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Wednesday, March 27th, 2013Six15 Technologies – New Name and New Website
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013
Early this year Vuzix TDG changed its name to Six15 Technologies after an $8.5 million dollar acquisition led by Thayer Bancroft Equity Partners. We have mentioned Vuzix many times over the years so it’s great to see that their display work will continue.
“We are excited to launch our new brand as we expand our technology and the markets in which we operate. With continued emphasis on the defense industry, we are rapidly expanding our offerings through broader integration of solutions to the needs of our defense customers. At the same time, we are leveraging our proven technology into the commercial, industrial and medical communities,” said Rich Ryan, President.
Six15’s offerings include augmented reality and High Definition see-through Head Mounted Displays.
2013 MagPul Dynamics Partners
Sunday, March 24th, 2013
MagPul Dynamics produced this graphic to recognize their partners for 2013: Arc’teryx LEAF, Aimpoint, Inc., Thunder Beast Arms Corporation, Vortex Optics, Knight’s Armament Company, NIGHTHAWK CUSTOM FIREARMS, Dark Angel Medical, LLC, Trijicon, Inc., and Ares Gear, LLC.
Outgo Becomes McNett Tactical
Sunday, March 24th, 2013
McNett’s Outgo line is being rebranded at McNett Tactical. Personally, I like the change. Everyone already knows McNett and it lets them know that these are tactically focused products.
SOF Truths Aren’t Just For SOF
Saturday, February 23rd, 2013Right about the time USSOCOM stood up they came out with a list of SOF Truths which were there to remind everyone that SOF must remain a well trained and funded part of the force structure lest we become unable to deal with certain threats and challenges in the future. During the most recent conflict the list was amended to include a proviso that non-SOF support would be required for many operations. This is because it would be foolish to build a redundant non-specialized force structure such as strategic lift just to support their mission sets. It’s easier (and cheaper) to piggyback off of what is in already place for things like logistics, base level comms, and some intelligence information as well as the aforementioned transportation support. What’s more, those conventional force specialized capabilities are experts in what they do because its all that they do.
The funny thing is, once you read this list, you immediately realize that they apply to all defense capabilities. Look at how many times we have been caught with our pants down because our general purpose forces didn’t have a certain capability or even the most basic of training or equipment for a particular mission set. As we face the current drawdown and transition to what I refer to as “1975 Redux” I hope the leaders and planners in the Department of Defense take these truths to heart. Congress as well. They must continue to fund America’s forces so that we do not become a paper tiger.
7500 Articles!
Wednesday, February 20th, 2013January 7th marked our 7000th post and today it’s already 7500!
Speaking of milestones, SSD’s 5th anniversary is coming up in May. Any ideas on ways we could celebrate the occasion?
Abuse It and You’ll Lose It
Monday, February 11th, 2013Commenting on SSD articles is a privilege and not a right. I know some folks just can’t control themselves and have a little voice in their head that tells them to create an anonymous log in and say crazy stuff. However, most of us are sane adults. I’d like to keep it that way. As of late posting has once again gotten way out of hand. My rule of thumb is to not say anything in the comments section of SSD that you wouldn’t be willing to say in person. And, I’m seeing comments made and when the poster is questioned they don’t come back and justify their position. We welcome spirited debate, so long as it’s backed up by reason. This isn’t a forum for drivebys.
Self police or we will end up revamping the comments section which means requiring everyone to register and use valid email addresses.
Congrats Brittney!
Tuesday, February 5th, 2013
The SSD family is very happy for you and your significant other!
