POF-USA Awarded Contract for ‘Next Generation Rifle System’ for Unnamed Customer in Asia
In a somewhat cryptic announcement recently, Arizona-based Patriot Ordnance Factory revealed that its 8-inch Renegade AR-type platform in .300 Blackout won a contract as the Next Generation Rifle System for a yet-undisclosed user in Asia.
Details are scant. The awarded contract apparently came in partnership with SERT, an “international provider of acquisition and sustainment solutions to defense, security, and intelligence customers.”
However, it is not clear exactly how the two companies are working together.
“We are proud to partner with SERT on this significant contract,” said Cody DeSomma, vice president of POF-USA, in a press release. “The Renegade platform represents the pinnacle of our direct-impingement technology, incorporating patented innovations developed specifically to meet real-world operational requirements. This award reinforces our commitment to delivering American-made firearms that meet the demands of professional end users worldwide.”
According to POF, the Renegade was selected for its compact design, reliability, and performance in modern operating environments. As a .300 Blackout platform, it is also a strong contender for suppressor use, and the Renegade’s ability to reliably use subsonic and supersonic ammo was a contributing factor in its selection.
Additionally, the Renegade came with ambidextrous controls for CQB work, and it is capable of hosting a wide range of accessories, ranging from optics to laser aiming devices.
POF also listed key patented technologies in the Renegade in its press release. These included the POF E² dual-extraction chamber, roller cam pin, and heat-sink barrel nut.
That leaves us with just three big questions. What “end user” in Asia is making moves to equip its forces with suppressor-ready ARs in .300 Blackout with lasers? How many did they order? And why is the buyer a secret?
I mean, we know, but…