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Task Force Expedition Embarks on Epic Fundraising Adventure on Mount Kilimanjaro

Sunday, May 26th, 2024

Raising Awareness and Funds for Nonprofits Supporting Military, First Responders, and the Second Amendment

ATLANTA, GA — Task Force Expedition (TFE), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to raising funds and awareness for handpicked nonprofits focused on military, first responder, and Second Amendment rights, is thrilled to announce its upcoming expedition to Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, from June 27 to July 8, 2024. This “once in a lifetime” adventure, which will be documented by Prelude Films, aims to generate significant support and exposure for the five participating nonprofits.

The expedition, funded entirely by industry sponsors, pairs each sponsor with a nonprofit organization to form a team. While the adventure itself is non-competitive, the teams will compete to see who can raise the most funds through public donations at TaskForceExpedition.com. At the end of the fundraising period, the funds raised will be pooled together and equally distributed among the nonprofits, fostering a spirit of collaboration and mutual support.

Participating Teams and Sponsors:

• Team ASA Foundation sponsored by SilencerCo

• Team Frontline Healing Foundation sponsored by Crye Precision & Staccato

• Team Special Operations Care Fund (SOC-F) sponsored by Elevated Silence

• Team Special Operations Wounded Warriors (SOWW) sponsored by Brownells

• Team UK sponsored by Edgar Brothers and Reptilia

“I recently read a quote that’s commonly attributed to an African proverb that says, ‘if you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together,’” said Jeremy Morton, Executive Director of SOC-F and Secretary of Task Force Expedition. “I can think of no better way to capture the essence of TFE, which exists to bring people and organizations together in order to literally and figuratively climb whatever mountains lie ahead.”

“Task Force Expedition is more than just an adventure; it’s a powerful opportunity to bring much-needed attention and resources to handpicked organizations that tirelessly support our warriors, first responders, and Second Amendment rights,” said Knox Williams, President of ASA Foundation and Task Force Expedition. “By leveraging the excitement and challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, we aim to tell our stories, inspire generosity, and build lasting awareness for these essential causes.”

For more information about Task Force Expedition, the participating teams, and how to support their mission, visit TaskForceExpedition.com

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Rheinmetall MAN Contracted for Delivery of 48 HX 8×8 Protected Military Trucks for Swedish Archer Artillery System

Saturday, May 25th, 2024

Rheinmetall has been contracted by the Swedish company BAE Systems Bofors AB to deliver 48 all-terrain HX Cab Chassis with protected cabins. The highly mobile 8×8 military vehicles from Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) will serve as carriers for the Swedish Armed Forces’ Archer artillery systems. The contract, which was concluded in March 2024, has a volume of around €71 million. Deliveries are foreseen to start in the third quarter of 2024 and to be completed by the end of 2027.

Besides the vehicles the order also includes additional service and maintenance scope. The robust HX vehicles are specially adapted to the requirements of a 155mm wheeled howitzer, for example to withstand the pressure wave when firing, and provide the operator with the highest level of off-road mobility. The particular hardened Rheinmetall integrated armoured cabin contributes significantly to the protection of the crew during deployment in high-risk scenarios. This contract constitutes the first series integration of Archer system on the HX truck family.

The integration of the system is done by BAE Systems Bofors AB. The Archer wheeled artillery system is currently being used by the Swedish Armed Forces on a 6×6 platform, which will now be replaced by the new HX-8×8 systems.

High-mobility trucks from RMMV’s HX2 series are already in service with the Swedish armed forces in large numbers – as logistics trucks and as carrier vehicles for the Patriot air defence missile system, for example. Thanks to the ‘family concept’ of the HX vehicle family, the new artillery system can be seamlessly integrated into the existing logistics of the Swedish armed forces.

With the current order, Rheinmetall is making a further contribution to increasing interoperability within NATO. Vehicles of the HX family have been introduced in a growing number of armed forces of the defence alliance and allied nations. In addition to Sweden, other nations such as Germany, Great Britain, Australia, Denmark, Austria and Norway are also using HX military trucks in large numbers and in various configurations. The use of similar systems offers synergy potential in the areas of training, deployment, maintenance and repair.

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Rheinmetall Automecanica SRL: Kick-off for Strategic Presence on NATO’s Eastern Flank in Romania

Friday, May 24th, 2024

During a Welcome Day at the Medias site, the new Romanian vehicle manufacturer Rheinmetall Automecanica SRL presented itself to the workforce and representatives from politics, business, the armed forces and the media. The Romanian Minister of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, Stefan-Radu Oprea, also took part in the event.

Rheinmetall, a leading manufacturer of military vehicles in Europe, recently completed the investment announced in February 2024 as the majority shareholder in two companies of the Romanian vehicle manufacturer Automecanica Media. The acquisition became effective on 1 May 2024 once the relevant official approvals had been obtained. The new company, of which the Duesseldorf-based group now holds 72.5% of the shares via Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH, will now operate under the name Rheinmetall Automecanica SRL.

With Rheinmetall Automecanica SRL, Rheinmetall is furthermore expanding its global vehicle production network, which already has locations in Canada, the USA, Australia, the UK, Austria, the Netherlands, the Ukraine and Germany. This will also significantly increase the production and maintenance capacities. Rheinmetall is hence continuing to strengthen its strategic presence in Central Europe and is tapping into considerable sales growth and new, promising customer countries in the region. Rheinmetall is now also present in Hungary and Lithuania with locations in the eastern NATO alliance area.

Dr Bjoern Bernhard, Managing Director of Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH: “Rheinmetall Automecanica SRL will contribute to further strengthening the defence capabilities of the EU and NATO on the eastern flank. We are ready to support the Romanian customer in future programmes – be it in the vehicle sector or with other technologies from our company. We look forward to involving local partners and strengthening the domestic economy in Romania.”

Dr Nick Stirban, Managing Director of Rheinmetall Automecanica SRL, adds: “This is a historic day that not only bolsters Automecanica as Rheinmetall Automecanica SRL, but also strengthens Romania and proves that it can have a powerful and profitable defence industry.”

Rheinmetall believes that the new acquisition has an annual sales potential of up to €300m in the mid-term and expects incoming orders in the triple-digit million Euro range as early as within the 2024 financial year.

The Medias site, centrally located in the Romanian region of Transylvania, guarantees the armed forces on NATO’s eastern flank shorter response times and larger security in the supply chain. In addition to the repair of logistical vehicles, undercarriages for the Romanian armed forces’ anti-aircraft weapons shall also be serviced here in future.

At the same time, Rheinmetall is expanding its product portfolio in military vehicle construction with this step. Truck bodies, trailers and other special vehicles developed and produced by Automecanica complete the range of logistical trucks with which Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) is successful in global markets.

Automecanica Medias has already been an efficient partner of the Romanian armed forces.

Rheinmetall’s cooperation with Automecanica was established in 2022, when both partners agreed to operate a maintenance centre for military vehicles in Satu Mare.

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Milrem Robotics Expands Its Production Capability Fivefold

Friday, May 24th, 2024

Tallinn, Estonia – 23 May 2024: Milrem Robotics, the world’s leading robotics and autonomous systems developer, has expanded its production capability fivefold by opening a new facility that allows the company to satisfy the growing need for intelligent robotics solutions by end-users.

The new facility next to Milrem Robotics’ headquarters in Tallinn, Estonia, allows the company to manufacture 500 units of its operationally proven, multi-mission THeMIS Unmanned Ground Vehicle yearly.

The THeMIS is already part of robotics programs in 18 different countries internationally, eight of which are members of NATO, including Estonia, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, the UK, and the US. THeMIS UGVs are also assisting Ukrainian soldiers in the war with Russia.

“Many end-users, satisfied with the results of testing the robotic vehicles, are preparing to launch high-quantity procurements. With the opening of our new facility, we are better prepared to answer these calls,” explained Kuldar Väärsi, CEO of Milrem Robotics. “Also, the growing use of UGVs in Ukraine shows a clear focus and importance of unmanned ground systems,” he added.

In addition to production, Milrem Robotics will also expand its prototyping facilities to speed up the development of new products in the company’s growing portfolio. An extra 1000 square meters of office space has also been added.

“Unlike other technology companies who announced layoffs during 2023, Milrem Robotics is continuing to grow this year and hiring 100 new employees, mostly in Europe,” Väärsi added.

Additionally, the expansion is estimated to indirectly generate further positions with high-technology partners and suppliers, contributing to developing the local talent pool and economy.

“The expansion of the Estonian defence industry is beneficial from both a security and economic perspective,” said Kusti Salm, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Defence of Estonia.

“For many years, Estonia’s defence industry policy has aimed to develop a high-tech defence industry that can be competitive in export markets. Milrem Robotics is a good example of how a defence industry start-up has grown in 10 years into a large and innovative industrial company, in Estonian terms, with a wide international customer base that can include a wide range of Estonian subcontractors, engineers and specialists in its network. The creation of such companies – and others that have been established in recent years – is a sign of the maturity of the Estonian defence industry and the potential to contribute more to national defence and economic development,” Salm said.

Milrem Robotics is the world’s leading robotics and autonomous systems developer and systems integrator, with offices in Estonia, Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands, and the US. The company is known for its THeMIS and Multiscope UGVs, the Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle, and MIFIK.

The company is also renowned for successfully completing the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) project iMUGS, which focused on developing a modular and scalable architecture for hybrid manned-unmanned systems.

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DroneShield Awarded $5.7 Million U.S. Government Contract

Thursday, May 23rd, 2024

• A repeat U.S. Government order of $5.7 million contract for several of DroneShield’s C-UxS solutions.

• Further material orders are anticipated from this customer.

DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) (DroneShield or the Company) is pleased to announce it has received a repeat order of A$5.7 million from a U.S. Government customer for a number of its C-UxS (Counter-UxS) systems. C-UxS refers to counterdrone systems targeting multi-domain aerial, ground and maritime surface drones.

The delivery, involving multiple DroneShield product lines, is expected to be completed in several stages throughout the remainder of the year.

Matt McCrann, DroneShield’s US CEO, commented: “As the drone threat continues to evolve and proliferate across domains in modern conflicts, we are honored to support the U.S. Government and our allies as they look to meet the growing need for advanced Counter-UxS solutions. We value our partnership and look forward to continuing to support our troops and partners wherever possible.”

Tom Branstetter, DroneShield’s Director of Business Development, added “Our comprehensive product portfolio paired with high-level manufacturing affords us the ability to rapidly outfit U.S. and partner nations with lifesaving technology, while also addressing a wide range of operational requirements. It’s a privilege to assist the U.S. government and our allies in strengthening security both at home and abroad.”

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Qore Performance and True North Concepts Announce ICEVENTS/MHA Collaboration

Thursday, May 23rd, 2024

22 May 2024

Knoxville, TN – Qore Performance®, the leading innovator in PPE thermoregulation tools, is proud to announce a strategic distribution partnership with True North Concepts, renowned for their high-quality firearms accessories. This collaboration introduces the ICEVENTS® Classic Holster Pad, designed to seamlessly integrate with True North Concepts’ Modular Holster Adapter (MHA), delivering unmatched comfort and performance for tactical professionals.

Revolutionizing Comfort and Performance

The ICEVENTS® Classic Holster Pad leverages Qore Performance’s proprietary ICEVENTS® ventilated padding technology to provide superior ventilation and comfort when wearing the MHA. This innovative pad eliminates the hotspot experienced when wearing the MHA while dramatically enhancing ventilation, ensuring that operators can perform at their best in the most demanding environments. When paired with True North Concepts’ Modular Holster Adapter, users experience an unparalleled combination of durability, stability, and comfort.

A Match Made for Professional Excellence

The partnership between Qore Performance and True North Concepts represents a commitment to excellence and innovation for professional end-users. The ICEVENTS® Classic Holster Pad enhances the comfort and functionality of the Modular Holster Adapter, offering a solution that addresses common issues faced by tactical professionals, such as discomfort from prolonged wear and heat accumulation.

“At Qore Performance, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in PPE using thermoregulation,” said Sam Jones, Director of Sales and Business Development at Qore Performance. “Our collaboration with True North Concepts allows us to bring our cutting-edge ICEVENTS® technology to a broader audience, enhancing the comfort and performance of professional end-users everywhere.”

Availability

The ICEVENTS® Classic Holster Pad, compatible with True North Concepts Modular Holster Adapter, is now available for purchase exclusively on both the Qore Performance and the True North Concepts websites. For more information, visit www.QorePerformance.com or www.TrueNorth-USA.com.

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Tactical Industry Expert Chuck Buis Launches Chuck Buis Consulting, LLC – A New Advantage in Military and Law Enforcement Consulting

Thursday, May 23rd, 2024

Chuck Buis, a seasoned veteran with 35 years of experience in the tactical industry, proudly announces the launch of his new consulting firm, Chuck Buis Consulting, LLC. Building on his extensive background with legacy industry companies like Michaels of Oregon and Blackhawk, Chuck Buis Consulting is set to help you grow in the military and law enforcement sectors with its comprehensive consulting services.

Drawing from his vast industry knowledge, Chuck Buis aims to provide exceptional support in various critical areas, including:

Product Development: Guiding clients from concept to market-ready products, ensuring innovation, quality, and performance. With a network of design engineers and factories, I can handle everything from simple planning, through prototyping and testing to hand-off to production, covering cut and sew, thermo-forming and injection-molding. If you don’t have your own dedicated production factories, I have production facilities ready to make your products. Any intellectual property issues that need to be addressed can also be handled by my network.

International Business Development & Distribution: Crafting strategies to expand global reach by optimizing or opening distribution channels and developing projects with end users, fostering international growth.

Media Seminars: Delivering expert-led seminars to enhance media engagement and elevate brand visibility.

Trade Show Planning: Offering meticulous planning and execution to maximize impact at the key industry trade shows, both domestic and international, ensuring standout presence.

Product Training & Demonstrations: Developing high-quality training and demonstrations, both in person and via video, to boost product knowledge and user proficiency.

“Launching Chuck Buis Consulting is the culmination of my lifelong passion for the tactical industry,” said Chuck Buis. “My goal is to empower businesses with the tools and insights needed to excel in the military and law enforcement sectors. I’m committed to delivering top-tier consulting services that drive innovation and success.”

The newly launched website, www.chuckbuisconsulting.com, offers a comprehensive overview of the firm’s services with details. These can provide valuable insights into the tangible results clients can expect when partnering with Chuck Buis Consulting.

Chuck Buis Consulting is dedicated to becoming a trusted partner for companies looking to enhance their operations, develop cutting-edge products, and expand their market presence. With a proven track record of success, Chuck Buis and his team are prepared to lead your business to new heights.

For more information about the services offered or to discuss how Chuck Buis Consulting can assist your business, please visit www.chuckbuisconsulting.com or contact Chuck Buis directly at chuckbuis@chuckbuisconsulting.com.

About Chuck Buis Consulting, LLC

Founded by tactical industry veteran Chuck Buis, Chuck Buis Consulting, LLC specializes in providing expert consulting services to the military and law enforcement sectors. With a focus on product development, business expansion, media engagement, and training, the firm is dedicated to helping clients achieve operational excellence and market success.

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Edgar Brothers Named Exclusive Distributor of Spiritus Systems for UK MOD and Police

Thursday, May 23rd, 2024

We are proud to announce the partnership between Edgar Brothers and Spiritus Systems, aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Police forces across the United Kingdom.

Edgar Brothers, the standard in distribution since 1947, has been appointed as the sole distributor of Spiritus Systems’ modular tactical equipment.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing the accessibility of cutting-edge gear to those serving in unfriendly places. Spiritus Systems, renowned for its innovation and commitment to excellence, brings a wealth of expertise in crafting gear that meets the stringent requirements of today’s diverse operational environments.

For the UK MOD and Police, this partnership means access to a comprehensive range of Spiritus Systems’ products. From modular plate carriers to mission-critical accessories, our collaboration ensures that personnel have the tools they need to execute their duties with confidence.

For UK MOD purchasing visit www.edgarbrothers.com

For more information about Spiritus Systems products visit www.spiritussystems.com

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