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"I wear my EarShields at every shooting match. The quality of this product draws immediate attention, and other competitors are constantly asking how they can get a pair. Bottom line, I love the product!"

USPSA Competitor and Air Force Special Tactics Operator

"We've tried other 'custom' hearing protection solutions before, but nothing came close to the precision and comfort of what Aware Defense delivered. The 3D scans were fast and accurate, and our team had custom plugs in hand before the next rotation. This is what right looks like."

SERE Specialist

"Aware Defense impressed me not only with their product quality but with their deep respect for the law enforcement community. Their support helps us continue our mission: ensuring that officers leave the job with the same level of protection and care they had while wearing the badge."

Retired Law Enforcement Professional

 

 

 

Don't miss our session at SHOT SHOW!

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Sam Kellet, Jr.

CEO, Aware Defense

 
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Robert Matthews

CTO, Aware Defense


 
1

Tyler Smith

Axil, National Director of Sales — Advanced hearing protection and tactical audio systems

 
2

Mike Lukens

Invisio, Director of Business Development and Tech Support, North America - Integrated communication and situational awareness solutions


 
3

Stu Booker

Chief Operating Officer, Aware Defense — Biometric intelligence and in-ear Analytics


 

Next-Generation Force Protection: Hearables, Biometric Intelligence, and Integrated Tactical Systems at the Edge

 

Session Information:

  • Date/Time: Tuesday, January 20 at 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
  • Location: Venetian Convention Center – Lido Ballroom 3104 (third floor)

 

This session explores how defense-ready hearables and next-generation tactical technologies are redefining force protection, communication, and human performance. Attendees will gain a behind-the-scenes look at how innovation—fueled by Department of War programs, the US Congress, SBIR funding,and private-sector partnerships—is driving a new era of integrated protection systems that merge hearing safety, biometric intelligence, communication, and situational awareness.

 

Led by Sam Kellett, Jr. (CEO, Aware Defense and Dr. Robert Matthews (CTO, Aware Defense), this dynamic session highlights the future of defense innovation at the edge—where human performance, technology, and readiness converge.

 

Joining them will be tactical industry partners including Axil, Invisio, and Gentex —companies leading the charge in integrated tactical innovation. Together, these experts will discuss how their systems combine protection, communication, sensing, and cognitive awareness to enhance warfighter and defender safety in real-world operations.

 

The session will also provide practical insights into how agencies and units can access funding pathways, grants, and partnerships to modernize their tactical equipment and adopt next-generation hearing protection, communications, and biometric solutions.

 

Session Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

  • Understand how advanced hearables and tactical communication systems enhance force protection, situational awareness, and mission success.
  • Recognize the ear as a powerful neural gateway for continuous brain and physiological monitoring.
  • Identify emerging biometric intelligence and neuromodulation applications in defense, tactical, and operational environments.
  • Learn from real-world case studies funded by DoW innovation programs, including SBIRs and Congressional appropriations.
  • Discover funding mechanisms and strategic partnerships to help agencies acquire lifesaving hearing protection and performance technologies.