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Discover Lindnerhof’s Latest Innovations In Ultra-Light Tactical Gear

Friday, June 28th, 2024

Introducing a range of new products including MicroRig sets, slim Magazine Pouches, and a compact Dump Pouch – Streamlined design for overall convenience

LENGGRIES, GERMANY (27 June 2024)

Lindnerhof-Taktik has introduced a range of new MicroRig sets, slim Magazine Pouches, and a compact Dump Pouch with the aim of offering the most compact andlightweight product innovations.

These products offer a design that is deliberately focused on compact dimensions and extra lightweight. For this reason, the renowned MX material with standard laser-cut MOLLE slots is partially used, along with slim webbing and lightweight plastic parts.

What’s new is that the existing and popular Modular MX231 and Multicaliber MX234 front panels are now available directly as complete sets. This means that the Modular Micro Rig MX887 and the Multicaliber Micro Rig MX886 can be used directly as a ready-to-use carrying system for training, without ballistic protection, and forrapid deployment/repositioning. The function as a front panel is retained and can also be utilised at any time.

Designed to hold two double stack pistol magazines (MX023-2) or one AR15/G95 or similar sized 5.56mm rifle magazine (MX003), the new low profile magazine pouches feature a compact and ultra-lightweight construction. The front, which is made entirely ofelasticated material, ensures a secure hold and thus guarantees the safe storage and transport of magazines.

Last but not least, the revised second generation of the ultra-lightweight PA056-S/II Dump Pouch. When folded, it takes up surprisingly little space, but a quick tug on the strap unfolds the Dump Pouch from its stretch cover. This creates a generous 5.5 litre capacity, perfect forstoring empty magazines, medical waste, and more.

The available models are as follows:

• Modular Micro Rig MX887

• Multi Caliber Micro Rig MX886

• Pistol Magazine Pouch Double MX023-2

• Rifle Magazine Pouch Low Profile Single MX003

• Dump Pouch Small PA056-S/II

Explore the latest products from Lindnerhof-Taktik today and enjoy the enhanced features and modern design.

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Sweden Joins as Latest User of Milrem Robotics’ THeMIS UGV

Thursday, June 27th, 2024

Sweden has officially joined the growing list of countries aiming to adopt robotics to boost their defence capabilities by purchasing the THeMIS Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) by Milrem Robotics, the world’s leading robotics and autonomous systems developer.

The THeMIS Cargo, equipped with MIFIK—Milrem’s Intelligent Functions Kit, which enables autonomous mobility—will be used for trials and experimentations by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FMV), and the Swedish Armed Forces.

The contract was signed at Eurosatory 2024 by Brigadier General Jonas Lotsne, Director of Land Systems at FMV and Sverker Svärdby, managing director of Milrem Robotics Sweden, in the presence of the Swedish Chief of Army, Major General Jonny Lindfors.

“We are proud to welcome Sweden as the latest user of the THeMIS UGV. Our collaboration will ensure that the Swedish forces are equipped with the most advanced robotic systems available, enhancing their operational effectiveness,” said Svärdby.

The THeMIS UGV is renowned for its versatility, reliability, and advanced technological features. Although purchased as a cargo version for supply delivery, the vehicle can be adjusted to perform casualty evacuation, reconnaissance, and combat missions by integrating third-party technologies.

The integration process will involve rigorous training for Swedish military personnel to ensure seamless operation and maintenance of the vehicle. Additionally, Milrem Robotics will provide ongoing support and updates to ensure the system remains at the forefront of technological advancements.

Sweden’s decision to adopt the THeMIS UGV represents a forward-thinking approach to modern warfare, embracing innovation to stay ahead in an increasingly complex security landscape.

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Tomahawk Performance Partners With 911 Supply For Canadian Distribution

Thursday, June 27th, 2024

Nashville, Tennessee – June 2024 — Tomahawk Performance is excited to announce the expansion of its distribution network to Canada through a partnership with 911 Supply.

“Ensuring hard-working first responders, law enforcement, and military personnel have the right equipment to do their job and get home safe is a priority we share with 911 Supply, so we’re proud to partner with them in offering technical apparel to enhance performance when it’s most needed and ensure Canadian professionals and enthusiasts alike are prepared to overcome whatever obstacles they encounter,” says Marc Elbaz, Tomahawk Performance CEO.

911 Supply has built a strong reputation in the Canadian market by offering an extensive range of tactical and duty gear from leading brands. Their expertise and customer-centric approach make them a trusted source for professionals in law enforcement, military, and outdoor pursuits.

Partnering with 911 Supply allows Tomahawk Performance to deliver layering systems to individuals and departments throughout Canada.

Tomahawk Performance designs technical apparel and gear to maximize mobility and enhance performance during the mission. For more information, please contact the Tomahawk Performance team. To explore the range of gear available through 911 Supply, please visit their website.

contact@tomahawkperformance.com

sales@911supply.ca

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Netline Presents Its New DF Sensor – Directional Detection of Drones Regardless of Their Spectral Signature

Wednesday, June 26th, 2024

Addressing the rapid changes in drone threats, Netline’s new DF sensor detects and locates standard, non-standard and DIY drones. “A robust, comprehensive solution for elusive drone threats with unknown spectral signatures”

June 25, 2024 – Netline Communications Technologies Ltd. – a leading developer and manufacturer of high-end electronic warfare and tactical spectrum dominance systems for defense forces and homeland security agencies, presents a novel approach to drone detection with its new non-database direction-finding (DF) sensor.

Netline’s new development is designed to detect all dronethreats in the covered area – including various non-standard and DIY drones, which are the most elusive threat in recent war zones and conflict areas.

“Netline is stepping up to meet the growing field demands for a comprehensive system that can identify and locate all potential drone threats”, asserts Mr. Shai Palti, Netline’s CEO. “As the drone industry evolves, defense forces face new and complex challenges. Netline’s new approach provides our clients with a robust solution for detecting, locating, and mitigating every threat in the spectral area, even if it’s a new drone with unknown spectral signatures or communication links”.

“Innovative and Adaptive Algorithm with No Specific Data”

The new version of Netline’s DF sensor is based on three detection steps. First, the sensor scans the spectrum for all radio frequencies (RF) in the relevant bands, then separates targets from the spectral noisy environment using a hybrid algorithm, and finally tracks the suspicious targets to define their threatening level according to different parameters.

The strategic deployment of two or more DF sensors in the covered area empowers users with precise localization abilities. This is achieved through the intersection of the two direction lines, ensuring a comprehensive and effective drone detection and localization system.

These abilities join Netline’s battle-proven drone mitigationsystems. Based on SDR technology, Netline’s jammers disrupt the communication between the drone and its operator, block GNSS signals, and cover all potential drone frequencies.

“At Netline we constantly learn and monitor the evolving threats in different war zones around the world to develop critical and rapid solutions. Our R&D teams have developed this innovative and adaptive algorithm that recognizes common factors of airborne threats, indicating their existence without needing specific data”, summarizes Mr. Palti.

For more information on Netline Communications Technologies Ltd, please visit the company’s website: www.netlinetech.com

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Chemring Appoints Former Meggitt CEO as Chairman-Designate

Tuesday, June 25th, 2024

Chemring is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Wood as an independent non-executive director and Chairman-designate. He joins the Board with effect from 1 October 2024 and will succeed Carl-Peter Forster as Chairman of the Board on 1 December 2024, following Carl-Peter’s retirement on 30 November 2024.

Carl-Peter joined the Board of Chemring on 1 May 2016 and was appointed Chairman on 1 July 2016. Since then he has successfully led the Group through a period of significant transformation as we have built a stronger, higher-quality and more resilient business. The investments made in both culture and infrastructure position the Group well to capitalise on its many opportunities.

Tony is a member of the Board of Directors of Airbus SE, the CAC 40 aerospace and defence firm, and National Grid plc, an energy company operating in the UK and the US. From 2018-2022 he was Chief Executive of FTSE 100 Meggitt plc, where he led the operational and cultural transformation of the company. He brings to the Board significant engineering and sector experience having also been a Non-Executive Director and former President of ADS Group Limited, the trade association for the Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space sectors in the UK, from 2020-2023. Prior to joining Meggitt he spent 15 years at Rolls-Royce plc, latterly serving as President of Aerospace from 2013-2016.

Tony holds a degree in Engineering from the Open University in the UK and a Master of Business Administration from INSEAD in France. He is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and a Fellow of the Association for Project Management.

Michael Ord, Chief Executive of Chemring, commented:

“On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Carl-Peter for his immeasurable guidance and commitment to Chemring over the past eight and a half years. He has led the Board through a period of significant transformation, and he leaves the Group in an excellent position to continue this success.

“We are delighted that Tony has agreed to succeed Carl-Peter as Chairman of Chemring. He joins at an extremely exciting point in Chemring’s development and his knowledge and understanding of the defence and aerospace sector will be invaluable. Tony is an extremely experienced individual with a strong business track record, and the Board believes that he is the right person to oversee the next stage of the Group’s development.”

Carl-Peter Forster, Chairman, said:

“I have greatly enjoyed my eight and a half years as Chairman of Chemring, during which time the Group successfully focused its operations within its core niche markets, re-entered the FTSE 250, steadily improved profitability and now has the ambition to achieve annual revenues of c.£1billion by 2030.

“The transformation of the Group could only have been achieved with the dedication and hard work of its management and employees. I am grateful for the many years of successfully working with the team at Chemring and I wish them all well in the future.”

Tony Wood added:

“I am very much looking forward to joining the Board of Chemring succeeding Carl-Peter as Chairman, and to working with the Board, Michael Ord and the leadership team to support the next exciting stage in the Company’s development.”

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Australia Deputy Prime Minister Visits DroneShield Facility

Monday, June 24th, 2024

DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) (DroneShield or the Company) is pleased to advise that Hon Richard Marles, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and Minister for Defence, has visited the new DroneShield Sydney facility in mid June.

DroneShield was included into the Australian Government’s Ukraine aid package in late 2023, contributing its rapidly deployable C-UAS sensors and effectors, and was approximately half of the total package amount at the time ($10m out of the $20m total). Its products are continued to be used on the frontlines in Ukraine to stop Russian drones, as well as a substantive number of other locations globally.

The Company has moved into the new and substantially enlarged premises earlier this year, with the facility currently hosting approximately 130 staff, including over 100 engineers, as well as operations, business and corporate teams. With a larger own manufacturing floor combined with growing outsourced manufacturing capacity, DroneShield has a current manufacturing capacity of approximately $400m per annum. All of DroneShield’s R&D and manufacturing is done in Australia.

Hon Richard Marles receiving a brief at the DroneShield facility

Hon Richard Marles, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and Minister for Defence, commented: “DroneShield is an example of an Australian high-tech success story, with world-class cutting edge local R&D and manufacturing, and growing exports around the world, with focus on the US.”

Hon Richard Marles inside the DroneShield anechoic test chamber

Oleg Vornik, DroneShield CEO, commented: “Over the last 10 years, DroneShield has become a global leader in AI-powered C-UAS solutions. Critically in the current geopolitical environment, it is also a significant sovereign manufacturer. We are pleased to have had an opportunity to brief the Deputy Prime Minister on our operations, and look forward continuing to support Australia and its allies with our advanced technologies.”

Hon Richard Marles receiving product brief in the display area from DroneShield CTO Angus Bean

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Schiebel Opens Facility in France

Friday, June 21st, 2024

Vienna, 20 June 2024 – The Schiebel Group is strengthening its European footprint by establishing Schiebel Aéronaval SAS in Toulon, France.

The CAMCOPTER® S-100 has been in service with the French Ministry of Armed Forces since 2012. In order to more closely support this successful partnership and meet the operational requirements of the Armed Forces in case of major engagements, Schiebel has established a company in France, situated close to its customer, in Toulon. The new Schiebel entity will provide localised support for the French Navy’s fleet of S-100 within the framework of a 5-year contract DMAé (Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique) awarded to Schiebel at the end of 2023.

Schiebel Aéronaval SAS will house a production and repair facility to conduct the assembly and maintenance of the S-100 systems for the French Navy and other customers. The new Schiebel company will also have a training department to train operators and maintenance technicians.

Furthermore and significantly, the entity is intended to become the main European production and payload integration site for the evolving CAMCOPTER® S-300.

Schiebel Aéronaval SAS embeds itself into the French Aerospace industrial network, works closely with other local French companies and is expected to generate many employment opportunities in the Toulon area.

“We are extremely proud to count France, renowned for its emphasis on strategic autonomy, among the CAMCOPTER® S-100 users. Opening a facility in Toulon not only enables us to serve the French Navy better, but also to be closer to our French industrial partners and benefit from the advantages of the region, including direct access to the sea. We are more than excited about the new opportunities this important step will bring“, said Lubos Sramek, CEO of Schiebel Aéronaval SAS.

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NFM Launching New THOR MCVS Light Weight at EUROSATORY 2024

Friday, June 21st, 2024

NFM are launching their new THOR™ Modular Combat Vest System Light Weight (MCVS-LW) at EUROSATORY 2024. The innovative MCVS-LW will be showcased from June 17th to 21st, and visitors can explore its advanced features and light weight at NFM’s booth in Hall 6, stand G145.

Paris, France – June 17, 2024 – The THOR™ MCVS-LW an individual load bearing and ballistic protection vest, designed specifically for military and law enforcement personnel who prioritize low weight, slim fit and quick water drainage. This vest ensures comfort, modularity, light weight, and functionality in diverse operational environments.

“Our mission at NFM has always been to provide the best possible protection and solutions for those who serve on the front lines,” said Tor Inge Thun, Chief Product Officer at NFM. “The THOR™ MCVS-LW is a testament to this commitment, offering unparalleled weight efficiency and quick-drying capabilities without compromising on ballistic protection.”

Advanced features and superior design

The THOR™ MCVS-LW is constructed from laser cut flame retardant, hydrophobic and colorfast laminates, permitting to integrate functionalities such as pouch attachment interface. The Omega material used in the vest excels in water operations, ensuring no added weight when exiting the water and allowing for rapid drainage.

“The MCVS-LW’s design leverages the unique properties of the Omega material, enabling users to maintain high mobility and comfort even in wet conditions. This vest is truly a game-changer for operations involving water”, says Thun.

Key Features of the THOR™ MCVS Light Weight:

• Optimal weight-performance ratio: The vest’s low weight does not come at the expense of protection, ensuring optimal performance in the field.

• Modular design: Primarily set up for plate carrier configuration, the MCVS-LW offers the same modularity as the MCVS 3.0, allowing users to customize their loadout as needed.

• Advanced protection: With front and back ballistic protection panels and plates, the MCVS-LW safeguards against high-speed fragments, handgun, and rifle ammunition, protecting vital anatomical structures within the thorax.

• Load bearing capacity: The laser-cut pouch attachment system on the vest’s front, back, and sides ensures efficient load distribution and easy access to mission-critical equipment.

• Enhanced mobility and comfort: The padded shoulder supports distribute pressure evenly, while the front and back comfort pads enhance airflow, reducing moisture buildup and ensuring maximum comfort.

• Quick release mechanism: The slim G-hooks on the shoulders and Tubes® buckles on the sides allow for quick release and easy closing, providing a secure fit that is easy to manage even with gloved hands.

• Field repairability: The waist Tubes® can be easily exchanged by the user without the need for specific tools, ensuring the vest remains functional in the field.

“The THOR™ MCVS-LW is designed with the end-user in mind, ensuring they have the best possible equipment to perform their duties effectively and safely,” says Thun. “We are proud to introduce this innovative vest at EUROSATORY 2024 and look forward to demonstrating its capabilities.”

NFM invites all attendees of EUROSATORY 2024 to visit our booth in Hall 6, stand G145, to explore the THOR™ MCVS-LW and witness the future of lightweight, modular combat vest systems.

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