US Defense Group

What US Defense Group does

US Defense Group Inc. (USDGI) is a privately held defense and law enforcement equipment provider headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a legal operating entity registered in the United States. The company designs, manufactures (via OEM partners), and distributes a portfolio of physical-security products — most notably patented AMTAC Suppressors using an over-barrel design that mitigates length, weight, and gas blowback on direct-impingement rifles, and SWIFT Shield, an NIJ Level IIIA-certified foldable ballistic shield built on origami principles that collapses to notebook size and deploys via rare earth magnets. Adjacent offerings include AMD Mask PPE, D-Fenz surface protectant/sanitizer, and a Medic Supplies distribution line, all built on a manufacturing partner network whose facility is certified to AS9100D/ISO9001:2015.

The company's revenue model combines hardware sales (suppressors, ballistic shields, PPE distribution) with professional services, notably Rapport-Based Intelligence Collection (RBIC) training and broader government/consulting services. US Defense Group operates via direct enterprise field sales targeting government procurement departments, military, law enforcement, and first responders across 80+ countries; products are restricted for military, law enforcement, and special-forces sales only and subject to export licenses/permits. The company holds a Federal Firearms License, is self-certified as a Small Disadvantaged Business, and maintains DUNS #058833207 and CAGE 8GYY7 with relevant NAICS codes qualifying it for U.S. federal contracting.

The customer base spans 3,000+ government entities in 10,000+ locations, with named relationships including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Utah Attorney General's Office, the Colorado Springs and Wapakoneta Police Departments, and the County of Coweta (GA) Sheriff's Office, alongside education-sector (Chapman University) and wholesale sporting-goods (AMCHAR Wholesale, United Sporting Companies) accounts. The firm claims more than 2.2 million people trained and 35 million impacted by its products and services, and operates sub-brands including AMTAC Suppressors, SWIFT Shield, AMD Mask, and D-Fenz, with apparent brand alignment to Aegix Global.

Name

US Defense Group

Legal name

US Defense Group Inc.

Website

https://usdgi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

US Defense Group Inc. is a privately held defense and law enforcement equipment provider selling patented AMTAC firearm suppressors, NIJ-certified SWIFT Shield ballistic shields, PPE, and intelligence training to government, military, and law enforcement customers across 80+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense & Law Enforcement Equipment

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994), Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Defense Acquisition, Procurement & Contracting (BPAIAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Turrets, Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) & Armament Integration (IMABAJAI)

Keywords

• Ballistic protection equipment
• Firearm suppressors
• Intelligence training services
• Law enforcement equipment
• Tactical defense products

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ballistic Protection Products: Sale of Swift Shield ballistic shields - rapidly deploying, lightweight protective equipment for law enforcement and military personnel.
2. Firearm Suppressors: Sale of AMTAC patented suppressors designed to reduce hearing damage for firearm users.
3. Training Services: Intelligence gathering training programs including Rapport-Based Intelligence Collection (RBIC) and other government-proven training services.
4. Personal Protection Equipment: Distribution of protective products including AMD Mask and D-Fenz surface protectant and sanitizer through global manufacturer network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

US Defense Group Inc. manufactures and sells physical defense and law enforcement equipment, including patented AMTAC firearm suppressors with an over-barrel design and SWIFT Shield Compact — a foldable NIJ Level IIIA ballistic shield using origami principles. The company also distributes personal protection products (AMD Mask, D-Fenz sanitizer, medic supplies) and delivers specialized training services such as Rapport-Based Intelligence Collection (RBIC), with sales restricted to military, law enforcement, special forces, and government agencies subject to export licensing.

Product overview

US Defense Group is a defense and law enforcement equipment provider offering a portfolio of physical security and protection products along with specialized training services. The core product lineup includes AMTAC Suppressors (patented firearm suppressors with over-barrel design), SWIFT Shield Compact (NIJ Level IIIA certified foldable ballistic shield), and personal protection equipment such as AMD Mask and D-Fenz sanitizer. The company also provides training services including Rapport-Based Intelligence Collection (RBIC), and various consulting services such as government affairs, geopolitical security consulting, and global logistics. Services extend to military, law enforcement, government agencies, and special forces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AMTAC Suppressors: Patented suppressors featuring an over-barrel design with high-volume blast chamber and single-piece baffle structure to address length, weight, and gas blowback issues in direct impingement rifles.
• SWIFT Shield
• AMD Mask
• D-Fenz

Products and services

• AMTAC Suppressors Patented firearm suppressors with an over-barrel design that integrates a high-volume initial blast chamber attached to a short single-piece baffle structure, addressing the added length, weight, and increased gas blowback of traditional suppressors on direct impingement rifles. Sold to military, law enforcement, and special forces under export licensing controls.
• SWIFT Shield Compact A lightweight, foldable ballistic shield built on origami principles that folds to the size of a notebook, weighs under 5 lbs, measures 3/8-inch thick, and deploys instantly with a flick of the wrist via rare earth magnets. NIJ Level IIIA certified and designed for active shooter, crowd control, and hostage rescue situations. Fits in cruiser cabs, motorcycle saddlebags, or backpacks.
• AMD Mask Personal protection product for frontline safety, distributed through the company's global manufacturer network.
• D-Fenz Surface Protectant and Sanitizer Surface protectant and sanitizer product for personal protection, distributed through the company's global manufacturer network.
• Medic Supplies & Equipment Personal protection equipment and medical supplies for first responders and medical personnel, delivered through a network of global manufacturers and suppliers.
• Rapport-Based Intelligence Collection (RBIC) Training

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ government entities served in 10,000+ locations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Multiple Manufacturing PartnerscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerUS Defense Group maintains relationships with multiple manufacturers to deliver a wide range of protective products and services. Manufacturing facility utilized is AS9100D / ISO9001:2015 certified.
• Aegix GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnected on LinkedIn as Aegix Global. US Defense Group appears to be related to or aligned with Aegix Global brand, with shared product lines including Swift Shield and AMTAC Suppressors.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SureFire: SureFire produces suppressors, weaponlights, and tactical equipment primarily for military and law enforcement — a strong comparator for AMTAC and the broader tactical hardware portfolio.
• Armor Express: Armor Express designs and manufactures ballistic body armor and tactical equipment for U.S. and allied military and law enforcement, overlapping directly with USDGI's protection product line.
• Safariland: Safariland is one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of body armor, ballistic shields, holsters, and tactical equipment for law enforcement and military — the closest end-to-end analog to USDGI's protective equipment portfolio.
• Point Blank Enterprises: Point Blank is a major U.S. ballistic armor and vest manufacturer supplying federal, state, and local law enforcement — directly comparable to USDGI's Swift Shield ballistic protection business.
• SilencerCo: SilencerCo is a leading U.S. firearm suppressor manufacturer serving civilian, law enforcement, and military markets; the most direct competitor to USDGI's AMTAC suppressor line.
• International Armoring Corporation: IAC manufactures and distributes armored vehicles and ballistic protection products to government and security clients globally; comparable in product category and government-channel focus.
• BattleBoard: BattleBoard manufactures compact, rapidly deployable ballistic shields for tactical and law enforcement use, closely overlapping with USDGI's Swift Shield origami-fold concept.

Emerging players

• Dead Air Armament: Dead Air is a smaller but rapidly growing suppressor manufacturer competing directly with AMTAC in the LE/military suppressor segment, and serves as an emerging-player peer in the same niche.

Broad incumbents

• BAE Systems (Armor Holdings products): BAE Systems, through legacy Armor Holdings, supplies a broad portfolio of body armor, survivability, and tactical products to defense and security forces — a large incumbent against which USDGI's niche offerings compete.

Others

• Aegix Global: Aegix Global appears to share brand assets, product lines (Swift Shield, AMTAC), and LinkedIn presence with USDGI, suggesting a parent/affiliate or rebranding relationship rather than independent competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/swift.shield
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/usdgi
• Instagraminstagram.com/us.defense.group

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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