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DroneShield Receives Its Initial GSA Order

Friday, March 18th, 2022

DroneShield is pleased to advise it has received its initial order via a GSA schedule from a U.S. Government law enforcement and public safety agency.

GSA Schedule (U.S. General Services Administration, or also referred to as Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and Federal Supply Schedule) is a United States long-term government-wide contract with commercial firms providing federal, state, and local government buyers access to more than 11 million commercial supplies (products) and services.
 
DroneShield products are available for U.S. State, local, and tribal governments through GSA Multiple Award Schedule under Special Item Number (SIN) 334290, or alternatively via GSA’s Cooperative Purchasing Program.
 
The public safety project includes multiple DroneSentry-C2, DroneShield’s enterprise command-and-control system, DroneShield  RfOne long-range UAS direction finder sensors, and RadarZero small form-factor radar.
 
Matt McCrann, CEO of DroneShield LLC (DroneShield U.S. subsidiary), commented, “State, local and tribal governments have a growing need for drone detection solutions. Often the procurement process presents complexity for Government end users to field the capabilities needed across their organizations. Our availability on the GSA Schedule provides an easy-to-use contract vehicle for them to acquire this capability and field effective counterdrone solutions. With DroneShield solutions now on GSA, Government agencies have the confidence of receiving proven products at competitive pricing.”
 
Oleg Vornik, DroneShield CEO, added, “We welcome onboard our first customer through GSA, and anticipate for this to be one of numerous U.S. deployments. Purchasing via GSA is also a great indicator of increasing maturity and scale of the C-UAS market, whereby the acquisitions move from experimental budgets to streamlined large acquisition processes.”
 
Further information about DroneShield’s law enforcement C-UAS solutions can be found at www.droneshield.com/law-enforcement.

Samson Manufacturing Announces B-TM Heat Shield for Ruger 10/22

Friday, March 18th, 2022

KEENE, NH – The new B-TM Heat Shield for the Ruger® 10/22® from Samson Manufacturing adds instant tactical style and is the perfect replacement for the factory heat shield.

Precision-contoured for a perfect fit, the Samson Heat Shield for the Ruger® 10/22® converts your favorite .22 into the ultimate Mini-14 look-alike. Suggested retail price is $23.99.

“The new Heat Shield is another exciting addition to our growing array of Samson-branded accessories for the legendary Ruger 10/22,” said Samson Strategic Sales Manager Chris Sullivan. “Owners of that rifle can really trick out their firearm with items from our line. Many shooters start with our iconic B-TM Folding Stock – which is now available in black oxide as well as the original stainless steel finish – and add the B-TM Sight Package, B-TM Flash Hider and/or B-TM Barrel Band.”

Sullivan adds that the matte black Heat Shield accessory easily and securely installs in minutes without gunsmithing, using a single included screw. The Heat Shield is made of a durable, impact-resistant black injection molded glass-filled polymer.

NOTE: The B-TM Heat Shield will fit any Ruger® 10/22® with a factory carbine barrel and rear sight dovetail. It will NOT fit the 10/22® Takedown® model.

Features:

• Compatible with Ruger 10/22 Carbine

• Mimics look of Ruger Mini-14 factory heat shield

• Requires removal of dovetail rear sight for mounting

• Made of a durable black injection molded glass-filled polymer

Specifications:

• Material: glass-filled polymer

• Finish: matte black

• Length: 8.375”

• Width: 1.15”

• Height: .55”

• Weight: 1.3 oz

March Mannequin Madness – Day 6

Friday, March 18th, 2022

During IWA Helikon-Tex displayed their new products on mannequins arrayed around their stand. Each day we will showcase a different one and detail the gear.

Day 6 brings us the popular Swagman Roll Poncho which continues to come out in more color schemes like the Desert Night Camouflage reproduction.

Insulated with Climashield, this multi-role blanket can be worn like a pool go or configured as a sleeping bag.

US Army Awards Contract to Evaluate Ammunition Industrial Base

Friday, March 18th, 2022

Yesterday DoD announced:

McKinsey & Co. Inc., Washington, D.C., was awarded a $16,397,621 firm-fixed-price contract to develop a model to evaluate the bottlenecks and capacities of the ammunition industrial base, assess outside the continental U.S. ammunition supply chain dependency and risk, and to develop financial assessments of government-owned, contractor-operated facilities. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Washington, D.C., with an estimated completion date of March 15, 2024. Fiscal 2021 research, development, test and evaluation, Army funds in the amount of $16,397,621 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Newark, New Jersey, is the contracting activity (W15QKN-22-C-0038).

SOFWERX – Special Reconnaissance Virtual Assessment Event Series

Friday, March 18th, 2022

SOFWERX, in collaboration with SOF Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SOF AT&L) Special Reconnaissance (PEO-SR), will host a series of Virtual Assessment Events (AEs) 31 May – 03 June 2022, to identify technologies and techniques to aid two (2) Program Management (PM) Offices with four (4) Technology Focus Areas (TFAs).

1 PM Integrated Sensor Systems (ISS): Tactical data exfiltration (SR-FY22-01)

2 PM Remote Capabilities (RC): Articulating small-UAS legs and motors paired with obstacle avoidance capabilities (SR-FY22-02)

3 PM Remote Capabilities (RC): Rucksack-portable small-UAS charging hive (SR-FY22-03)

4 PM Remote Capabilities (RC): UAS Signature Reduction Techniques (SR-FY22-04)

Submit NLT 15 April 11:59 PM ET

Learn more at events.sofwerx.org/srae.

FirstSpear Friday Focus: NEW Gustaf T-Shirt

Friday, March 18th, 2022

The FS skull is back, shouldering a recoilless Carl Gustaf, and is taking no prisoners. Who doesn’t love a good game of duck, duck, goose? Nothing spreads freedom like an 84mm. Like everything we do, this shirt is high-quality and Built for the X.

Don’t lose your head and full send to the cart before they’re gone. These are limited edition colors— offered in Laguna Yellow & Black.

Check them out now: www.first-spear.com/gustaf-t-shirt

‘Project Arcwater’ Reigns as 2022 USAF Spark Tank Winner

Friday, March 18th, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla. (AFNS) —  

Senior Master Sgt. Brent Kenney, 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, received the 2022 Spark Tank trophy at the Air Force Association’s Warfare Symposium, March 4.

Kenney’s idea, “Project Arcwater,” is a simple, green, expedited way to save energy and provide drinking water by using solar fabric and environmental water harvesting in an agile combat employment. This will cut the operational energy and logistics associated with operations all around the Department of the Air Force.

It was a close competition as the six semi-finalist teams pitched their ideas to Air and Space Force senior leaders and industry experts during the symposium. As judges deliberated between the pitches, audience members online and in person cast their votes and selected Arcwater as a fan favorite. Shortly after, Arcwater was awarded as the 2022 Spark Tank winner.

The Arc Water system is a simple, green, and expedited way to save energy, provide drinking water, and support contingencies across the world in a small agile package. The project was submitted as part of the Spark Tank 2022 competition. (United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa courtesy video)

“It was an amazing experience,” Kenney explained. “Being part of this process was amazing, getting to know all these other innovators and seeing how they are just as passionate as you are.”

The Spark Tank initiative allows Airmen from around the force to put forward some of their best innovative ideas and compete to make it reality.

Kenney created Arcwater to provide a system that aims to significantly decrease the logistics of transporting water and energy needs at off-the-grid locations through solar panels, a water harvester, and AC/heating tool, creating gallons of potable water out of thin air.

According to Kenney, now that Arcwater is the 2022 Spark Tank winner and has support from DAF, it can shift to reaching its full potential.

“Without the support of those that I work with in my office, I would not be here,” Kenney said.

By TSgt Armando A. Schwier-Morales

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

ISOtunes Sport Partners with Abby Casey

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

Carmel, IN – ISOtunes Sport is excited to announce its partnership with outdoor professional Abby Casey.

The manufacturer of innovative hearing protection entered the shooting market last year, and its revolutionary ISOtunes Sport lineup has already garnered a loyal following among hunters and sport shooters. As a well-known woman who’s seen success in both arenas, Abby Casey makes the perfect partner for ISOtunes Sport.  

“As a seasoned hunter and shooter, Abby understands the importance of hearing protection that doesn’t sacrifice environmental awareness,” said Pete Murphy, president of ISOtunes. “She’s a great ambassador for the sport shooting community, and we’re thrilled to have her join the ISOtunes Sport team.”  

ISOtunes Sport products protect and enhance hearing with innovative options for sport shooters who demand safety without sacrificing performance. To browse the full ISOtunes Sport lineup, visit www.ISOtunesSport.com.