In The News
Explore how Meridian Rapid Defense Group has been featured across a variety of media platforms. This collection highlights articles, interviews, and stories showcasing the innovative impact of our Archer 1200 barriers and other solutions in action.
In The News

Published:
April 28, 2025
April 28, 2025
U.S. company rushing to ship security barriers to Vancouver before marathon, after deadly festival attack

Published:
February 11, 2025
February 11, 2025
Nearly 1,000 vehicle barriers proposed for New Orleans Mardi Gras

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February 6, 2025
February 6, 2025
From the French Quarter to the Superdome, a look at Super Bowl security after terror attack

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January 30, 2025
January 30, 2025
Inside an archer barrier manufacturer’s plan to secure New Orleans for Super Bowl and Mardi Gras

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January 15, 2025
January 15, 2025
Experts find deficiencies in New Orleans’ existing security plan, barriers

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January 15, 2025
January 15, 2025
New Orleans offered plan to protect Mardi Gras and landmarks with barriers

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January 14, 2025
January 14, 2025
New Orleans to review security plans to harden Jackson Square and Frenchmen Street

Published:
January 11, 2025
January 11, 2025
New Orleans attack would've had 'completely different outcome' if steel barriers were used, inventor says

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January 9, 2025
January 9, 2025
CEO of Archer company visiting New Orleans to help maintain barriers, train NOPD

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January 8, 2025
January 8, 2025
City leaders vow safety during Super Bowl after New Year's terror attack

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January 2, 2025
January 2, 2025
Arkansas City Uses Govt Grants To Purchase Anti-Vehicle Barriers



Published:
October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024
Colorado City Buys Barriers To Protect People Winter And Summer

Published:
May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024
Bakersfield CA Enlists Meridian Following People Seriously Injured at Christmas Parade

Published:
January 1, 2024
January 1, 2024
Quick Thinking Off-Duty Officers Help Thwart Vehicle Attack at Rose Parade



Published:
April 1, 2023
April 1, 2023
City Buys Archer Barriers To Replace Dump Trucks and Police Cars to guard intersections

Published:
June 27, 2023
June 27, 2023
California City Ensures Security For Future Events Using Meridian Barriers



Published:
May 15, 2020
May 15, 2020
Pasadena Company’s Innovative Anti-Terrorist Vehicle Barrier Earns Homeland Security’s Approval

Published:
January 1, 2020
January 1, 2020
Secret Service and Homeland Security amp up security in Pasadena




Published:
November 2, 2012
November 2, 2012
Meridian Delivers Mobile Anti-Vehicle Barriers for Kandahar Airfield