Rochefort Asset Management said it has closed a senior secured loan to Uo Arms, a Dallas-based firearms manufacturer, to expand production capacity and accelerate development of the company’s NT7 personal defense weapon platform.
The financing is intended to support scale-up as Uo Arms targets demand across military, law enforcement and civilian channels, according to the companies. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Uo Arms’ flagship NT7 is chambered in 4.6x30mm and is positioned by the company as a compact alternative that bridges the gap between full-size 5.56mm rifles and pistol-caliber submachine guns. The firm said the system is built for use cases where size and weight constraints are critical, including vehicle operations and confined-space environments, and that it has been reengineered to meet industry-standard quality, performance and reliability expectations for both government and civilian customers.
Rochefort described the transaction as aligned with its focus on national security and defense-adjacent industrial capabilities, while Uo Arms said the capital will help shorten delivery timelines as it increases output.
Uo Arms was founded by veterans of the security, military and firearms industries. The company says the name “Uo” is inspired by unobtainium and reflects the attributes it aims to deliver: unmatched, unrivaled, optimal and on-point.
KEY QUOTES:
“Uo Arms exemplifies the intersection of proven defense technology and manufacturing excellence that Rochefort targets. The NT7 addresses critical operational requirements for forces operating in high-threat environments where traditional weapons systems fall short.”
Kyle Bass, Co-Founder, Rochefort Asset Management
“This partnership enables us to expand production capacity and accelerate delivery timelines to meet growing demand from domestic, military, and law enforcement customers worldwide. The NT7 represents our commitment to delivering unmatched performance, quality, and reliability.”
Steven Young, Founder and CEO, Uo Arms
