Håkan Spuhr has something up his sleeve and he’s going to launch it at next week’s DSEI in London.
Looking forward to telling you about it.
Update: He released another photo.
Archive for 2019
Sneak Peek – Spuhr
Friday, September 6th, 2019Under Armour Announces New Collection Featuring Polartec Fabrics
Friday, September 6th, 2019Under Armour announces a new collection featuring Polartec fabrics, pairing its outdoor performance heritage with current style elements for a complete head-to-toe assortment including performance apparel made with 100-percent recycled Polartec® technical fleece.
Inspired by workouts in outdoor environments, the products utilize premium temperature-regulating Polartec® fleece for the modern athlete to traverse both cityscapes and the great outdoors with equal confidence.
Engineered to provide comfort throughout a wide range of conditions and activity levels, premium 100-percent recycled Polartec® Micro fleece features a lofted structure with thermal air pockets to retain warmth without inhibiting breathability. Highly durable Polartec® Micro fleece is also hydrophobic and fast drying.
The collection is the first drop from Under Armour’s “Street to Summit” range of men’s and women’s footwear and apparel for Fall/Winter 2019. For men and women, the collection includes jackets, a vest, mock necks, crew sweatshirts, a 2-in-1 tee, a bodysuit, pants and shorts. The pieces will retail for $45-120 (USD) and release globally on UA.com and UA Brand Houses beginning September 13.
Under Armour teamed up with marathon runner Chase Carter, a Bahamas native who grew up running around Nassau, to capture the collection’s lookbook.
More information is available here.
The second delivery of Under Armour’s “Street to Summit” collection with release in December 2019.
FirstSpear Friday Focus – FS OEM Partner Series – SAFRAN Optics 1
Friday, September 6th, 2019
Today we have another edition of FirstSpear’s OEM Partner Series. This time we are featuring one of FirstSpear’s OEM customers: SAFRAN Optics 1, a global leader in the design and production of electro-optic systems. FirstSpear manufactures several padded pouches and pockets to secure and protect some of SAFRAN Optics 1 most advanced systems like the E-COSI.
What is an E-COSI?
The Enhanced Clip-On SWIR Imager (E-COSI) increases situational awareness by overlaying an optically aligned SWIR (Shortwave Infrared) on a user’s existing NVDs. Its AR (Augmented Reality) capability has a HUD (Head’s Up Display) that provides real-time, geo-referenced, XML-based AR as well as navigation and route execution guidance.
E-COSI Highlights
· Single battery operation (3.5+ hrs), or with external battery pack (up to 24hrs)
· Compact and lightweight, attaches in seconds onto simple brackets, no tools required
· Simple push-button controls
· Becomes a remote HUD for identifying teammates, targets and route execution
· MIL-STD-810 Tested
· Comes with a custom FirstSpear Berry Compliant soft pouch
· Has an optional see-through day option (for See-Spot operation), stay tuned for a continuation of our OEM Partner Series with Optics 1, focusing on their E-COSI See-Spot Extender, a 2x magnification direct view see-spot device.
Why was the E-COSI originally developed?
Optics 1 works directly with government customers to understand threats on the battlefield and develop innovative, technological solutions to counter those threats. A government customer sought our excellence in electro-optics for the development of a SWIR weapon sighting system. The device required the ability to see SWIR energy while wearing NVDs, used in conjunction with a SWIR laser aiming/illumination device. Together, we developed the E-COSI clip-on device which has been fielded to most branches of the US Military, and foreign allied forces.
How did the relationship between FirstSpear and Optics 1 begin and why did Optics 1 ultimately choose FS manufacturing?
Optics 1 and FirstSpear have been working together for 3 years. FirstSpear maintains a reputation for proven performance and has always been easy to work with in the development of pouch systems for our electro-optic devices.
Any new product developments between Optics 1 and FS in the future?
FirstSpear is Optics 1’s go-to partner high quality custom material solutions. As we develop new products we always consider FirstSpear as our partner for device pouches.
For more information about the E-COSI, contact Safran Optics 1, T: 603-296-0469, E: sales@optics1.com
DSEI 2019: Steadicopter Will Present its Next Generation Black Eagle 50, an Advanced Lightweight Unmanned Robotic Helicopter
Friday, September 6th, 2019New capabilities include an inertial navigation system with no dependence on GPS, as well as support for naval missions
DSEI, ExCeL, London, September 10-13, 2019, Hall S10, Stand 308
September 2. Steadicopter, a leader in the Rotary Unmanned Aerial Systems (RUAS) industry, will present its next generation Black Eagle 50 advanced lightweight unmanned robotic helicopter at DSEI. New capabilities include an inertial navigation system with no dependence on GPS, as well as support for naval missions.
Steadicopter’s Black Eagle 50 unmanned helicopter has been upgraded with several additional new features and is tailored for naval missions with its robust mechanical and electronic capabilities that support flight in maritime environmental conditions. The company also recently signed a cooperative agreement with Israel Shipyards for the marketing of the Black Eagle as part of the defense, intelligence and surveillance systems installed on its OPV Family.
The Black Eagle 50 features a special inertial navigation system capability, based on input from the system’s inertial and other sensors. Through a unique and smart navigation algorithm, this input enables the continuation of the flight and the mission, without relying on GPS. This allows the Black Eagle 50 a significant advantage in GPS-denied areas.
According to Noam Lidor, Sales & Marketing Director at Steadicopter, “In recent months, we have invested considerable resources in improving and equipping our unmanned helicopter in order to adapt it to a wide range of missions both on land and at sea. We have also developed cooperation with a number of Israeli companies ? each a leader in its field ? so that we can equip our helicopter with the highest quality and most advanced payloads.”
The Black Eagle 50 is a VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) robotic observation system. It is an ideal solution for tactical maritime and land Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions.
A data link connects the aircraft with the ground controller, enabling the transmission of live video and data between the two. The system has a steady hovering endurance of up to 3 hours and flight endurance of up to 4 hours. At only 27kg, the Black Eagle 50 is extremely lightweight and compact, with a maximum take-off weight of 35Kg, and payload capacity of 5Kg. It has a communication range of up to 150km, depending on the client’s requirements, and a service ceiling of up to 10,000ft. Its total length is just 2540mm, while its maximum air speed is 70 knots (126Km/h) with a cruising speed of 45 knots (81 Km/h).
Sneak Peek – New High Ground Website
Thursday, September 5th, 2019
SNEAK PEAK at the new High Ground website launching next Friday September 13, 2019
Make sure to stop by www.highgroundgear.com next week and check it out!
Fibrotex USA Opens New Factory in Stearns, Kentucky
Thursday, September 5th, 2019Fibrotex USA recently opened their new manufacturing plant in Stearns, Kentucky. There, Fibrotex USA will manufacture Ultra-Lightweight Camouflage Net Systems (ULCANS) to fulfill a 10-year, $480 million contract.
The factory will employ up to 150 workers and is operated in a partnership with subcontractor Outdoor Venture Corp. Ultimately, OVC plans to employ an additional 200 employees at their existing McCreary County operation
Eyal Malleron, CEO of Fibrotex USA had this to say, “Today more than ever, our troops are facing a near-peer enemy with capabilities that did not exist nor were in play for the last two decades. This new threat requires us to re-adopt and relearn camouflage, concealment and deception doctrines more than ever. We are excited provide this exact solution to the US Army via the ULCANS with the strategic assistance of OVC and the extraordinary workforce in Kentucky.”
“This is an important long-term partnership that we are building in McCreary County to supply products directly to the Army,” said JC Egnew, president and CEO of OVC. “I anticipate this friendship will far exceed the next decade.”
“This exciting project will create substantial new economic opportunity in Southeast Kentucky, while also providing crucial, high-tech products for our nation’s armed forces,” Governor Matt Bevin said. “Outdoor Venture Corporation has been an integral part of McCreary County’s industrial sector for more than 35 years, and it is great to see the company bring another great business to the region. We thank both OVC and Fibrotex USA for the vital work they do, and for their commitment to utilizing Kentucky’s strong workforce to accomplish their mission.”
Rapid Response Vest
Thursday, September 5th, 2019
Introducing the Rapid Response Vest (RRV), a high visibility, compact, and easily concealable identifier system for the first responder market. The RRV is a new take on first responder identification for highly dynamic situations and provides departments a color coded and layered response system that can be quickly deployed individually or as part of a unit. The RRV is lightweight vest built from ANSI rated mesh and reflective tape that allows clear 50’ identification of the wearer to the public and other Law Enforcement officials in both day and low light environments. The RRV can be quickly and easily donned over Undercover (UC) clothing, uniforms, jackets, and tactical vests. Unlike other sash or vest style identification systems the RRV allows the wearer access to both chest and belt mounted equipment thus not limiting their effectiveness to deal with any active threats that may be in the area. The RRV is currently available in a number of configurations for department or individual purchases. Please contact B4DI for more information or if a customized solution is needed.
Vudoo Gun Works Adds .17 HM2 to V22 Series of Rifles
Thursday, September 5th, 2019
September 5th, 2019 –St George, UT – Vudoo Gun Works, leader in rimfire precision rifles, is proud to announce the addition of .17 HM2 to the V22 Family.
The dimensional similarities of traditional 22lr, which the V22 action has been designed around, made the .17HM2 a natural performer in our rifles. The addition of the .17 HM2 gives our customers access to a wide range of high velocity projectiles to better suit a variety of sporting applications.
The .17HM2 was developed by Hornady in 2004 to give varmint hunters a high velocity rimfire cartridge that fits in standard rimfire length actions. With a selection of V-MAX® or NTX® bullets, the .17HM2 is capable of taking prairie dogs, coyote, and fox size game at ranges of up to 200 yards.
Customers looking to purchase a Vudoo Gun Works rifle chambered in .17HM2, will enjoy using existing .22lr Vudoo magazines and the familiar feel and precision of the V22 action.
V22 and .17 HM2 Features:
– Short action Remington 700 footprint
– Magazines fit standard AICS compatible bottom metal
– Large selection of aftermarket triggers
– Large selection of aftermarket stocks
– V-MAX and NTX bullet options
