For the third time, the British Ministry of Defence has awarded Rheinmetall a contract for its Robotic Platoon Vehicles (RPV) programme. The RPV programme is a three-phase experiment to determine the extent to which unmanned vehicles can boost the combat effectiveness and capabilities of dismounted troops at platoon level. For Spiral 3, the programme’s final phase, the British once again chose to work with Rheinmetall Canada.

The British Army ordered four Rheinmetall Mission Master SP – Surveillance Autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicles (A-UGV) in an Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) configuration and three Rheinmetall Mission Master SP – Cargo vehicles, for a total of seven new A-UGVs. The UK had procured a total of eight Mission Master vehicles in previous phases of the programme. The Rheinmetall Mission Master SP is part of the Autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicle (A-UGV) family developed by Rheinmetall Canada.

The new order, placed in January 2022, is scheduled to be fully delivered by the end of August of this year. It includes comprehensive training, support services, and spare parts. Rheinmetall Canada is the prime contractor, working in cooperation with Rheinmetall Provectus, its Ottawa-based robotics branch.

The Mission Master SP is a low-profile A-UGV designed to stealthily follow soldiers anywhere. Agile and highly transportable, the Mission Master SP has a low-signature electric motor, silent drive mode, and compact profile to escape detection under threat. Like all members of the Mission Master family of A-UGVs, the Mission Master SP is powered by the PATH autonomy kit (A-kit). This proven, agnostic, trusted, and autonomous suite of advanced sensors and perception algorithms enables the Mission Master to find the safest routes through dangerous environments and challenging terrain, and to complete its missions seamlessly.

The Mission Master SP – Surveillance comes equipped with an ISTAR payload. This module supports forward and last-mile resupply missions, performs silent watch operations, and carries payloads. Built to optimize situational awareness, the ISTAR module’s array of sensors can be easily swapped depending on mission objectives. These sensors provide leading-edge target detection, recognition, and identification at long ranges, regardless of weather and lighting conditions. They also facilitate early warning and identification of chemical threats in the event of a chemical warfare.

The ISTAR module is fitted on top of an improved version of the Mission Master SP vehicle. Feedbacks from customers and lessons learned from trials have been the main drivers for these improvements. For instance, the drivetrain and frame are more rugged and more accessible to ease maintenance operations. In addition, the Mission Master SP platform now includes a diesel generator that can be used on extended missions.

The Mission Master SP – Cargo, for its part, reduces soldiers’ combat load, hence improving mobility and efficiency. The robust A-UGV can transport supplies, tactical kits, and medical equipment either independently, in follow-me mode, or in convoy mode with other Mission Master vehicles.

Now the owner of several Mission Master vehicles and modules, the British Army possesses a true force multiplier that can be harnessed for more complex experimentation, especially related to Rheinmetall’s wolf pack (swarm) concept.

The wolf pack consists of a team of Mission Master vehicles working together to accomplish missions ranging from surveillance to target position transfer and slew-to-cue. The units communicate with each other using their advanced artificial intelligence capabilities to maintain rich situational awareness. The wolf pack is remotely managed by a single operator, who is thereby able to focus on a successful mission outcome rather than on individual UGV tasks. This unique capability is enabled by the Rheinmetall Command and Control Software.

Rheinmetall Canada’s successful bid for Spiral 3 demonstrates further proof of the British Army’s trust in the Canada-based branch of the Rheinmetall group, one of Europe’s leading defence suppliers. The contract was awarded following a request for tenders in which Rheinmetall ranked exceptionally high.

While the delivery of Spiral 3 will mark the end of the RPV Programme, Rheinmetall Canada intends to continue its involvement in the UK’s experimentation with robotic vehicles at the newly formed Expeditionary Robotic Centre of Expertise (ERCoE).

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – April 27, 2022 – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, congratulates Team Bushnell pro shooter KC Eusebio on his strong performance at the 2022 USPSA Area 6 Championship. Eusebio, using the Bushnell First Strike 2.0 reflex sight, earned High Overall and secured first place in the Open Division during the highly contested championship match.

During the two-day championship, Eusebio went head-to-head against more than 100 competitors in purist of the Open Division title. This year’s match featured 12 challenging stages of fire designed to test competitors in both speed and accuracy. From the onset, Eusebio was able to stay one step ahead of the competition finishing the match with 1,210 points which put him comfortably ahead of the second-place finisher by 80 points.

“This was a great way to start the shooting season, with a victory,” stated Eusebio. “Every year you can count on this match being extremely fast paced. Using the Bushnell red dot, I was able take my speed up a notch thanks in part to the crisp red dot and clear glass. Over the last couple of years, I’ve been fortunate enough to take home multiple titles, all while having the Bushnell on my side.”

Up next for Eusebio is the 2022 World Speed Shooting Championship on April 28-30th, where he looks to capture his ninth word speed shooting title.

To learn more about the First Strike 2.0 or to see the full lineup of red dots, including the recently released RXC-200 and RXU-200 micro red dots, head over to Bushnell.com.

OTTAWA – April 27th, 2022 – RAMPART is proud to announce that five Canadian Police Agencies have chosen GLOCK pistols including Canada’s newest Police Service.

Surrey Police Service in Surrey, British Columbia is the latest of the five Canadian Police Agencies to adopt GLOCK pistols. The other agencies are located in Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and the Yukon. Three of the five agencies are replacing legacy Smith and Wesson® pistols while two of these agencies are newly formed.

Over 80% of law enforcement, agencies across Canada are currently using GLOCK pistols. GLOCK pistols are safe, accurate, and reliable with full service and support in Canada.  

“We are proud to be able support these five agencies become new GLOCK users. We have seen many agencies chose to adopt GLOCK pistols over the last few years. GLOCK reliability and quality combined with RAMPART’s dedication to supporting the end user creates a winning partner for Canadian law enforcement and military end users” said Mike Klein, President of RAMPART Corp.

Why GLOCK and RAMPART?

1. Canadian Law Enforcement’s most trusted firearm since 1993

2. 130+ Canadian agencies carry GLOCK’s

3. In house armouring and warranty support

4. In stock inventory of pistols, parts, and accessories

5. Test and evaluation programs

6. In country armourer training

“GLOCK is honoured to chosen by  the Surrey Police Service to provide them with their duty firearm” added James Cassells, the Canadian Sales Manager.  “We look forward to continuing a long relationship with them and providing them with the support GLOCK in Canada has become known for.”

www.rampartcorp.com

Now that’s what I call an Easter Basket!

OROVILLE, Calif. – April 11, 2022 – RCBS®, the leading manufacturer of ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, congratulates long-range competitor Paul Phillips for winning the ELR Light Class during the recent Spearpoint ELR Match held in Barnard, Kansas. Phillips, who prepped for the match using an RCBS Rock Chucker® Supreme Press and MatchMaster Powder Dispenser, led the field throughout the two-day match to secure his first win of the 2022 ELR season.

During this year’s competition, Phillips opted to compete in the Light Class, which requires shooters to use a rifle weighing under 26 pounds and chambered in .338 caliber or below. His personal rig for the match was chambered in 33XC and fired a 300 grain Berger bullet propelled by Vihtavouri Powder inside a Petersen cartridge using a Federal 215 M primer.

The Spearpoint ELR match featured many of the top long-distance shooters in the world, including the reigning King of 2 Mile team. After the match, it was noted that 76% of the shooters registered were in the Top 100 ranking in the world for King of 2 Miles.

“Whenever you load world championship level ammunition you need to make sure all of your tolerances are exact,” said Phillips. “RCBS equipment delivers this to me every time I’m at my reloading bench and hasn’t let me down once. I know that when I get to the line in a major competition I never have to worry about my ammunition, and I can instead concentrate on doing my job as the shooter.”

For more information on the latest RCBS presses and electronic loading dispensers including the recently introduced ChargeMaster™ Supreme and ChargeMaster™ Link, or to check out other RCBS products, be sure to visit RCBS.com.

Waukesha, Wis. (April 14, 2022) — Midwest Industries announced that it has released a new line of Henry Extended Sight Systems for the commercial market.

The new sight systems give hunters and target shooters every reason to keep using their favorite lever-action rifle. The rigid top rail gives a full monolithic look and creates more space for accessories. By including Midwest’s heavy-duty ghost ring sights for ultra-fast target acquisition and M-LOK® handguard for attaching compatible lights, handstops, bipods, and more, shooters have a sleek, ultra- functional firearm that’s ready for anything.

“Our goal is to bring Henry rifles into the tactical age,” said Troy Storch, Owner of Midwest Industries. “These sight systems modernize the look and the function of classic lever-action rifles that continue to be popular with shooters.”

The Henry Extended Sight Systems incorporate the following features:

• Heavy-duty ghost ring with wide windage and elevation adjustment range
• Midwest Industries sight adjustment tool included
• Forward-mounted sling swivel for conventional hunting slings
• Includes one 5-slot M-LOK® rail section
• Slim, lightweight, ultra-rigid design
• Full 16 inches of top Picatinny rail for lights, lasers, or additional accessories
• Options for Henry X .45-70 variants, X .44/.45 variants, and .357 variants

For more information, visit midwestindustriesinc.com.

Provo, Utah (March 28, 2022) – BONE-DRI™, inventor of award-winning moisture-absorbing gun cases, is proud to announce the introduction of the Range & Tool Bag. Engineered with advanced materials to wick moisture, the BONE-DRI Range & Tool Bag protects your handgun, ammunition, accessories, and tools from rust.

“This is an excellent companion for transporting your firearm, ammunition, suppressor, and accessories,” said Romney Williams, CEO of BONE-DRI. “The Range & Tool Bag is a great way to protect your prized possessions no matter where you take them.”

Whether you are headed to the gun range, hunting, fishing, camping, hiking or storing your handgun, ammo, or suppressor, the BONE-DRI Range & Tool Bag keeps your prized possessions safe, dry, and ready for use. It’s also great for hand and power tools. Crafted from durable nylon and guaranteed for life, this bag is engineered with patented Absorbits™ moisture-removal material to store and protect your firearms and gear from rust after exposure to moisture.

Features Include:

? Prevents corrosion and rust – keeps your firearms, ammo, gear, and tools dry and ready to use

? Makes cleaning easier – patented Absorbits™ material pulls moisture from the inner mechanisms of your hardgoods

? Ensures readiness of your gear – suppressors, ammo, and optics (keeps them fog-free)

? Reliable storage and transport bag – ideal for carrying and storing your gear, whether you are headed to the gun range, job site, hunting, fishing, boating, camping or hiking

? Dimensions: 13” x 10” x 9”

? Weight: 2.6 lbs.

? Backed by a lifetime warranty – love it or return it

? MSRP: $57.99

BONE-DRI’s current product line includes: Dual Rifle Case, Big Shuug Shotgun Sleeve, Shotgun & Rifle Case, Handgun 2.0 Case, Gun & Ammo Bag, Range & Tool Bag, and Small Electronics Rescue Pouch. Additional innovative products will be launched throughout the year. 

To check out the Range & Tool Bag or to learn more about all of BONE-DRI’s innovative moisture-absorbing products, please visit www.BONE-DRI.com.