shareholder was unimpressed by the performance.

palero to acquire ZEISS Hunting & Nature business
The Hunting and Nature division becomes a standalone company owned by German investor palero, in a deal signed in February that covers the ZEISS sports optics business.

IWA OutdoorClassics 2026: Global reach reinforced as business confidence holds firm

Guide to Enforce Tac 2026: Europe’s security and defence industry gathers in Nuremberg
Around 1,300 exhibitors and more than 20,000 visitors are expected in Nuremberg from 23 to 25 February for Europe’s leading defence and law enforcement exhibition.

