Advertiser | Soldier Systems Daily Soldier Systems Daily

Archive for the ‘Advertiser’ Category

AUSA 22 – SIG Looks To Expand Hybrid Case Ammo Offerings

Thursday, October 13th, 2022

In their booth at the recent AUSA show in Washington, DC, SIG Ammunition teased additional caliber options for their composite case ammunition technology recently selected by the US Army as the Common Case Architecture for the Next Generation Squad Weapon program.

Initially developed in 6.8x51mm for NGSW, the cartridge features a two-piece case which combines a steel head for strength with a more brass case. The same technology is used in the commercial round named .277 SIG FURY which received SAAMI approval two years ago.

According to Jason Imhoff, Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of SIG Ammunition, they’ve concentrated on expanding the capability quite a bit with 6.5 Creedmoor and 7.62 NATO, but other calibers are also in the works. So far, they are seeing 300-500 fps increase in velocity over standard case designs.

Seen here are 5.56mm, 6.5 CM, 6.8 CCA, 7.62mm and .338 Norma Mag which are military calibers currently in use. Others, including SIG FURY versions of popular hunting and sporting cartridges will be pursued as well.

Posted in Advertiser, Ammo, AUSA | 6 Comments »

AUSA 22 – Gentex Ops-Core AMP Headset Mount for Army Issue Helmet

Thursday, October 13th, 2022

The US Army’s Integrated Head Protection System (IHPS) certainly has a unique geometry and the rail system remains challenging.

A couple of companies have come up with ways to attach over-the-ear style comms headsets with varying degrees of success thanks to the accessory rail and helmet shape. Generally, the arm ends up sticking out quite a bit.

Gentex tasked their Ops-Core team to take a crack at it and they created two styles. Here you can see an IHPS from head-on equipped with an AMP headset. On the left is the more prevalent style of attachment arm which is quite pronounced. To the right is a modified solution using the standard AMP arm, which is much more streamlined.

Here Ops-Core uses the issue IHPS accessory rail along with a custom arm. This sticks out quite a bit from the helmet.

Next, Ops-Core developed a rail appliqué which facilitates use of the lower profile AMP attachment arm.

While there is currently no official requirement for attachment of an over-the-ear style comms headset to IHPS, individual organizations are procuring the capability. Perhaps soon, we will see a new Army requirement and this will be one of the options.

Posted in Advertiser, Comms, Helmets | 2 Comments »

AUSA 22 – Spade Grip for SIG MG 338

Wednesday, October 12th, 2022

SIG SAUER has developed a spade grip for its MG 338 Belt-Fed Machine Gun for vehicle mounted use.

SIG officials related that although they haven’t created a spade grip for the XM250, they aren’t ruling it out.

Posted in Advertiser, AUSA, Weapon Accessories | 1 Comment »

AUSA 22 – GORE-TEX PYRAD Refueler Suit

Wednesday, October 12th, 2022

GORE-TEX PYRAD is a flame retardant fabric; a self-extinguishing technology that provides durable protection against flash fire exposure while remaining highly breathable, water resistant, and windproof. It’s used to make the Fuel Handler 2-Piece Suit worn by Soldiers and Marines.

In one of the most effective displays I’ve seen, WL Gore & Associates have showcased an example of what this garment looks like after a flame test.

As you can see, the material chars, but remains intact and protects the wearer from direct burns. It is also self-extinguishing. In addition to FR protection, the wearer also benefits from a breathable, water and windproof GORE-TEX shell.

To see a video of GORE-TEX PYRAD in action, go here.

Posted in Advertiser, AUSA, Clothing, FR, Materials | 3 Comments »

AUSA 22 – Wilcox Industries MRF Xe

Wednesday, October 12th, 2022

The MRF Xe or Micro Range Finder – Enhanced combines a lightweight laser range finder and red laser designator on a common optical bench.

Cartridge ballistic data can be entered through third party applications and the MFR Xe captures both the environmental conditions transmitted from the sensor suite and the distance to the target transmitted by the precision laser range finder to the onboard computer instantly providing a ballistic solution.

MFR Xe also features an integrated Picatinny mount.

wilcoxind.com/products/combat-systems/fire-control-systems/mrf-xe

Posted in Advertiser, AUSA, Lights | Comments Off on AUSA 22 – Wilcox Industries MRF Xe

XGO Rugby Polo

Wednesday, October 12th, 2022

Coming soon from XGO is the new short sleeve Rugby Polo. It’s features a higher collar for increased neck coverage and is made from a No Melt/No Drip Fabric tested with Acclimate® Dry Moisture Management for Wicking and Drying as well as Ag47® Silver Anti-Microbial/Anti-Odor.

Offered in Black, Coyote, and Tan 499 in sizes Small – XXLarge.

Posted in Advertiser, Clothing | 7 Comments »

AUSA 22 – New SIG Pistols for Australia and Canada

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

Over the last few weeks both Australia and Canada have joined Denmark and the US in adopting variants of the SIG P320 pistol. Although the pistols showed to be highly reliable during all four countries’ testing, most were drawn to the modularity of the design. With a common, serialized Fire Control Unit, the military pistols, like their civilian counterparts, be configured in a wide variety of ways.

Shown here is the M18 variant of the US Modular Handgun System opposite the Australian Sidearm Weapon System. When Australia-based Aquaterro set about preparing their entry for Land 159, they looked to the M18 as a baseline. What Australia ultimately got is a SIG P320 XCarry Pro outfitted with the SIG ROMEO2 Red Dot Sight and FOXTROT2- light. This is the first instance I know of that general purpose forces have adopted a pistol outfitted with an optic and light. In other instances, countries have incrementally added enablers to their pistols. Like the US, Australia has also adopted a Safariland holster for their sidearm.

More in line with the US MHS, Canada adopted a P320 as the C22 full frame modular pistol. Seen in these photos beside the Australian pistol, you’ll notice a slightly lighter shade of Brown. This is because the Canadian guns are cerakoted. This also provides a more information shading across the different materials of frame and slide.

Posted in Advertiser, AUSA, International, weapons | Comments Off on AUSA 22 – New SIG Pistols for Australia and Canada

Former NATO Afghanistan Commander General Scott Miller Joins SIG SAUER

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

NEWINGTON, N.H., (October 11, 2022) – SIG SAUER is pleased to announce former JSOC Commander General (Scott) Miller has joined SIG SAUER as Defense Advisor.

General Miller served in the United States Army and most recently served as the commander of NATO’s Resolute Support Mission and U.S. Forces in Afghanistan. Prior to this he was the commander of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), in addition to participating in numerous combat operations including the Battle of Mogadishu and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“General Miller is an exceptional addition to our team and comes at one of the most exciting times for our company as we begin the historic process of fielding the Next Generation Squad Weapons with the U.S. Army,” said Ron Cohen, President and CEO, SIG SAUER, Inc. “General Miller knows the complexities of the battlefield, what’s necessary to achieve overmatch, and most importantly how to succeed. His experience in close quarters combat combined with his proven leadership ability will be invaluable to us.”

General Miller is a graduate of the United States Military Academy and was commissioned as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army. After completing Ranger school, he was assigned to a platoon in 3rd Battalion, 325th Infantry (Airborne), 82nd Airborne Division. After multiple assignments he completed the Delta selection course and was assigned to the Delta Special Operations Detachment (1st SFOD-D) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Miller continued to hold prestigious leadership positions in special operations commands throughout his forty-year career with the U.S. Army and retiring as a decorated four star General.

“It is an honor to join the team at SIG SAUER. While I served on active duty I’ve always been a proponent of ensuring that our service members had the right lethal capabilities available to them in order to safeguard our national interests, and I note the relentless focus from the SIG SAUER team in ensuring their requirements are met,” added Miller.

Posted in Advertiser, International, Press Release | 5 Comments »