Watershed has developed a new waterproof weapons bag specifically for the Mk18 carbine.
As you can see it incorporates a waterproof zipper as well as an oral inflation tube and laser cut PALS webbing along with a haul loop.
Internally to the this seam sealed bag, there is a tie down point for the weapon.
Units and agencies can procure products seen at Warrior West by contacting ADS, Inc.
The Coronado line of watershoes from Rocky Boots is now available.
Offered in 6″ and 3″ heights, the Coronado feature drain holes in the soles along with a fast drying mesh upper.
Available in Coyote and Black, sizes 8-13.
Units and agencies can procure products seen at Warrior West by contacting ADS, Inc.
The Go Sport Gorilla Fin from SCUBAPRO was recently authorized for use by US Navy Rescue Swimmers. Since it’s on the authorized use list, other organizations can order it as well.
The version of the popular Go Sport Fin features a higher specification grade of Monprene to provide slightly more stiffness for those experienced divers, or those who need that little bit extra in demanding conditions. It’s also lighter than the legacy issue fin.
Offered in Orange and Black.
Units and agencies can procure products seen at Warrior West by contacting ADS, Inc.
SOFWERX, in collaboration with SOF Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office Special Reconnaissance (PEO-SR), will host an Assessment Event (AE) 15-19 May, 2023 to identify solutions for a small tethered Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) that can operate in both land and saltwater maritime environments for intelligence gathering, surveillance and communications. The system must have some built in capability for full motion video, but also enable the hosting of modular payloads to perform additional functions.
The tethered UAS should be capable of operating in a static or moving configuration while performing force protection and intelligence gathering functions. The tethered UAS should provide a basic full motion video capability, but also be adaptable to carry a variety of payloads.
This assessment solicits white papers to describe off-the-shelf tethered UAS. The most promising candidates will be invited to demonstrate some performance attributes with vendor provided equipment and operators. The demonstration will occur at a remote site with representatives from USSOCOM. A stipend will be provided to defray the costs of travel and shipping to the demonstration site.
Interested parties must submit NLT 09 April 2023 11:59 PM ET.
Visit events.sofwerx.org/uas for more information.
Blueye Robotics is announcing a “treasure hunt” in Virginia Beach, VA, 10:00 am- 6:00 pm local time on Friday March 24, 2023, and Saturday March 25, 2023. The goal is to enable interested end users from across the professional, commercial and private spectrum to test drive the Blueye ROVs and get some hands-on instruction directing the ROVs and managing their various payloads from members of the Blueye team. Submerged targets will be acquired using a sonar and camera under professional instruction. The Blueye Robotics systems are very easy to set up, use and maintain. Additionally, products have been donated by dive industry notables like Ares Watch Company and SCUBAPRO for active participants in the target hunts. Also, any submerged trash that is encountered during the event will count as a “find” and will be removed from the bay.
Blueye Robotics performed the blast damage survey of the Nord Stream pipeline in October 2022. This is a great opportunity to discuss the survey with members of the Blueye team who performed it as well as to handle an actual piece of the pipeline recovered during the survey.
Food and soft drinks will be provided. Come on out and get some hands-on experience with the Blueye Robotics ROV’s, do a little networking, enjoy some good food and try to find some treasure.
Wx call info: Light rain will not cancel the event; however, lightning may delay or cancel. Notification of any changes will be sent to all registrants.
Registration is required at no cost here: Event March 24: Blueye Treasure Hunt
SOFWERX, in collaboration with USSOCOM and Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock – Combatant Craft Division (NSWC-CCD), will host an Assessment Event (AE) 16-18 May 2023 to identify solutions for fabrication, assembly, and integration of subsystems into a watercraft of both aluminum and fiberglass construction.
The objective is to fabricate, assemble, and install non-electrical, mechanical and pneumatic subsystems into a watercraft (less than 50 feet in length) to facilitate the transportation of mission vehicles. The subsystems include a topside cover, L&R system, and a pneumatic system. A three dimensional computer-aided design of the subsystems and watercraft will be provided as government furnished information.
The topside cover subsystem includes inflatable panels that traverse the length of the topside opening on a track attached to the hull topside. The track is fitted with cross members on rollers to enable the panels to be retracted when the cover is required to be open.
The L&R subsystem includes longitudinal bunks attached to the craft structure to support the mission vehicles. Side bumpers and a forward bump stop are utilized for vehicle alignment.
The purpose of the pneumatic subsystem is to enable the craft to change draft for vehicle L&R operations. The pneumatic subsystem consists of inflatable panels (along the hull sides and bottom), hoses, a control panel, and other hardware required for the inflation/deflation of panels.
A hollow watercraft hull, made of both aluminum and fiberglass construction, will be provided as government furnished equipment to the awardee to complete the installations of all the subsystems. The final deliverable will be a completed watercraft with all subsystems installed.
Interested parties should submit NLT 11 April 2023 11:59 PM ET.
To learn more, visit events.sofwerx.org/subsystem.
Tulmar Safety Systems is pleased to announce that they have received a $2.68M contract award for solicitation number W8482-230492/A by the Canadian Department of National Defence for the supply of 2,000 Tactical Life Preserver Units (LPUs) and ancillary accessory items to the Royal Canadian Navy.
‘We are honored that the men and women of the Royal Canadian Navy’s Tactical Operations Group, Naval Boarding Parties, and Naval Security Teams can put their trust in Tulmar to safeguard them while conducting operations’ says Matt Fisher, Director of Defense Business Development for Tulmar. Since its founding in 1992, Tulmar has became a leading supplier of maritime and aviation survival and life support equipment to defense and tactical law enforcement organizations around the world.
SH Defence, Denmark; DA-Group and FORCIT DefenceOY AB, both located in Finland, have signed a multiparty Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to corporate and jointly explore the potential in the development of launching, laying, and storing sea mines designed by and manufactured by DA-Group and FORCIT, such as but not limited to the BLOCKER and TURSO sea mines, into the Containerized Multi-Mission Module system called The Cube™ System.
The cooperation will be based on SH Defence’s modular mission concept, The Cube™ System with associated handling equipment, and will include design and conception; supported with DA-Group patented modular SUMICO naval minelaying concept.
Lars Gullaksen, Area Sales Director, SH Defence, said: “The Cube™ System from SH Defence is rapidly becoming the standard within modularization of maritime mission capabilities for naval, coastguard, and SAR vessels around the world, especially within NATO and around the Baltic Sea. Hence our motto The Cube – changing the game at sea.
Modern naval vessels must be capable of carrying out different missions and roles both in peacetime and wartime. Therefore, the easy and rapid exchange of capabilities is an increasing requirement for new buildings and the retrofit of naval vessels.”
He continued: “The Cube™ System, currently available with more than 300 different payloads from approximately 160 vendors, offers a flexible and cost-efficient solution that enables reconfiguration of a vessel in only a few hours.
This partnership with DA-Group and FORCIT allows us to jointly develop the multi-mission capabilities and expand the portfolio of payloads to include the most modern sea mines for the adaptability of both Scandinavian, NATO, and other foreign navies.”
Kristian Tornivaara, Chief Business Officer at DA-Group Defence and Aerospace, said: “We are excited to start the collaboration with SH Defence. They are now taking real action and provide world navies the future proof modular solution for naval minelaying. We have been working with sea mines and mission modularity for years and we have seen the need for such a system. This is also the reason for SUMICO patent, which now can be utilized in Cube System to enhance navies’ operational capabilities and flexibility.”
Hannu Hytti, Executive Vice President, Forcit Defence, said: “Forcit Defence has been developing and manufacturing modern naval mines since 1988. Recent developments in the security environment have emphasized the importance of sea denial and naval mine capabilities. With this partnership with SH Defence and DA Group we are able to provide world class full spectrum naval capabilities for maritime defence.
