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The New Tacti-Cool Edelweiß Set-UP

Saturday, April 1st, 2023

LENGGRIES, GERMANY, and KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (1 April 2023) — Following on the heels of their successful joint participation at SHOT Show 2023in Las Vegas, U.S.A., UF PRO and Lindnerhof-Taktik have agreed to collaborate further on the creation of special, one-of-a-kind tactical-use products.The two brands say they are united by a shared drive for constant innovation, a love of detail, and a desire for greater creativity. This powerful combination has led UF PRO and Lindnerhof to bring to market a radically new concept, one that takes the product portfolios of both companies to a higher level.

Beginning Saturday, 1 April, the gates will fling open wide for pre-ordering the brands’ hot new tactical Edelweiss set-up consisting of UF PRO’sP-40 Tactical Lederhosenof UF PRO and Lindnerhof’s matching and adaptive Chest-Rig Harness Edelweiss BY732.

Said Armin Wagner, Head of Product Development at UF PRO, “Never settle for ordinary Lederhosen when you can experience the comfort, style, and adaptability of our P-40 Tactical Lederhosen, which features the innovative Waist/Flex System and scholler®-dynamic stretch material to ensure a comfortable fit for all your Oktoberfest adventures.”

However, the advantages of the P-40 Tactical Lederhosen don’t end there. Equipped with an array of pockets—including cash pockets for your expenses, a dedicated coaster pocket, and even pockets for pens and knives—these Lederhosen are the ideal companion for any unpredictable situation, Wagner contended. “And yes, they’re Knee-High-Socks-ready, so you can maintain that authentic Bavarian look without sacrificing practicality,” he added.

Jakob Kolbeck offered insights concerning the process by which the product was developed: “In the course of discussing the initial design concept, it was clear that we needed to come up with something that would enable our customers to stay tactically ‘cool’ during their free time—and also to allow us,as a Bavarian-based company, to include the look of our traditional Alpine costume.”

The Chest-Rig Edelweiß BX732 is classically designed but with softer padding and extra MOLLE/PALS slots and loops for carrying additional equipment (such as hydration tube guides, cable guides, and more). Moreover, users can personalize the Chest-Rig by means of MOLLE fixation with just a bit of adaptation to the traditional design and included center part.

Included with the Chest-Rig is the BY623 Multi-Purpose Pouch Edelweiß – a small,round multi-purpose bag that provides storage space for AirTags, beer tokens, coins, snus, and all other EDC items.

The Chest Rig also offers the necessary adaptation points for UF PRO’s XXXPants so that set-up users can enjoy additional safety, loss protection, freedom of movement,and above all, comfort in EVERY situation.

Kolbeck promised, “You will love wearing this combi—let’s call it tacti-cool or ED-R, meaning Every Day Ready! And not just for your trip to the world’s largest folk and beer festival.”

For more information about those products of each respective brand, please visit UF PRO’s website at ufpro.com and Lindnerhof’s webshop at hqg.de.

Silvus Technologies Partners With Al Seer Marine and Broadcast Solutions on World Hub for Intelligent Maritime Solutions

Friday, March 31st, 2023

Abu Dhabi, UAE and Los Angeles, CA (March 29, 2023) – Silvus Technologies, Inc. (“Silvus”), a global leader of advanced wireless networking communications systems, announced its latest strategic collaboration with Al Seer Marine (ADX: ASM) and Broadcast Solutions GmbH to strengthen Al Seer Marine’s Maritime Autonomous Center of Excellence – a leading hub for intelligent maritime solutions.

Located in Al Seer Marine’s state-of-the-art shipyard, featuring the world’s largest robotic arm-based 3D printer, dedicated training institute, and maritime maintenance facility in Abu Dhabi, the Center will provide government, industry, academia and private sector organizations from around the world the opportunity to develop, test, and gain practical experience operating autonomous systems throughout the waters of the region.

Leveraging Silvus’ advanced wireless network communication expertise, Al Seer Marine’s success in autonomous maritime platform development, and Broadcast Solutions’ depth of experience in systems integration, the Maritime Autonomous Center of Excellence will rapidly become a world leading center for maritime solutions.

 

“Al Seer Marine continues to develop, build and deliver leading autonomous products and services throughout the region. Our organizations share common interests and values in providing the technologies that are needed in today’s world, while shaping those that will form tomorrow. We will continuously help key organizations sustain autonomous systems for the advancement of the UAE and regional partners through the combination of key innovative technologies and working closely with our strategic partners,” said Guy Neivens, CEO of Al Seer Marine.

 

“We are honored to join with Al Seer Marine and Broadcast Solutions in this collaborative endeavor to accelerate technology innovation and the art of what’s possible. We believe the Center will become an invaluable resource for system developers, industry partners, and end users,” said Allen Johnston, Silvus Senior Director International Sales and Business Development.

 

“As a long-term Al Seer Marine and Silvus partner, we look forward to contributing our team’s expertise to foster growth and development within the UAE in this exciting sector,” said Peter Jakobsson, Business Development Director at Broadcast Solutions GmbH.

 

As the Center’s principal communications technology partner, Silvus Technologies will provide wireless broadband network connectivity solutions for organizations accessing the Center. Broadcast Solutions will serve as the Center’s primary systems integration partner, working closely with participating organizations on solutions design, execution, and optimization.

 

CLAW Gear – Merino Seamless Baselayer Series

Thursday, March 30th, 2023

During IWA 2023, Austria’s CLAW Gear unveiled their Merino Seamless Baselayer Series, a newly developed line of base layers made in the EU. They collaborated with European military alpine specialists to create this series, which is designed to serve as a foundation for layering clothing, particularly for military and law enforcement contexts. Their primary focus during development was achieving ideal moisture management, which we accomplished by incorporating ventilation zones into the design.

Rohde & Schwarz Presents Next Generation EW Solutions at SOFINS

Thursday, March 30th, 2023

As a systems partner and integrator for enhanced situational awareness and network monitoring, Rohde & Schwarz will present its latest and innovative portfolios of cutting-edge electronic warfare (EW) solutions for spectrum dominance and mission success.

Camp de Souge, France March 28, 2023 – Rohde & Schwarz supports missions with scalable intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems that can be integrated in various platforms. Exchangeable sensor subsystems are available and can be used in manual or automated EW. This year’s Special Operations Forces Innovation Network Seminar (SOFINS) will be held at the Camp de Souge military base in France’s Gironde Department from March 28 to 30, 2023 and Rohde & Schwarz will showcase their next generation EW system components.

One core system component is the new R&S UMS400 lightweight universal monitoring system. It is a core COMINT component and a good fit for any platform thanks to its brilliant radio performance and reduced size, weight and power (SWaP). The R&S UMS400 is crucial for gathering actionable intelligence, creating situational awareness and participating in larger ISR multi sensor missions. It is also used for operations focusing on force protection and small-scale emitter hunting.

The R&S PR200 portable monitoring receiver is indispensable when searching for and analyzing known and unknown radio emissions and localizing signal sources. The R&S PR200 can handle typical mobile spectrum monitoring, spectrum clearance, interference hunting and site testing tasks in both indoor and outdoor environments. The receiver is compact, battery-powered and easy-to-operate. It can help measure network performance for on-site signals in the frequency and time domain, analyze online signals in combination with PC based signal analysis software in COMINT applications or detect and locate miniature transmitters indoors with a differential spectrum.

The R&S EM200 digital compact receiver has a wide frequency range that supports spectrum monitoring and direction finding with minimal SWaP will also be on display. The R&S EM200 is an ideal I/Q source for continuous wideband data collection, effective radio reconnaissance and situational awareness. The R&S TSMA6 autonomous mobile network scanner, an integrated solution for high speed LTE-5G NR testing, will also be showcased.

Rohde & Schwarz is a key partner to the armed forces, law enforcement, government authorities as well as domestic and international security organizations. The company produces high technology solutions at company-owned sites with a deep industrial value chains and vertical integration. The sensor, antenna and software portfolios provide cutting-edge EW solutions for spectrum dominance and situational awareness. They can also monitor congested RF spectra for improved spectrum awareness, interference hunting and coverage and occupancy measurements.

Galvion’s Batlskin Caiman System is Selected for the Canadian Dismounted Infantry Capability Enhancement (DICE) Programme

Thursday, March 30th, 2023

Galvion, a world leader in innovative head protection systems and power and data management solutions, has won a major contract from the Department of National Defence (DND) Canada for its flagship Batlskin Caiman® ballistic helmet systems. The Canadian Dismounted Infantry Capability Enhancement (DICE) programme contract was awarded following a full and open competition, based on meeting stringent technical requirements, as well as comprehensive end-user evaluation. The one-year framework contract will see delivery of approximately 2100 helmets and 4200 helmet covers, in two patterns, along with spare parts. There is an option to extend to 5 years, with delivery of up to 8400 additional helmets and accessories.

“The Caiman helmet system is a platform with a unique combination of agility, protection, weight reduction, and scalability, built to meet the real-world demands of the modern battlefield,” said Jonathan Blanshay, CEO at Galvion. “Our global team is incredibly proud of the work that we do and winning this Canadian programme shortly after our recently announced NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) framework contract will mean this best-in-class helmet will be protecting more of our NATO allies around the world.” He added: “this contract award validates everything that we are trying to achieve here at Galvion. By providing the very best technical and engineering solutions possible that are also hyper-focused on end-user insight and feedback, we help to increase the agility, lethality and survivability of those who protect us.”

HENSOLDT Optronics Builds New Plant in Oberkochen

Wednesday, March 29th, 2023

Oberkochen/Germany, 28 March 2023 – The sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT today broke ground for the construction of a new plant in Oberkochen. The new building is the HENSOLDT Group’s response to the steadily growing demand for high-performance military equipment for the German Armed Forces and members of NATO, and to the ever-increasing demand from manufacturers of lithography systems for the semiconductor industry, who source high-precision optronic measuring equipment from HENSOLDT Optronics. The total investment volume is around 100 million euros. The company plans to move into the new location in 2025.

With the help of an innovative and sustainable energy concept, 70 percent of the electricity required in the new plant will be covered by the company’s own renewable sources. This share is to increase to 100 per cent in the long term. The total energy demand (heating, cooling, electricity) will be covered by regenerative sources, but mainly by geothermal probes working as heat pumps and photovoltaic systems. With its advanced energy concept, HENSOLDT is aiming for sustainability certification from a renowned institute.

“The focus of our growth plans is to expand our capacities in order to be able to supply the German Armed Forces quickly and to the required extent. I am pleased that this new location will create highly qualified jobs for the entire Ostwürttemberg region and beyond. As we grow, we will continue to invest in our employees and the environment in which we operate,” said HENSOLDT CEO Thomas Müller at the groundbreaking ceremony. “The new building will not only help us to handle the upcoming orders even better. It will also help us to better communicate the pride we as HENSOLDTians have in ourselves, our work and our service to the Federal Republic of Germany to the outside world.”

“All work areas, from administration, research and development, to assembly and integration areas will be synergetically stacked in the new location and interconnected due to the structure of the building,” explains Andreas Hülle, Division Manager Optronics & Land Solutions and Managing Director of HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH. “From 2025, around 850 employees will be able to take advantage of an innovative working environment in a “high-tech campus”. Flexible expansion options for the building structure and internal design will enable further growth in the long term.

“With more than 800 employees in Oberkochen and Aalen, HENSOLDT stands for the development, construction and production of state-of-the-art optical and optronic devices, including the necessary processing of sensor data. The new construction of the ultra-modern and particularly sustainable HENSOLDT Optronics Campus and the associated investment of around 100 million euros are a clear commitment to the Ostalbkreis innovation location,” said Dr Joachim Bläse, District Administrator of the Ostalbkreis. “The lessons learned from recent history show us that developments for security technology, civil and also military applications must be driven forward in equal measure. A beacon for this is being built in Oberkochen.”

Level Peaks Lightweight Smock Pre- Order

Wednesday, March 29th, 2023

Available now for pre-order from Endeavour Tactical, the Level Peaks Lightweight Smock is a long-awaited follow up to their highly technical smock released back in 2011.

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Aeronautics is Expanding its Operations in the Asia Pacific Region: The Company has Signed a Collaboration agreement with RV Connex for the Production of Orbiter 4 in Thailand

Thursday, March 23rd, 2023

The establishment of the new production line will enable both companies to meet the needs of their customers in the region.

March 22nd, 2023. Aeronautics Group – a world leader in designing, developing and manufacturing comprehensive defense solutions focused on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), for the global defense & HLS markets, has signed a collaboration agreement with one of the leading defense companies in Thailand, RV Connex, for in-country production of the innovative tactical UAV, Orbiter 4.

Local production will serve the interests of customers of both companies in the APAC region. Aeronautics will transfer knowledge for production of the system – including the air vehicle, its sub-systems and its ground support system – which the company offers its customers worldwide. In addition, local flight crews will be trained to perform various flight operations and lead training programs for local clients.

“The collaboration agreement with RV Connex, a company with an excellent reputation in the Asian market, is another pillar in the significant growth of Aeronautics in the past three years,” says Gilad Landsberg, Vice President and Head of the Tactical & MALE UAS Division at Aeronautics. “RV Connex provides a precise answer to the needs of the Asian defense market. Together with Aeronautics’ advanced and proven solutions, this is a partnership that will enable a leap forward in Aeronautics’ business activities in the Asia Pacific region.”

“I am happy about the deepening of the alliance between the two companies,” says Peeraphon Trakulchang, Vice President at RV Connex. “This collaboration is a landmark event for both of us – a significant step forward in our long-standing relationship, and in particular, our continued commitment and dedication towards effectively developing our local capabilities to serve Aeronautics’ end users, not only in Thailand, but also in the neighboring regions.”