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Shield Sights Announces Custom Options For RMS and RMS-C

Thursday, April 25th, 2019

For Immediate Release – Dorset, England, U.K. – Shield Sights, the leader in mini red dot sight innovation, is pleased to announce custom options on their RMS and RMSc line of sights. Customers can now order a RMS or RMSc to their exact specifications including color, dot size, and lens material with delivery times under 6 weeks. The RMSw will be added to the customizer shortly.

Colors currently available are Blue, Bordeaux Red, British Racing Green, Olive Green, Bronze, Crimson Orange, Electric Blue, Fiery Red, Gunmetal Blue, Gunmetal Grey, Neon Lime, Pink and Purple. All colors are a Type III Sulfuric Acid Anodizing treatment to the aluminum housing.  Customers looking to have multiple matching sights are encouraged to buy their sights at the same time to ensure same lot colors.  

Dot sizes currently available are a 4-MOA and 8-MOA with other options such as 1-MOA and 65-MOA ring with 1-MOA dot to be released as market dictates.

Lens options are a glass coated polymer, SiO2 Quartz coating which give customers the perfect balance of shatter resistance while providing an increased resistance to scratching found in typical glass lenses. The glass coated polymer lens ads no magnification or distortion to light that can be found in other options on the market. An all-glass lens will be available by the end of Q3 giving users maximum resistance to scratching. The glass lens is in the final stages of testing.

“We are excited to present this new and unique offering to the Red Dot Sight market. Customising guns and accessories has become a big game in our industry and we wanted to be the first to allow customers a wide choice of options when buying one of our products,” said James White, Managing Director Shield Sights. “Our intention is to add more choices as market dictates allowing our customers to create a very unique product made only for them. The customizer will allow us to detail the pros and cons of different materials to further educate the market and allow the consumer to make a choice rather than us making it for them.”

Features
Current Colors include Blue, Bordeaux Red, British Racing Green, Olive Green, Bronze, Crimson Orange, Electric Blue, Fiery Red, Gunmetal Blue, Gunmetal Grey, Neon Lime, Pink and Purple.
Type III Sulfuric Acid Anodizing
Dot sizes include 4MOA and 8MOA
Glass coated polymer lens with all glass lens available by October 2019
Delivery within 6 weeks

MSRP: 350 – 375 Euro

To order visit: https://www.shieldpsd.com/customizer

 

Reptilia – DOT Mount for ACRO

Thursday, April 18th, 2019

The latest DOT Mount™ by Reptilia for Aimpoint ACRO is a lightweight slim-line mounting solution for the newest and smallest Aimpoint red dot ever made. Machined from billet 7075-T6 aluminum with Milspec Type III hard anodized finish the DOT Mount attaches to any M1913 Picatinny rail and offers lower 1/3 co-witness with standard AR15-style back-up sights.

Its spring-loaded nitrided steel clamp and mounting bolt simplify the installation process and sit flush with the body of the mount for a low-profile anti-snag design.

Available immediately in black and FDE for Aimpoint ACRO with Clear anodized version shipping exclusively from Q in early May.

Like all Reptilia products the DOT Mount is 100% made in the USA and carries a full lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects.

For more information, please visit www.reptiliacorp.com.

Safran Optics 1 Features its Ultisense Line of OEM Modules at the Upcoming SPIE Defense & Commercial Sensing Exhibition

Monday, April 15th, 2019

April 16-18 | Booth #736

Safran Optics 1 and affiliate Safran Vectronix are the market leaders for direction finding and laser rangefinding technology. We design and produce a wide range of high performance electro-optical systems such as laser rangefinders, visual augmentation systems, targeting systems, and digital magnetic compasses for military and civil applications. We are pleased to offer our core technology as the OEM module provider of choice for system integration into a variety of systems for military and civilian applications.

Ultisense is our brand of high performance laser rangefinder and digital magnetic compass modules which are renowned for their high grade of reliability, precision and quality. Our products set the standard for target location and observation solutions.

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Safran Optics 1 Vector 21, a laser rangefinding binocular, connected to STERNA, a non-magnetic based target acquisition system. These Optics 1 products leverage Ultisense’ premier LRF, DMC and TNF modules.

LASER RANGEFINDING

LRF modules are designed and produced for a wide range of applications. The modules are lightweight and compact, without sacrificing precision range performance – the most important asset when it comes to selecting an LRF module. In addition to our range of standard products, we gladly adapt our modules to customers’ specific needs, to assist in the creation of an optimized solution.  Our modules are available in a wide range of performance levels which are ruggedized and suitable for a variety of mission applications, and are deployed today on a variety of military systems today, operating reliably in some of the world’s harshest environments.

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DIGITAL MAGNETIC COMPASS

Our Digital Magnetic Compass (DMC) line of products is highly accurate and reliable OEM solutions which have been installed in over 100,000 opto-electronic devices. Our DMCs are robust, reliable, and can be adapted for almost any application.

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INERTIAL TRUE NORTH FINDER

Many customers require accurate, non-magnetic northfinding solutions for precision targeting and navigation applications.  Our TNF-Primus is an extremely accurate and reliable autonomous True North Finding module based on advanced Hemispherical Resonator Gyro technology from Safran Electronics and Defense. It delivers high precision azimuth, elevation and bank angles even in magnetically disturbed environments without the need for GNSS. Coupled to a LRF module, it is the ideal solution for far target location.  The TNF-Primus is unrivaled in terms of size, weight, and power consumption when compared to other technologies of comparable accuracy.

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VISUAL AUGMENTATION SYSTEMS

Safran Optics 1 is a world leader in the development and production of low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) visual augmentation systems operating in the LWIR and SWIR bands.  We develop custom camera solutions for a number of customers with unique and challenging requirements which cannot be met by traditional COTS solutions.  For customers facing unique low-SWaP challeneges for LWIR and SWIR cameras, we offer custom solutions leveraging the experience of delivering well over 10,000 low SWaP camera cores.

From rangefinding to northfinding, and from visible to LWIR, Safran Optics 1 is a world leader in developing and delivering high-performance, rugged, and reliable solutions.  Our team of experts looks forward to the opportunity to discuss your needs and demonstrate how we can be your partner of choice for OEM precision targeting capabilities.

For US Inquiries

Contact Safran Optics 1, (603) 296-0469, john.robinson@optics1.com

www.optics1.com/optics

For International Inquiries

Contact Safran Vectronix, +41 71 726 72 00, vectronix@safrangroup.com

www.safran-vectronix.com/ultisense-the-oem-success-factor

The Rest of the Nacktis Story from ePIG

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019

Yesterday, we showed you ePIG’s Nacktis video. Now, the rest of the story.

ePIG Reviews the Nacktis

Monday, April 1st, 2019

www.epig-group.com

LAAD 2019: Meprolight Presents for the First Time in Latin America its MEPRO NYX-200 an Uncooled Thermal Sight with Digital Day/Night Camera Channel and The HORUS Red Dot Sight

Thursday, March 28th, 2019

The HORUS sight, produced by the Brazilian company, GESPI, has been adapted to the needs of the local market

LAAD Defence and Security 2019, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, April 2-5, Hall 4 Stand P.60

March 28 2019 Meprolight Ltd. – a member of the SK Group and a leading manufacturer of electro-optical systems, thermal and night vision equipment, self-illuminated sights, and Laser Range Finder systems for military, law enforcement and civil applications – presents for the first time at LAAD its MEPRO NYX-200 sight with an uncooled thermal channel sight with digital day/night camera, and the HORUS Red Dot Sight . The HORUS, produced by the Brazilian company, GESPI, has been adapted to the needs of the local Military and Law Enforcement clients.

According to Benny Kokia, VP Marketing and Sales, “In an effort to adapt the company’s products to the various markets and their needs, we are pleased to cooperate and to transfer our know-how (TOT) to GESPI, which has produced The HORUS, the first Red Dot sight made in Brazil. GESPI is a Brazilian EED company located in Sao Jose dos Campos, in the State of São Jose dos Campos , São Paulo  This TOT partnership aims to supply the demand of the Brazilian army, police and armed forces units with immediate delivery capabilities as well as full post-sale maintenance and support. In addition, this partnership also aims to create more employment opportunities in the Brazilian economy, strengthening the relationship between Brazil and Israel.”

 

The HORUS, has a high precision Bullseye reticle and is parallax-free. Providing several brightness positions for both day and night vision, it has transparent lenses with a clean, wide and rectangular field of view, allowing quick and precise shooting with both eyes open. The sight can operate continuously for over 5 months with one AA commercial battery. (Note: AA batteries are available in all remote locations in Brazil, and are considerably less costly than CR123 batteries.) The sight is MIL-STD 810G and is submersible under water up to 10 meters.

The MEPRO NYX-200, an uncooled Thermal Sight is available in two unique configurations: thermal channel with digital night camera or thermal channel with digital day camera. The combination of thermal channel and digital night camera (DNC) enables enhanced situational awareness with maximum visibility in any level of darkness in any environment. The thermal channel can be used in total darkness, fog, camouflage, etc. The sight’s digital night camera is optimized for Close Quarters Battle (CQB), face recognition, and more. The combination of thermal channel and digital day camera (DDC) enables use of the sight for both day and night operations, eliminating the need to change sights/devices between day and night, and allowing soldiers to move between dark and light environments, such as entering dark places during daytime.

www.meprolight.com

 

L3 Technologies Field Vision Systems Names Francisco Hidalgo Vice President and General Manager

Thursday, March 28th, 2019

ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 27, 2019 – L3 Technologies announced today that Francisco Hidalgo has been named Vice President and General Manager of its Field Vision Systems business. Mr. Hidalgo most recently served as Chief Executive Officer for Heckler & Koch USA.

Mr. Hidalgo brings more than two decades of international manufacturing leadership to Field Vision Systems, with extensive experience in both the consumer and defense markets. He will oversee operations of the Field Vision Systems portfolio of brands, including EOTECH®, Vudu™ and L3 Field Vision.

“I am thrilled to be joining Field Vision Systems during such a dynamic period in the company’s history,” said Mr. Hidalgo. “With EOTECH’s recent award from the United States Special Operations Command, the relaunch of Vudu precision optics and the debut of the L3 Field Vision brand of premium sporting optics, the opportunity for success and growth at our division has never been greater.”

Prior to joining Heckler & Koch, Mr. Hidalgo spent nearly 20 years at Hanover, Germany-based automotive manufacturing company Continental, where he served as President of ContiTech North America for more than nine years.

An L3 company, Field Vision Systems delivers cutting-edge sporting optics technology and products, including holographic sighting systems and magnified optics. The company is dedicated to providing high quality, rugged products for military, law enforcement and commercial markets around the world. Visit www.eotechgear.com to learn more.

With headquarters in New York City and approximately 31,000 employees worldwide, L3 develops advanced defense technologies and commercial solutions in pilot training, aviation security, night vision and EO/IR, weapons, maritime systems and space. The company reported 2018 sales of $10.2 billion. To learn more about L3, please visit the company’s website at www.L3T.com.

Badger Ordnance SLICK-H

Monday, March 25th, 2019

The Snipers Lightweight Integrator Combat Kit – Hensoldt is designed to accept the Hensoldt or Zeus’s Spotter 45/60 Spotting Scopes which are quite popukar in the US as well
as Europe.

It provides four Picatinny rails hard mounted at the 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock positions. There are three additional mounting posituons at the 45 deg of the Objective Ring.

It is also fitted with a removable, folding UNS/Thermail pic rail.

www.badgerordnance.com