
Barrett Begins Construction on New Era in Weapon Systems Manufacturing
NIOA has broken ground on a new Barrett Firearms plant in Tennessee, a build the group says marks a new era for its weapon systems manufacturing.
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Saturday 3 October 2026

NIOA has broken ground on a new Barrett Firearms plant in Tennessee, a build the group says marks a new era for its weapon systems manufacturing.

The acquisition of Tennessee-based VK Integrated Systems adds weapon electronics and real-time battlefield networking to the EOTECH portfolio.


The manufacturer has set out its position in full on reports of uncommanded discharges, addressing the online discussion and media coverage around the pistol platform.

Lehigh Defense, the Wilson Combat sister company, has bought the assets of Performance Engineering, a long-established component maker in Hillsboro, Missouri.

AC AGENCY will represent the Scottish maker of outdoor and tactical gear in France from June, adding another market to its European network.

An FBI report into an uncommanded discharge has put the pistol under scrutiny again, even as the company marks a production milestone in 6.8mm ammunition.

The purchase of Anderson Manufacturing in Hebron, Kentucky brings additional firearms and accessories capacity into the Ruger group.

The INTEGRIX iX6 3-18×44 riflescope now appears in THQ Nordic’s Way of the Hunter, putting the Leapers optics brand in front of a gaming audience.

Collaboration aims to enhance real-world instruction using Steiner’s LVPOs, red dots, and laser systems

Unanimous SCOTUS ruling blocks Mexico’s lawsuit—reinforces legal protections for gun manufacturers under US law.
