The UBS [Usurper Belt System] is the culmination of addressing the lack of longevity, comfort, ergonomics, modularity and advanced design in belts paired with Shaw’s listening to users’ experience with belts currently on the market.
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Flexible Cybersecure Radio (FlexCSR) contract will replace hundreds of legacy radios used by Navy EOD robots with MPU5 mobile ad hoc networking radios, plus NSA-certified Type 1 encryption
June 21, 2023
Persistent Systems, LLC (“Persistent”), a leader in mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) technology, announced today that it will support Tomahawk Robotics, a Florida-based developer of common control systems for unmanned systems, on a $55 million contract as it moves to production to upgrade U.S. Navy explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) robots.
The Flexible Cybersecure Radio (FlexCSR) contract, awarded by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division, will have Tomahawk Robotics replace hundreds of legacy radios used to control and communicate with Navy unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) with Persistent Systems MPU5 MANET radios that have been incorporated by Tomahawk Robotics into a solution that includes NSA Type 1 encryption.
“We are very excited to be supporting Tomahawk Robotics on this Navy contract,” said Ryan Kowalske, VP Business Development for Persistent Systems. “FlexCSR will provide Navy EOD robots with more capable and secure radios. Plus, it shows how other military robots with our MANET systems can be upgraded with Type 1 encryption, when deemed appropriate.”
In addition to being the prime contractor on FlexCSR, Tomahawk Robotics is also a member of the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, an expanding industry alliance of unmanned system, sensor and controller companies all using the Persistent Systems MANET as their default communications network.
“With the growth of the Ecosystem and contract awards like FlexCSR, we are seeing a transition to the long-envisioned networked battlefield, where people, platforms and payloads are all interconnected,” says Kowalske. “Persistent Systems is proud to be making that happen.”
DEFILADE’s product line is called the Discrete Deployment System (DDS), a low profile next-to-skin protective base layer designed specifically for law enforcement. The DDS contains padding from D30, a global leader in the development of products for impact protection. These pads give the garments it’s exceptional blunt impact protective qualities in a low-profile package that can be worn under any uniform, making it ideal for crowd control situations where officers want to retain a neutral appearance while remaining protected in the event of a riot.
Fast facts about the DEFILADE Discrete Deployment System:
– The DDS is ideal for modern law enforcement who want protection while presenting a non-aggressive appearance to the public.
– All DDS models are protected by D30 padding – a global leader in impact protection products.
– All DDS models are made with breathable, moisture wicking, 4-way stretch jersey fabric.
– Next to skin design allows officers to retain full freedom of movement.
– Wearable all day in total comfort.
– Fire resistant models are available.
For more information or to arrange a sample for qualified agencies, go to rampartcorpusa.com/defilade-protection-systems
Spc. Samantha Simonton and Staff Sgt. Hayden Stewart both earned Bronze Medals at the USA Shooting 2023 National Skeet Championships in Hillsdale, Michigan May 17 -22.
SPC Samantha Simonton, a marksmanship instructor/competitive shooter with the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Shotgun Team.
The competition pitted the Soldiers from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Shotgun Team against more than 60 top skeet athletes from around the United States, including Olympic medalists.
SSG Hayden Stewart, a marksmanship instructor/competitive shooter with the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Shotgun Team.
The Championships required each competitor to shoot 10 qualification rounds of 25 targets before the top six were selected to move forward into a Final.
Simonton, a Gainesville, Georgia native, fired off four perfect rounds of 25 and four near-perfect rounds of 24, ending with a total of 241 hits, which was just one hit less than Austen Smith and Dania Vizzi, the Gold and Silver Medalist, respectively.
Stewart, a Columbia, Tennessee native, impressively completed seven of his 10 qualification rounds perfectly, and the remaining three rounds were very strong, missing only one target per round. The Soldier’s near-perfect total score of 247 hits was unfortunately not enough to win the Gold Medal though since many other competitors were shooting near perfect too, said Stewart.
“That match was brutal. I’ve never seen scores that high in the United States before.”
Stress is typically high at National Championships, but this year there was even more pressure since the competition also served as Olympic Trials (Part 1) for the Paris 2024 Games. Not only that, the scores also determined the teams for the upcoming World Championships, World Cup Italy and Pan American Games. Knowing this, Stewart said he really needed to rely on his training in both shooting and resiliency.
“During my rounds, I was telling myself to trust my training and give every shot 100 percent. The three targets I missed, I knew what I had done wrong and made minor adjustments to hit it next time.”
The adjustments worked and Stewart claimed the Bronze Medal behind civilians Connor Prince and Vincent Hancock, who won the Silver and Gold Medals respectively. With only one point separating the top six athletes, a few shoot-offs were required to determine the medals. During all this intense competition, Stewart said all he could do was focus on his shot process.
“I honestly didn’t know what the scores were until the last round. I was focusing on what I needed to do to hit my next target.”
SPC Samantha Simonton, a marksmanship instructor/competitive shooter with the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Shotgun Team.
That focus allowed Stewart to qualify for the U.S. National Skeet Team along with fellow USAMU teammates: Simonton and Staff Sergeants Dustan Taylor, Christian Elliott and Mark Staffen.
The National Championship scores were combined with the 2023 Tucson Selection scores to select both the World Championship and World Cup Italy Teams. Taylor, Elliott and Simonton earned spots on these teams.
SSG Dustan Taylor, a marksmanship instructor/competitive shooter with the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Shotgun Team.
Taylor’s score, in combination with past performances, qualified him for the Pan American Skeet Team as well.
Getting five of our six Soldiers on the National Skeet Team was something to be proud of, said Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrery Holguin, the USAMU Shotgun Team Chief who is a 2008 Olympian.
“Staff Sgt. Stewart’s 247 and Staff Sgt. Staffen’s 246 are HUGE scores in Olympic Skeet, especially considering the first two days of the competition were cold, wet and windy.”
The International Shooting Sports Federation Italy World Cup is in Lonato July 8 -17. The ISSF World Championships is in Baku, Azerbaijan August 14 – September 1.
The Pan American Games are in Santiago, Chile October 20 – November 5.
By LTC Michelle Lunato
The two-day event, held outside of Bozeman, Montana, was a new challenge and competition for the dynamic duo.
Columbia Falls, Mont. (June 2023) –The Tactical Games Sniper Challenge was a new competition for PROOF Research®’s Weapons Test Specialist Greg Hamilton and Sean Murphy of Nightforce Optics, but it did not slow down their winning streak. The duo took 1st Place Team at the Tactical Games Sniper Challenge which took place outside of Bozeman, Montana at the TacTic Range, from June 10 – 11, 2023.
The challenge tested the teams’ target recognition, ranging, wind calling, non-standard shooting positions, problem-solving, and physical stress management. The challenge also used time-plus scoring, emphasizing speed as a component during engagements, with hefty penalties for targets not hit, or failed to be engaged.
“The Tactical Games Sniper Challenge was a new event for us that required a lot of preparation due to the shooting and physical components,” Murphy explained. “We chose the Conviction rifle due to its precision capability in a lightweight package for carrying across multiple miles of Montana hills. The performance of these rifles was as expected, delivering precise shots on target and allowing us to excel.”
Murphy shot as primary using a PROOF Research Conviction 6mm Creedmoor rifle and Greg Hamilton shot as secondary using a PROOF Research .223 Conviction rifle. The Conviction rifle combines PROOF’s patented carbon fiber barrel with their laid carbon fiber stock resulting in a superior lightweight, robust, long-range tactical system. It features an adjustable cheekpiece, near vertical grip, standard low-profile flush cups, and a wider forearm to accommodate an EFR mount.
PROOF Research is a well-known brand within the precision rifle community and is one of the leading barrel brands used by champion competitors in the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) and National Rifle League (NRL). Developed to enhance mission success for our warfighters, PROOF Research’s carbon fiber barrels are designed for long-range accuracy, performance, and reliability under any environmental condition.
Find out more about PROOF Research barrels and rifles at proofresearch.com.
Rope Bag is designed for tactical operations involving rappelling, such as on buildings or from a helicopter. This bag can carry up to 30 meters of rappelling rope.
Made from durable Cordura® 500D fabric, this bag is equipped with an adjustable carrying strap attachable to either a belt or a rappelling harness. The bag can be additionally stabilized using included side straps to comfortably attach it to the leg.
The main compartment can be easily accessed and the rope efficiently coiled using a zippered top closure. The rope is pulled from the bag via an elastic-finished opening that ensures both easy access and smooth rope operation. A Velcro®-closed loop at the bottom of the bag provides a secure attachment for the rope end. There are three drains at the bottom of the bag to remove water and dirt from the inside.
Key features:
– durable and resistant to tearing with Cordura® 500D
– attachable to a belt or a rappelling harness
– packs up to 30 m of rappelling rope
– wide range of adjustments for maximum fit and comfort
– easy to handle and use, even in challenging situations
Tech specs:
weight: 362 g
dimensions: 15 x 39 x 13 cm
eu.directactiongear.com/en/rope-bag
Forgeline Solutions has introduced an in-line change to their Nano Low Loft Pant, adding full-length side zips to assist in donning and doffing.
Units and agencies can procure products seen at Warrior East by contacting ADS, Inc.
Laser protective lenses in the visible and IR wavelengths are now available for the HNBL (pronounced Hannibal), M Frame, and M Frame Alpha.
In addition go laser protection, you also get all of the impact protection you expect from Oakley.
Units and agencies can procure products seen at Warrior East by contacting ADS, Inc.
