Safe-Pro USA to Showcase New NIJ 0101.07 Government Certification-Ready High Performance Body Armor Plates & Innovative RAPID Series Ballistic Shield at SHOT Show 2026
AVENTURA, Fla., Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAI) ("Safe Pro" or the "Company"), a developer of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled defense and security solutions, announced today that its Florida based wholly owned ballistics protection unit, Safe-Pro USA LLC (Safe-Pro USA) will be exhibiting at the upcoming SHOT Show 2026 scheduled to take place from January 20-23, 2026, at the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada. Safe-Pro USA will be exhibiting at the Venetian Expo Level 1 in booth #41653 as it highlights its plans to increase its current product portfolio available for purchase by Federal, State and Local government customers and agencies under a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).
The Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade ShowSM (SHOT Show®) is one of the largest of its kind events for target shooting, hunting, outdoor recreation and law enforcement. The annual event, attracting more than 55,000 industry professionals from around the world, serves as a premier platform to showcase new products, engage in educational sessions, and forge valuable connections. At SHOT Show 2026, Safe-Pro USA will be showcasing its latest generation of Made in the USA high performance, ultra-lightweight and ultra-thin hard armor plates which are currently undergoing certification testing by the U.S Department of Justice (DOJ) National Institute of Justice (NIJ) for compliance with NIJ 0101.07, the latest ballistic standard. Additionally, Safe-Pro USA will be debuting its new RAPID series shield, a quick response, lighter weight law enforcement patrol-focused solution which is smaller and more mobile making it ideal for use in smaller spaces or in high-risk traffic stop situations. Attendance at the SHOT Show is one of a number of initiatives Safe-Pro USA is undertaking as it expands sales, marketing and product development activities in response to increasing global demand for high performance, American-made ballistic protection solutions.
"We are excited to unveil our next-gen ballistic protective solutions at the SHOT Show, one of the industry's most widely attended events where we have a great opportunity to engage with existing and prospective Government customers who can access our GSA contract vehicle," said Dan Erdberg CEO Safe Pro Group. "2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for Safe Pro as we seek to expand our product portfolio highlighted by our advanced Artificial Intelligence and computer vision technology and the introduction of multiple NIJ 0101.07-certified ballistic protection products, all solutions uniquely designed to protect those who protect us all."
Safe-Pro USA, a HUBZone-certified small business, is a specialist in the manufacturer of ultra-premium bullet and blast resistant protection equipment utilized by domestic and international customers in the military, law enforcement, and humanitarian/peacekeeping markets. It has more than 30 years of combined experience in the U.S. defense industry with a proven expertise and strength in the design, engineering, and manufacture of advanced armor composites. Safe-Pro USA offers a full array of bullet and blast resistant personal protection equipment including complete Explosive Ordnance Disposal Systems, demining aprons and bomb blankets, body armor, and ballistic plates.
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About Safe Pro Group Inc.
Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAI) is a mission-driven technology company delivering AI-enabled security and defense solutions. Through cutting-edge platforms like SPOTD, Safe Pro provides advanced situational awareness tools for defense, humanitarian, and homeland security applications globally. It is a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions specializing in drone imagery processing, leveraging commercially available "off-the-shelf" drones with its proprietary machine learning and computer vision technology to enable rapid identification of explosives threats, providing a much safer and more efficient alternative to traditional human-based analysis methods. Built on a cloud-based ecosystem and powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), Safe Pro Group's scalable platform is targeting multiple markets that include commercial, government, law enforcement and humanitarian sectors where its Safe Pro AI software, Safe-Pro USA protective gear and Airborne Response drone-based services can work in synergy to deliver safety and operational efficiency. For more information on Safe Pro Group Inc., please visit https://safeprogroup.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
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