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Aimpoint Introduces Active Law Enforcement Discount Program

Monday, May 19th, 2025

Manassas, Virginia – Aimpoint, the leading manufacturer and innovator of red dot sighting technology, announces the launch of its ACTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT DISCOUNT PROGRAM, extending increased support of the professional end-user community by offering deeper discounts and priority access to Aimpoint® industry-leading optics.

Aimpoint stands behind the men and women who protect and serve our country. Whether the individual is an active-duty service member, veteran, first responder, or security contractor, the ACTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT DISCOUNT PROGRAM ensures that professionals in critical roles have access to trusted, high-performance optics designed for duty use.

Completed within minutes at aimpoint.us/le-military-discount, the application and verification process allows quick access to establishing an account, where the exclusive pricing structure can be viewed. Additional benefits of the program include:

– NEW purchase program for individual officers making premium AIMPOINT optics accessible whether on or off duty.

– Streamlined account setup allows approval within minutes to begin using the program.

– Exclusive communications for members, including early product announcements and insider news.

– Professional training content curated by the Aimpoint Professional Training team.

– Priority customer service. You are always our priority.

“With a legacy of commitment to our nation’s Law Enforcement and Military, Aimpoint prioritizes the needs of Professionals who require ultimate reliability in their gear, ” said Keith Parker, Director of Professional Sales & Training at Aimpoint. “We are pleased to extend the new discount program and the opportunity to support individuals’ duty and lifestyle needs.”

About Aimpoint

As the originator of red dot sighting technology, Aimpoint is trusted as the worldwide leader of reflex sights in both quality and technical support. For 50 years, AIMPOINT red dot sights have been the top choice of military, law enforcement, hunters, and sport shooters worldwide. For more information on AIMPOINT products, visit the company’s webpage: www.aimpoint.us

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Elbit America’s Night Vision Goggles Provide Marines Precision, Accuracy, Confidence

Friday, May 16th, 2025

Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle systems will support USMC missions in low-light and no-light conditions world-wide

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – May 14, 2025 –Elbit Systems of America (Elbit America) recently received a delivery order valued at $112 million for Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle (SBNVG) systems from the Marine Corps Systems Command. The SBNVG systems will be produced at the company’s facility in Roanoke, Virginia through December 2026. The delivery order was placed under a multi-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract secured in 2023.

Elbit America’s SBNVGs are lightweight, helmet-mounted systems that combine a binocular with high -performance white phosphor image intensification tubes and an enhanced clip-on thermal imager. The thermal capability allows Marines to detect otherwise hidden targets, even in complete darkness.

The SBNVG provides unmatched depth perception, clarity and situational awareness – whether Marines are operating vehicles, maneuvering on foot, or navigating tunnels or dark buildings. Built for extended missions, the SBNVGs deliver exceptional performance and extra-long run times, no matter the environment.

“Production of more than 20,000 Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle systems – and continued orders – demonstrate their impact and effectiveness for the U.S. Marine Corps,” said Erik Fox, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Warfighter Systems at Elbit America. “SBNVGs provide our Marines a decisive advantage. They can see, detect, and react more quickly than their adversaries – an edge that’s critical in today’s complex battlefield.”

“Elbit America’s Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle system enhances the capabilities of our Marines, making them an unmatched force on the battlefield,” said Elbit America President and CEO Luke Savoie. “These advanced systems build on more than six decades of night vision innovation, enabling the U.S. Marine Corps to operate with precision, accuracy and confidence.”

More details on Elbit America’s Night Vision solutions are available at www.elbitamerica.com/night-vision.

Photos via DoD.

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Wilcox Announces Two New Additions to our Line of Weapon Mounts

Tuesday, May 6th, 2025

NEWINGTON, NH, May 5th, 2025 –Wilcox Industries Corp. is pleased to announce two new additions to our line of weapon mounts.

The Flip-Pivot Mount allows for the integration of a thermal weapon sight [TWS] or night vision device [NVD] onto a Mounted Machine Gun Optic [MMO]. Additionally, the TWS or the NVD can be flipped up and rotated 180 degrees to be used separately as a 1x rear viewing standalone optic, providing a new option of flexibility and overall performance.

The FWS-I Side Flip Mount is designed to be interoperable with an array of weapon platforms that utilize a MIL-STD 1913 or NATO 4694 Rail. The FWS-I uses force-to-overcome to quickly flip your monocular away from your weapon optic during operation.

Both the Flip-Pivot Mount & FWS-I Side Flip Mount will be available for live demonstrations at Booth #1804 during SOF Week 2025 in Tampa, FL, from May 5th to May 8th. Wilcox Product Experts will be on hand to provide additional information throughout the show.

For More Information

For information on these or other Wilcox Products, please visit our website at www.wilcoxind.com or call 603-431-1331.

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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

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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.”

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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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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

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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.

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