What LiteFighter Systems does

LiteFighter Systems, operating commercially as LiteFighter Tactical, is a veteran-owned U.S. distributor of tactical gear founded in 2010 and headquartered in Roswell, Georgia. The company curates and supplies a broad portfolio of military-grade equipment spanning shelters (Litefighter 1 and 2, Dragoon all-season expeditionary system, jungle hammock, camo nets, field tarps), tactical FPV drones (Peregrine X7, Matrix 3/5/7/10), flame-resistant apparel using proprietary Battleshield X fabric (Elements jacket and pant lines aligned to NAVAIR, IWOL, and CWAS specifications), extreme cold weather systems (Seneca Arctic, Cirrus, layering L4–L8 series), footwear (Belleville boots, Chosin overboots), gloves, head gear, and field accessories. Underlying technology centers on durable, lightweight textile and shelter engineering, with Battleshield X registered fabric serving as the principal proprietary material and the FPV drone line representing the company's move into tactical unmanned hardware.

Name

LiteFighter Systems

Legal name

LiteFighter Tactical

Website

https://litefighter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LiteFighter Tactical is a veteran-owned U.S. distributor of military-grade tactical gear, including proprietary shelters, FPV drones, flame-resistant apparel, cold weather systems, and footwear, serving military and defense customers across 90+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tactical Military Gear and Equipment

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) (IMABAJAA)

Keywords

• Tactical shelters
• Military apparel
• Tactical footwear
• FPV drones
• Field accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Roswell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tactical Equipment Sales: Direct sales of tactical gear including shelters, drones, apparel, and accessories to military and government customers through e-commerce and quote-based procurement

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

LiteFighter Tactical sells rugged, lightweight, and mobile individual shelter systems (Litefighter 1, Litefighter 2, Dragoon), tactical FPV and Matrix-series drones for reconnaissance, and a comprehensive line of flame-resistant and extreme-cold military apparel, footwear, gloves, head gear, camo nets, and field accessories. Offerings are designed for active-duty military, special operations forces, and defense organizations operating in austere environments, and are delivered via an e-commerce storefront alongside quote-based procurement for institutional buyers.

Product overview

LiteFighter Tactical is a veteran-owned tactical gear distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of products across multiple categories including drones (Peregrine X7 FPV, Matrix series), shelters (Litefighter 1, Litefighter 2, Catamount, Dragoon, jungle hammocks, field tarps), gloves (Sherpa, Pathfinder Combat, Jager Mitt), head gear (balaclavas, goggles, sunglasses, helmet accessories), jackets (Elements series with Battleshield X fabric, Seneca Arctic Parka, Cirrus, flight suits, soft shell and hard shell jackets in various FR configurations, layering systems including L4-L7 series), footwear (Belleville boots, Chosin overboots, Ruck Sox), pants (flight suits, combat pants, Elements series, arctic pants, layering systems L4-L8), camo nets, and field accessories. The company serves military personnel across over 90 countries and all 7 continents, focusing on gear that combines cutting-edge technology with proven durability for real-world tactical operations.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Peregrine X7 FPV First-person view tactical drone designed for reconnaissance and surveillance in military field operations.
• Matrix 3 Tactical drone model in the Matrix series for military operations.
• Matrix 5 Tactical drone model in the Matrix series for military operations.
• Matrix 7 Tactical drone model in the Matrix series for military operations.
• Matrix 10 Tactical drone model in the Matrix series for military operations.
• Litefighter 1 Individual Shelter System Lightweight individual tactical shelter designed for military field operations.
• Litefighter 2 Shelter System Two-person tactical shelter system for extended field deployment.
• Catamount 2 Person Mountaineering Tent Two-person mountaineering tent for tactical field operations.
• Waterproof Ground Sheet Waterproof ground sheet compatible with Litefighter 1 shelter.
• Tuff Sack: Ruggedized Tent Tuff Sack Ruggedized storage sack for tent transport and storage.
• Cold Weather Kit Cold weather kit for Litefighter shelters.
• EXTREME Cold Weather Kit for LiteFighter Shelters Extreme cold weather kit for Litefighter shelters.
• Recondo 1 Jungle Hammock Jungle hammock for tactical field deployment.
• Patrol Liner Patrol liner for Litefighter shelters.
• Sleep System Sleep system for tactical field use.
• Multipurpose Concealment Cover Individual concealment cover for tactical purposes.
• Commando Field Tarp Field tarp for tactical deployment.
• Dragoon – All Season Expeditionary Shelter System All-season expeditionary shelter system for tactical operations.
• Sherpa Cold Weather Glove Cold weather glove for tactical operations.
• Pathfinder Combat Glove Combat glove for tactical operations.
• Beyond – Jager Mitt Jager mitt for tactical cold weather use.
• HotJohns™ Balaclava (FR) Flame-resistant balaclava for tactical head protection.
• Core Balaclava Core balaclava for tactical head protection.
• Snowhawk Goggle & Balaclava Combined goggle and balaclava system for cold weather tactical operations.
• SlingShot Sunglasses APEL U.S. Military Kit APEL-approved sunglasses kit for U.S. military use.
• Halen (Regular & Compact) Fast-metal helmet accessory in regular and compact variants.
• Ozz Fast-metal helmet accessory.
• Fontana Fast-metal helmet accessory.
• Zant Fast-metal helmet accessory.
• Elements™ Jacket – IWOL With Battleshield X® Fabric (FR) Flame-resistant tactical jacket with Battleshield X fabric for IWOL use.
• Elements™ Jacket – CWAS With Battleshield X® Fabric (FR) Flame-resistant tactical jacket with Battleshield X fabric for CWAS use.
• Elements™ Jacket – NAVAIR with Battleshield X® (FR) Flame-resistant tactical jacket with Battleshield X fabric for NAVAIR.
• Strato Low Loft Jacket (NON-FR) Low loft jacket for non-flame-resistant tactical use.
• Seneca Arctic™ Parka Arctic parka for extreme cold tactical operations.
• Cirrus High Loft Jacket (NON-FR) High loft jacket for non-flame-resistant tactical use.
• 2 Piece Flight Suite – Navair Two-piece flight suit for NAVAIR tactical aviation use.
• White Out Overwhites™ Jacket White overwhites jacket for winter tactical operations.
• High Loft Jacket – FR Flame-resistant high loft jacket for tactical operations.
• Hard Shell Jacket – FR-GT Flame-resistant hard shell jacket with grid technology.
• Low Loft Jacket – FR Flame-resistant low loft jacket for tactical operations.
• Soft Shell Jacket Soft shell jacket for tactical operations.
• Rescue Jacket FR-GT Flame-resistant rescue jacket with grid technology.
• Active Flex Jacket Active flex fleece jacket for tactical mobility.
• Alpha Lochi Jacket Alpha Lochi tactical jacket.
• Ra Fleece Jacket – NSR Ra fleece jacket in NSR configuration.
• L4 | Ridgeline Wind Shirt L4 ridgeline wind shirt for tactical layering.
• L5 | RIG Softshell Jacket – NSR L5 RIG softshell jacket in NSR configuration.
• Mountain Jager Jacket – NSR Mountain Jager jacket in NSR configuration.
• L7 | COLD JACKET – NSR L7 cold jacket in NSR configuration.
• RUCK SOX 2.0 Version 2.0 of tactical ruck socks.
• C755-B Extreme Cold Weather Waterproof & Insulated Boot Extreme cold weather waterproof and insulated boot for tactical operations.
• 793 Waterproof Assault Flight Boot Belleville waterproof assault flight boot for tactical aviation use.
• CHOSIN ECW OVERBOOT Chosin extreme cold weather overboot for tactical operations.
• 533 ST Hot Weather Hybrid Steel Toe Assault Boot Belleville hot weather hybrid steel toe assault boot for tactical use.
• C775ST Insulated Steel Toe Waterproof Boot Belleville insulated steel toe waterproof boot for tactical use.
• 800 ST Waterproof Steel Toe Flight and Flight Deck Boot Belleville waterproof steel toe flight and flight deck boot for aviation tactical operations.
• 520 MOTO Ultra Light Assault Boot (EGA) Belleville ultra light assault boot with EGA insignia for tactical use.
• 330 ST Wet Weather Steel Toe Flight Boot Belleville wet weather steel toe flight boot for tactical aviation use.
• 510 MEF Ultralight Marine Corps Combat Boot (EGA) Belleville ultralight Marine Corps combat boot with EGA insignia.
• 2-Piece Flight Suit Pant (V2) – Military – (FR) Version 2 military flame-resistant flight suit pant for tactical aviation use.
• Hellman Combat Pant (V2) (FR) Version 2 flame-resistant Hellman combat pant for tactical operations.
• Elements™ Pant NAVAIR with Battleshield X® (FR) Flame-resistant Elements pant with Battleshield X fabric for NAVAIR.
• Elements™ Pant – CWAS With Battleshield X® Fabric (FR) Flame-resistant Elements pant with Battleshield X fabric for CWAS.
• Elements™ Pant – IWOL With Battleshield X® Fabric (FR) Flame-resistant Elements pant with Battleshield X fabric for IWOL.
• Elements™ Bib – Military (FR) Flame-resistant military Elements bib for tactical use.
• Seneca Arctic® Pant Arctic pant for extreme cold tactical operations.
• Cirrus High Loft Pant (NON-FR) High loft pant for non-flame-resistant tactical use.
• White Out Overwhites™ Pants White overwhites pants for winter tactical operations.
• Hard Shell Pants FR-GT Flame-resistant hard shell pants with grid technology.
• Soft Shell Pants Soft shell pants for tactical operations.
• High Loft Pants – FR Flame-resistant high loft pants for tactical operations.
• Low Loft Pants – FR Flame-resistant low loft pants for tactical operations.
• L4 | RIDGELINE WIND PANT L4 ridgeline wind pant for tactical layering.
• L5 | RIG SOFTSHELL PANT L5 RIG softshell pant for tactical operations.
• L7 | COLD PANT L7 cold pant for tactical operations.
• L8 | CHOSIN ECW BIB L8 Chosin extreme cold weather bib for tactical operations.
• Camo Nets Concealment camo nets for tactical deployment and field operations.
• Hand Haven Hand protection accessory for field use in tactical operations.
• Knuckle Roaster – FR Flame-resistant knuckle protection accessory for tactical operations.
• Liquid Electrolyte Mix Liquid electrolyte mix for hydration in field operations.
• SP CAN COVER: DIRECT ACTION & DIRECT ACTION MESH Sukon SP can cover in Direct Action and Direct Action Mesh variants for tactical field use.
• Modcan Quickshot, 1QT Modcan quickshot 1 quart container for field use.

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Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 5.11 Tactical: Direct competitor in tactical apparel, footwear, packs, and gear for military, law enforcement, and outdoor end-users. Overlaps most heavily with LiteFighter's jackets, pants, gloves, footwear, and field accessories categories and shares the DTC-plus-procurement GTM model.
• Crye Precision: Direct peer in military-spec flame-resistant apparel, combat uniforms, and load-bearing equipment. Comparable niche positioning around U.S. SOCOM-approved kit, including proprietary fabric systems analogous to Battleshield X.
• Blackhawk Products Group: Direct peer offering tactical gear, holsters, packs, and apparel for military and law enforcement. Comparable catalog breadth across field accessories and overlapping DTC/B2B distribution channels.
• Propper International: Long-established military apparel and uniform distributor supplying the U.S. Department of Defense and allied forces. Direct overlap on flame-resistant combat uniforms, flight suits, and tactical outerwear at similar procurement channels.
• Mystery Ranch: Direct peer in military load-carry and pack systems, with strong SOCOM and special-forces penetration. Comparable veteran-founded brand narrative and overlap on ruck/load accessories sold alongside shelters and field kits.
• Snugpak: Direct peer in military and expeditionary shelter systems, bivy bags, and sleeping systems supplied to NATO forces. Comparable product positioning around cold-weather field deployment and lightweight individual shelter solutions.
• Beyond Clothing: Direct peer in military-grade base layers, combat uniforms, and field apparel distributed to U.S. and allied forces. Notable overlap: LiteFighter sells co-branded "Beyond" items (Alpha Lochi Jacket, Jager Mitt), suggesting an active commercial relationship and identical end-customer targeting.

Emerging players

• Kifaru International: Specialized peer in tactical shelters, stoves, and pack systems for hunting and military use. Comparable focus on lightweight expeditionary shelters (LiteFighter 1/2, Dragoon) but with a narrower commercial and hunter demographic alongside military.

Broad incumbents

• Arc'teryx LEAF: Larger commercial outdoor brand with a dedicated military/tactical line (LEAF) producing flame-resistant and extreme-cold apparel. Comparable on premium tactical outerwear layering and Battleshield X-style proprietary fabric positioning, though broader consumer reach.

Others

• CamelBak (Newell Brands): Adjacent peer in military-spec hydration and field accessories (Modcan Quickshot-type products). Overlaps on LiteFighter's field accessories category and shares key military/agency channel relationships, though CamelBak is owned by a large strategic parent.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

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Investors

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M&A

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