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Phokus Research Update

Tuesday, July 8th, 2014

There’s a couple of announcements from Phokus Research regarding their products and customers. First, the Sons Trauma Kit line has been expanded to four sizes, and consists of the Mobility, Deployment, Low-Vis, and Shield variants. The Mobility and Shield versions were created to fulfill end-user requirements.

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Their LVD II has the same contents as the DTK II. This means end users can carry our kit under their armor or on their belt in the small of the back (Using the First Spear Low Vis Pouch). The Zippered Training Kits have been overwhelmingly popular due to training concerns which means no more destroying a deployment kit in training. The Phokus Z-Fold Gauze is now replacing competitors gauze within DOD and it’s also Berry Compliant and has a secondary use as a Hemostatic Training Gauze (Same Dimensions). The Blood Type Stickers, Rip Cord Extenders, and the other products we showed you after Warrior West are just the beginning for Phokus. They were born out of necessity; their requirement for flat Trauma Supplies.

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Also, Naval Special Warfare has added the Hoplite to the new Visual Augmentation System Kit. Hoplites are issued with every new PVS-31 in use by NSW commands.

Phokus Research Group will be present at Warrior Expo East, booth #1009. If you have the opportunity, give them a visit and check out their products.

Nikon Releases New PROSTAFF 7S Binocular Series

Wednesday, June 25th, 2014

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Nikon has just released their new line of PROSTAFF 7S binoculars. The PROSTAFF 7S series utilizes fully multilayer-coated lenses and phase-correction coated prisms for improved image quality, resolution, and clarity. The binocular body is protected with a durable rubber, and is nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed for waterproof/fogproof performance.

Available in 8×42, 10×42, 8×30 and 10×30 magnifications.

www.nikonsportoptics.com

Spuhr Long Range Sight Mount

Wednesday, June 18th, 2014

This is a prototype sight mount from Spuhr AB designed to accommodate Aimpoints and other red dot sights for the purpose of long range shooting. The mount is fully ambidextrous, with knobs on either side to adjust the range settings from 300m up to 1000m. It also features an integrated 3x mount for magnification devices or NVDs to insure it keeps the same angle as the forward optic. Stay tuned for more news on the long range mount as it becomes available.

www.spuhr.com

Morovision – MV/PVS-14

Thursday, May 29th, 2014

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The MV/PVS-14 is a new PVS-14 from L3 based on the AN/PVS-14 fielded by the US Military. This particular NVD can be mounted to a .308 firearm thanks to L3’s unfilmed, Mil-Spec (OMNI VIII) tube, which can withstand the recoil of a .308 round. The NV/PVS-14 has been shown to have an operational life of 20,000-30,000 hours. Lasts 40 hours on a single AA battery.

Additional Specifications

Resolution – 64 Ip/mm (Min)
Magnification – 1x
Field of View – 40º
Objective Lens – f/1.2
Diopter Adjustment – +4 to -6

morovision.com/shop/mvpvs-14

SOFIC 2014 – BAE’s Trace IR Integrates Wilcox RAPTAR-S With SkeetIR

Thursday, May 22nd, 2014

BAE Systems‘ Oasys has developed a new software package that allows the popular SkeetIR, weapon mounted IR sight to work with the Wilcox Industries‘ RAPTAR-S Laser Range Finder. The software introduces a “disturbed reticle” unto the screen of the SkeetIR that incorporates data from the RAPTAR-S.

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While the setup currently utilizes a cable to interface, Wilcox and BAE are working on a Bluetooth solution.

SOFIC 2014 – Precision Targeting

Wednesday, May 21st, 2014

Precision Targeting develops solid state weapon mounted targeting systems. I got a chance to check out a developmental model of their new RIANOV Eagle at SHOT Show.

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The RIANOV Eagle is a weapon mounted (1913 compatible) ballistic computer. It offers a fully compensated ballistic solution monitoring environmental conditions and weapon system orientation (slope and cant) to provide a firing solution.

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The military version is interoperable with the STORM, Rulr and RAPTOR. Additionally, it offers Field of View truing meaning rather than playing with the computer to tweak muzzle velocity, the shooter can enter raw mil adjustments based on what he saw. The RIANOV Eagle holds up to 16 weapon systems and up to 60 dope solutions per weapon system.

www.rianov.com

SOFIC 2014 – L3 Integrated Optical Systems

Wednesday, May 21st, 2014

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Pittsburgh-based L3 Integrated Optical Systems showed me their new Long-Range Sniper System which is like an optic on steroids. They’ve taken a popular commercial off- the-shelf 4×22 optic and integrated laser range finder, temperature, MEMS cant and incline sensors. The base optic’s etched reticle is still there so even if your electronics go down, you’ll be able to effectively engage targets.

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The LSS integrates algorithms for M24, M110, M40, XM2010 and M107.
Naturally, all of that additional data being integrated right at the optic is going to increase the probability of first round hits. But, the shooter will still need basic marksmanship skills such as breathing and trigger control.

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For more information, contact sales.ios@l-3com.com.

Warrior Expo – Adams Industries/Norotos Inc RHNO II Helmet Mount

Tuesday, April 29th, 2014

Adams Industries shared their booth with the guys from Norotos, makers of night vision mounting systems. Based in Southern California, I enjoying seeing them each year at Warrior West. They’re both great companies with great products. You’ve probably seen one of Norotos’ shrouds such as the Universal Shroud. Last year, they won part of the Army helmet mount contract with the RHNO II seen here. Yes, it is being delivered in this Grey metal color.

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The single most important thing about this mount is that the patented “Glide-right” mechanism is infinitely adjustable within the limits of its range in both the vertical and horizontal planes. No more notches. You can get the device exactly where you want it.

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Above you can see the Dovetail Mounting System in a Universal Shroud. It is available in both Horn (J arm) and Dovetail versions.