Draeger’s Sean Carey and Brieanna Murphy are headed to Washington, D.C. for the 2016 AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition. Call or email to set up a meeting and learn more about the Dräger DHS 7000 and other proven solutions for your unpredictable job.
www.draeger.com/Sites/enus_us/Pages/Federal-Government/Draeger-DHS-7000-Hybrid-System
ELKTON, MD, September 21, 2016 — Showcasing the functionality of ePTFE technology, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) will be featuring products from both GORE® Military Fabrics and GORE® Cables and Materials at 2016 AUSA, October 3-5, Washington, D.C., Booth 2733.
Gore offers technical solutions for military personnel and the aircraft and ground vehicles that protect them. The unique properties of ePTFE (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene) coupled with Gore’s innovation make products such as GORE-TEX® Fabric and high data rate cables industry-leading technologies.
Gore will be featuring the following GORE® Military Fabrics technologies: GORE® Katana Fabric — durably fast drying, comfortable, mechanically-strong fabrics for hot and humid environments; and Stretch GORE-TEX® Fabric — the only flexible-fit WWB (waterproof / windproof / breathable) military jacket available.
The GORE® Military Fabrics group will also be introducing its new blog at news.goremilitary.com — developed to be an informational and technical resource for the military textile market.
Gore will also showcase its full portfolio of GORE® Cables and Materials engineered to perform reliably for the life of the aircraft and land vehicle. Products that will be highlighted include small, lightweight high data rate cables; durable aircraft sealants; and outstanding shielding materials.
Throughout the expo, Gore will conduct live demonstrations using the Cable Installation Simulator they developed to replicate the conditions an assembly experiences while being routed during installation in an aircraft. Gore specialists will route GORE-FLIGHT™ Microwave Assemblies through the simulator and evaluate performance using GORE® PHASEFLEX® Microwave/RF Test Assemblies.
The live demo schedule (Booth 2733) is as follows:
Tuesday, Oct 4, May 20, 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Wednesday, Oct 5, 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM
For more information on GORE® Military Fabrics and GORE® Cables and Materials, visit Gore at the 2016 AUSA Meeting & Expo in Washington, D.C., October 3-5, in Booth 2733. Additional details can be found at gore.com/ausa2016.
Feistritz, Austria (September 8, 2016) – Ritter & Stark, an Austrian-based firearms design and manufacturing company, will be exhibiting their initial product launch of the SX-1 Modular Tactical Rifle (MTR) at the AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition, held in Washington D.C., Oct. 3 – 5, 2016.
Ritter & Stark was formed in 2015 in an area of Austria well-known for introducing to the world some of the most innovative firearm systems ever produced. Bringing together highly skilled engineers, talented firearm designers, technologically advanced R&D and state-of-the-art manufacturing, Ritter & Stark developed a modular rifle platform designed to allow the user to customize it to be mission specific. The SX-1 Modular Tactical Rifle can be quickly and easily interchanged between a .308 Win., .300 Win Magnum and a .338 Lapua Magnum. The SX-1 allows operators to incorporate aftermarket magazines and drop-in upgrades with AR15/M16/M4 pistol grips and buttstocks that will fit the original Ritter & Stark folding buttstock mechanism.
Multiple features on the SX-1 MTR make this the ultimate precision rifle for serious shooters. The MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail is installed directly on the barrel, allowing barrel interchangeability with pre-set scopes for no shift of impact when changing calibers. Easily and quickly done in the field, the patented caliber conversion system allows the barrel to be precisely positioned in the machined aluminum receiver with a greater area of contact allowing for more stability. The bolt is locked directly into the barrel breech giving the SX-1 unprecedented accuracy, shot after shot.
The SX-1 MTR barrel is processed in a unique CNC-controlled electrochemical machine. The process greatly limits any mechanical stress or the transmission of thermal effects on the barrel while ensuring a uniform match-grade barrel in either fluted or bull-barrel configuration. Unlike other precision rifles, no matter the caliber, our barrels are guaranteed to at least 5,000 rounds for .308Win and .338LM, and 2,000 rounds for .300WM before noticing any degradation in accuracy. For the shooter, this means that every rifle we manufacture can achieve 0.5 MOA 3--round groups or better with factory match grade ammunition.
Customization is key for military, law enforcement and precision long-range shooters as environments constantly change. The SX-1 MTR’s adaptability to fit the operator, as well as the scenario, is demonstrated in its adjustable cheekpiece, recoil pad, left/right folding capability of the buttstock and its acceptance of different aftermarket magazines, triggers and pistol grips. The SX-1 MTR is also compatible with other manufacturers’ AR-10 magazines in the standard configuration.
The SX-1 MTR is the rifle of the future. It combines the newest manufacturing processes with the most technologically advanced materials and is designed by some of the world’s most highly skilled firearms engineers. Every SX-1 MTR is put through the most rigorous testing available before it’s allowed out the door.
Visit Ritter & Stark at the AUSA show and see the future of rifle systems available now at booth #3315.
This is the TruPulse Tactical Laser Range Finder from Laser Technology Inc.
Fully programmable, the TruPulse allows the user to program up to five different cartridges, either on the device or via software and a data cable. Additionally, the TruPulse incorporates an onboard barometric sensor and thermometer. Additionally, the user can program wind calls into the device to compute holds. The TruPulse has 7x magnification with 110 yd FOV at 1000 yards. Using a 905 nm infrared pulse laser, it offers a measurement range of 10-2500 yards with a maximum compensated range of 1400 yards. It also commutes tilt.
Powered by a CR123A, expect 8-10 hours it’s average use but 4-5 with intensive use.
Television Equipment Associates’ 20m kit consists of the Sub Assault Lightweight Tactical Headset, cable, PTT. Certified to IP-68 and MIL-STD 810G, the gear is also offered in 1m and 3m versions. The Headset incorporates an adjustable neckband as well as temple conduction speakers. This keeps the ears unobstructed. The boom mic can be specified by the customer from several choices.
After we mentioned the National Molding Rigid Plate Carrier during Modern Day Marine, several readers were dismayed that they wouldn’t be able to carry any additional equipment on the carrier. National Moldong long ago worked this one out and originally had a very simple laser cut, bikini-style band made from Trelleborg fabric that fit around the RPC. Interstingly, the feedback they received from government customers was to go back to a tried and true Cordura and webbing PALS solution.
Hyperstealth frontman Guy Cramer was in the ADS Inc booth sporting a uniform cut from the Ghostex Kilo 6 camouflage pattern. An international customer was well into making a procurement decision when their armed forces streamlined their camouflage patterns into two variants. Consequently, Hyperstealth is shopping the pattern.
When I passed by later, Hyperstealth had added two displays from the Mexican Marines, depicting the kit they are procuring in their new camouflage pattern, derived from work Hyperstealth did for Phase IV of the US Army’s Camouflage Improvement Effort.
Obviously, there is a great deal of influence from the USMC but I was surprised to see the RAT boot on the chart. 
You’ll also note some equipment items from London Bridge.
I walked up to the Bluewater Defense booth and noticed that they were sharing it with an electronics company named Vorbeck. Intrigued, I introduced myself to the Vorbeck team and they started to show me what they were up to. About a minute into the presentation on their flexible 4G LTE antenna I was hooked.
The technology is a printed graphene broadband antenna on a thin substrate that can be encapsulated between pieces of fabric for concealment into clothing or equipment. Testing indicates it doubles the range of a cell phone.
The frequency range is 824-894, 1850-1990, and 2400-2500 MHz. Additionally, it has 50 Ohms impedance and 2:1 VSWR ratio. While it’s currently tailored for 4G, the technology offers a great deal of opportunity. In addition to cellular use for transmitting voice and data, it can also be used for Tagging, Tracking & Locating of friendly, threat and other targets of interest. I can’t wait to see how Bluewater Defense integrates this technology into clothing and lad carriage.
