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EOTECH Partners with ForumPay to offer Cryptocurrency Payments on Website

Sunday, May 4th, 2025

Plymouth, MI (May 2025) – In an effort to enhance the shopping experience with its customers, EOTECH has partnered with ForumPay, a leader in cryptocurrency payment solutions for both online and PoS systems, to seamlessly accept crypto payments on its ecommerce site.

“With the number of crypto consumers expected to reach one billion by the end of 2025, crypto payment acceptance is fast becoming an essential requirement for ecommerce retailers across the globe,” said ForumPay CEO, Josh Tate. “We are excited to be working with EOTECH to provide our next generation payment solution to its customers and further enhance their buying experience.”

Advantages EOTECH customers will recognize are reduced transactional costs compared to typical credit cards, as well as secure, private, and transparent transactions. EOTECH benefits by tapping into a new demographic of consumers who prefer using cryptocurrencies for their purchases, as well as improving the overall purchasing experience of its customers.

“Our goal here is to remove any barriers that customers may have in purchasing our products,” said Jacob Wolfrum, Digital & E-Commerce Manager for EOTECH. “ForumPay offers simple APIs and plugins that easily integrated into our platform providing a simple process, useful dashboard and great customer service.  This was a simple decision that mutually benefits our customers and business.”

The crypto purchasing option is live on the EOTECH website now and can be selected at checkout.  

For more information, please visit www.eotechinc.com

MICROOLED Announces Partnership with Vortex Optics and Brand New US Headquarters

Thursday, May 1st, 2025

DALLAS–MICROOLED Inc., the leading global supplier of AMOLED displays, is proud to announce their partnership with Vortex Optics to advance the development of high-performance weapon sights for optical sighting systems. This collaboration continues MICROOLED’s commitment to delivering elite display solutions that enhance optical accuracy, durability, and user experience in competitive and mission-critical environments.

MICROOLED’s state-of-the-art AMOLED technology offers unparalleled image clarity, extreme high contrast ratios, optimal energy efficiency, enhanced visibility and faster target acquisition – key attributes for situational awareness in the harshest battlefield environments. By integrating these displays, Vortex Optics aims to elevate the performance of its weapon sights, ensuring reliable and clear visuals. Next-generation scopes, along with other reconnaissance and surveillance optical systems, rely on innovative AMOLED technology to gain tactical edge. Beyond defense, AMOLED displays are also critical components to commercial optics for outdoor enthusiasts, smart eyewear for athletes, vision for sophisticated medical equipment and high-end professional cameras.

“We’re excited to support Vortex Optics with our AMOLED display technology, a critical element to optical sight systems,” said John Robinson, VP of MICROOLED Inc. “Our displays are designed to meet the rigorous demands of multiple applications. This strategic partnership reinforces our dedication to military technological advancements and continues to push the boundaries of what AMOLED displays can achieve.”

This collaboration aligns with MICROOLED’s vision to remain at the forefront of display technology innovation. Another testament is their brand new office in Dallas, TX, establishing a US presence, showcasing commitment to innovative partnerships and to meet the evolving needs of the optical sighting systems market. John Robinson also commented on the new US Headquarters, “This milestone positions us to better serve our clients and drive forward groundbreaking advancements in micro-display technology.”

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.

SMARTSHOOTER Unveils SMASH 2000L Integration with USMC MAGTAB System at Modern Day Marine 2025

Tuesday, April 29th, 2025

Enhanced Situational Awareness and Battlefield Connectivity Now Delivered Through SMASH 2000L Integration with the Marine Air-Ground Tablet (MAGTAB)

Modern Day Marine, Booth #2349

[April 28, 2025]: SMARTSHOOTER, a world-class designer, developer, and manufacturer of precision fire control systems, will showcase its SMASH family of handheld and remotely operated systems at Modern Day Marine 2025.

Today, SMARTSHOOTER announces the integration of its combat-proven SMASH 2000L Fire Control System with the United States Marine Corps’ Marine Air-Ground Tablet (MAGTAB) Family of Systems. Developed in collaboration with Kranze Technology Solutions (KTS), this integration enhances dismounted Marines’ real-time situational awareness by delivering target and friendly force information directly into the SMASH 2000L’s Field of View (FOV) — significantly improving battlefield decision-making.

SMASH 2000L is SMARTSHOOTER’s lightest handheld fire control system. Using artificial intelligence, computer vision, and advanced algorithms, it maximizes force lethality, operational effectiveness, and situational awareness in every engagement — day or night. Combat-proven,SMASH 2000L ensures precise target elimination against ground threats and aerial targets, making it an ideal hard-kill solution against drones and sUAS.

A unique feature of the SMASH 2000L is its ability to connect to external sensors, providing both operators and Combat Operations Centers with enhanced situational awareness. Operators can instantly visualize targets and friendly forces through their optics, enabling faster engagement and better-informed command decisions.

Designed by Marines for Marines, the MAGTAB Family of Systems streamlines mission planning, increases operational effectiveness, and modernizes Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs). Through this integration, critical battlefield information can now be shared seamlessly between the SMASH 2000L and the MAGTAB system, empowering dismounted forces with greater precision, connectivity, and speed.

The announcement follows SMARTSHOOTER’s successful participation in a live-fire kinetic and non-kinetic Counter-UAS evaluation at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California. During the October 2024 event, SMARTSHOOTER demonstrated the SMASH 2000L Fire Control System mounted on a standard M4 rifle, successfully eliminating multiple drone threats across two days of live testing.

Michal Mor, CEO of SMARTSHOOTER, stated: “The integration of SMASH 2000L with the Marine Corps’ MAGTAB system empowers warfighters to instantly share and act on critical battlefield information. Combined with our recent live-fire successes, SMARTSHOOTER continues to deliver the technology edge needed to dominate the modern battlefield.”

Deployed and combat-proven by forces worldwide —including the US Marine Corps, the US Army, and the IDF— SMARTSHOOTER’s SMASH family of Fire Control Systems (FCS) is equipped with onboard computing that delivers complex targeting solutions. Once the user identifies and locks onto a target, SMASH tracks its movement and synchronizes the shot release for a fast,precise hit. By leveraging AI, computer vision, and advanced algorithms,  SMASH enhances lethality, precision, and situational awareness, while reducing collateral damage.

SMARTSHOOTER’s US operations are headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.
For further information, visit www.smart-shooter.com

UNITY Tactical Updates Its Line of FAST Red Dot Mounts with the FAST Micro-SB

Friday, April 25th, 2025

New Micro-Footprint Mount Features Fully Adjustable Built-in Back-Up Iron Sights

Broussard, LA—UNITY™ Tactical, a designer of components that integrate tactical systems and optimize the human factor, announced the launch of the FAST™ Micro-SB, its third mount built with a micro footprint. Designed specifically for the Aimpoint® CompM5, CompM5b, and Duty RDS mini red dot sights, the FAST Micro-SB features built-in fully adjustable front and rear back-up iron sights (BUIS).

The Micro-SB positions these taller mini red dot sights at an optical centerline of 2.26 inches and is compatible with UNITY’s entire line of FAST FTC magnifier mounts. While the FAST Micro-SB mount is designed for the same mini red dot sights as the FAST Micro-S, it features back-up iron sights like the FAST Micro. This allows users to take advantage of UNITY’s Flip-to-Center (FTC) mounts without sacrificing the use of back-up iron sights.

The built-in BUIS is a non-standard height that does not allow for compatibility with a traditional front post, so the front post is factory installed. The integrated BUIS are visible under all of UNITY’s FTC mounts.

“The FAST Micro-SB brings increased efficiency, saving space and allowing additional compatibility” said Mike Roth, VP of business development for UNITY Tactical. “For those Aimpoint customers who are required or prefer to run BUIS but want to integrate flip-to-center magnification, the FAST Micro-SB is an ideal solution.”

The mount comes standard with a two cross bolt rail clamp but is also compatible with the FAST QD Lever (sold separately). The FAST Micro-SB is manufactured to the same high standards as all UNITY products, utilizing 7075-T6 aluminum with a Type III hard coat anodized finish. The FAST Micro-SB is available in black and FDE and includes a lifetime warranty. It retails for $205 and is available for purchase now through authorized UNITY dealers and on unitytactical.com.

Safariland Announces Newly Developed Products for Axon Signal Sensor

Thursday, April 24th, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Safariland®, a brand of The Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets and one of Cadre Holdings, Inc.’s (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre”) key brands, is excited to announce its enhanced collaboration with Axon Enterprise, Inc. (“Axon”) in developing the newest suite of holsters and accessories compatible for use with Axon Signal Sensor.

This joint effort delivers purpose-built technology that supports public safety agencies by enabling hands-free activation of Axon body-worn and fleet cameras, helping to ensure critical moments are captured while allowing officers to focus on the task at hand. Signal Sensor, formerly known as Signal Sidearm, wirelessly alerts nearby Axon cameras to begin recording the moment a firearm is drawn from a compatible holster, for both real-time situational awareness and transparent post-incident documentation of Use of Force (UoF) incidents.

Coming this year, 17 updated holsters from Safariland’s 6000 series will be released with dedicated integration for Signal Sensor, along with eight newly developed firearm fits for the recently introduced Ballast Duty Holster. Safariland will also introduce six non-firearm UoF pouches compatible with Signal Sensor allowing integration with equipment, such as Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray, batons and handcuffs. The Signal Sensor unit can also be installed on a range of existing in-market holsters using an adapter designed for backward compatibility.

Safariland has worked closely with Axon to simplify the process of ensuring holster compatibility with Axon’s Signal Sensor technology. With a wide range of adaptable holsters, agencies can seamlessly integrate Signal Sensor units either within the holster or mounted, using a bracket. Whether an agency is already equipped with Signal Sensor technology or planning future implementation, achieving compatibility is now easier than ever.

“This collaboration sets a new standard for integrated duty gear technology and reflects our commitment to officer safety and innovation,” said Eric Gasvoda, Vice President and General Manager of Duty Gear for Safariland. “We are proud to partner with Axon in delivering a solution that enhances both situational awareness and accountability.”

“Working with Safariland allows us to push the boundaries of what’s possible in connected public safety technology and expand holster coverage to protect more lives in more places,” said Craig Trudgeon, Senior Vice President of Product at Axon. “This collaboration enables us to broaden our coverage to include additional models in the future — delivering smarter, more seamless tools that empower officers and build trust within communities.”

Safariland and Axon will announce the integrated holster collaboration in Phoenix during the 2025 Axon Week, April 22-25. Axon Week is a premier event focused on public safety technology and innovation.

To explore Safariland’s extensive range of holsters and accessories, visit Safariland.com

Maris-Tech Unveils Diamond Ultra: A Fully Integrated AI-Powered 360° 3D Situational Awareness System for AFVs

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025

Revolutionary real-time threat detection and airborne protection solution enhances battlefield survivability with advanced AI edge computing and multi-camera integration

Rehovot, Israel, April 22, 2025 – Maris-Tech Ltd. (Nasdaq: MTEK), a global leader in video and AI-based edge computing technology, announces the launch of Diamond Ultra, a fully integrated hardware-software system designed to enhance situational awareness and airborne threat protection for Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) and critical defense applications.

The full-system solution combines a ruggedized processing box with an AI-powered analytics card in one cohesive platform. This integration eliminates compatibility challenges found in separate systems while simplifying deployment and enhancing operational performance in harsh environments.

The Diamond Ultra platform provides comprehensive 360° 3D situational awareness, addressing critical challenges such as blind spots, slow threat detection, and integration complexities in modern combat environments. It integrates up to 11 camera inputs (IP, analog, and HD/SDI) and leverages dual AI accelerators (~60 TOPS) for high-speed processing of multiple video streams simultaneously. This ensures instant threat identification and actionable intelligence for defense teams operating in mission-critical scenarios.

Designed for rapid installation and low maintenance, the Diamond Ultra system supports LTE/5G connectivity, enabling real-time video transmission and remote monitoring from command centers or other off-site locations. This capability enhances operational flexibility by allowing defense teams to maintain oversight even in dynamic or geographically dispersed combat scenarios. Additionally, its continuous recording functionality supports post-event debriefing and training while also enabling the refinement of AI models through raw video data analysis. This ensures long-term operational improvement and adaptability to evolving threats.

Israel Bar, CEO & Founder of Maris-Tech Ltd., emphasized the system’s groundbreaking capabilities:“Diamond Ultra is a transformative milestone for Maris-Tech, an integrated solution that unites advanced AI-powered software with ruggedized hardware into one seamless platform. This innovation eliminates the delays and complexities often caused by separate systems, enabling faster deployment and ensuring consistent performance in mission-critical environments. By integrating situational awareness and threat detection into a single system, we enhance force safety while providingdefense teams with a reliable, future-ready solution that adapts effortlessly to evolving operational demands”.

www.maris-tech.com

Pixels on Target Awarded Contract to Produce MAS-N Squad

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025

Pixels on Target LLC (“Pixels), Sunrise, Florida has been awarded a 10-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum ceiling of $92,527,353 for Miniature Aiming System Night-Squad kits, spare parts and accessories, repairs, new equipment training, and engineering change proposals in support of US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The work will be performed in Sunrise, Florida, and the last day to order under the contract is March 12, 2035. USSOCOM, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, is the contracting activity.

“The MAS-N Squad is a significant upgrade in thermal target acquisition and brings game-changing capabilities to our Special Operators,” said Sumeet Suri, President and Co-Founder of Pixels on Target. “We are proud to provide systems to USSOCOM that increase their readiness, lethality and mission effectiveness.”

MAS-N Squad is a SOF-Specific variant of the Pixels on Target VooDoo-S Multi-Mission Thermal Sight, of which Pixels has built and delivered over 6,000 systems to US and Allied forces since 2019. MAS-N Squad and VooDoo-S share a high percentage of common components, which enables Pixels to fully utilize its already-established production capabilities and supply chain to deliver maximum value to USSOCOM.

About Pixels on Target: Pixels on Target LLC designs, builds, and delivers the Next Generation of Thermal Optics for the world’s most elite tactical users. Located in Sunrise, Florida, Pixels has assembled a team of the best product developers, engineers, subject matter experts, and supply chain partners. Pixels on Target is a privately held, US-owned and operated company.


MAS-N Squad Mounted on Rifle with Day Optic