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Brunton Introduces Two New Mil-Spec Lensatic Compasses

Friday, May 30th, 2025

Riverton, WY – 5/27/2025 — Brunton, a pioneer in precision navigation since 1894, proudly announces the release of two new mil-spec lensatic compasses: the Brunton H-3 and Model 94.

These battlefield-grade tools were designed, engineered, and manufactured in Riverton, Wyoming, and mark a bold expansion of Brunton’s military and tactical product line.

Both models meet Buy America Act requirements and are constructed to exceed U.S. military specifications. They reflect Brunton’s long-standing reputation for innovation, reliability, and craftsmanship.

Built for Mission-Ready Performance

The Brunton H-3 features seven sealed tritium vials that provide continuous self-illumination for 12+ years, ensuring 24/7 visibility in total darkness—no batteries or external light source required. The Model 94, an advanced phosphorescent version, glows after light exposure, offering a lightweight and budget-friendly alternative for field operations requiring dependable low-light readability.

Both compasses include:

Ultra-fast Rare-Earth Needle on Sapphire Bearing: Stabilizes in just 3 seconds with exceptional smoothness and resistance to demagnetization

Scratch-Resistant Optical Glass Lens: Delivers superior clarity in all conditions

Upgraded Bezel Material: Long-wearing, tactile “clicks” retain integrity over lifetime

Raised Bezel Protection: Higher edge protects cover glass during use and when closed

Dry Vial System: Non-liquid-filled for extreme durability in a wide range of temperatures and altitudes

Compass Dial Format: 0–6400 mils (20 mil graduations) and 0–360° azimuth (5° red graduations) with flipping capability

Die-Cast Aluminum Body: Powder-coated in military green for corrosion resistance

Weather-Proof: Waterproof, Dustproof, Shockproof, and Sandproof

Each compass ships with a rugged nylon pouch featuring a unique triple-compatible system (2″ belt loop, ALICE clip, and MOLLE), a lanyard, warranty, and instructional card.

A Mission-Driven Brand

“Our new Mil-Spec lensatic compasses represent the best of American engineering,” said Lauren Heerschap, owner of Brunton. “Whether in the backcountry, in training, or on the frontlines, the H-3 and Model 94 give today’s warfighters, outdoor professionals, and tactical operators the uncompromising accuracy they demand.”

As part of Brunton’s ongoing commitment to give back to their main user group communities, Brunton will donate $1 for the sale of each of its two lensatic compass models to Disabled American Veterans (DAV), with a minimum donation of $25,000 from now until May 1, 2026.

Availability

The Brunton H-3 and Model 94 are available now through authorized dealers and at www.Brunton.com. Custom agency and bulk purchasing options are also available for government, tactical, and law enforcement buyers.

Motorola Solutions to Acquire Silvus Technologies, a Global Leader in Mission-Critical Mobile Ad-hoc Networks

Wednesday, May 28th, 2025

Acquisition to address increasing safety, security and defense use cases for autonomous systems and secure high bandwidth communications

CHICAGO – May 27, 2025 – Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Silvus Technologies, Inc. (“Silvus”) for $4.4 billion in up-front consideration.  

Based in Los Angeles, California, Silvus designs and develops software-defined high-speed mobile ad-hoc network (MANET) technology that enables highly secure data, video and voice communications without the need for fixed infrastructure. Silvus’ wide range of customers spans autonomous systems manufacturers, military, law enforcement and enterprises around the world.

Silvus’ technology is designed to support frontline operations in the most challenging and contested environments. Silvus’ devices mesh together to establish large, scalable and self-healing networks that adapt to continuous mobility. These robust mobile networks connect people, devices and other nodes over distance and at scale, and seamlessly support bandwidth-intensive technologies like video, sensors and drones.

“Safety at our front doors starts with safety on our front lines,” said Greg Brown, chairman and CEO, Motorola Solutions. “This acquisition underscores our unwavering conviction that technology is the bedrock for protecting communities, securing borders and defending against today’s ever evolving threats, whether in the air, on the ground or in the water. As a result, we’re now expanding our intelligent network footprint and powering next-generation security for those who stand on the front lines everywhere.”

Silvus brings more than 20 years of R&D invested in developing complementary technologies and sophisticated software algorithms for high-performance MANET networks that maximize throughput and connected nodes, mitigate jamming, and minimize detection and interception. The companies expect to combine their exceptional engineering teams and leverage Motorola Solutions’ go-to-market footprint to reach customers globally.  

Babak Daneshrad, PhD, CEO, Silvus Technologies, said, “We’re inspired by Motorola Solutions’ deep tradition of innovation. The idea that safety is the foundation on which better lives are built is not just a deeply held belief our companies share, but is the motivating force behind our R&D and work. I look forward to our future together, unifying the strengths of our advanced engineering teams in pursuit of serving those who protect us all.”

“Finally, I want to thank TJC for their guidance and support on our journey,” said Daneshrad. “It has been a privilege to partner with Babak and the Silvus team, and see their relentless dedication result in disruptive technological advances and safer, more resilient communications for their critical customer base,” said Erik Fagan, Partner and Head of Industrial Technology, TJC. “We look forward to Silvus’ continued success as part of the Motorola Solutions family.”

For more information on the acquisition, please view the investor presentation on the Motorola Solutions Investor Relations website at www.motorolasolutions.com/investors. A conference call and presentation will be hosted on May 28, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. CST. Interested individuals can access the webcast on the Motorola Solutions Investor Relations website, and an archive of the webcast will be available for a limited period of time thereafter.

Transaction Terms
Under the terms of the agreement, Motorola Solutions will acquire Silvus for $4.4 billion in up-front consideration, comprising approximately $4.38 billion in cash (subject to customary adjustments) and approximately $20 million in restricted stock to certain employee equity holders. Additionally, under the terms of the transaction, Silvus has the potential to receive an earnout of up to $600 million in the aggregate based on business performance over consecutive twelve-month periods ending in 2027 and 2028.  

The acquisition is expected to close in Q3 or Q4 of 2025, subject to the receipt of required regulatory approvals.

Relv – Starlink Mini Cage

Tuesday, May 27th, 2025

More and more units (and individuals) are using Starlink Mini austere comms. Many don’t want the antenna to give away their position. You see, the Starlink Mini antenna can deflect light and can get very hot during operation making it susceptible to observation by ground and airborne thermal sensors.

Relv created a frame called the Cage to be used in conjunction with their multispectral camouflage panels. It serve as a protective frame for use with RELV ECLIPSE hide panels, ensuring they don’t come into contact with the Starlink Mini.

These two photos show a Starlink Mini antenna with and without the Cage to show you how effective it is with a RELV ECLIPSE camo panel.

relv.com/product/relv-eclipse-starlink-mini-cage

This product is regulated by ITAR.  U.S. CITIZENS AND NATO MILITARY / LAW ENFORCEMENT SALES ONLY – ALL FOREIGN CIVILIAN SALES WILL BE CANCELED AND REFUNDED.  

CYPOUCH from Cyalume

Friday, May 23rd, 2025

I ran across Cyalume’s CYPOUCH during the recent Modern Day Marine in DC.

PALS compatible, the CYPOUCH is designed for opening via a simple pull. Compatible with 4″ and 6″ light sticks, the pouch will accept around 20 sticks depending on how you have them configured. Light sticks can be grouped by colors via internal elastic loops and metal rings.

Offered in Black, Coyote, NATO Green, and MultiCam.

Although it doesn’t have an NSN yet, it can be purchased with GPC, at local self service supply center, or via TLS vendors.

www.getcyalume.com

Black Folium – Ground To Air Signal Kit

Monday, May 19th, 2025

Introducing the GTAS Kit, the larger and more advanced version of Black Folium’s popular ISKIT. Designed specifically for performing the Ground-To-Air Signal (GTAS) procedures according to STANAG standards, this kit includes everything you need for effective aerial communication.

The signal panel, inspired by the military VS-17, measures 180 x 60 cm and is made from ultra-lightweight materials. Despite its size, the entire kit weighs only 180 grams, making it easy to carry without compromising functionality.

Pouch is available in Black, Coyote, Ranger Green, and MultiCam.

Limited quantities in stock – order now!

blackfolium.com/products/gtas-kit

Cubic Digital Intelligence Unveils Tethys Data Management Platform

Friday, May 16th, 2025

A breakthrough in AI-driven data management for defense and intelligence missions

Cubic Digital Intelligence (CDI), a leader in mission-ready software solutions for defense and intelligence, today announced the launch of Tethys, a powerful data management platform to deliver AI/ML-driven intelligence across complex and dynamic operational environments.

As the pace and complexity of mission demands grow, operators and analysts are inundated with volumes of unstructured data. Tethys simplifies and accelerates the data-to-decision timeline by intelligently ingesting, processing and distributing information, empowering mission-critical decisions at scale.

“Tethys answers the evolving challenge of turning raw data into mission-ready intelligence,” said Paul Sartorius, VP and General Manager of CDI. “It streamlines complex workflows, automates processing, and ensures data gets where and when it’s needed most.”

Kubernetes-based, Tethys is engineered for high scalability, fault tolerance, and intelligent resource orchestration. Defense and intelligence teams can seamlessly deploy and monitor AI/ML models, automate data workflows, and securely manage data movement across classified and unclassified domains.

Key platform capabilities include:

  • AI/ML Model Management: Centrally deploy, track and refine models in a single, intuitive interface. 
  • Flexible Data Movement: Ingest and distribute heterogeneous data inputs—such as ELINT, SIGINT, and OSINT—and real-time routing to mission systems or storage layers.
  • Federated Data Access & Integration: Virtualize access to distributed data sources, enabling cross-domain insights without requiring data migration or schema standardization.
  • Three-Click Access: Streamlined UX ensures users can locate/process/retrieve high-priority data assets in three interactions.

Whether cloud, on-premises or disconnected edge environments, Tethys provides unmatched flexibility and performance, maintaining operational advantage regardless of infrastructure or connectivity constraints.

Built for the Modern Mission Landscape

Tethys is platform-agnostic and topology-neutral, accommodating various data sources, models and mission needs. Its intuitive UI offers complete pipeline observability, and zero-downtime-update ensures continuous operations during critical missions.

From special operations to enterprise-level intelligence environments, Tethys empowers users:

  • Faster insight generation
  • Reduced cognitive load 
  • Improved mission planning/execution 
  • Stronger integration across allied forces and systems

Tethys is available now as part of CDI’s growing portfolio of defense software solutions, including TAKTICS, Unified Video+ and the HiPER Suite of GEOINT tools.

RGB Spectrum and Gemstar Manufacturing Partner to Deliver Tactical Operations Units for Military-Grade Deployments

Friday, May 16th, 2025

Purpose-Built Mobile Command Center Designed for Rapid, Reliable Field Operations

Alameda, California – May 14, 2025 – RGB Spectrum, a global leader in mission-critical video solutions for real-time decision support, announced a collaboration with Gemstar® Manufacturing, a specialist in rugged protective packaging, to deliver the IPX Flyaway Kit—a lightweight, fully integrated mobile command center designed for mission-critical deployments.

Built for rapid deployment in military, defense, and tactical environments, the IPX Flyaway Kit combines RGB Spectrum’s IPX video processing system with Gemstar’s SENTINEL® ruggedized hard case to ensure high performance in the harshest operational conditions. Together, the two companies are providing field teams with an advanced yet compact solution that delivers powerful visualization, real-time data distribution, and reliable communications—when and where it matters most.

Deployable. Durable. Mission-Ready.

The IPX Flyaway Kit is a self-contained mobile command-and-control solution engineered to deliver unmatched video processing, situational awareness, and secure data sharing on the move.

Key features include:

Real-time visualization with RGB Spectrum’s Zio® AV-over-IP platform, enabling multiview displays, remote video streaming, encoding/decoding, and video wall control.

Plug-and-play integration with local and remote video sources, sensors, computers, and displays.

Ruggedized SENTINEL® case-on-case by Gemstar Manufacturing, offering watertight, lightweight, durable protection.

Military-grade deployment readiness, weighing under 70 pounds and fully operational within minutes.

A Strategic Collaboration for Future-Ready Solutions

“We partnered with Gemstar to build a system that meets the extreme durability and performance needs of defense and tactical teams,” said Dan Marcus, Vice President of New Business Development, RGB Spectrum. “The IPX Flyaway Kit is built for the mission—compact, resilient, and ready to deliver situational awareness and secure communications in any environment.”

“Gemstar’s hard cases are designed for exactly this kind of deployment—where reliability is critical and failure is not an option,” said Mark Hedin, President, Gemstar Manufacturing. “We’re proud to work alongside RGB Spectrum to protect and enable advanced technologies that support the warfighter.”

Learn more about RGB Spectrum’s innovative solutions at www.rgb.com.

INVISIO Further Expands Capability of Market-Leading Wireless Intercom System

Monday, May 12th, 2025

Tactical communications expert INVISIO is expanding the capability of its market-leading intercom system made for tailored user and radio communication. The expansion will deliver enhanced mobility, flexibility, interoperability and functionality for mission-critical users.

INVISIO Link™, due to ship in the next few months, provides wireless access to the INVISIO Intercom system by adding a body worn dongle and a base station to the equipment setup.

Two additional new products – the INVISIO Intercom Switch and the INVISIO Intercom Loudspeaker – further expands the intercom ecosystem and allow communication to larger user groups.

The intercom switch provides power and enables interconnectivity between multiple Link Stations to give wireless access to up to 16 users. In a wired setting, the switch can expand the number of wired users up to 27 via multiple intercoms. The loudspeaker can play audio to groups in settings such as a command center or vehicle.

Announced in 2024, INVISIO Link™ offers a range of benefits, including:

Tailored connectivity: Keeps users always connected, with wireless access for tailored user and radio communication and seamless integration of platform communication.

Unlimited mobility: No tangled cords enable complete mobility, eliminating current platform and proximity issues.

Seamless communication: Smooth transitions between mounted and dismounted, and wired and wireless, with auto-connect functionality for easy use.

Uncompromised quality: Uncompromised speech intelligibility along with strong connectivity, even in challenging environments.

Secure and lightweight: Unparalleled in size and weight, with a body-worn dongle weighing just 70g (2.5oz). System security through AES 256 encryption and low detectability thanks to user-adjustable transmitting power.

Mounted anywhere: Can be fixed to MOLLE webbing, stored in a bag or permanently installed. Leight weight of 270g (9.5oz) and small footprint of 186 x 100 x 30mm (7.3 x 3.9 x 1.2 in) ensures easy positioning for optimal transmission, with optional external antenna support for challenging RF installations.

Jacob Tranegaard, Director Intercom Product Management at INVISIO, said: “These advances ensure the INVISIO Intercom eco-system continues to excel in flexible, tailored wireless communication that offers a whole range of use cases, from military vehicles to maritime uses and command post communications, and non-military scenarios.

INVISIO Link™ gives users more freedom and mobility than ever, along with uncompromised speech intelligibility, secure encryption and a small footprint. The switch and the loudspeaker further expand INVISIO’s capability to ensure our systems remain market-leading in the world of tactical communications.”

Visit invisio.com or contact your local INVISIO representative.