Safe‑Pro USA will showcase its next‑generation, NIJ 0101.07‑certified ballistic plates and a new RAPID Shield at the SHOT Show 2026, scheduled for January 20‑23 in Las Vegas. The plates are ultra‑lightweight, ultra‑thin hard armor currently undergoing NIJ certification testing, while the RAPID Shield is a quick‑response, mobile solution designed for law‑enforcement patrols in high‑risk traffic stops.
The announcement follows Safe Pro Group’s strategy to expand its product portfolio under a GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract, which streamlines procurement for federal, state, and local agencies. The company’s AI‑enabled defense and security platform underpins the new products, integrating computer‑vision analytics to optimize armor design and deployment.
While the company has faced profitability challenges—Q3 2025 earnings of a $5.01 million net loss and an EPS of –$0.29—the new product line is positioned to drive future revenue growth. Analysts view the NIJ certification as a critical market entry point for law‑enforcement contracts, and the RAPID Shield targets a growing demand for rapid‑response gear in traffic‑stop scenarios, a market estimated at several hundred million dollars.
Safe Pro Group’s CEO Dan Erdberg highlighted the 2026 showcase as a pivotal year, noting that the company is leveraging AI and computer‑vision technologies to accelerate product development and broaden its market reach. The company’s GSA MAS contract, secured in July 2023, provides a ready channel to government buyers, potentially accelerating sales of the new plates and shield.
The event also signals a strategic shift toward integrating AI into physical protection solutions, a move that could differentiate Safe Pro Group in a crowded defense market. If the new products meet certification timelines and secure early government orders, the company could offset its current losses and set the stage for a more profitable trajectory.
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