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Former Parent Company of Revision Military Announces Name Change To Galvion

Tuesday, November 26th, 2019

MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada (November 26, 2019) – Following the recent announcement of the sale of its protective eyewear business to ASGARD Partners & Co., the remaining Armor, Soldier Power and Electronics, Vehicle Platform Power and Advanced Concept divisions of Revision Military will move forward under the new corporate name GALVION.

“Eyewear was the foundation on which the company was built and early on, the Revision name became synonymous with our world-class military eye protection. Today, the company’s portfolio has grown to encompass a much wider range of active and integrated systems, and strategically, it made sense for the Revision name to stay with the legacy eyewear business,” said CEO, Jonathan Blanshay. “As Galvion, we move forward with a sharpened focus, and a mission to provide solutions that enhance the overall agility and survivability of the modern military and tactical operator. We exist to empower them to meet both the immediate and future challenges they may face,” added Blanshay.

Galvion will continue to design and manufacture protective head and torso products, develop customized power supply and management solutions for both soldier and vehicle, and invest in the development of advanced concept, integrated systems based on human-centered innovation and deep end-user insights. “Our focus is on active, performance-enhancing equipment – making the soldier faster, lighter and more connected than ever before. For Galvion, it will always be about providing the absolute best solutions for operators, with the ultimate goal for protective gear to be the last line of defense, rather than the first,” said Blanshay.

“As a company, our strength has always been the caliber, passion and ingenuity of our people, and as a team, we are incredibly excited to build the Galvion name and brand while continuing to honor our history as a company,” continued Blanshay. Customers, vendors and partners should expect the same dedicated design, engineering, sales and support team at Galvion, along with an energized commitment to exceed expectation and imagination. Additional information regarding name change and conducting business with the new corporate entity will be shared with partners as available.

www.galvion.com

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MELLS Guided Missile for the German Infantry: Bundeswehr Awards Rheinmetall Multi-Million-Euro Contract

Tuesday, November 26th, 2019

Rheinmetall and its joint venture partners Diehl Defence and Rafael have won an order to supply the Bundeswehr with the advanced MELLS antitank guided missile. Rheinmetall is tasked with supplying key components to Eurospike, the company that manufactures the MELLS multirole lightweight guided missile system. For Rheinmetall, this represents an order intake of over €30 million without valued added tax.

Delivery begins in 2020 and continues through to 2023. A framework agreement contains an option for the fabrication and delivery of around 100 additional weapon systems and a five-figure number of component sets for the MELLS guided missile during the 2024-2031 timeframe. This would mean incoming orders for Rheinmetall in the three-digit million-euro range.

The MELLS missiles now ordered by the Bundeswehr are intended for infantry operations. Rheinmetall will be supplying over a hundred integrated command and launch units, including transport and storage containers, as well as 1,500 sets with components for the long-range Spike LR missile produced by Rafael.

Produced by Eurospike – a joint venture of Rheinmetall, Diehl Defence and Rafael – the MELLS is a state-of-the-art effector capable of engaging armoured targets at ranges of up to 4,000 metres.

Rheinmetall can point to abundant expertise and experience with the MELLS. The Düsseldorf, Germany-based company has already integrated this advanced missile system into the Marder infantry fighting vehicle, and is doing so again in the Puma IFV. In addition, another contractor is currently integrating the system into Rheinmetall’s air-portable Wiesel/Wiesel weapons carrier.

Looking ahead, more extensive networking of the command and launch units and guided missiles with Rheinmetall-made soldier systems like the Future Soldier – Expanded System (IdZ-ES) and the TacNet battle management system offers significant future potential, which will further optimize the sensor-to-shooter sequence.

www.rheinmetall.com

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Blue Force Gear Announces Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sales Events

Tuesday, November 26th, 2019

[POOLER, GA, November 29th, 2019—] On the heels of our Last Call & Overstock Blowout, Blue Force Gear has just announced the commencement of its Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sales beginning November 29th through Monday, December 2nd.

Door Busters

Before we place a charge and blow the door straight off its hinges BFG-Style, let’s talk email incentives. There’s a lot happening at BFG Headquarters and we have some very exciting new products coming your way. Our weekly newsletter is the best way to receive cutting-edge details & opportunities, and be one of the first to see new product releases, special promotions, limited editions and invite-only events.

A quick example is this: our best holiday sale is only made available to the subscribers of our email newsletter – which just happens to start a day early on Thanksgiving Day. If you sign up here: www.blueforcegear.com/newsletter-signup before Wednesday at 11:59:59PM you’ll receive an email that contains a coupon code for 25%-off everything site-wide, excluding already marketed down sale items, as well as Custom Slings and Medical Items. You’ll also be one of the first to read about, and have the option to take advantage of, the addition of black leather pull tabs to our Custom Sling Configurator. More opportunities will be coming your way via email.

Door Buster In Summary

11/28 Door Buster

• 25% Off Everything – Just for email subscribers only

• One Day Sale Only, ends at midnight

• If you sign up before Wednesday @ 11:59:59PM you will be included in the door buster email

• Sign-up here: www.blueforcegear.com/newsletter-signup

• In addition – Announcement of Black Leather Pull tabs available in the Custom Sling Configurator.

• Coupon Code will be shared via email only

**Excludes already marked down sale items; Custom Slings; Medical Refills

Black Friday Sale

Before you head to the overflowing shopping malls this Black Friday to partake in the chaos and add to the parking lot congestion with family and friends, come on by www.blueforcegear.com and reward yourself with 20%-off of our site-wide sale. Don’t wait for gear you need NOW!, the time is right for a little more Blue Force Gear in your life. Simply enter promo code BLACK20 at checkout. Sale excludes already marketed down sale items, as well as Custom Slings and Medical Items.

Black Friday Sale In Summary

11/29 Black Friday

• 20% Off Site wide with promo code BLACK20

• Through End of Monday

**Excludes already marked down sale items; Custom Slings; Medical Refills

Cyber Monday Sale

Need a new wallet – we got ‘em! Carbine looking like the 90’s is asking for its carry strap back, sling-up with a new Vickers Combat Application Sling. Plate carrier a little cumbersome, our advanced PLATEminus 3 & 4 are gonna be your new jam – you’re welcome! Simply gear up and use promo code CYBER20 at checkout to receive your discount, plus free shipping. This is a one-day sales event that begins and ends on December 2nd. Sale excludes already marketed down sale items, as well as Custom Slings and Medical Items.

Cyber Monday In Summary

12/2 Cyber Monday

• 20% Off + Free Shipping with promo code CYBER20

• One day only – ends at midnight

**Excludes already marked down sale items Custom Slings; Medical Refills

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Pat McNamara Trains 10th Mountain Division in Marksmanship

Tuesday, November 26th, 2019

Army Special Operations Veteran and Retired SGM, Pat McNamara recently trained elements of the 10th Mountain Division in various aspects of marksmanship. Fortunately for all of us, they’ve shared some of the training on YouTube like this clip.

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Milspec Retail Black Friday Event

Tuesday, November 26th, 2019

Milspec Retail has launched their black friday sales event! Take an additional 15% off site-wide! Huge discounts when combined with our already low markdown pricing. Discount will be automatically applied to the cart total.

milspecretail.com

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Polaris Off Road And Diesel Brothers Support America’s First Responders Through United We Ride Custom Vehicle Program

Tuesday, November 26th, 2019

Customized Polaris Machines Used to Raise Funds for Police, Fire and Military Charities; Voting Process Provides Consumers the Chance to Win the Polaris Machine of Their Choice

Minneapolis (Nov. 25, 2019) – Polaris Off Road, the world leader in powersports and off-road innovation, today announced United We Ride – a partnership and fundraising effort with the Diesel Brothers that honors our nation’s military, police and fire departments. The program is highlighted by a Diesel Brothers’ customized series of recently launched Polaris machines. Each machine has been custom-made to honor a specific branch of American “first responders” – the RZR PRO XP Ultimate for policemen and policewomen, the RANGER CREW XP 1000 for firemen and firewomen, and the GENERAL XP 4 1000 for members of the U.S. military.

The program is powered by a national voting process where consumers vote for their favorite build, and voting totals determine the donation amount from Polaris to each of the program’s three charity beneficiaries – $25,000 to first place, $15,000 to second and $10,000 to third place. By casting their vote, consumers are automatically entered for the chance to win an all-new RANGER CREW XP 1000 with Ride Command, RZR PRO XP Ultimate or a GENERAL XP 4 1000 DELUXE.

“We are forever grateful for the commitment and sacrifice made by members of our military and first responders, and we are proud to continue our 15-year tradition of providing vehicles for their duties and their well-deserved free time,” said Kyle Duea, vice president of Off-Road Vehicle Marketing, Polaris. “Partnering with the Diesel Brothers to customize our machines and drive awareness of these charities is merely one way we can show our appreciation, while honoring their daily efforts to protect us, our communities and our freedom.

The United We Ride program will be donating to the following charities:

· Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) – Provides resources to support the families and co-workers of officers killed in the line of duty as they cope with the tragic loss and work to rebuild their lives.

· The Gary Sinise First Responders Foundation – Provides critical funding for emergency relief, training, and essential equipment to ensure our heroic firefighters have the resources they need.

· Your Grateful Nation – Provides support, guidance and resources to transition special operations veterans into their next successful career.

“The whole Diesel Brothers’ family has a deep respect for those who selflessly protect, serve and care for this great country,” said Dave Sparks, Diesel Sellerz. “That’s why we jumped at the opportunity to work with our most valued industry partners at Polaris to build the unique UTVs intended to honor the hard-working men and women of the U.S. military, law enforcement, and first responders. This is just a small token of our gratitude for their hard work and dedicated service.”

Customers are encouraged to vote for United We Ride at Polaris.com/UnitedWeRide until December 22. For the last 15 years, Polaris’ Commercial, Government and Defense team has proudly partnered with military and public safety organizations across the country to design and upfit Polaris vehicles for professional use. More information on Polaris’ military vehicles, turn-key law enforcement and fire-fighting vehicles, and grant assistance programs can be found on Polaris.com/Gov.

To find more information about Polaris Off-Road Vehicles and Polaris Engineered Accessories, visit Polaris.com/OffRoad.

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2019 Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sales Page – Sponsored By Tactical Distributors

Tuesday, November 26th, 2019

Once again, our friends at Tactical Distributors are sponsoring our Black Friday/Cyber Monday master list. To see it, updated regularly with the latest sales info, click here.