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Sneak Peek – Modular Vest Adaptor by Unobtanium Gear and @The_Random_Oh

Saturday, July 8th, 2023

The MVA (Modular Vest Adaptor) fills a capability gap in the standard issued IOTV (Improved Outer Tactical Vest) and MSV (Modular Scalable Vest) platforms. Designed by active duty soldiers and produced in partnership by Unobtainium Gear and The Random Oh, the MVA allows the user to attach any hook/loop wing or radio pocket and dangler style pouches without interfering with the quick disconnect features found on the vests themselves. No modification to the plate bag or cummerbund necessary.

Weighing in at only 1.5 ounces, the MVA will be compatible with IOTV Generations 3 and 4, and MSV Generation 2 vests.

Stay tuned for an official announcement and release in the coming months.

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PEO Soldier Assumes Responsibility for Lethal Unmanned Systems Directed Requirement, Initiates Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) Program

Saturday, July 8th, 2023

Fort Belvoir, Va –

Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier assumed responsibility of the Lethal Unmanned Systems directed requirement on May 4, 2023, and initiated the Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program under Project Manager Soldier Warrior and Product Manager Soldier Precision Targeting Devices. PEO Soldier is currently using an urgent capability acquisition pathway to rapidly deliver this capability to the Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT).

In addition, PEO Soldier’s teammates at the Maneuver Capability Development and Integration Directorate (MCDID) at Fort Moore are actively developing the enduring requirement to support a future program of record.

LASSO is a man-portable, tube launched, lethal payload munition, unmanned aerial system. It includes electrical optical /infrared sensor, precision flight control, and the ability to fly, track and engage non-line-of-sight targets and armored vehicles with precision lethal fires. LASSO currently consists of three modules: the launch tube, unmanned aerial system, and fire control station.

“We’re really excited to partner with industry and bring this capability to our IBCTs,” said Maj. John Dibble, Assistant Product Manager for LASSO. “This anti-tank capability is a key contributor to our efforts to increase the lethality of the Army of 2030’s IBCT and maintain overmatch against our near-peer threats.”

By Jason Amadi

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Warrior East 23 – Sof Sole Silicone Waterproofer

Friday, July 7th, 2023

Sof Sole’s heavy duty silicone waterproofer is intended to be used on fabrics without inherent DWR treatment or items where the DWR has worn off.

It can be conveniently used on gear, clothing, tent age and even footwear thanks to the spray can application.

Units and agencies can procure products seen at Warrior East by contacting ADS, Inc.

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Warrior East 23 – IR-Tools

Friday, July 7th, 2023

IR.Tools showed us their Thermal Targets. This is the NRA Approved B29 Upright Powered Thermal Target. It relies on rubberized heat technology which provides thermal contrast. It runs for 13 hours on a BA5590 at 10 deg C temperature differential or for 2.5 hours on a BA5590 at 25 deg C temperature differential.

Units and agencies can procure products seen at Warrior East by contacting ADS, Inc.

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Warrior East 23 – Mountain Combat Boot from Rocky

Friday, July 7th, 2023

Coming soon from Rocky Boots is the Mountain Combat Boot. Built on the same last as the popular S2V, they feature Super fabric and suede uppers. There is also a rubberized toe cap and heal counter.

The Mountain Combat Boot is trade compliant. To be offered in Oxford, 6” and 8” models in Black and Coyote.

Units and agencies can procure products seen at Warrior East by contacting ADS, Inc.

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Warrior East 23 – Towed Jumper Release System

Friday, July 7th, 2023

One of the hazards of jumping out of perfectly good airplanes is that every once in awhile a paratrooper gets stuck, being dragged along with the aircraft by his static line or other piece of equipment. This is referred to as a “towed jumper”. Generally, they attempt to reel the jumper back inside the aircraft with a hydraulic system which I can only imagine feels like being beaten by a pillow case full of doorknobs as you’re smacked against the side of the aircraft and back in through the troop door. An alternative is the cut the jumper away if he is conscious and allow him to manually his reserve parachute.

Now, there’s a twist on that latter course of action which inserts a backup parachute between the aircraft and jumper before cutting his primary static line. The Towed Jumper Release System from Airborne Systems, is a modification of a British system known as the Hung Up Parachutist Release Assembly, or HUPRA.

The system uses a static line to deploy a T11 main canopy over the jumper and he retains access to his chest mounted reserve chute and his main doesn’t deploy but rather remains within its deployment bag on the packtray.

Units and agencies can procure products seen at Warrior East by contacting ADS, Inc.

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Warrior East 23 – AirJam from SPO

Friday, July 7th, 2023

The Special Projects Operations AirJam is a vehicle or trailer mounted air refill system for sustained breathing apparatus.

It combines a dive rated compressor, air storage cylinders, and refill controls and can also be used to run pneumatic tools, lift bags, and other air related systems as well as refill cylinders.

Units and agencies can procure products seen at Warrior East by contacting ADS, Inc.

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Warrior East 23 – Zenith AeroTech

Friday, July 7th, 2023

I was surprised to learn about Zenith AeroTech which shared a booth with Zenith Firearms. They manufacture tethered aerial systems.

There are two models of tethered drones, the Quad-L can carry up to 8 lbs of payload while the Quad-L will carry a 20 lbs payload aloft. Flight duration is based upon power provided by the ground power unit which also serves as a conduit for the data being collected by the drone. Below you can see the controller.

Units and agencies can procure products seen at Warrior East by contacting ADS, Inc.

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