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MDM 25 – IXI Electronic Warfare

Thursday, May 1st, 2025

IXI Electronic Warfare exhibited their X-TAC Tactical Awareness Kit server.

The requirement was for a manportable TAK server and IXI EW delivered. Weighing 4.85 lbs with a single hot-swappable PRC-148 / 152 battery (3.85 lbs dry), the XTAK is 6.6″ x 5″ x 3.54″.

Powered by an Intel 17 / Jetson AGX Orin edge computing module, the system communicates in L, S and C Bands – 3X3 MIMO 6-10W, 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz and 5G Global Band (Dual SiM). Additionally, there are ports for Ethernet (1 WAN, 2 LAN), USB 3.0 (2), RS232 (1), and NETTWARRIOR.

From a power standpoint, they’ll accept everything from dirty shore power to MBITR batteries, to STUB, to BB-2590. In fact, with a BB-2590 you can expect up to 18 hours.

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MDM 25 – SIG Teases Stabilized Spotting Scope

Thursday, May 1st, 2025

SIG offered visitors to the NRA Annual Meeting in Atlanta and Modern Day Marine in Washington, DC a sneak peek at the OSCAR6 HDX PRO, an upcoming stabilized spotting scope.

A product sheet explains the technology behind the optic.

SIG’s Next Generation OmniScanTM OIS technology enhances image stabilization using a digital accelerometer to optimize the level of stabilization applied based off your movement and vibration.

It offers 16-32x magnification along with a 60mm objective lens and is 11.5″ long and weighs just over 55 oz.

The OSCAR6 HDX PRO is powered by 2 x AA batteries and offers up to 50 hours of use. You’ll also find an integrated ARCA rail base and IPX-7 waterproof and anti-fog ratings.

Look for the OSCAR6 HDX PRO along with several other new optics items during this summer’s SIGNext event in June.

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MDM 25 – Streamlight Sidewinder Stalk High Offset ARC Mount

Thursday, May 1st, 2025

I wanted to give you a look at how the Streamlight Sidewinder Stalk light mounts to an Ops-Core ARC Rail using the High Offset ARC Mount.

The issue is that when you mount the light directly to the ARC Rail, you don’t have room for the AMP headset or other mounting adapters.

The High Offset ARC Mount relocated the light above the rail, offering plenty of room for your headset mount yet still making access to the convenient.

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MDM 25 – MKU Ltd

Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

Indian armor manufacturer MKU Ltd made their US trade show debut at modern Day Marine. They featured their brand new gunfighter cut helmet built to the new NIJ helmet standard from their Kavro Soldier Protection line.

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MDM 25 – Collapsible Lightweight Ammunition Container

Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

Created by UD2MO (Using Design to Multiply Outcomes) a Service Disabled Veteran Owned small business, the Collapsible Lightweight Ammunition Container is an aluminum alternative to traditional ammunition cans.

CLAC can be configured internally with dividers and color coded for different munitions.

clacamerica.com/products/collapsible-lightweight-ammunition-container-clac

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MDM 25 – Mystery Ranch NICE Frame

Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

Many may not know it but Mystery Ranch was instrumental in the development of the Marine Corps issue Family of Improved Load Bearing Equipment and that the pack was actually designed for use with the NICE Frame.

The Nylinear Individual Carrying Equipment Frame features the Futura Yoke which is offered in three sizes with 8″ of adjustment in each size. Additionally, the framing allows for torsional movement, but its three vertical and horizontal composite stays are rigid in the vertical plane to transfer the load efficiently. Finally, it incorporates the Bolstered Ventilation Stability to keep the pack stable even when wearing a rear armor plate.

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MDM 25 – Watershed

Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

New from Watershed is the Raiding Craft Bow Bag. Designed to be clipped into place in the bow of a rubber raiding craft, this generous storage bag is completely waterproof and uses a YKK Aquaseal zipper. Additionally, there is a MOLLE field to attach other gear and the bag features an oral inflation valve.