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Kratos Design Group Announces “Hera” & “Hera Lite” Bag Riders for Magpul SL & SL-S Stocks

Thursday, October 3rd, 2024

The Hera Bag Rider from Kratos Design Group is an accessory for the Magpul SL & SL-S line of stocks. It provides more surface area to contact your rear support bag giving you some benefits of a precision stock while maintaining the small profile and features of an assaulter-style stock. Designed to fit perfectly with the contours of the stock, it seamlessly integrates as part of the stock.

A defining feature of the Hera bag rider is the ability to store a ¼” bit and a Multitasker Nano optic adjustment tool giving the user a method to have tools with your rifle at all times (sold separately).

The Hera features a very aggressive texture on the bottom to ensure positive contact with the rear bag and prevent slippage.

The design incorporates multiple tabs and an alloy steel bolt to securely hold the bag rider in place. One of the tabs integrates with the bottom sling mount and prevents the bag rider from moving up and down along the stock.

Weighing just 1 oz the Hera adds over 2 inches of surface area to the bottom of your stock. The Hera Lite is a smaller version that weighs 0.8 ounces and adds over 1.5 inches of surface area.

At launch, the Hera and Hera Lite are offered in Black. Magoul FDE & ODG will be released shortly after.

The Hera line will also be seeing bag riders for Magpul CTR, B5 Sopmod, & B5 Bravo stocks and will be released later in 2024.

Backed by a lifetime warranty and Made in T exas, the Hera Bag Rider is designed to last for years of service and provide you with a stable foundation for shooting with magnified optics.

The Kratos Design Group Hera & Hera Lite bag riders are available directly from Kratos or at any of their dealers.

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Forward Control Designs Introduces Muzzle Devices for Allen Engineering Suppressors

Thursday, October 3rd, 2024

Forward Controls is excited to introduce our latest Muzzle Devices for Allen Engineering Suppressors: the 6315AE & 6310AE! While the Mk12 brake is well-known and, by our strict standards, actually a pretty good muzzle brake, we understand that there are often major benefits to using a flash hider instead. The 6315AE is a version of our 6315 that’s been designed to accept Allen Engineering 223 sound suppressors. The 6315 itself is based on the TDP A2 compensator and features smaller 3 and 9-o’clock ports. This forces more gas to be vented through the top 3 ports. Over the years, we’ve added small improvements; the most notable is the internal grooves that help keep the flash inside the cone cavity, rather than outside the muzzle device. Flats are incorporated for installation using a standard AR15/M16 armorer’s wrench or a 3/4″ wrench.

For those familiar with our naming conventions, you may have already deduced the calibers and thread pitches these devices are designed for. However, let’s recap:

• The 6310AE is for 30 caliber firearms, with a 5/8 x 24 thread pitch.

• The 6315AE is for .223/5.56 caliber, with a 1/2 x 28 thread pitch.

Both muzzle devices can be found here: www.forwardcontrolsdesign.com/allen-engineering

Both muzzle devices share a length of 1.88″ and weigh 2.30 oz. They’re crafted from 4140 steel and feature a black nitride finish. True to our commitment, these are designed, manufactured, and materials sourced entirely within the USA.

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Tomahawk Performance Overlayer Anorak and Pants Now Available

Thursday, October 3rd, 2024

Nashville, OCTOBER 2024 – Tomahawk Performance is pleased to announce the release of the Overlayer Anorak and Pants, a quiet, low profile, and featherweight weather protective solution for arctic or urban concealment. The Overlayer Anorak weighs in at 7.42 oz and the Overlayer Pants at 6.12 oz.

The Overlayer Anorak and Pant feature a wind-blocking, weather-shedding, ultra-lightweight 20D stretch woven nylonwith laser-perforated panels for heat regulation during dynamic movements in arctic or subarctic conditions. Lower-level gear access is easily facilitated with thoughtfully placed zippers, including a reverse U-zip for chest rig access, pass-through pockets on the upper arms, and outer leg cargo pocket access. The hood is helmet compatible with soft brim and adjustable drawcords.

The Overwhite colorway provides excellent concealment in arctic and subarctic conditions. The material collects environmental residue, creating a natural mottled effect that blends into the surroundings. The Overlayer Anorak in Ranger Green colorway is appropriate for urban concealment and surveillance, allowing military or law enforcement to quickly transition from an administrative state to engagement.

The Overlayer set is Trade Agreement Act compliant and is now available through the Tomahawk Performance website and via our dealer network.

Tomahawk Performance designs technical apparel and gear to maximize mobility and enhance performance during the mission. For more information, or sales inquiries, please reach out to contact@tomahawkperformance.com.

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NIOA New Zealand Open New Headquarters in Christchurch

Thursday, October 3rd, 2024

NIOA New Zealand has officially opened its new Christchurch headquarters, marking a significant expansion after relocating from Auckland.

The new office, warehouse and distribution centre located in Rolleston will serve as the central hub for the company’s New Zealand operations offering enhanced capabilities for its sporting, defence and law enforcement customers throughout the country.

The decision to move the headquarters from Auckland to Christchurch was made last November and is part of NIOA New Zealand’s long-term growth strategy after acquiring the former Sportways wholesaling business in 2022.

NIOA has had a strong presence in New Zealand for many years through its support of the New Zealand Defence Force and New Zealand Police.

The new 1130 square metre facility will house administrative offices, distribution services and a high-tech warehouse and stock management system designed to streamline operations.

Today’s ceremony was attended by NZPOL Capability Manager Inspector Scott McGill, Royal NZ Police College Tactical Training Program Manager Derek Sarney as well as business leaders from the sporting, hunting and outdoor sectors.

NIOA New Zealand General Manager Fraser Winskill emphasised Christchurch’s strategic importance to the company’s New Zealand growth plans.

“The new NIOA facility in Christchurch positions us to better serve the entire New Zealand sporting, law enforcement and military markets,” he said.

“We are grateful for the continued support of our loyal customers and key partners and pleased to see such a strong turnout for this milestone. As always, our primary focus is to exceed the high standards they have come to expect from us.”

NIOA Group CEO Rob Nioa said the opening of the new headquarters reflected the company’s confidence in New Zealand.

“We are excited about the future and what this new chapter means for our New Zealand customers,” he said.

“It is not only a great new facility for Fraser and his team who are committed to driving forward our promise of setting the industry standard for exemplary service, products and outcomes.

“It’s also an investment in the Christchurch local economy and symbolises our confidence in the future of our New Zealand business and the opportunities it presents.”

About the NIOA Group…

The NIOA Group includes NIOA Australia, NIOA New Zealand, the Australian Missile Corporation, NIOA Inc [USA], Barrett Firearms [USA], NIOA UK and joint venture company Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions.
Established in 1973, NIOA Group is a global firearms, weapons and munitions company with operations in the USA, Australia and New Zealand with a distribution network covering 75 US State department approved countries.
NIOA is a major tenant at the Australian government owned, contractor operated (GOCO) munitions facility at Benalla in Victoria where it is currently manufacturing 120mm munitions for the Abrams tank along with 30mm and 35mm cannon ammunition.
The company is a joint venture partner with Rheinmetall of Germany in the Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions 155mm artillery forging facility in Maryborough, Queensland, delivering key munitions for allied nations.
NIOA has a strategic agreement with Aerojet Rocketdyne, a L3Harris Technologies company, to explore the manufacturing of key munitions and components within Australia’s sovereign guided weapons enterprise.

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Major Order from Denmark: Rheinmetall to Supply Skyranger 30 for Mobile Air Defence

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024

Rheinmetall has once again won a major order in the field of mobile air defence. The Kingdom of Denmark has contracted with Rheinmetall Air Defence to supply sixteen Skyranger 30 air defence turrets and additional vehicle equipment for an 8×8 wheeled platform for use by the Danish armed forces. The order is worth a figure in the low three-digit million euro range. In addition, the customer has ordered ammunition in the low double-digit million euro range. Deliveries of the serial turrets are scheduled for 2027 and 2028, while a prototype is expected to be delivered in late 2026.

Lieutenant General Per Pugholm Olsen, head of the Danish procurement agency FMI, stated: “The signing of this contract is an important step toward establishing the brigade’s air defence, which is an essential part of making the brigade fully operational. The selection of the Skyranger turret and its machine cannon was made in close cooperation with our colleagues at the Defence Command.”

Oliver Duerr, CEO Rheinmetall Electronic Solutions: “We are grateful that Denmark, another major NATO customer, now trusts our Skyranger 30. We are pleased to be able to integrate Skyranger into another vehicle platform. This demonstrates the modularity and adaptability of our system.”

The Skyranger 30 offers an optimal combination of mobility, protection, flexibility and precision to meet the growing demands of challenging threat scenarios at close and very close range. As a hybrid solution, its turret combines the powerful 30mm x 173 KCE revolver cannon, surface-to-air guided missiles and the necessary sensors on a single platform. The well-thought-out design of the various weapons, high dynamics and a large elevation range, as well as state-of-the-art sensors, enable both autonomous and networked operations. The system’s airburst ammunition with a programmable airburst point of detonation is particularly suitable for countering drones.

The order that has now been placed once again underscores Rheinmetall’s role as a world market leader in cannon-based air defence. At the same time, it continues the success of the Skyranger 30. The Republic of Austria has placed an order for the procurement of 36 Skyranger 30 systems as the first customer. Other NATO and EU member states are also planning to procure the system or have already initiated the process.

In December 2023, Hungary commissioned Rheinmetall to carry out the conceptual development of the Skyranger 30 turret for the future anti-aircraft variant of the Lynx KF41 tracked vehicle. As recently as January 2024, Rheinmetall and a number of industrial partners were awarded a contract to develop the Close and Very Short Range Air Defence System (Nah- und Naechstbereichsschutzsystem, NNbS) for the Bundeswehr, in which the Skyranger 30 will be integrated as an important component in the future. In February 2024, the Bundeswehr placed a further order for the Skyranger 30 mobile air defence system. The prototype is to be delivered as early as the end of 2024, and 18 series-produced vehicles have also already been ordered.

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AUSA: Asio Technologies Seals Delivery of Hundreds of AeroGuardian Systems and Thousands of ORION Systems to Key Customers

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024

AUSA Annual meeting and exposition 2024, Washington DC, Hall A Booth 1139

Asio Technologies, a renowned developer and manufacturer of geospatial position systems and tactical defense solutions, is pleased to announce the successful completion of substantial deliveries of its cutting-edge solutions to defense customers worldwide. The company has completed the delivery of hundreds of AeroGuardian™ GNSS-denied vision-based navigation solution for UAVs and thousands of ORION rugged mobile terminals, significantly expanding the operational capabilities of key clients. These solutions will be prominently showcased at the AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, DC.

At AUSA, Asio Technologies will present the AeroGuardian™ system, a groundbreaking jam-proof navigation solution for drones and UAVs that offers complete immunity from jamming by using a vision-based navigation system independent of GPS or connectivity with the drone. Equipped with day and night cameras and advanced machine vision algorithms, AeroGuardian™ provides real-time visual sensing of the flight path, accurately determining the drone’s coordinates and location. This ensures that drones can function effectively in disrupted communication environments and operate beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS), even in fully autonomous scenarios. Unlike traditional electronic defense systems that only partially mitigate jamming for limited periods, AeroGuardian™ offers a revolutionary solution with consistent, precise performance.

Also featured at AUSA will be the ORION rugged mobile terminal, widely deployed for key defense customers for dismounted forces. ORION enables both off-grid and on-grid mission planning, real-time navigation, and enhanced situational awareness using Geographic Information System (GIS) databases and Augmented Reality (AR) capabilities. From individual soldiers to battalion commanders, ORION provides real-time updates on friendly and hostile forces, delivering mission-critical information at the point of need. Combat-proven across diverse scenarios, ORION integrates seamlessly with other Asio Technologies’ tactical solutions, such as the LYNX Tactical hand-held multi-function situation awareness system, creating a fully integrated tactical combat suite for ground forces.

David Harel, CEO of Asio Technologies, commented,“The delivery of hundreds of AeroGuardian™ systems and thousands of ORION units to our key customers marks a significant milestone for Asio Technologies. Our advanced navigation solutions offer unprecedented autonomy and precision for drone operations and ground forces alike. We are proud to continue supporting our customers with the most advanced tools to ensure mission success in the most challenging environments.”

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Aitech’s NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin-based Supercomputer Increases Rugged AI Processing in Military Applications

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024

New AI SFF system provides up to 50% more bandwidth, 6x AI performance increase and 2x CPU performance improvement over previous GPGPU-based systems

Technology Highlights:
NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin SoM increases performance across all metrics: AI, GPU, CPU, memory
SWaP-optimized, powerful processing for autonomous, surveillance, and advanced weapons systems
Multiple connector options for design flexibility in naval, ground, avionics, and mobile applications
Chatsworth, Calif. September 2024 – Aitech now offers a rugged AI supercomputer that uses the most powerful NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin System-on-Module (SoM) currently available for high-performance military systems. With its compact size, the A230 Vortex is the most advanced embedded computer for AI, deep learning, and video and signal processing in distributed systems that need to reliably operate in remote, harsh conditions.

Optimizing the full performance of the Ampere GPU, the new rugged HPEC system provides up to 2048 CUDA cores and 64 Tensor cores that reach up to 275 TOPS at a remarkable level of energy efficiency. The system also features two scalable, highly configurable, dedicated NVDLA (NVIDIA Deep-Learning Accelerator) engines that simplify integration and portability as well as promote a standard way to design deep learning inference accelerators.

Dan Mor, director, products and solutions at Aitech, commented, “Military systems keep integrating more information inputs at the edge, meaning remote systems need high-powered processing to manage this data and provide actionable intelligence. The A230 sets a new standard for advanced, rugged AI that enables deep learning as well as video and signal processing in next generation autonomous vehicles, surveillance systems, and advanced weapons systems.”

In addition to providing AI-based local processing right where it is needed, the A230 features high-speed interfaces and a variety of data and video I/O to enable easy adaptation to specific system requirements. This includes four SDI (SD/HD) and eight composites (RS-170 [NTSC]/PAL) that are simultaneously available as well as Gigabit Ethernet, discrete, USB, DVI/HDMI out, and UART Serial ports. Optional NVMe SSD and a microSD card slot helps extend memory resources for the robust 64 GB of LPDDR5 RAM that comes standard. More interfaces are available upon customer request.

The new system offers cold-plate cooling, weighs less than 8 lbs and has low power consumption, while meeting MIL-STD-810H for vibration, shock, acceleration, altitude, humidity, dust and salt fog.
For more information, please call 888-Aitech-8 (888-248-3248), visit bit.ly/A230Product or e-mail sales@aitechsystems.com.

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AUSA: SMARTSHOOTER Combat-Proven SMASH Fire Control Systems Turn Dismounted Soldiers into Effective Drone Eliminator

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024

The company will present its SMASH Hopper LRCWS mounted on Polaris’ MRZR, a tactical mobile solution that can effectively take down drone swarms

AUSA 2024, Washington DC, Halls DE, Booth #7947

SMARTSHOOTER, a leading designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems that significantly increase the accuracy and lethality of individual and crew-served weapons, is excited to announce its participation in the AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition 2024. SMARTSHOOTER will showcase its combat-proven SMASH family of fire control systems, including the SMASH Hopper LRCWS mounted on Polaris’ MRZR Military vehicle.

The SMASH system is already deployed and combat-proven by various military forces worldwide, including the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). It was chosen by the U.S. Joint Counter-UAS (JCO) as the only kinetic solution for counter-sUAS missions at the squad level.

Equipped with an onboard computer that delivers advanced targeting solutions, the SMASH Fire Control System (FCS) transforms any standard weapon into a precise, smart-shooting platform. Once the operator identifies a target manually or via integration with external detection systems, SMASH seamlessly locks onto it, tracks its movement in real-time, and automatically coordinates the shot release for rapid, highly accurate engagements. This capability ensures maximum hit probability, even against fast-moving targets and drones, and dramatically enhances operational effectiveness on the battlefield.

The SMASH technology represents a significant advancement in modern warfare, making it a vital asset for military operations worldwide. With its combat-proven capabilities, the SMASH family enhances hit probability against various threats, including drones and drone swarms, while reducing collateral damage and ensuring the safety of friendly forces.

“SMARTSHOOTER is revolutionizing modern combat by ensuring that every dismounted soldier becomes a highly effective drone eliminator,” said Michal Mor, SMARTSHOOTER CEO. “Our SMASH technology empowers individual soldiers to not only defend themselves and their squads from threats like armed drones and drone swarms but also to safeguard other critical air defense assets. The SMASH systems continue to redefine counter-UAS capabilities, proving that precise kinetic elimination of drones and small UASs at the squad level is essential.”

At AUSA 2024, attendees will have the opportunity to see the SMASH Hopper Light Remotely Controlled Weapon Station (LRCWS) mounted on Polaris’ MRZR Military vehicle. This ultra-light turbo diesel combat vehicle, combined with the Hopper LRCWS, allows maneuvering forces to engage threats from a safe distance, providing a mobile and effective hard-kill solution against drones, drone swarms, and ground threats.

SMARTSHOOTER will also present the SMASH 2000L, the lightest handheld-operated fire control system currently in use against ground and aerial targets, including in the ongoing conflict with Hamas. Leveraging AI, computer vision, and advanced algorithms, the SMASH 2000L maximizes force lethality and situational awareness, ensuring precise target elimination day or night.

SMARTSHOOTER’s US Operations is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. For further information, please contact Scott Thompson at scott@smart-shooter.com or visit www.SMART-SHOOTER.com

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