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MDM 23 – S R Technologies Next Generation Tactical Chassis

Thursday, June 29th, 2023

S R Technologies displayed a form factor model for the Marine Corps’ upcoming Expeditionary Dismount Backpack solution for EW/SIGINT missions. It incorporates two swappable payload slots, active cooling fans, and an advanced thermal cold wall design. It’s powered by two swappable BA-5590 batteries or can be attached to vehicle or shore power.

It utilizes Sensor Open System Architecture which relies on the use of cards inserted into a chassis to configure Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems rather than building a completely new system every time it needs to be modernized.

MDM 23 – Marathon Targets

Wednesday, June 28th, 2023

It’s been quite awhile since we’ve mentioned Marathon’s autonomous targets. In addition to their individual robots, they’ve also introduced a vehicle.

Shaped like a light pickup, it can be engaged with small arms fire to stop the vehicle.

MDM 23 – Streamlight Introduces Two New Sidewinder Mounts

Wednesday, June 28th, 2023

Streamlight has introduced two new mounts for their Sidewinder light series. Above is the Hook and Loop Plate and below is the Contour ARC Rail Mount.

Currently available in Coyote with Black coming later.

Available now.

MDM 23 – Massif Revives Marine PMI Shooting Jacket

Wednesday, June 28th, 2023

The Marines haven’t procured the tried and true Primary Marksmanship Instructor Jacket in years. Massif stepped up and recreated the classic design for the Marines. The jacket retains the bellowed back cape, shortened sleeves, and left or right shoulder pads in the old green fatigue color.

They are available now in sizes XS-3XL.

www.massif.com/massifr-pmi-shooter-s-jacket

MDM 23 – DNS Alpha

Wednesday, June 28th, 2023

DNS Alpha is exhibiting in the Mountain Horse Solutions booth and has a few surprises including this prototype Winter Mütze designed to replace the old Bundeswehr issue cold weather cap of the same name.

Featuring a short brim, this cap is made from seam sealed GORE-TEX to shed snow, rain, and wind.

Modern Day Marine: UVision USA Announces Successful High-Altitude Mission Execution with the Hero 120

Wednesday, June 28th, 2023

At a launch altitude of 14,500 ft., the Hero 120 loitering munition system has proven a successful high-altitude operation, with ISR and target engagement capabilities effectively executed at 18,000 ft and above.

MDM, Washington, 27-29 June, Stand 1837

June 28 2023: UVision USA, the US subsidiary of UVision Air, a global leader in aerial loitering systems, announced the completion of successful High Altitude mission execution of its Hero 120 loitering munition system.

With the ability to identify targets from a high altitude, and conduct pin-point strikes, the system demonstrated a successful sensor-to shooter-cycle closure, carrying a substantial payload of 4.5 kilograms. The upgraded Hero-120 enhances the already proven capabilities with an additional operational discriminator.

Major General (Ret.) Avi Mizrachi, CEO of UVision Air Ltd, the parent company of UVision USA, stated, “The successful execution of a mission from high altitude marks a significant milestone in the expanding capabilities portfolio of the Hero-120. This technological achievement was made possible through precise aerodynamic adjustments that enabled the Hero 120 to withstand the challenging conditions of such altitudes. This capability complements the Hero-120’s recently announced ability to launch from a helicopter, further demonstrating the absolute advantage of Hero-120″.  

The Hero 120 Loitering Munition System is a mid-range, anti-tank system designed to meet the demands of the modern battlefield. It employs high-precision strikes against anti-armor, anti-material, and anti-personnel targets, including tanks, vehicles, and soft targets in urban areas. With minimal collateral damage and a range of multi-purpose warheads, the Hero 120 provides operational users with an effective engagement solution.

MDM 23 – ESSTAC

Tuesday, June 27th, 2023

ESSTAC has something for your morale. Their snuff can carrier is made from laser cut laminate and features the EGA as well as a cutout of the Iwo Jima flag raising.

MDM 23 – GM Defense Selected for Defense Innovation Unit’s Stable Tactical Expeditionary Electric Power (STEEP) Program

Tuesday, June 27th, 2023

Even before GM Defense was selected to produce the US Army’s Infantry Squad Vehicle they were working on innovative solutions for the US military. Since then, they’ve done quite a bit of work on both electric and hybrid systems.

Their latest project is for the Defense Innovation Unit’s Stable Tactical Expeditionary Electric Power (STEEP) Program on behalf of the Marine Corps which seeks to offer a tactical microgrid and energy management capabilities in austere locations.

Leveraging GM’s Ultium Platform which is used in their electric vehicles, they are building a prototype to provide uninterruptable and sustainable power. GM’s STEEP solution offers intelligent tactical microgrid capabilities that work with hydrogen-powered generators, stationary and mobile battery electric power or existing fuel-powered generators to support efficient power management and distribution.

In a release from GM earlier today, GM Defense president Steve duMont stated, “This contract award demonstrates our ability to leverage advanced commercial technologies and investments from our parent company, GM, to reduce warfighter fuel consumption, and lower acoustic and thermal signatures, while providing efficient energy at the tactical edge. We are proud to win another contract award with DIU, whose mission to accelerate the adoption of commercial technology across the U.S. military aligns with our efforts to transition global defense and government customers to a more electric, autonomous and connected future.”

This is GM Defense’s second win with DIU having previously worked on prototyping a battery system based on GM’s Ultium Platform in support of the Jumpstart for Advanced Battery Standardization (JABS) solicitation.