Recently, Safran Optics 1 donated $10,000 to the Travis Mills Foundation which supports recalibrated veterans and their families through various programs that help these heroic men and women overcome physical and emotional obstacles, strengthen their families, and provide well-deserved rest and relaxation.
Safran Optics 1 encourages others to donate to this worthy cause.
You may have heard of a Picatinny Smart Rail or Powered Rail which is the NATO STANAG 4740/AEP-90.
The T-Worx Intelligent Rail offers centralized weapon enabler power and control. The intelligent rail is Mil Std 1913 compatible but features an embedded, ruggedized printed circuit board (PCB). The battery is located in the butstock and connects to the rail via jumpers which follow contours of the lower receiver. Alternatives include a pistol grip battery or a mount directly to the rail.
Technically, it’s a power AND data rail but most users have concentrated on the ability to centrally power their enablers. The new Gateway Node seen in this photo, attached to the 3 o’clock rail position allows all of the enablers attached to the rail to communicate with other item’s in the Soldier’s network like an End User Device. It is compatible with the U.S. Army’s Intra-Soldier Wireless (ISW) protocol.
Citadel displayed their Titan Counter-Unmanned Aerial System which rather than relying on a library of UAS profiles, examines the EM spectrum (400 MHz to 6 GHz) and uses artificial intelligence/machine learning to detect, identify, defeat, and report UAS.
Exhibiting in the ADS, Inc booth, Blackbridge Defense offers the Shadow Mount and Swing Arm Assembley.
The Shadow Mount was initially developed for use with 10th SG(A)’s Snow Machines and accepts the M240 and M249. Naturally, it can be used with other platforms as well. All of the features can be used even while wearing mittens.
The weapon is easy to mount and dismount thanks to their spring loaded pin.
There is a rail along the right side of the mount to accept the universal ammo compartment which accepts two SAW drums or a 7.62 ammo can. The lid is replaced on the latter and there are two magnets in the compartment’s lid to hold your linked rounds at the ready so they won’t fall back inside the can. Additionally, the lid is ratcheted into place. Finally, there are detent holes for proper alignment with both M240 and M249 feedtrays.
Sunnyvale, CA – Thyrm® is excited to announce that the VariArc® Helmet Mount is now available for helmets with M-LOK® rails. Featuring positive indexing at forward, umbrella and admin angles, the VariArc mount directs light right where you need it with a quick twist.
The VariArc helmet mount features locking teeth biased to the forward position, keeping your light aligned for the most critical uses; but with a firm twist, the VariArc mount unlocks and rotates through 8 additional lower-force index points for administrative tasks and diffused lighting options. Its small footprint and low-profile keep things tidy and the 1913 picatinny rail allows for maximum compatibility with visible and IR lights. Its reinforced polymer construction is built to remain fully functional through extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, sand, water, drops on concrete, and other rough handling.
Features include:
Positively locks in the forward index position
Picatinny accessory rail with 3 slots and 4 ridges
Retention holes on both ends for dummy wiring critical gear
Durable, reinforced polymer construction with steel hardware
Compatible with M-LOK slots
Available in black and flat dark earth colorways
As with all Thyrm products, VariArc mounts are designed and made in the USA.
To learn more or purchase, head to www.thyrm.com or your favorite Thyrm dealer. Government orders: gov@thyrm.com
WL Gore and Assoc is exhibiting their new GORE-TEX Stretch Technology. As you can see from this photo, the jacket can be worn over the plate carrier because the material stretches. Additionally, it offers an adaptive fit that reduces air gaps and leads to a more optimized design with less bulk. This more tailored fit also increases breathability by 25%.
Helikon-Tex has added Woodland camouflage and Tigerstripe to their lineup in the past and now it’s Desert Night Camouflage’s turn.
