Frequently Asked Questions — Altaris Defense
- What does Altaris Defense do?
- Altaris Defense develops branded barrel and component programs focused on precision performance and duty-ready reliability for small arms platforms. Our Contract Elite™ and Precision Elite™ barrel programs are built on A-21® martensitic stainless steel with QPQ nitriding.
- What is Precision Elite™?
- Precision Elite™ is Altaris Defense's bolt-action barrel line, developed within the company's broader Altaris Barrel Program. The name identifies a specific Altaris Defense barrel line — not a standalone product specification or a description of accuracy level. Precision Elite™ barrels are built for long-range competition, precision rifle applications, and professional bolt-action platforms using the A-21® materials and inspection architecture.
- What is Contract Elite™?
- Contract Elite™ is Altaris Defense's AR-platform barrel line, developed for law enforcement, military, and professional AR-15/M4-pattern applications. Like Precision Elite™, the name identifies a specific Altaris Defense barrel line within the Altaris Barrel Program, built on the A-21® steel and inspection architecture.
- Who are your products and programs designed for?
- Our products are built for qualified commercial, professional, and defense-sector customers who require high-confidence performance from their small arms systems. Primary audiences include law enforcement agencies, military procurement, OEM manufacturers, and competitive precision rifle shooters.
- Do you work with government and federal contracting partners?
- Yes. Altaris Defense is an SDVOSB eligible for sole-source and set-aside contracting. CAGE Code 171R3, UEI EXCDPD1N3881, NAICS 332994 and 423910. Visit the Contracting Hub for full procurement information.
- How do I request more information or start a conversation?
- Send us a brief overview of your requirements, program goals, or areas of interest via the contact page, and our team will follow up to discuss next steps and high-level options.
- How can I stay updated on new products and programs?
- Join our early access list to receive R&D updates, test results, and launch announcements for Contract Elite™ and Precision Elite™. You can also follow the Precision Arms Journal for technical insights and industry analysis.