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New Title Release from VSS Books: “The Tony Blauer SPEAR System”

Tuesday, February 13th, 2024

“The Tony Blauer SPEAR System”

Authored by Tony Blauer and Erik Lawrence

To all those who have been victims of violence or who live with the constant fear of violence, this book is a tribute to your courage, strength, and resilience. The intent is that the principles and techniques of the SPEAR System presented in this book will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to effectively protect yourself and your loved ones from potential danger.

Readers will find a wealth of information on the SPEAR System, including its history, principles, and techniques. They will also find valuable insights on how to apply the system in different situations, as well as strategies for ongoing training and practice. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn the basics of the system, or an experienced practitioner looking to refine your technique, this book is an invaluable resource that you will turn to time and time again.

About the Authors

Tony Blauer

Tony has spent 40+ years studying danger, violence and fear and has put together a simple and effective system that will help you manage fear and confrontations whether they’re in your head, the street or the boardroom. His research on physiology & fear, courage & mindset, has influenced over three decades of students and trainers from the self-defense, martial arts, combat sports, and military & law enforcement communities.

Erik Lawrence

Erik has known and worked with Tony over the past 20 years. Erik is a U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Beret) veteran and author over 50 books in a variety of topics including personal protection, preparedness, international travel, firearms usage, and world affairs. In his books, he shares insights from his time in the military and as a security consultant, highlighting the critical role of planning, preparation, and awareness in mitigating potential risks.

Available through VSS Books www.vssbooks.com

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Top Army Generals for Cyber, Space and Special Ops Convene

Tuesday, February 13th, 2024

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — The U.S. Army’s top generals for cyber, space and special operations forces met to discuss the Triad partnership and how they can further develop, operationalize and institutionalize the collaboration.

Commanding Generals Lt. Gen. Maria B. Barrett, U.S. Army Cyber Command; Lt. Gen. Jonathon P. Braga, U.S. Army Special Operations Command; and Lt. Gen. Sean A. Gainey, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, met Jan. 31, 2024, for the third Triad 3-Star General Officer Steering Committee at USASMDC headquarters at Peterson Space Force Base.

Members of the committee emphasized the importance of the Triad due to the ever-changing character of warfare. Along with this evolution, the threats and the nature of deterrence are changing for the United States. The Triad looks to develop innovative and comprehensive solutions.

“The Cyber-Space-SOF Triad provides one of these solutions,” Braga said. “It is a ‘Modern-Day Triad’ designed to converge unique accesses, capabilities, authorities, understanding and effects in many of the same ways we have implemented combined arms operations. Additionally, the Triad provides operational and strategic advantage during active campaigning, crisis and conflict, while presenting options to senior leaders that are less escalatory than current strategic deterrence options.”

Gainey said that they must continue building upon the significant progress the Triad has already made in the development of concepts, capabilities and formations that enable exquisite operational preparation of the environment. The commands have already developed a unified exercise, experimentation and engagement plan for fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2025.

“We are working with the Theater Special Operations Command to ensure they know the space and high-altitude capabilities we can provide and to develop the operational concepts of employment,” said Gainey.

“(The Triad) is developing real-world employment concepts designed to enable Army and joint force objectives anywhere in the world at a time and place of our choosing,” Gainey said. “Additionally, the Triad will enable ‘Left of Launch’ trans-regional missile defeat and active campaigning to ensure the ability of our nation’s adversaries to strike the United States, as well as its partners and allies is prevented.”

The Triad is a major way we can contribute to multi-domain operations and for us, the potential it provides our Missile Defeat efforts, as well as the access, understanding, and effects it can enable for the Joint Force are undeniable, Gainey said.

“As such, the Triad provides flexible deterrent options that can shape the threat environment in ways our adversaries are unaware of and can provide flexible response options if they choose to break international norms and escalate tensions into conflict,” he said.

Braga said the Triad has an outsized impact against the adversary’s capabilities as it relates to SOF, space and cyber.

“That is why it is inherent we work together, experiment together and learn together,” Braga said.

Barrett said the Triad is coming up with solutions and tools together as a team.

“Triad operations disrupt adversary actions, demonstrate resolve, shape the adversary’s perceptions and gain advantage for warfighters when deterrence fails,” Barrett said. “ARCYBER has a track record of integrating cyber, electronic warfare and influence operations and can now deliver that to triad partners.”

By Dottie White, USASMDC

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Schiebel Abu Dhabi Significantly Expands for Camcopter S-300

Monday, February 12th, 2024

Vienna, 6 February 2024 – Schiebel is extensively increasing its capabilities in Abu Dhabi to expand the development and production of the long-endurance, heavy-lift-capable CAMCOPTER® S-300 Unmanned Air System (UAS).

The expansion of Schiebel’s facility in the UAE follows the award of a significant contract for the supply of the CAMCOPTER® S-300 UAS with sophisticated sensor suites for the South Korean Navy.

In addition to being designed to deliver significant persistence, the S-300 is capable of carrying up to 250 kg of payloads. With its unrivalled, exceptional performance and multi-sensor capability, the new UAS is ideal for Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions, such as submarine detection and early threat warning of missiles, as well as resupply missions requiring heavy lift over long distances in complex terrain.

“Having been at the forefront of VTOL UAS development and delivery for the last 20 years, Schiebel continues to listen to the market needs and by adding the S-300 to our product portfolio we are filling the gap for a long-endurance, heavy-lift UAS. Given our successful history in the region, our Abu Dhabi location is the logical choice for executing this exciting project,” said Hans Georg Schiebel, Chairman of the Schiebel Group.

Schiebel had its major breakthrough into the global UAS market in 2005, with the UAE being the launch customer for the operationally proven and highly successful CAMCOPTER® S-100. As such, the Middle East region has always been a major focus for the Schiebel Group.

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SIG Webstore Celebrates Valentine’s Day with Exclusive ROSE by SIG SAUER Bundle

Monday, February 12th, 2024

NEWINGTON, N.H., (February 12, 2024) – On Valentine’s Day, SIG SAUER is offering an exclusive Valentine’s Day bundle at sigsauer.com; the bundle includes a ROSE ROMEO-X Compact, ROSE FOXTROT-EDC Flashlight, and the first fifty to purchase the webstore Valentine’s Day Bundle will have access to a personalized Cameo video message from Lena.

“The red dot and flashlight are must-have ROSE accessories, and with the excitement of the Valentine’s Day launch we wanted to do a little more to make it extra special for the ladies,” said Lena Miculek, Team SIG professional shooter. “To honor your Valentine, surprise her with these essential EDC accessories and give her the gift of ROSE.”

The ROSE by SIG SAUER™ Valentine’s Day Bundle includes the purchase of a ROSE ROMEO-X red-dot and ROSE FOXTROT-EDC flashlight for the bundle price of $519.99. The first fifty to purchase the bundle on Valentine’s Day will receive a unique code to develop a personalized Cameo message from Team SIG professional shooter and ROSE visionary, Lena Miculek (valued at $165).

The ROSE ROMEO-X red-dot sight from SIG SAUER Electro-Optics features custom ROSE branding to include a rose gold button cover, fiber optics, and engraving. The sight is designed to fit micro-compact pistols including the ROSE by SIG SAUER 9mm and 380 pistols. For full specification information visit sigsauer.com.

The ROSE FOXTROT-EDC flashlight from SIG SAUER Electro-Optics features custom ROSE branding to include a rose gold anodized tailcap, bezel ring, and laser engraved flashlight body. With 1,350 Lumens and 33,000 Candela, the ROSE FOXTROT-EDC offers up to 1 hour of continuous runtime. For full specification information visit sigsauer.com.

The ROSE ROMEO-X red dot and ROSE FOXTROT-EDC flashlight will be available on sigsauer.com on Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, February 14th.

Posted in Advertiser, Firearms, For the Ladies, Press Release | 1 Comment »

US Army Releases TC 3-12.2.98 HUNT Operations

Monday, February 12th, 2024

At the beginning of February, the US Army published TC 3-12.2.98, “Hunt Operations” which provides tactics, techniques, and procedures for defensive cyber forces conducting hunt operations as part of defensive cyberspace operations.

The tactics, techniques, and procedures contained in this publication are intended to be used as a guide and are not prescriptive.

The principal audience for this publication is cyber professionals in the United States Army Cyber Protection Brigade who conduct defensive cyberspace operations and the commanders and staffs of units who request and receive defensive cyberspace operations support from the cyber protection brigade.

Get your copy at armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN40178-TC_3-12.2.98-000-WEB-1

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SOFWERX – SBIR 24.4 Release 4 Pre-Release – Advanced Manufacturing for Common Launch Container

Monday, February 12th, 2024

The USSOCOM Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program will soon be accepting for SOCOM244-005: Advanced Manufacturing for Common Launch Container. For a full description click here.

On 20 February, SOFWERX will host a virtual Q&A session for the area of interest.

Submissions Open 21 February 2024 12:00 PM ET (Noon).

To register for the Q&A, visit events.sofwerx.org/sbir24-4r4.

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Sikorsky Statement on the U.S. Army Announcement Ending the FARA Program

Monday, February 12th, 2024

RAIDER X at Sikorsky’s facility in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Prime contractor on the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft program, Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin Company, has issued the following statement on last week’s Army announcement ending the program.

“To provide the U.S. military and its allies a decisive advantage to deter conflict now and in the future, there must be a transformational improvement in rotorcraft systems capabilities – and a strong engineering workforce that can strengthen the nation’s leading edge in rotorcraft innovation. With a $1 billion investment, X2 aircraft offer speed, range and agility that no other helicopter in the world can match. We remain confident in X2 aircraft for U.S. and international mission needs now and in the future. We are disappointed in this decision and will await a U.S. Army debrief to better understand its choice.”

Sikorsky also mentions that the low and high-speed maneuverability of X2 aircraft, at 70-plus degree angles-of-bank, is critical for operating in contested environments. Fly-by-wire controls reduce pilots’ workload so they can focus on the mission. And the ability to fly at high altitudes and hover in hot conditions, common in the INDOPACOM region, is critical to the U.S. Army’s FARA mission.

As for future plans, Sikorsky has set out three focus areas:

Sikorsky will continue to execute on its current programs, seek to capture new business and remain a vibrant part of the rotary wing industrial base and Connecticut economy.

· Black Hawk in the U.S. and international includes a Multi-Year XI production opportunity and new modernization opportunities that will keep the Black Hawk powerful, ready and relevant for decades to come.

· The CH-53K Heavy Lift helicopter is a major growth driver for Sikorsky with international interests. MH-60R Romeo continues to see international demand for maritime operations. Our customers continue to depend upon the Combat Rescue Helicopter, VH-92 and S-92 to support their critical missions.

*Please note that the UH-60V cockpit is developed by Northrop Grumman.

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MATBOCK Monday – Lightweight Powerhouse

Monday, February 12th, 2024

The MATBOCK Berserker only weighs a little over 1lbs, and comes fully equipped with a 5.56 mag insert, kangaroo pouch, dual radio pouches, side armor pouches, shoulder pads, and 4-way stretch for versatile plate compatibility; it’s the last plate carrier you’ll ever need.

Using their proprietary Ghost Material, this carrier is super lightweight, extremely durable, and will have you running cooler than traditional materials on the market.