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Spearpoint Confirms Strategic Partnership with Gentex Corporation for Land 125 Phase 4

Wednesday, October 5th, 2022

Brisbane, Australia. 4th October 2022.

Spearpoint Solutions & Technology Pty Ltd (Spearpoint) has announced confirmation of their ongoing strategic partnership with Gentex Corporation, for the supply of the world’s leading ground combatant headborne systems. The collaboration is a continued effort by both companies to offer the Australian Defence Force the most advanced systems, with a particular emphasis on the requirements for Project Land 125 Phase 4, Integrated Soldier Systems.

-Gentex Corporation, and its subsidiary Ops-Core, design and manufacture the most innovative and comprehensive range of headborne systems for ground combatants.

-Spearpoint provides leading-edge, innovative, high-quality, operationally-proven solutions to Defence, Law Enforcement and National Security clients. Spearpoint previously led a group of nine leading international Defence companies to integrate multiple soldier systems into a Digital Combat Helmet System under a Defence Innovation Hub contract.

-This partnership confirms the decade-long relationship between the companies, offering a design, development, manufacturing and integration capability second to none.

In recognition of our long-standing and successful partnership, Gentex confirmed the appointment of Spearpoint as its sole representative for Project Land 125 Phase 4, Integrated Soldier Systems. This will revolve around the current range of modular headborne systems including ballistic and bump helmets, helmet mandibles, situational awareness/communication headsets, eyewear, respirators, and headborne power/data systems and other ancillaries.

Gentex Family of Tactical Headborne Systems (Source: Spearpoint)

Andrew Jiear, Spearpoint CEO, said Spearpoint is proud to continue our strategic relationship with Gentex. Gentex are the global leaders in headborne personal protection and situational awareness solutions. This reinforces our opportunity to build on the developments achieved with our other partners for the Digital Combat Helmet System, which we believe is a critical element of any future Integrated Digital Soldier System.

Spearpoint is a sovereign, wholly-Australian, Veteran-owned company, based in Queanbeyan NSW. Spearpoint has previously supplied ballistic helmets and ancillaries to the ADF, NZDF and most Australian Law Enforcement Agencies.

Gentex Corporation is the world’s leading designer, developer and manufacturer of military headborne systems, based in Carbondale PA USA. Gentex is the designer of the F-35 JSF and F/A-18 fixed wing, HGU-56P rotary wing, DH-132 combat vehicle crewman, and FAST SF helmet systems (in service with USSOCOM and other Tier 1 units worldwide).

Contact Information: sales@spearpoint.net.au

Land Forces 22 – Tulmar Safety Systems

Tuesday, October 4th, 2022

Exhibiting in the Danger Solutions booth, Tulmar Safety Systems is showcasing their Next Generation Tactical Life Preserver.

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• Streamlined low profile shooter’s cut allows unimpeded weapons handling, climbing, rappelling, fast roping, and confined space movement. 

• Lightweight and highly compact, yet durable; built to withstand the rigors of tactical training and operational environment use. 

• Provides 40+ lbs of self-righting buoyancy. 

• Easily attaches and integrates with most MOLLE/PALS tactical armor systems.

• Re-arm and re-pack in less than 5 minutes under operational conditions with no tools required.

Land Forces 22 – DefendTex Banshee

Tuesday, October 4th, 2022

Billed as an Land Autonomous Munition Platform, the Banshee from Australia’s DefendTex boasts a top speed of 100 km/hr and a range of 70 km.

This thermal seeking system is designed to look for tanks, drive under them and destroy the tank or anything else it’s set after.

It can also be used to deliver their line of unmanned aerial systems like the D40 via their multibarrel
launch system.

www.defendtex.com

2022 Land Forces

Tuesday, October 4th, 2022

Welcome to our Land Forces 2022 coverage, live from Brisbane, Australia.

SMARTSHOOTER Unveils the SMASH 3000 at the Australian Land Forces Conference

Monday, October 3rd, 2022

Fielded and operationally proven, the unique SMASH technology ensures that shot accuracy will not be affected by human errors

Land Forces Exhibition, Brisbane, Australia, Hall 2, Booth 2C21

SMARTSHOOTER, a world-class designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems that significantly increase the accuracy, lethality, and situational awareness of small arms, will present the SMASH 3000 for the first time at the Land Forces Conference in Brisbane, Australia.

SMASH 3000 is a lighter and smaller version of SMARTSHOOTER’s handheld operated SMASH system. Using AI, computer vision, and advanced algorithms, SMARTSHOOTER’s SMASH 3000 ensures each round finds its target in both day and night conditions. Incorporating operational and technical insights from previous versions, it is the latest and most advanced handheld operated fire control system by SMARTSHOOTER and is already in operational use. Maximizing force lethality, operational effectiveness and situational awareness throughout every engagement, it is also an ideal hard-kill solution against drones and sUAS.

At the conference, SMARTSHOOTER will also present the SMASH X4: a Fire Control System with a x4 magnifying optic scope that provides extended detection, recognition & identification ranges for the shooter as well as extended lethality ranges. The SMASH X4 includes an etched reticle to allow shooting without battery power, and an optional integrated Laser Range Finder (LRF) enables range measurement both as a user-initiated capability as well as a system input for improved precision. Night-capability is available by using the X4 with thermal night vision devices as a clip-on.

Built as an external add-on solution that can be integrated onto different types of assault rifles and light machineguns, the SMASH Fire Control Systems ensures that shot accuracy will not be affected by human errors such as fatigue and stress, nor by the target movement. Fielded and operationally deployed by friendly forces worldwide, including the IDF and the US special forces, the SMASH Family of Fire Control Systems enables the platoon to be smart, precise and connected.

Presenting its SMASH family of fire control solutions that includes handheld operated, remotely controlled, robotic, and UAV-mounted systems at the Land Forces Conference, SMARTSHOOTER affirms that it is ready to support the Fire Control functions of the Australian Land 159 Tranche 2 Close Combat Family of Weapons (CCFoW).

Michal Mor, SMARTSHOOTER CEO: “We are excited to unveil and present the SMASH 3000, SMARTSHOOTER’s latest and lightest handheld fire control system, for the first time at the Australian Land Forces Conference. We have incorporated all operational and technical insights from previous versions into the system, making it even more effective while enabling significant weight and size reduction. Operational and combat-proven, the SMASH fire control systems allow infantry soldiers to swiftly and accurately neutralize their targets.”

HQS Slim Suppressor

Sunday, October 2nd, 2022

The direct thread HQS Slim Suppressor is available for UK hunters from Edgar Brother.

You can expect a 30dB noise reduction from this Bulgarian can. Offered in a variety of thread patterns, the HQS Slim can be had in .223, .264, .30 and 9mm Para.

www.edgarbrothers.com/shooting-sports/brands/hqs-slim

Australian Defence Force Signs Up for Next Generation of Weapons

Saturday, October 1st, 2022

30 September 2022

The Federal Government has signed a multi-million dollar agreement with a Queensland company to start acquiring and supplying the next generation of small arms for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

The contract is part of a $500 million plus commitment to provide Australia’s soldiers, sailors and aviators with enhanced lethality weapon systems.

Head Land Systems, Major General Andrew Bottrell today announced the awarding of the Lethality System Project (LAND 159) Tranche 1 contract to Queensland-based company NIOA, in the lead-up to the Land Forces 2022 Exposition in Brisbane.

Between now and the mid-2020s, NIOA will use a range of sub-contractors to supply new sniper rifles, pistols, shotguns, personal defence weapons, fighting knives, and an assault breaching system to the ADF, with many of the new weapons to be on display at Land Forces.

Major General Bottrell said the contract would include munitions and ancillary equipment including optical and laser systems, torches and suppressors for the new generation of small arms.

“Under the contract, NIOA will be the prime contractor, working with local and international suppliers and weapon manufacturers on the acquisition, integration, delivery and ongoing support of the new weapon systems from 2023.”

“This is a bold step into modern weaponry to quickly improve Australia’s defence preparedness.”

Major General Bottrell said early engagement with industry had proven very successful.

“NIOA has demonstrated a long?term commitment, private investment, and a focus on growing sovereign industrial capability to support Australia’s war fighters.”

“The collaboration between Defence and industry means we will acquire the best available weapon systems for our troops.”

Defence will seek to maximise Australian industry involvement throughout the life of the Lethality System Project, and ensure continuous engagement with industry partners.

New weapons systems to be acquired include:

• Australian manufacturer ZU Bladeworx’s Double-Edged Fighting Knife – selected as the basis of the ADF’s new Hand-to-Hand Fighting System. The black, double-edged fighting knife has a 100mm blade, is machined from a solid billet of A2 steel and features a non-slip handle and retention ring.

• The SIG Sauer P320 XCarry Pro – selected as the platform for the Sidearm Weapon System, which will replace the venerable Browning Mk3 pistol. It will be complemented with reflex sights, and a white light illuminator.

• The Benelli M3A1 – selected as the platform for the Combat Shotgun System. Operable in semi-automatic or pump-action mode, it is complemented with a red dot sight and white light illuminator.

• The SIG Sauer MCX, in .300 Blackout calibre – selected as the platform for the Personal Defence Weapon System, to provide dismounted combatants with a light, modular, and compact weapon system that can be rapidly optimised for specialised roles.

• The Accuracy International AX-SR – selected as the platform for the Long Range Sniper Capability. It will be introduced into ADF service as a multi-calibre system capable of delivering in .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 Norma Magnum and 7.62mm NATO calibres.

• The Sniper Surveillance Capability – selected to provide ADF snipers with a day and night capability utilising the Safran JIM Compact multispectral surveillance device and Steiner laser range-finding binoculars.

• The M107A1 rifle, manufactured by Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Incorporated, – selected as the platform for the Anti-Material Sniper Capability. The M107A1 is a lighter, modernised and suppressed derivative of the in-service weapon, and is complemented with precision optics, night vision, and ranger-finding devices.

Apollo Military Offers Maritime Operators Highest Performance UBA with Open Safety Incursion CMR

Friday, September 30th, 2022

OT&E of Incursion CMR SCR with Apollo BioMask FFM and Patriot JetBoots
In use with a number of countries naval Special Forces and undergoing Test & Evaluation globally with Tier 1 units. The Open Safety Incursion CMR is a Compact Military Rebreather (CMR) that exceeds all NATO, CE and NEDU performance benchmarks and enables a wide range of missions with a single unit system: as either an O2 CCR, SCR, O2+SCR Switchable unit, Front or Back mount. Its professionally engineered clean sheet design, offering the lowest documented rebreather Work of Breathing (WOB) and long scrubber duration. This enables operators to do the same work, with less effort expended, and provides substantial OH&S benefits: inclusive mitigation of caustic cocktail risk to operators through use of American manufactured 2.2kg 5” solid state Micropore ExtendAir® CO2 technology. Enabling the unique ability to also recover the loop from flood; whilst submerged. Of course, the Incursion CMR can also be operated with 2.6kg of conventional granular absorbent and achieve the same submerged duration.

Incursion CMR O2/SCR Switch for Combat Swimming, VSW MCM or SDV ops.
Features include:

• State of the art military rebreather supporting O2-CCR and SCR operating modes, both dedicated and underwater switchable. Fail-safe gas switch. Offboard SDV or EBS supplied gas whip OSEL lockable Quick-Connect compatible.

• Front or back-mount, with the same unit; compatible with diveable armour vests incorporating front, back and side plates.

• CE, NORSOK and NEDU standards compliant & certified.

• Functional Safety audited and certified to EN61508 SIL 3: with full disclosure of safety case, all test data, FMECA, HAZOPs etc.

• Rugged with exceptional availability, backed by lifetime warranty on design, parts, materials and safety – significantly reducing whole of life cycle costs to operate.

-Low maintenance, with all servicing and repairs able to be performed in-country: technician courses available.

-Includes a unique whole of life safety warranty where if the Functional Safety performance of the Incursion CMR is found to be lacking or can be improved upon; Open Safety will re-engineer the required component and supply it at their cost.

• Light: 10.3kg to 17.4kg depending on configuration, ready to dive including trim weights, scrubber and gas.

• Compact semi-rigid satchel style (35 x 41 x 16cm) including integral oxygen cylinder

-Non-mag 2L 300bar 904L SS carbon wrapped cylinders; avionic (vacuum) tested for HALO use

• Internal protected counterlungs for HALO deployment or high waterflow DPV use

• Flood tolerant and uniquely flood recoverable whilst dived

• 4+ hour scrubber duration, >6 hour gas duration (CCR/SCR modes)

• Rated for use from 0m through to 100m

• Lowest Work of Breathing in industry at

-0.35 J/L at 10m on Oxygen, 62.5 lpm RMV,

-0.6 J/L at 40m on Air, 40 lpm RMV,

-1.44 J/L at 40msw on Air, 75lpm RMV,

-0.9 J/L at 100msw on Heliox, 75lpm RMV

• Low-Mag as standard and Non-Mag options (to NATO STANAG 2897 Class A, static and dynamic tests)

• Low acoustic signature to NATO STANAG 1158

• FFM compatible

• UW comms compatible (DSV adapter)

• Integrated Bail Out Valve for immediate Open Circuit bailout an option; Open Safety ALVBOV replaces DSV

• Proven with Naval and Special Forces around the world from arctic to tropics

• Manufactured in Scotland, United Kingdom and deliberately NOT BERRY compliant.

Open Safety Incursion CMR O2 CCR shown with PPO2 Monitoring through Open Safety HUD offering full dive data display inclusive depth, dive time, compass, decompression and PPO2.
Developed out of the British and Norwegian rebreather safety initiative for commercial North Sea divers, a 200 man-year project, the Incursion UBA systems are believed to be the safest and highest performance military rebreather that can be engineered today.  The Open Safety Incursion CMR is supplied with Functional Safety certification – to the Gold Standard – IEC EN 61508, and at the most onerous level (SIL3) including all mechanics, electronics and software options.

Evaluating new rebreathers can be time consuming, expensive and labour intensive. To minimise that overhead, the Incursion rebreather has been the subject of one the most stringent testing regimes ever.  The Open Safety Incursion system are the only military rebreather on the market whose full test results, failure analysis, performance measurements and compliance matrices are audited and published for critique by prospective purchasers to validate their procurement requirements.

The Incursion CMR is distributed throughout South East Asia and Oceania by Apollo Military, whom are also a very successful sales agent, for a number of disparate and supporting, maritime tactical products. Apollo Military are an ISO Certified company whom have been in the industry since 1988 and are now one of the premier and most respected maritime tactical operations equipment suppliers in the South East Asian region.

Apollo Military in addition to supplying the best maritime tactical equipment that we can source for our clients; also inhouse design, test and have manufactured to our specification Australian manufactured Titanium COBRA boarding ladders and JEYCO manufactured Fast Ropes; both in service with numerous Tier 1 units globally.


Apollo Military supplied Australian manufactured JEYCO Fast Rope and Titanium COBRA boarding ladder

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