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Virfex Inc, Announces The RAVENTM Level III Ultra Lightweight Body Armor Plate. Its Lightest, Stand-Alone Plate Is Now NIJ 0101.06 Level III Certified

Wednesday, September 8th, 2021

Virfex, Inc is pleased to announce its “RAVENTM” Level III Body Armor Torso Plate Insert which offers multi-hit protection against .308 NATO M80, .30-06 M2 Ball, 5.56x45mm M193, 7.62×39 FMJ and 7.62×39 MSC is now fully NIJ0101.06 Level III certified. This is their lightest plate to date. Using DSM Dyneema(R) Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene and Virfex’s proprietary manufacturing technologies, they minimize weight and thickness while maximizing multi-shot protection. The RAVENTM is designed to provide “all-day protection” for police officers,

federal agents, first responders, prison guards, private security, cash-in-transit drivers, and others in need of protection from the vast majority of domestic threats.

Plate Specs

Weight: 2.5 lbs. (10×12 Shooter Cut) Thickness: 1.1″

Curve: Single

Warranty: 10 Years

Plate Applications: External Carriers, Plate Carriers, and Tactical Body Armor

Origin: All Virfex Body Armor Plates and Carriers are designed and manufactured in Massachusetts. All of the RAVENTM’s raw materials are proudly Made in the USA!

Virfex, Inc’s President, Gus Dehni, stated, “We are very pleased to receive full NIJ 0101.06 Level 3 Certification for our first multi shot plate entry into the body armor market. We believe with our technical expertise and raw material partners, Virfex will have Level III+ and Level IV plates NIJ 0101.06 certified within 2022”

About Virfex, Inc: Virfex is a U.S. based body armor manufacturer specializing in lightweight and affordable personal protection products. Virfex also designs armor carrier systems intended for professional duty use amongst Law Enforcement and Military Agencies.

About National Institute of Justice: The NIJ is the research, development and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice. The NIJ promulgates standards for body armor used by law enforcement agencies in the USA. The NIJ reviews submitted body armor against their standards including the review of the armor’s design, test data from NVLAP accredited labs and on-site inspections of manufacturing facilities. The NIJ Level III standard requires protection against six shots from a reference .308 NATO M80 bullet.

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FragOut Magazine Issue #34

Wednesday, September 8th, 2021

Contents include:

– Merkava Mk4 MBT
– ZSSW-30/RCTS-30
– Terrorism: Made in Poland
– SPKP: Warsaw Police SWAT
– MAPA Tactical
– New uniforms of POLSOF
– Fabryka Broni GROT 5.56 vs. 7.62
– Direct Action Bearcat

Read it online here.

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USSOCOM AT&L: Virtual Industry Engagement Event

Wednesday, September 8th, 2021

SOFWERX, in collaboration with USSOCOM SOF AT&L, will host a Virtual Industry Engagement Event on 12 October 2021 in order to advise Industry about how to do business with SOF AT&L and receive Industry feedback. During the event, participants will be given the opportunity to learn about current and future needs of SOF AT&L and how to take part in future business opportunities.

Request to Attend NLT 07 October 11:59 PM ET at events.sofwerx.org/engage21.

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ADS Europe Warfighter 2022 – Updated

Wednesday, September 8th, 2021

The ADS Europe Warfighter is a one-day event held in Germany to provide a forum for the U.S. DoD Warfighter to interact with the world’s leading defense manufacturers. Today’s battlefield is changing rapidly and staying in front of the latest technologies, equipment and acquisition strategies is a daunting task. The ADS Europe Warfighter Expo will help bridge the acquisition gap and allow for direct communication with manufacturers who create innovative solutions for today’s threats and tomorrow’s challenges.

Exhibitors:

ATLANTIC SIGNAL
BREN-TRONICS
COLLINS AEROSPACE
DIX DEFENSE
ESS
HDT
LONDON BRIDGE TRAINING COMPANY
OTIS DEFENSE
PHOKUS RESEARCH GROUP
PRINCETON TEC
SEI INDUSTRIES LTD
SPACESAVER

Held at the Marriott Heidelberg, March 16, 2022 from 09:00 – 14:00 CT.

Europe Warfighter 2022 is not open to the general public.

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The Ultimate Weaponlight: The Scout Light Pro

Wednesday, September 8th, 2021

SureFire’s Scout Light Pro is the most reliable, low-profile, light weight and comprehensive weaponlight family in the world. First, the new Low-Profile Mount (LPM) delivers unprecedented versatility, allowing the user to optimize how close the light is mounted to the rail. The LPM easily and securely attaches to any MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny or M-LOK rail. The light is easily activated by either clicking its click-button tailcap switch or accessory remote pressure switch. Rugged and reliable, the Scout Light Pro is constructed of lightweight aerospace aluminum with Mil-Spec Hard Anodized finish, and O-ring sealed to keep out the elements. It is built to endure in combat without any sacrifice in weapon maneuverability. With recoil-proof, ultra-high-output LEDs, the Scout Light Pro is ready for action.

www.surefire.com/weaponlights-education

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US Army Awards Two Companies to vie for Next Generation Integrated Head Protection Systems

Wednesday, September 8th, 2021

The Department of Defense announced the following award for Next Generation Integrated Head Protection Systems.

“Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC, Irvine, California (W91CRB-21-D-0022); and Gentex Corp., Simpson, Pennsylvania (W91CRB-21-D-0023), will compete for each order of the $87,619,643 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of Next Generation Integrated Head Protection Systems. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 6, 2023. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity.”

In June, the Army published an intent to sole source this contract to Avon and Gentex.

NG IHPS is described as:

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DuPont CoreMatrix—The Most Advanced, Flexible Ballistic Solutions

Wednesday, September 8th, 2021

Every minute of every day, military personnel, law enforcement officers and security professionals around the world are putting their lives on the line to protect others. For these brave men and women, it’s just part of the job.

At DuPont, we believe that the brave deserve the best. We’re proud of our long history of helping to protect these everyday heroes and we are committed to providing new, innovative solutions as the threats they face continue to change and evolve.

That’s why we’ve added DuPont™ CoreMatrix™ Technology to our family of protection solutions, which includes innovative products such as DuPont™ Kevlar® for ballistic vests and shields, and DuPont™ Tensylon® for hard armor applications.

DuPont™ CoreMatrix™ Technology enables the lightest, most flexible ballistic solutions that meet National Institute of Justice (NIJ) standards for enhanced durability. This globally patented technology, available exclusively from DuPont, uses needle punching technology to infuse fiber in the Z direction, creating a monolithic structure used in today’s most advanced body armor packages.

DuPont™ CoreMatrix™ Technology disperses the impact energy 360 degrees, significantly enhancing ballistic performance compared to traditional woven structures that are stitched together and primarily disperse energy in the X and Y planes.

“By adding this third dimension of protection, DuPont™ CoreMatrix™ Technology combined with DuPont fiber technologies provides unmatched strike face performance while delivering superior protection against edge shots, multi hits and fragment threats,” said Steven LaGanke, Global Defense Segment Leader, DuPont Water & Protection.

This superior ballistic performance allows for lighter weight solutions, which are more comfortable to wear. Hybrid package solutions made with DuPont™ CoreMatrix™ Technology also offer increased flexibility and a softer feel against the body, further enhancing comfort.

“When it comes to choosing soft armor or bomb suits, the level of protection against ballistic threats always takes priority over the wearer’s comfort. After all, it could be a matter of life or death,” noted LaGanke. “With DuPont™ CoreMatrix™ Technology, there are no tradeoffs required. That’s why we believe it is a paradigm shift in ballistic protection.”

In addition to enabling comfort without compromise for wearers, hybrid package solutions made with DuPont™ CoreMatrix™ Technology mean ease of manufacturing. These hybrid fabric solutions are available in different layer counts and yarn deniers so there are fewer SKUs to keep in inventory and there is no need for layer counting or complex design. Manufacturing time is also significantly reduced because a simple “stack & tack” method is used, and no labor-intensive quilt stitching is required.

DuPont™ CoreMatrix™ Technology combined with DuPont fiber technologies opens a world of possibilities. It gives manufacturers greater design freedom than ever before to deliver the best, most flexible and lightest weight solutions available to protect those who put their lives on the line to protect others.

To learn more about DuPont™ CoreMatrix™ Technology, visit www.dupont.com/brands/core-matrix

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Silent Warrior Foundation Presents: Memories of the Tragedy at Desert One

Wednesday, September 8th, 2021

The Silent Warrior Foundation recently held their Whiskey & War Stories event honoring Operation Eagle Claw, the 1980 raid into Iran to rescue American Hostages. Part of the project is to capture history and they’ve done a great job with these short interview videos.

In this initial video Delta Operator Nick Nickel (CSM, Ret.) discusses his observations of the collision at Desert One.

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