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5.11 Releases New Everyday Carry Offerings for Fall 2024

Wednesday, November 20th, 2024

Costa Mesa, Calif. (Nov. 18, 2024) – 5.11®, the global innovator of purpose-built apparel, footwear and gear todayannounced the launch of its latest Everyday Carry (EDC) offerings in time for fall and holiday shopping season. Designed to meet the needs of both tactical professionals and everyday adventurers, this new collection includes a range of versatile tools, accessories, and apparel that are engineered to provide maximum utility, comfort, and style, ensuring that users are always equipped and ready for the demands of their day.

“The EDC line is designed to empower our customers, whether they’re out in the field or navigating daily life,” said Troy Brown, CEO of 5.11. “We understand the importance of gear that performs under pressure, and this collection reflects our dedication to providing dependable solutions for every situation.”

Deploy TL-USB

Deploy PL-USB

Deploy K-USB

The 5.11 Deploy TL-USB, PL-USB, and K-USB lights are compact and versatile lighting solutions built for ideal peace of mind. The Deploy TL-USB ($80) is the largest of the trio, delivering 1000 lumens of powerful brightness for more demanding situations. The Deploy PL-USB ($60) offers a slimmer profile with 300 lumens, making it a great pocket-sized option for quick, reliable lighting. The smallest of the group, the Deploy K-USB ($30), is a keychain-sized flashlight offering 150 lumens of light in an ultra-portable form. All three models feature rechargeable USB-C functionality, durable weather-resistant construction, and multiple lighting modes, ensuring dependability in a wide range of environments. Whether you need maximum visibility or a more compact everyday solution, the Deploy series has a reliable lighting tool for any scenario. All Deploy lights are offered in black, and the Deploy PL-USB and K-USB are also available in ranger green.

Response XR1T

Response XR1C

Response XR1P

Made for high-end, professional performance, the Response XR1 line offers multiple levels of lights designed to meet the varying needs of professionals in high-pressure environments. All three models offer powerful illumination in a compact form, making them ideal for law enforcement, military personnel, and first responders.

The Response XR1T ($75) is the largest of the trio, offering enhanced grip and durability, while the Response XR1C ($65)is more compact than the XR1T, perfect for every day without compromising on performance. Despite being a mostly polymer construction, the Response XR1P ($50) strikes a balance between size and power, offering high performance in a portable form. All models feature multiple lighting modes, are constructed from rugged, impact- and weather-resistant materials, and are dual-fuel 18650 rechargeable compatible.The XR1 series provides reliable, long-lasting lighting in demanding conditions. All Response XR1 lights are offered in black, and the Response XR1P is additionally offered in orange.

Fix It Gift Set

Everyday Gift Set (limited edition)

Covert Gift Set

The 5.11 Fix It, Everyday, and Covert Gift Sets are curated collections designed to provide practical solutions for various lifestyles, making them ideal gifts for outdoor enthusiasts, tactical professionals, and those who pride being prepared every day. The Fix It Gift Set ($30) features a Base 1SF keychain knife, Hardpoint MK1 carabiner, and an EDT Multitool, making it the perfect compact toolset for quick repairs and adjustments. The limited edition Everyday Gift Set ($40) is a knife set featuring both the Icarus DP, a 3.5” blade, and the Base 3DP frame lock knife, a smaller 2.75” blade for added convenience. The Covert Gift Set ($50) is tailored for discretion and style. This set offers low-profile, technical items for users who value both functionality and subtlety. It includes the Icarus RT Mini with a 2.8” reverse tanto blade, a Hardpoint M1+MD two-piece removable carabiner and docking system, an EDT Hex mini screwdriver, and a Steel Jacket Money Clip. Each set reflects 5.11’s commitment to durability, reliability, and versatility, making them thoughtful gifts or stocking stuffers for anyone who values high-quality, mission-ready gear.

Endo.K Insert

The Endo.K Insert ($15) is designed for seeking optimal knee comfort without sacrificing mobility. Engineered with a lightweight and durable design, the ENDO.K Insert offers superior breathability and cushioning, making it ideal for prolonged wear in demanding environments. Its anatomical shape with silicon grip print ensures a secure fit within 5.11 pants and functional gear, while the flexible construction allows unrestricted movement during dynamic activities.

For more information about 5.11 and its full line up of product offerings, or to find a 5.11 store near you, visit www.511tactical.com.

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ISTEC Delivers First Batch of Weapon Integration Mounts for the New USAF Grey Wolf Helicopter

Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

ISTEC Services Limited, the British company with 35 years of operationally proven experience in the design, manufacture and supply of complex weapon integration solutions for military platforms, is delivering the first production shipsets (a shipset is a left and right gun mount pair) for the new United States Air Force (USAF) Grey Wolf Helicopter. The USAF Grey Wolf helicopter is a Boeing led programme for the replacement of the famous, but aging, UH-1N Huey helicopter and is built on a Leonardo MH-139A platform. ISTEC has recently delivered the first shipsets to Leonardo and the USAF took delivery of the first low-rate production Grey Wolf helicopter in August 2024.

The Grey Wolf offers significant improvements in terms of speed, range, and payload capacity compared to the Huey. It also features modern avionics, defensive systems, and a more robust airframe, making it suitable for a wide range of missions. The ISTEC weapons mount contract was originally awarded in 2018 and following prototype design and customer testing, to ensure the maximum arcs, ease of use and air safety compliance, final design approval was granted in 2020. Full production started in 2023, and following the delivery of the first shipsets, the remainder of the contract will be aligned with the wider programme delivery schedule.

ISTEC has extensive experience in providing weapons integration solutions for the Land, Sea and Air domains. However, there were many additional elements to the Grey Wolf project such as an external mounting frame that required significant additional design input from the ISTEC team. All the Grey Wolf components are manufactured with a ‘cradle to grave’ traceability process to ensure all raw materials sourced are to aerospace release, with full audit back to the mill, regular composition testing to ensure material alloying elements are above specification and thereby ensuring that the gun mounts meet the rigorous manufacturing standards required to be classed as airworthy and type certified.

Mick Coulson, Manager Director at ISTEC said, “This has been a significant project for ISTEC, supporting a major helicopter replacement programme for the USAF, that we have been privileged to have been involved with from the very start. ISTEC is well known for our universal gun mount systems, especially on vehicles and ships, but I am extremely proud of the design and engineering expertise that has gone into producing this aviation specific system for the Grey Wolf, clearly demonstrating the universal benefits of using our weapon integration systems across all domains.”

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Qore Performance Unveils ICEPLATE Backpack Gen 3: Cooling, Heating, and Hydration For All

Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

Knoxville, TN—Qore Performance, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of the ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3, an ultra-minimalist environmental inoculation tool that delivers cooling, heating, and hydration to individuals on and off duty in any climate. Whether on the job or out adventuring, ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3 helps end-users maintain peak performance and comfort in every environmental condition.

While the versatile, all-in-one system works year-round, ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3 is highly differential for anyone who faces temperature extremes—industrial workers, military, law enforcement, first responders, Search And Rescue, outdoor enthusiasts, and more. It provides unmatched thermoregulation and hydration, keeping users cool in the heat or warm in the cold, all while staying hydrated.

“We designed ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3 to meet the needs of armed professionals, industrial workers, and civilian adventurers alike—those who push through tough conditions to realize their full potential every day,” said Doug Burr, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Qore Performance. “Whether in a scorching drive-thru, freezing warehouse, on a new desert trail, on patrol, or out landscaping, this backpack ensures you’re hydrated, temperature-optimized, and ready to perform at your best.”

Key Features of the ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3:

– Cooling, Heating, and Hydration Anywhere: Carrying a single ICEPLATE® Curve, ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3 delivers powerful cooling or heating with the drinking water we are already carrying in any environment, making it ideal for a wide range of work and recreational scenarios.

– Engineered for Austere Environments: Designed to withstand harsh conditions like conflict zones, drive-thrus, warehouses, construction sites, oil fields, and more, ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3 helps workers stay safe, productive, and efficient by weaponizing temperature to create a competitive advantage where none previously existed, but in an ultra-thin, flat form factor that makes for easy maneuvering in confined spaces.

– Seamless Chest Rig Integration: ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3 effortlessly connects with chest rigs for tactical users, offering cooling, heating, and hydration without compromising mobility. Its easy integration replaces traditional harnesses for those carrying field essentials.

– Ergonomic, All-Day Comfort: With a body-conforming design and minimalist profile, ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3 offers superior weight distribution, reducing fatigue and enhancing mobility for prolonged use in harsh environments.

– Durable and Lightweight Construction: Made from ultralight laminate, ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3 is built for extreme durability and long-lasting performance in rugged conditions, ensuring reliable temperature regulation wherever the job takes you.

The ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3 Advantage:

ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3 is Qore Performance’s most accessible thermoregulation and performance-enhancement solution, providing essential cooling, heating, and hydration for those who need it most. Whether facing brutal heat or a frigid cold, this backpack is designed to keep users safe, comfortable, and performing at their peak—no matter the environment.

As part of Qore Performance’s innovative IceAge Ecosystem, ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3 continues the company’s mission of enhancing human performance in extreme environments. It’s more than just a backpack—it’s a tool that helps you conquer the most challenging conditions.

For more information, visit the ICEPLATE® Backpack Gen 3 Product Page.

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Safariland Announces Left Hand Fits for the Incog X IWB Holster

Monday, November 18th, 2024

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 the release of left-hand fits for the Incog X Inside-the-Waistband (IWB) Holster. The addition of left-handed fits has been highly requested and has been a long time coming for the number one best-selling holster.

The first wave of left-hand specific fits are compatible with Glock 17 and Glock 19, with additional Glock and Sig Sauer models close on the horizon. All left-handed fits will be available for firearms with and without lights.

“We hear our customers’ requests and take them seriously here at Safariland,” said Eric Gasvoda, vice president and general manager of duty gear for Safariland. “We took time to develop the lefthand fits to ensure we will deliver a great product tailored to left-hand users. Introducing these inclusive fits allows us to meet the needs of even more users, and there are more on the way—soon.”

Key features of the Incog X include:

• 3 sizes of Concealment Enhancing Clip strut shims

• Micro and full-size red-dot compatibility

• Microfiber suede-wrapped Boltaron body

• Optional magazine caddy with tension adjustment

• Over-the-belt polymer clips

• Passive trigger guard and ejection port retention

The Incog X features an improved clip strut design, combining functionality and customized concealment shims. These shims are available in three sizes: 1/8 inch, 1/4 inch, and 3/8 inch. You can insert or remove them effortlessly without needing any tools, allowing for a fine-tuned concealed carry experience that suits any preferences.

Safariland continues prioritizing innovation and collaboration to provide customers with industry-leading IWB, OWB, and duty rated holsters. Incog X IWB Holster left-hand fits for Glock handguns are now available. To learn more about the Safariland Incog X left handed holster, visit us online.

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OKSI Awarded U.S. Army Contract on their 3rd Generation FLIR Software Technology for Enhanced Thermal Night Vision Sensors

Monday, November 18th, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13, 2024 — OKSI has been awarded a $2 million follow-on contract from the U.S. Army to continue developing their scene-based Variable Aperture Mechanism for Non-Uniformity Correction (VAM-NUC) system for integration to the 3rd Generation Forward Looking Infrared (3GEN FLIR) program. 3GEN FLIR is an advanced targeting sensor system produced by Raytheon Technologies to enhance lethality, survivability and situational awareness under the cloak of darkness. The system provides overmatch for the Army’s ground combat platforms with notable applications like the M1 Abrams Tank and the MQ-1C Gray Eagle UAS.

3GEN FLIR will replace 2GEN FLIR components, starting with those in the Abrams Tank (Image: PFC Matthew Wantroba/US Army)The 3GEN FLIR provides high-definition Mid-Wave and Long-Wave Infrared (MWIR/LWIR) imagery at further distances than ever before. It can penetrate harsh environmental conditions like darkness, smoke, rain, snow and fog. Additional performance enhancements include improvements in bad-pixel-clusters, dark current, noise, quantum efficiency, operability, spectral crosstalk, modulation transfer function and Non-Uniformity Correction (NUC) stability, which OKSI aims to further enhance.

One of the major issues the Army faces is the significant gain and offset drift of the sensor. OKSI has developed a novel scene-based NUC solution that runs in the background and in real-time, minimizing impact on situational awareness. By leveraging hardware capabilities of the 3GEN FLIR, the software automatically performs gain and offset corrections that are invisible to the operator, as opposed to traditional, flag-based methods. OKSI’s novel technology leverages a combination of the VAM present in 3GEN FLIR systems, and techniques developed by the Army to use the VAM, along with proprietary state-of-the-art scene-based gain/offset correction algorithms.

“OKSI has a proud legacy of advancing imaging technologies, that includes pioneering our Variable Aperture Mechanism (VAM), that has been instrumental in enhancing third-generation FLIR systems,” says Chris HolmesParker, CEO, OKSI. “Today, we’re thrilled to build on this foundation by delivering cutting-edge capabilities that elevate image clarity and situational awareness, empowering our warfighters with the tools they need to operate effectively and decisively on the battlefield.”

OKSI is a privately held small business headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Learn more at www.oksi.ai.

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Allen-Vanguard Collaborates with Metis Aerospace to Deliver Enhanced Counter-Drone Capabilities

Monday, November 18th, 2024

Allen-Vanguard, a global leader in providing customised solutions for defeating Radio Frequency (RF) based terrorist and extremist threats, is very excited to announce a strategic collaboration with the domain knowledge experts in passive RF detection, Metis Aerospace. This collaboration has been established to leverage their respective expertise and proven products to address the growing requirement for a highly mobile counter unmanned air system (C-UAS) capability that delivers a tried and tested baseline capability to detect and defeat an increasing range of threats posed by the nefarious use of drones. Both Allen-Vanguard and Metis Aerospace will be at the Specialist Defence and Security Convention (SDSC) on 18th-20th November 2024 at Telford International Centre, UK to discuss this collaboration and their respective range of existing products and capabilities.

Metis has extensive experience in the RF detect domain, with several products that are already the cornerstone of many larger protection systems across a wide range of sectors. For over 10 years, they have been at the forefront of C-UAS detection capability development, advising the MoD and receiving research funding to develop their innovative technologies, such as SKYPERION. Allen-Vanguard is equally an operationally proven subject matter expert in defeating RF threats, including cutting-edge counter-drone solutions, like ANCILE, that are used by militaries, security forces and NGOs globally to protect their personnel and key assets.

In an era where drone technology is rapidly evolving, and how drones are being employed on the battlefield is going through an unprecedented revolution, the Allen-Vanguard and Metis collaboration combines their respective ground-breaking and innovative technologies to provide the necessary expertise, agility and technology to properly mitigate this threat. The operationally proven ingenuity and agility of both companies can be brought to bear on the key subset of the C-UAS market that is demanding increased manoeuvrability and effectiveness at a practical price point. In addition, both companies have built an excellent reputation for enduring customer support to ensure deployed systems are maintained with the latest detection and defeat waveforms as the RF battlespace evolves.

Tony Burnell, CEO of Metis Aerospace said: “We are very excited to be collaborating with Allen-Vanguard to develop this capability that we see meets a growing market demand. It makes perfect sense for us to work together and exploit our expertise in the detect function and then fully synchronise and integrate with an Allen-Vanguard defeat capability. This combination will be a real protection benefit for all our customers.”

Bobby Strawbridge, President of Allen-Vanguard said: “I am delighted to announce this collaboration with Metis that, as fellow SME domain knowledge experts, perfectly complements our own portfolio of products. The ability to combine the detect and defeat functions into one capability will undoubtedly deliver enhanced C-UAS capabilities to better counter modern hostile drone operations.” He added, “We are also pursuing a number of qualified opportunities in the Middle East and Eastern Europe from users who have reached out, seeking a cost-effective and efficient system for a baseline, mobile C-UAS capability. The strength of Metis’ portfolio of offerings also has applicability to domestic and international requirements outside the scope of C-UAS and we’re actively engaged in exploring these exciting opportunities”

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SK Customs Announces “Alexander the Great,” Introduces Conquerors Series

Sunday, November 17th, 2024

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – November 15, 2024 – SK Guns®, the Nation’s only series-driven, limited-edition manufacturer of custom firearms, is proud to announce its new “Alexander the Great” production. Introducing SK’s all-new “Conquerors Series,” this firearm is a limited-edition product of only 200 Colt 1911s in Royal Blue and chambered in .38 Super.

Alexander the Great was a member of an ancient dynasty, born to King Philip II of Macedonia. This royal lineage paved the way for Alexander’s military success. He was tutored at a young age by the legendary erudite Aristotle, who inspired his interests in philosophy, medicine and science.

Shortly after assuming his divine right of kingship, Alexander proceeded to battle. His victories led him to control the League of Corinth, launch the Pan-Hellenic project, take leadership over all Greeks in their conquest of Persia and eventually led to the overthrow of King Darius III of Persia.

“Alexander’s conquest throughout Asia and Egypt established one of Earth’s largest empires and led to over twenty cities named after him or one of his closest followers,” said Simon Khiabani, owner and founder of SK Guns. “Alexander the Great exemplifies the modern image of an ancient conqueror, and we could not think of a better figure in our world’s history to introduce this new series.”

The left side of the slide depicts several scenes, including imagery of battle, Aristotle, Alexander the Great and his followers. The right side of the slide is adorned with Alexander the Great during battle, thrusting his spear in one hand and brandishing his shield in another. The entire pistol is highly polished in Royal blue with 24k gold plating.

The Greek Key borders the sides of the slide, with some of the cities he conquered engraved with subtle shading. The forward top of the slide features Alexander the Great raising his sword in victory, with the rear top of the slide boasting the Vergina Sun Macedonian Star and 16 triangular rays. A floral scroll complements the entire firearm, and the grips have been gold-filled with the theme of the series showcasing a range of historic weaponry.

This firearm can be purchased here. MSRP begins at $2800.

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Saab’s Autonomous Swarm Technology Used in Landmark AUKUS Trial

Sunday, November 17th, 2024

Saab’s Autonomous Swarm technology recently featured in the ground-breaking Project Convergence 2024 trials, consisting of one month in the United States. A large UK team, comprising 40 employees from Saab-owned BlueBear and UK MOD Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) personnel, demonstrated the ability to deploy interoperable AI within Autonomous Swarms of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS).

AUKUS, a trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, held trials that demonstrated the pivotal role of BlueBear’s technology in collaborative, networked, swarms of UAS. BlueBear’s AI enabled Centurion™ mission system provided the ability for a single operator to command a diverse swarm of autonomous UAS.

At the core of BlueBear’s AI-enabled autonomy solution is the ability to ‘hot-swap’ AI from any supplier in an autonomous systems-of-systems. This technology is key to unlocking the game-changing potential of deployed networked sensors and effectors in an integrated multi-domain battlefield.

BlueBear’s RedKite and Ghost UAS, were used in tandem with Centurion™, by the tri-nation AUKUS team to rapidly retrain and deploy AI algorithms, that enabled the payloads and UASs.

”The AUKUS trials marks a significant increase in our ability to interoperate with allied nations, both at mission and core technology levels. Significant investment from both the UK Government and Saab’s BlueBear have allowed us to collectively mature and de-risk high-value technologies that are imperative in modern warfare,” says Andy Fraser, Group Managing Director, Saab UK.

The AUKUS trial was the culmination of Autonomy and Open Architecture work consistently funded by Dstl over two decades. Find additional details of the trials on gov.uk.

Saab acquired BlueBear in August 2023, as its rapid capability accelerator innovating new technologies and integrating them across Saab’s portfolio.

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