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New CROWS Capabilities from KONGSBERG

Tuesday, November 29th, 2022

KONGSBERG and CROWS have become almost synonymous. CROWS of course, stands for Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station and KONGSBERG manufactures it. In early November, the US Army awarded KONGSBERG a five year contract for $1.5B.

Over 18,000 systems have been in service for over a decade and KONGSBERG has been working with the Army to upgrade the systems. A big push has been in software where they’ve developed the ability to upgrade yet maintain a single software baseline. The new system is also backward compatible with existing CROWS.

This CROWS Tech Refresh, which adds Javelin, has already been fielded to the first Stryker Brigade Combat Team at Fort Carson. The new version of CROWS offers a high-definition screen for the operator along with a situational awareness strip across the top to maintain a wide field of view even while zooming in on a target.

Under development is the ability to go after Group 1 and 2 sUAS.

These slides come from PEO Soldier’s PM for Soldier Lethality’s briefing during the National Defense Industrial Association’s recent Future Force Capabilities Conference in Austin, Texas.

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Tier One Special Operators-Turned-Entrepreneurs to Launch Daring Skydiving Mission – 7 Continents / 7 Skydives in 7 Days for Charity

Tuesday, November 29th, 2022

Record-breaking expedition to fund 1400 scholarships for
Folds of Honor Foundation

Legacy Expeditions launches the Triple 7 Expedition in early January (2023), but these Tier One special operators are training now like high-performance athletes to go after a world skydiving record – 7 Continents // 7 Skydives // 7 Days to fund educational scholarships for Gold Star children.

If you are looking for a great Giving Tuesday story of perseverance, renewal, and honor – look no further. Talking with any of these guests will leave your audience inspired.

Mission Matters – these entrepreneurs have built their businesses and lives on that very premise. Long retired from active duty, their work has changed, but not the mission to remember the legacy of the fallen by taking care of the children left behind.

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VS-17 Type Signaling Panels from WTF

Tuesday, November 29th, 2022

WTF are pleased to introduce two VS-17 inspired signaling panels. The first is a square Red Cross & VS-17 Type Signaling Panel at 4.0 oz / 114g and 27″ x 27″ (68xm x 68cm). Red Cross on white background on one side, orange/pink rectangles on the other side.

The second is a more traditional rectangle at 4.9oz / 140g and 28″ x 34″ (71cm x 86cm). Neon pink on side and blaze orange on the other.

Both panels have a total of four (4) 3/4″ 5038 nylon tie downs, one on each corner, ready to lash it down securely. Panels are lightweight 200D fade and abrasion resistant nylon and stitched entirely with milspec, bonded nylon thread. Panels are made in the USA with Berry compliant textiles.

wtfidea.com

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Smith & Wesson Releases New Performance Center Pistol: Introducing the Competitor

Tuesday, November 29th, 2022

?SPRINGFIELD, MA., (11/29/2022) – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design is excited to introduce a new member of the M&P metal-framed series, the Performance Center® M&P®9 M2.0® Competitor®.

Built for competition right out of the box, this metal-framed 9mm pistol is designed to give competitive shooters the edge. The Competitor comes with a 5-inch barrel, has an enhanced sear for lighter, crisper trigger let-off, and includes a flared magazine well for fast and efficient reloads. Boasting a new look, the aggressive lightening cuts on both the top and sides of the slide ultimately reduce the amount of weight in front of the chamber and, in return, help improve the recoil balance point. The slide is cut for optics, includes a fiber optic front sight, and blacked out serrated rear sight. The Competitor comes with an oversized mag release that is reversible for both right and left-handed users and ships with a total of four magazines. Choose from models available in 10+1 or 17+1 round capacities with a Tungsten Gray Cerakote® or black Armornite® slide finish. Smith & Wesson is proud to introduce the Performance Center M&P9 M2.0 Competitor.

The Competitor has an MSRP of $999.00

Check out the new Competitor and all Smith & Wesson products at www.smith-wesson.com.

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5.11 Holiday Gift Guide – Ellis Short Sleeve Shirt

Tuesday, November 29th, 2022

This is day two of our week-long gift guide featuring items from 5.11 Tactical. When putting this guide together, my goal was to find items that most everyone could use and offered good value. Meet the Ellis Short Sleeve Shirt.

I just moved to Florida and it’s still in the mid-80s as we move into December. That’s why I selected a short sleeve shirt for this gift guide, due to its versatility. It can be worn comfortably year-round, no matter where you live and looks great tucked in or out.

It’s made from a comfortable 100% polyester fabric with Vent-Tac properties and a wicking finish. Additionally, it features 5.11’s RAPIDraw front placket that reduces printing and allows quick access to a concealed firearm.

The Ellis is offered in four different colors in sizes XS – XXL.

www.511tactical.com/ellis-short-sleeve-shirt

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Crye Precision HALFJAK 2.0 Now Available in MultiCam Alpine

Tuesday, November 29th, 2022

The new HALFJAK 2.0 combines your favorite features from its predecessor and some upgrades, to deliver a tried and true design concept that helps you stay warm and dry while granting access to critical gear on the plate carrier.

Enhancements include jump-tested shoulder pass through pockets that give access to underlayers and thumb loop cuffs that keep sleeves in place and fit over and under gloves.

A new J Hook offers secure attachment to plate carriers and chest rigs.

The HALFJAK 2.0 is available in MultiCam, MultiCam Alpine, Black, and Ranger Green.

www.cryeprecision.com

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Mehler Vario System Group Opens Second Plant at FULDA Production Site

Tuesday, November 29th, 2022

FULDA, GERMANY (November 28, 2022)—Mehler Vario System, European market leader in ballistic protection and carrying systems with five subsidiaries worldwide, today announced the opening of a 26,000-square-meter production facility, now the second such plant at its Fulda site.

The company said its new plant—which represents a significant expansion of the company’s production capacity—was opened in response to increased global demand for ballistic protection equipment.

Construction of the new facility and outfitting it with state-of-the-art production systems required a capital investment in the eight-figure range, Mehler Vario System revealed.

The new plant is expected to introduce 200 new jobs to the Fulda area, bringing to 500 the total number of local Mehler Vario System employees. Earlier this year, a recruitment campaign called “Guaranteed Secure Jobs” was initiated by the company. Many positions were filled but others remain vacant; those still available include production assistants, machine and warehouse operators, supervisors, administrators, and more—with the added enticement of opportunities aplenty for career development and advancement.

Another enticement is the location itself. Mehler Vario System is situated a short distance from thriving downtown Fulda, served by an excellent public transportation system and other attractive amenities that contribute to making it a desirable environment for workers.

“The opening of the new plant is an important milestone on the growth path along which our group of companies is journeying,” said Thomas Homberg, CEO of Mehler Vario System Group.

Homberg—who also serves as managing director of Mehler Vario System GmbH, which he heads together with Dr. Mario Amschlinger—added that the entire group is committed to production capacity expansion in order to “further strengthen our position as a leading supplier of ballistic protection systems and at the same time, as a member of the Fulda community, to create new jobs that help make our local economy more sustainable.”

www.m-v-s.com

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Fall 2022 Special Operations Center for Medical Integration and Development

Tuesday, November 29th, 2022

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —

U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen executed the Fall 2022 Special Operations Center for Medical Integration and Development culminating field training exercise in Birmingham, Alabama, Nov. 17, 2022.

Training provided the pararescuemen various controlled scenarios to enhance medical readiness, whether in day-to-day operations or in austere, resource-limited locations.

The culminating FTX was the capstone to a two-week-long certification course where students applied skills learned in civilian hospital care to tactical scenarios.

SOCMID is embedded with the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital. Their vision is to establish the premier trauma skills, sustainment and recertification platform for pararescuemen and Special Operations Independent Duty Medical Technicians.

The partnership with UAB Hospital is beneficial to students as it is a level one trauma center, allowing them to conduct clinical rotations in operating and emergency rooms.

“The civilian-military partnerships are important to our sustainment program,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Clayton Rabens, 24th Special Operations Wing command surgeon. “Some of these skills are perishable, so having partnerships like we do with UAB allows us to replicate scenarios and solve problems hands-on, then apply them to tactical scenarios for students to practice.”

Some of the other training was completed with virtual reality headsets. Specific VR training helps students refine cognitive skills in approaching medical problem sets.

Additionally, prolonged casualty care scenarios allowed pararescue teams to work through casualty care with new skillsets learned while attending SOCMID real-time with wounded mannequins.

“We want to ensure they’re prepared to meet real-world missions,” added Rabens. “The high stress environment they encounter during the FTX ensures we are able to meet that goal.”

By 1st Lt Victor Reyes, 24 SOW Public Affairs

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