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Tuesday, November 5th, 2019Southeast Asian Military Customer Awards AeroVironment $6.4 Million Raven Tactical UAS Follow-On Contract Award
Monday, November 4th, 2019• New order expands customer’s fleet of Raven systems
• Raven is the most widely used military unmanned aircraft system in the world
• AeroVironment’s Family of Tactical UAS are deployed by more than 45 allied governments
SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 4, 2019 – AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), today announced it received a firm fixed-price contract valued at $6,408,542 from an existing Southeast Asian military customer on September 17, 2019 for additional Raven® unmanned aircraft systems. Delivery is anticipated within 12 months.
“With nearly two decades of combat-proven effectiveness, Raven is a mainstay workhorse for this customer’s military, other allied governments, and the U.S. military because it gives troops closest to the fight immediate eyes in the sky to gain lifesaving situational awareness anywhere and at any time,” said Rick Pedigo, vice president of sales and business development at AeroVironment. “Raven’s ruggedness, small footprint and sensor capabilities ensure that allied forces throughout the world have a profound advantage at a moment’s notice in the most extreme environments.”
AeroVironment’s Raven system is designed for rapid deployment and high mobility for applications requiring low-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. With a wingspan of 4.5 feet and weighing 4.2 pounds, the hand-launched Raven provides aerial observation, day or night, at line-of-sight ranges up to approximately 6.2 miles (10 kilometers). With its stabilized gimbaled payload, the Raven delivers real-time color or infrared imagery to ground control and remote viewing stations.
AeroVironment is participating in the Defense and Security 2019 Exhibition and Conference in Bangkok, Thailand from November 18 through 21. Please visit AeroVironment at Booth U03 or at www.avinc.com to learn more.
Blue Force Gear Blow-Out Sale On Jedburgh Tracer Packs
Monday, November 4th, 2019In case you missed it, Blue Force Gear ran a blow-out sale over the weekend on their Jedburgh and all-new Tracer packs. Pricing began at 75%-off, and is currently hovering in the 50%+ off arena. Good news, they have decided to continue the sale through the end of the week, or until stock is depleted, whichever happens first.
Here’s how the sale works; BFG loads a specific number of Tracer and Jedburgh packs at a specific price point. Once those packs earmarked for that price are sold-out, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase the packs at the next available tier. Price structure is in $10 increments, beginning at $49 for a Jedburgh Pack and $59 for the Tracer Pack.
Head on over to www.blueforcegear.com and get the lowest price possible. In addition to the pack sale, all Dapper’s (hook-backed inserts) are 20%-off until 11/10/2019.
The Jedburgh Pack is ready for any mission set – from discreet everyday carry to duty downrange. This backpack is sized around the typical day / assault pack size and uses our modular Dapper accessory pouch system to keep gear organized and securely in place. The Jedburgh features a large main compartment accessible by clamshell opening, and a large front zippered pocket; both of which are lined with loop material for interior customization.
The Tracer Pack is slightly larger than the Jedburgh pack and boasts a few additional features. On either side of the main pocket are two stretch water bottle pockets, and towards the top is a zippered utility pocket for frequently accessed items – an ideal catchall for going through security lines at the airport.
The main compartment features an integral padded laptop sleeve capable of securing most 15-inch or smaller laptops. The laptop sleeve, the interior pack sides, and the front flap are all lined in loop material designed to accept various Dappers or hook-back pouches, available for purchase separately. This allows the user to fully customize the interior of the pack by adding or quickly removing pouches to keep your gear organized or set-up for mission-specific tasks.
Grey Ghost Precision MKII Rifles now shipping with Timney Triggers
Monday, November 4th, 2019Wallace, ID – Grey Ghost Precision is excited to announce a new partnership with Timney Triggers for their MKII Lineup of AR-15 and AR-10 rifles.
Since the very first inception of the combat born Heavy .308 rifle, GGP has been very particular when it comes selecting triggers. After all, when buying a top tier complete black rifle, one would expect it to include a premium trigger as well. At least that’s how the minds behind Grey Ghost Precision feel. “When it comes to triggers, we’ve always gone straight to the end user and asked them what they wish was in their duty rifle” says Jason Curns, VP of Firearms at GGP. “All of our rifle offerings are designed for peak performance, whether it’s in the hands of a U.S. Ranger, or a 3-Gun Competitor. Both users demand a reliable trigger that is smooth and crisp with no creep, and a short reset for quick follow up shots.”
GGP MKII Light 556 Rifles now come with the Timney AR-15 Competition Trigger
GGP rifles have seen a few different bang switches over the course of their history. As one of the minds behind the very first GGP, Jason has tested dozens of offerings over the years. He says “as trigger companies improve their products and roll out packages specifically tuned for different types of shooters, we ourselves constantly test the performance and longevity of each offering, in a conscience effort to keep our rifles extremely accurate and modern.” When GGP evaluates triggers, they don’t just dump a few mags into a steel trap and call it a day. They put professional fingers on their rifles to ensure that every stage and every feature of the trigger is exactly perfect for application. As someone who squeezes more triggers than most, Team Grey Ghost 3-Gun Team Captain JP Sullivan says “I like a drop-in trigger system that has a trigger between 2.5 to 3.5 pounds. Single stage with an extremely short reset is a must, and absolutely no over travel! There’s a lot you can do to your rifle for that competitive edge, but a great trigger is super critical to good hits and winning times.”
GGP MKII Heavy 308 rifles also now come with a Timney AR Competition Trigger
As of Q4 of 2019, Grey Ghost Precision is now installing Timney Triggers in all their hand-assembled MKII rifles. “Timney has been setting the bar in the trigger world for a very long time, and they’ve rolled that experience into a superior drop-in trigger for the AR-15 and AR-10 platform. Obviously precision matters greatly to us, and Timney’s reputation for quality and accuracy runs parallel to our mission as well” stated Curns. The GGP MKII Heavy .308 and the MKII Light 5.56 rifles built by Grey Ghost Precision will now feature Timney’s AR Competition Triggers in the straight, flat-faced configuration. Each trigger’s hammer is wire-EDM machined from S7 tool steel, with the other components EDM cut from A2 tool steel, then heat treated to RC 56-60 for long service life. The S7 tool steel has a hardness to resist wear with superior impact resistance to withstand heavy use without chipping or breaking. The cherry on top is the precision-ground finishing that each engagement surface receives to ensure superb reliability and a crisp, clean hammer release.
GGP MKII Grim 6.5 Creedmoor now with Timney 2 Stage Trigger
As for the PRS minded GGP MKII Grim 6.5 Creedmoor rifle, it will now come equipped with the Timney AR Targa 2 Stage trigger. This specialty straight trigger is tuned for a 2lb short first stage, followed by a 2lb second stage with a crisp break and a short, tactile reset that is consistent and clean. “We all know that consistency is conducive to accuracy, and these Timney Triggers are ideal for shooting the best groups you’ve ever patterned with a semi-auto rifle” says Curns.
The best news of all is this trigger upgrade hasn’t changed the MSRP of the GGP MKII rifles at all. The GGP Light 5.56 AR-15 has a retail of $1,899, while the Heavy .308 AR-10 is $2,500 and the Grim 6.5 Creedmoor is $3,099. Be sure to subscribe to the Grey Ghost Precision email list to be alerted as more product release as sales drop by the end of the year.
If you’re ready to pull the trigger on a GGP MKII rifle for yourself, they are available at
www.greyghostprecision.com/rifles
GGP MKII RIFLE SPECS
- 7075-T651 BILLET UPPER RECEIVER AND AMBI LOWER RECEIVER
- TRUE BLACK TYPE III MIL SPEC HARD COAT ANODIZE
- GGP MKII 6061-T6 AIRCRAFT GRADE ALUMINUM EXTRUSION M-LOK HANDGUARDS
- RIFLES COME EQUIPPED WITH GGP MUZZLE BRAKES
- HEAVY .308 AND GRIM 6.5 RIFLES COMES WITH SUPERLATIVE ARMS ADJUSTABLE GAS BLOCKS
- BOLT CARRIER GROUPS ARE BLACK NITRIDED AND MP/MPI TESTED
- TIMNEY TRIGGERS STRAIGHT SINGLE STAGE TRIGGERS (LIGHT 556 AND HEAVY 308 MODELS)
- TIMNEY TRIGGERS STRAIGHT 2 STAGE TRIGGERS (GRIM 6.5 CM MODELS)
- RADIAN WEAPONS TALON SAFETY SELECTOR AND RAPTOR CHARGING HANDLE
- MADE IN THE USA
Visit http://www.greyghostprecision.com for more details about the MKII Rifle Line.
Mission First Tactical Introduces New Decorated Extreme Duty 5.56 Polymer Mag
Monday, November 4th, 2019
MFT standard image offerings for decorated products include (from left to right): Distressed American Punisher Skull, Texas State with Flag, Punisher Skull Splatter White or American Flag M1.
Horsham, Pa. (October 2019) – Mission First Tactical, LLC (MFT™), a leader in USA-made rifle/carbine accessories, is proud to introduce the latest addition to the MFT magazine line, the Decorated Extreme Duty 5.56 Polymer Magazine. Designed for the AR15/M4 platform but allowing for use with a wide range of non-AR15/M4 platforms, these magazines can now feature stunning standard or personal images. A unique process provides for photographic quality in a rugged chemical, scratch, and scuff-resistant image. Express yourself with MFT offerings or let MFT place your unique image on not only the EXDP556 but any of our magazines and more. MFT image offerings including American Flag M1; Betsy Ross Flag; Blue Line American Flag 1; Gadsden Flag; Join or Die; Punisher Skull Splatter White or Distressed American Punisher Skull. Every week, MFT will be offering a limited-edition design as a giveaway and a limited-edition sale only available through its social media channels. Follow and like MFT’s Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter platforms to find out about each week’s giveaway and sale.
Manufactured using the newest material technology and processes, the EXDP556 magazines with their next-generation long glass fiber polymer construction offers the trifecta of perfection in structural performance: strength, durability, and stiffness. The stiffness allows the magazine to maintain its integrity without additional weight with an additional benefit of top performance even at elevated temperatures. The longer length reinforcing fibers produce increased strength and prevents deformation and polymer fatigue. Additionally, the Extreme Duty 5.56 magazine offers increased durability through a more efficient energy transfer between the polymer and the longer fiber filaments during an impact. A long-life USGI-Spec stainless steel spring is corrosion resistant. The four-way, anti-tilt, self-lubricating follower keeps the rounds aligned and makes mag feeding consistent and reliable, while virtually eliminating jambs.
Confidence in handling the Extreme Duty 5.56 magazines are a piece of cake, even during weather or duress. The front and rear of the gripping surface is ribbed for a positive grip, even with gloves. An oversized bolt-catch provides enhanced reliability of the bolt catch operation. The flared floor plate allows for an easier grip in handling and extraction and one-hand reloads. Wrapping up the multiple benefits to the EXDP556 is a paint dox matrix to allow for easy marking and identification of magazines and the tool-less disassembly with the double floor plate safety release tabs.
Mission First Tactical Decorated Extreme Duty 5.56 Polymer magazines are built for hard shooting and extreme treatment and shooting conditions and come with a Lifetime Warranty.
Decorated Extreme Duty 5.56 Polymer Mag Specs:
Height: 7.494”
Width: .940”
Length: 2.525”
Colors: American Flag M1, Texas State with Flag, Punisher Skull Splatter White, Distressed American Punisher Skull, or personal image selection
MSRP: $ 24.99
For more information on Mission First Tactical, visit www.missionfirsttactical.com.
Max Talk 43: Gear Review: Crossfire DG3 Pack (Part 2)
Monday, November 4th, 2019This is the forty-third installment of ‘Max Talk Monday’ which shares select episodes from a series of instructional videos. Max Velocity Tactical (MVT) has established a reputation on the leading edge of tactical live fire and force on force training. MVT is dedicated to developing and training tactical excellence at the individual and team level.
This is a gear review of the Crossfire DG-3 Pack. This is a gear review of the Crossfire DG3 Pack. This is part 2, with part 1 already posted on YouTube. The U.S. Crossfire website is now up: crossfirepacks.com
More of these instructional videos can be found by subscribing to the Max Velocity Tactical YouTube Channel.
Detailed explanations can be found in the MVT Tactical Manual: Small Unit Tactics.
Max is a tactical trainer and author, a lifelong professional soldier with extensive military experience. He served with British Special Operations Forces, both enlisted and as a commissioned officer; a graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Max served on numerous operational deployments, and also served as a recruit instructor. Max spent five years serving as a paramilitary contractor in both Iraq and Afghanistan; the latter two years working for the British Government in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
Website: Max Velocity Tactical
YouTube: Max Velocity Tactical
Excellence in Tactical Training.
XGO Holding Veterans/Military Appreciation Photo Contest
Monday, November 4th, 2019
Here at XGO, our garments are inspired by all of the branches of the United States Military. This November we would like to say thank you and recognize all our vets as well as active military. In honor of Veteran’s Day we will be giving away a $500 (MSRP) shopping spree on our website (proxgo.com). Simply head over to the link, bit.ly/31WRiX6, like our Facebook page, upload your favorite military photo while serving and your email address. You can also head enter via Instagram by simply adding a photo and hashtagging #XGOMilitaryPhotoContest to win. Winner must provide proof of service.
BE Meyers & Co MAWL-DA Receives NSN
Monday, November 4th, 2019
November 4, 2019 (Redmond, WA) – B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. is proud to announce that the MAWL®-DA (Modular Advanced Weapon Laser – Direct Action) has been issued the NSN 5855 – 01- 682 – 4030. The MAWL®-DA is a high-power near infrared and visible green aiming and illumination laser for individual carbines, precision rifle platforms, and crew served weapons. Deployed with special operations forces and elite counter-terrorism units across the world, the MAWL®-DA equips the operator with unparalleled ergonomics, interface, and performance. For more information on the MAWL®-DA and procurement, visit www.bemeyers.com.
