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US Air Force Selects LIFT Airborne Technologies to Develop New Aircrew Helmet

Friday, July 8th, 2022

Photo: Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte

For Immediate Release | Los Angeles, California, USA – July 8th, 2022

The United States Air Force, through its Program Management Office, formally announced that LIFT Airborne Technologies through its LIFT Aviation division is the Final Winner of the multi-year Next Generation Fixed Wing-Helmet (NGFWH) Competition to continue with prototype development of a new helmet for Air Force fixed-wing aircrew.

It’s with great pride that our Company has worked tirelessly on the Design, Development, Engineering and Testing throughout this project resulting in victory over all other competitors in this competition. LIFT Airborne Technologies is now the sole Contractor moving forward in the NGFWH project.

This project started in 2018 through the USAF AFWERX program (www.afwerx.com), which was implemented to increase competition, reduce time to delivery, encourage innovation, attract new technologies, and entice non-traditional / small business companies to work with the government through a streamlined process which mitigates barriers to entry for defense contracting. The AFWERX Helmet Challenge began with over 100 competitors from around the world that included the Who’s Who in the global Fixed Wing Flight Helmet market and other subject matter experts. In the end, LIFT Airborne’s Product Development Team demonstrated that our helmet was the most advanced, effective, and efficient solution to provide value for the airborne warfighter.

Jason Barnes, VP of Product Design for LIFT Airborne, commented: “We’re now moving forward with final development on the helmet along a pre-determined path, hand-in-hand with the USAF and their Engineering Team as well as their Contracting Team. We are now honored and humbled to finally be partnered with the USAF to refine the ultimate product after several years of competition.”

Over the course of development of the LIFT AV2.2 NGFWH we’ve already connected with many potential customers for this amazing helmet and we’re excited to further that engagement with any new partners, that like the USAF, are compelled to field the most advanced Fixed Wing Flight Helmet ever developed for their warfighters and commercial sectors. Our Business Development Team is ready to meet your specific needs and provide the world class responsiveness and quality that Lift is known for.

Guido Rietdyk, President and CEO of LIFT Airborne stated: “Our Company wouldn’t have had this much success if it wasn’t for the incredible work delivered day in, day out by our Engineering Staff, the USAF agencies and our numerous Technology Partners that made the vision of the NGFWH a reality both for us and our USAF Customer. We hereby want to thank both our Engineering Staff and our Technology Partners for their never-ending energy and drive to make it to this finish line today.” A big word of thanks also for the entire team at the USAF Program Management Office for their years of dedicated work with us and our competition in arriving at this major decision. Working with the PMO team was a great experience and the good outcome is in many ways due to their expertise and advanced process which culminated in the ultimate helmet solution…our LIFT AV2.2 Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet!

www.liftairborne.com

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Safran Acquires Orolia and Plans to Become the World Leader in Resilient PNT

Friday, July 8th, 2022

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – July 8, 2022 – After an exclusive negotiation process that began in December 2021, Orolia — a company recognized globally for its positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) and related activities, technologies and equipment — today joins Safran Electronics & Defense, the European leader and world number three in inertial navigation systems.

Orolia employs more than 435 people in Europe and North America and has revenues of around €100 million. Its solutions include atomic clocks, time servers*, simulation and resilience equipment for GNSS** signals, as well as emergency locator beacons for commercial aviation and military applications. These make Orolia a highly complementary and synergistic part of Safran Electronics & Defense’s activities as it meets the challenges of positioning, navigation and synchronization in contested and vulnerable environments.

In most situations, GNSS systems are the reference providers of time and position data. Still, they need to be secured by combining them with accurate, high-integrity autonomous time or inertial references.

Through this partnership with Orolia, a foremost provider of time management solutions, Safran Electronics & Defense, a leader in positioning and navigation solutions, will offer a complete and cohesive set of resilient PNT architectures and equipment to meet the challenges of integrity and robustness for the aviation, defense, space, transportation, new mobility and critical infrastructure markets.

Jean-Yves Courtois, CEO of Orolia, commented: “Orolia could not imagine a better fit than with Safran to secure its growth and leverage its PNT leadership positions. Thanks to the addition of best-in-class timing and inertial technologies, premier access to the largest defense and aerospace markets, and a proven track record in government program capture and execution, Safran and Orolia now have all the cards in hand to establish themselves as the Resilient PNT leader.”

Martin Sion, CEO of Safran Electronics & Defense, said: “The acquisition of Orolia makes Safran one of the only companies with the full complement of PNT technologies, bringing together Orolia’s precise time referencing and Safran Electronics & Defense’s proven inertial navigation solutions. Our shared ambition is to become the world leader in resilient PNT for all conventional and strategic applications.”

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 76,800 employees and sales of 15.3 billion euros in 2021, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices. For more information: www.safran-group.com

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GBRS Group Hydra Mount Overview

Friday, July 8th, 2022

The new Hydra Mount from GBRS Group has certainly been the subject of a lot of discussion. To alleviate some of the questions, the guys have produced this video.

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SureFire Field Notes Ep. 71: Precision Rifle Tripod Techniques with Sean Murphy

Friday, July 8th, 2022

In this episode, Sean Murphy of Nightforce Optics discusses several ways to utilize a tripod in precision rifle shooting.

Sean Murphy is the Training Manager for Nightforce Optics and highly successful competitive shooter. Starting with an interest in firearms from a young age, Sean has been shooting competitively since 2006 and has worked in the firearms industry since 2011. He has experience with pistols, carbines and rifles; competing and training in many different shooting sports across the United States.

www.nightforceoptics.com

www.surefire.com

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FirstSpear Friday Focus: STRANDHÖGG V3

Friday, July 8th, 2022

The Newly Redesigned Strandhögg V3 Now Available

Made in the USA, the new Strandhögg V3 SAPI Cut Plate Carrier maximizes 6/12 technology and rapid closure systems provided by the FirstSpear Tubes® fasteners for easy donning and doffing. The redesigned front panel has an internal zippered admin pocket along with a 4″x9″ loop field for identifiers. Along the bottom of the front panel is a second loop field, which has been added to facilitate use with the all new FirstSpear Admin Placard and Magazine Pocket Placard.

The newly designed Instant Access Back Panel allows for easier access to adjust your cummerbund. Both the front and back of the carrier feature interior facing channels for foam to add comfort and ventilation. These foam inserts can be removed for a more streamlined carrier. The front and back have the ability to hold both soft armor and plates that are the same size and cut of the carrier.

Check out FirstSpear to find all the gear and apparel for America’s Warfighter.

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AFC Releases Army Medical Modernization Strategy

Friday, July 8th, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas – U.S. Army Futures Command released a comprehensive Army Medical Modernization Strategy today that clarifies the vision and enhances the cohesion of future force health care activities.

“Soldiers are at the heart of our mission. Putting in the work now to ensure that Soldiers have access to cutting-edge health care equipment and resources for years to come is a core element of Army modernization,” said Lt. Gen. James M. Richardson, Acting Commanding General of Army Futures Command.

“The Army Medical Modernization Strategy is important because it describes in detail how the Army will work alongside the Joint Force to provide outstanding health care to the Future Force. The strategy calls for activities that will increase our ability to deliver agile emergency medicine on the battlefield, maintain well-equipped hospitals and medical facilities at home and overseas, and support and develop highly talented health care personnel,” Richardson explained.

The 20-page strategy document seeks to improve the integration and modernization of mission-critical medical resources and proficiencies to ensure the Army Health System is well-equipped to provide highly adaptive and effective care on and off the battlefield for years to come.

The strategy will guide the requirements, priorities and direction of Army medical modernization efforts, including in areas of advanced medical research and Army Health System doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, facilities and policy analysis.

Developed by Army Futures Command headquarters in collaboration with multiple Army and Department of Defense medical organizations and stakeholders, the Army Medical Modernization Strategy fully aligns with and supports the Army Modernization Strategy.

Richardson is scheduled to sign the strategy document during a ceremony at Army Futures Command headquarters in Austin on the afternoon of July 7. Lt. Gen. R. Scott Dingle, Army Surgeon General and Commanding General of U.S. Army Medical Command and Col. James Jones, Director of the Medical Capability Development and Integration Directorate at the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, will also be in attendance at the event.

AFC Communication Directorate

US Army Photo by Austin Thomas, Army Futures Command

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SIG SAUER – KILO6K-HD Compact Rangefinding Binocular

Thursday, July 7th, 2022

The Ideal Solution for the Minimalist Hunter

Designed with the Archery and Whitetail hunter in mind, the new SIG SAUER KILO6K-HD Compact is perfect as a lightweight option to minimize your kit, eliminating the need for a separate rangefinder and binocular. The KILO6K-HD Compact provides up to 6,000 yards of ranging off of reflective surfaces and up to 2,500 yards on big game animals.

Featuring BDX 2.0 Bluetooth Technology to work with all BDX equipped scopes and thermal optics, and onboard environmental sensors allowing for accurate real time ballistic calculations, the KILO6K-HD Compact provides the perfect solution for any rifle setup. The KILO6K-HD Compact also features fog mode to cut through morning haze and XR Extended Range mode to allow for longer range capabilities from a tripod, giving you maximum range both quickly and accurately.

Available in both 8×32 and 10×32 prescriptions, the KILO6K-HD Compact is the ideal solution for the minimalist hunter.

www.sigsauer.com/kilo6k-hd

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The “In Honor of Duco” Loop Leash

Thursday, July 7th, 2022

I recently got an opportunity to spend some time with Rick Hogg. We’ve met several times over the years but it was great to sit for several hours and talk about the world over a few beers. I highly recommend him. He does great work and he’s also in a unique position due to his military service to advocate for K9s.

I knew that he had lost his dog Duco last year after losing a battle with ?osteosarcoma on 5 July 2021. Duco and Rick had a bond forged in combat which continued after they both retired. One of the ways Rick is keeping the memory of his companion alive is through the “In Honor of Duco” Loop Leash which was developed on the battlefield of Afghanistan and built in the USA.

This leash has applications for both the civilian dog owner as well as the military and law enforcement community offering hands free walking with your canine, quick easy control of the travel for your dog and a tie down point if needed. It is 1″ wide by approximately 58″ long in Wolf Gray.

This is the first of many tactical K9 products coming from Hogg Tactical.

www.warhogg.com/product-page/in-honor-of-duco-loop-leash

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