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MoD Signs Contract with Edgar Brothers for Alternative Individual Weapon System

Thursday, September 14th, 2023

Announced last week by the MoD, the contract for the Alternative Individual Weapon System was announced by the Ministry of Defence. The AIWS is a version of the KS-1 carbine in 5.56 NATO, manufactured by Knights Armament Co.

Yesterday, representatives from the British Army and Edgar Brothers signed a symbolic version of the contract.

Col Paul Cummings, Dismounted Close Combat Portfolio Leader and COL Stu Nasse, Field Army Representative, along with Mike Newman, Director, Edgar Brothers sign the contract for the L403A1 Alternative Individual Weapon System for the British Army and Royal Marines.

Nick Taylor, Head of Soldier Training and Special Projects receives a commemorative plaque on behalf of the Army from Matt Grundy Edgar Brothers Senior Manager.

The plaque, crafted from slate and reclaimed wood is part of the Social Value Model projects Edgar Brothers will undertake pursuant to this contract. It was crafted by Dan Earp-Jones a former Royal Marine.

Additionally, C. Reed Knight, Jr. and C. Reed Knight, III presented a bayonet to Nick Taylor, Head of Soldier Training and Special Projects.

Here is a photo of representatives from the government and industry team that made AIWS possible.

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DSEI 23 – Raider Targetry

Thursday, September 14th, 2023

Raider Targetry’s motto is “we move. you shoot.” They provide robotic targetry which is fully instrumented and customizable for visual, thermal, radar and maneuver characteristics.

They are also lightweight and their static versions can be hand carried to desired target areas.

raidertargetry.com

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DSEI 23 – Beretta Debuts New Assault Rifle Platform

Thursday, September 14th, 2023

Beretta debuted their New Assault Rifle Platform at DSEI. NARP is a short stroke piston platform with two gas position settings for normal and suppressed.

Currently chambered on 5.56 NATO, the representative assured me that other calibers are coming, including a scaled up 7.62 version.

It is fully ambidextrous and utilizes an AR-style rear charging handle. In addition to the M4-style collapsible buttstock, it will also accept a side folder.

There are currently three barrel lengths, 11.5″, 14.5″ (not shown in these photos), and 16″.

While they would not show me the internals, I was told that NARP features a lubricant free coating.

The max o/a LE th with a 14.5″ barrel and extended stock is 34.9″ and 31.7″ with the stock collapsed.

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GM Defense and NP Aerospace Announce Collaboration at DSEI

Thursday, September 14th, 2023

Steve duMont, GM Defense president, and James Kempston, CEO, NP Aerospace, signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the 2023 Defense and Security Equipment International tradeshow.

The MOU will allow our companies to develop cooperative research and development, post-production support, and in areas such as global logistics and sustainment for integrated vehicles, fuel cell, power generation, system integration, platform integration, and beyond. Read more about this important collaboration at the link below, and if you’re at DSEI, come see the Infantry Squad Vehicle in the NP Aerospace booth, Booth 5.

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Black Hills Designs Ultra Slick Low Vis Universal Plate Carrier

Thursday, September 14th, 2023

Designed with a new look at covert armor systems aimed at taking advantage of the civilian and mil & LE limited equipement and budget, we hope to be able to stretch current armor systems into a more applicable role.

The Black Hills Designs Ultra Slick – Low Vis Universal Plate Carrier is designed to improve the concealability, comfort and mission flexibility of the end users existing equipment. With a universal fit for plate size and shape you can transfer all of your mission essential kit into a covert carrier that fits into the palm of your hand. It will accept accept almost any existing hard plate and 6×6 side plates.

www.blackhillsdesigns.net/product/ultra-slick-low-vis-universal-plate-carrier

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I4 Performance – Nalgene Bikini Pouch

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023

Nalgene Bikini Pouch from I4 Performance is designed to fit 1 liter Nalgene and water purifitaction tablets. The pouch has removable and storable paracord strap and elastic pouch for small items like purification tabs. It can be carried attached to belt, MOLLE or over the shoulder with paracord strap.

www.greenforcegear.com

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Combat Flip Flops Releases the 100% Afghan Cashmere Shemagh

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023

This 100% Afghan Cashmere Shemagh is sourced and loomed in Kabul, Afghanistan. Prior to the fall of Kabul, Combat Flip Flops worked to set up a full supply chain in Afghanistan to support cashmere goat herders, workers to harvest the material, and looms to weave the finest scarf on the market.

Two weeks prior to the fall of Afghanistan, Combat Flip Flops received the first samples, then everything fell apart…

” ‘SURRENDER’ IS NOT A RANGER WORD.”

While the rest of the world gave up on our Afghan partners, Combat Flip Flops didn’t. After two years of navigating every problem you could imagine in Afghanistan while enduring a significant tactical pause, the Kabul team is finally back to work.

$149.99

CombatFlipFlops.com

Made in Afghanistan Colors: Black, Grey, Coyote 44″x44″

100% Afghan Cashmere

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DSEI 23 – Gentex Updates FAST Bump Helmet

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023

Gentex has updated the FAST Bump Helmet. The biggest thing you’ll notice is that it no longer has a molded shroud to accommodate those conducting airborne operations. It has been replaced with the same Lightweight Modular Bungee Shroud as other helmets in the range. It also now features PowerPath ARC Rails which allow the user to route cables behind the rail to keep them out of the way.

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