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FightLite Releases Multi-Caliber HERRING Model 2024 Lever Action

Tuesday, May 14th, 2024

(Melbourne, Florida USA) May 13, 2024 – FightLite® Industries, a division of ARES Defense Systems® Inc. located in Melbourne, Florida formally releases its new multi-caliber, HERRING® Model 2024 – Modern Lever Action Rifles and Pistols!

First announced in October 2022, the patented HERRING® Model 2024 is a family of high performance, extremely accurate and modular lever-action firearms that provide for flexible caliber and magazine reconfiguration at the user-level, without tools to support virtually any shooting profile. HERRING® significantly advances the state-of-the-art for lever action rifles and pistols above legacy systems that have been the norm for over 150 years, and it is now officially in LRIP production with select customer deliveries that began last week.

Invented and designed by notable small arms designer and company CEO Geoffrey Herring and his team at FightLite® Industries, the Model 2024™ significantly raises the bar for lever action guns by incorporating the latest materials, heat treating options and finishes into a modern, robust, lightweight, and accurate firearm family.

Additionally, The HERRING® Model 2024 leverages the vast AR accessory industry to provide for different calibers, barrel lengths, optical sights, silencers and accessory mounting needs. And like an AR-15, the HERRING® Model 2024 utilizes off-the-shelf AR-15 bolts and barrel extensions, which gives it even greater flexibility and product support.

“In addition to producing all-weather sporting guns such as our SCR® family of semi-auto rifles, our team at FightLite®has spent the better part of 27 years designing and producing hard use, sustained-fire automatic weapons like our belt-fed MCR® which we have supplied to both our own government, as well as those of other nations.” says Geoffrey Herring, founder & CEO of ARES Defense & FightLite Industries. “So, when we made the decision to develop a truly modern lever-action system, our team was perfectly positioned and enthusiastic to leverage our cumulative experience designing and manufacturing hard use, military grade weapons that must not fail during difficult combat conditions. We are very well versed in technical details such as material selection, preventing, or overcoming failure points caused by water intrusion or dirt, sand, mud, salt water, ice, etc., and understand that designing guns to meet requirements of MIL-STD-810Hfor things like corrosion resistance or drop-testing is just something that we do every day regardless of the project. An example would be the 6:1 mechanical advantage that’s designed into the HERRING® Model 2024’s primary extraction mechanism; because when clean or muddy brass obturates against the chamber wall and breech system at 55,000 – 70,000 PSI, you’d better have figured out a reliable way to extract it.”

Mechanically, the HERRING® Model 2024 family uses a rotating bolt like an AR-pattern semiautomatic, and it also accepts all AR-15 (STANAG) pattern magazines, including 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 60 and 100 round AR magazines. Due to its modern, magazine-fed design the HERRING® Model 2024 doesn’t suffer from center-of-gravity shift as a tube-fed rifle does when loading or firing, nor is it limited to round-nosed projectiles. It is designed to accommodate high pressure, high velocity ammunition including 5.56 NATO and Hornady 6mm ARC, as well as great hunting loads like 350 Legend and .450 Bushmaster.

The patented HERRING® Model 2024 marries the proven accuracy, adaptability, and high performance of the AR platform with the established power and all-American rugged dependability of the lever-action repeating rifle.

FightLite® Industries is exhibiting its products at the 2024 NRAAM during May 17-19 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. Attendees are invited to visit the FightLite® booth #11331 where they can get hands on experience with their exciting new products such as our HERRING® Model 2024 Modern Lever Action Rifle and Bandito® pistols, as well as legacy systems including our Dual-Feed® MCR and our universal SCR® platforms.

To make inquiries regarding potential business collaboration, product development or product licensing opportunities with FightLite® Industries, please email sales@FightLite.com

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Princeton Tec Introduces New Charge X Helmet Light

Tuesday, May 14th, 2024

New product offering from Princeton Tec is an optimal upgrade to any helmet setup.

PENNSAUKEN, Nj. MAY 14, 2024 – Princeton Tec, a renowned provider of American-made quality outdoor and tactical lighting options has introduced a new addition to its extensive line of high-quality helmet lights with the Charge X Helmet Light. The new light is an upgrade to the existing Charge line of Princeton Tec products.

The new USA-Made Charge X is an expansion of Princeton Tec’s signature Modular Personal Lighting System (MPLS) line of products and includes all mounts and hardware necessary to optimize helmet compatibility for customer preference, from helmet to head-mount. The new Charge X is also compatible with existing Charge mounts and will include both an MLOK® mount and hook ‘n loop mounting solutions, allowing for even more adaptation to any helmet platform.

The Charge X weighs in at just 55 grams and features a low-drag design to make for a tighter fit to the helmet and a more low-profile layout and less rail space. The light also includes a dual-fuel power source, compatible with AA or CR123 batteries.

Measuring at 100 lumens, the powerful lighting system includes red, green, blue, white (dimmable) and IR light options. With a simple user interface, the operator can easily program the color order based on needs and preferences. Charge X features an improved version of Princeton Tec’s signature flexible boom, allowing for simple and accurate spot illumination that adapts to the task at hand. The Charge X is also rated IPX8 for water resistance and has an impressive run-time of 50 hours.

For more information on Princeton Tec, please visit www.princetontec.com or find Princeton Tec on Instagram and Facebook.

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2Q24 DroneSentry-C2 Next-Gen v10.0 Release

Monday, May 13th, 2024

DroneShield Limited (ASX:DRO) (“DroneShield” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the roll-out of one of the largest updates yet to the DroneSentry-C2 platform, bringing a completely revamped User Interface, smarter AI, and extending detection capabilities to the C-UAS Command-and-Control software industry.

This Version 10.0 release of DroneSentry-C2 marks a turning point in the industry-leading software. The program has been re-written from the ground up, resulting in a faster and smoother experience. The redesign is even easier to use, and provides a framework for significant upcoming features.

Major upgrades include:

• Streamlined User Interface: Most noticeable to any existing user will be the modernised look and feel of the DroneSentry-C2 interface. Stripped-back menus allow for faster navigation and clearer access to settings. Operators can now modify key setting without ever needing to navigate away from the monitoring dashboard. Load times moving between sites and analytics have been significantly reduced.

• Mission Set Optimisation: The updated user interface has been optimised for both desktop and tablet experiences. Enabling far better use in ‘On-The-Move’ applications such as for vehicles and dismounted missions.

• ThreatAI Launched: ThreatAI is an integrated threat analysis system for detected objects in DroneSentry-C2, which intelligently provides a responsive threat rating based on data from all sensors and user input. This new information is utilised by other sub-systems across the platform to better inform command decisions.

• Improvements to existing AI: SensorFusionAI and DroneOptID continue to grow in their performance when identifying and classifying detected drones. This update sees improvements to both accuracy and breadth of these AI models.

• Full integration of OTM sensors: DroneSentry-X Mk2 is now completely integrated into DroneSentry-C2 and SensorFusionAI, allowing for integrated control of disruption features, and smarter detections in the field.

• Usability and Accessibility: A stronger focus on data visualisation makes complex information easier to understand and review quickly. Localisation into Spanish and Polish brings DroneSentry-C2 to more regions that need it.

• Planning tool: This feature has been split out into a separate application to help new and existing clients plan out their Counter-UAS installations, and review the suitability of different systems.

Version 10.0 of the DroneSentry-C2 system is available from today, being deployed to existing DroneShield systems this week. It is available with both DroneShield and third party hardware sensors, and is provided on a subscription basis, either via secure cloud or on-premises server.

DroneShield CTO Angus Bean commented, “The release this quarter allows us to bring the DroneSentry-C2 platform to many more users. In a growing market it allows us to better scale and maintain our Software-as-a-Service, and simplifying the front-end opens opportunities with clients who were previously beyond our reach.”

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TNVC x Nocturn Industries: TN/MNVB-R Manticore Ruggedized Introductory Kit Norotos LoSto USMC Mount

Monday, May 13th, 2024

Redlands, California—

Rolling right along with new product and partnership announcements, Tactical Night Vision Company (TNVC, INC.) is proud to announce their partnership with Nocturn Industries of Exeter, New Hampshire as a Premium Stocking Dealer with the launch of the TN/MNVB-R Manticore Night Vision Binocular, Ruggedized, including a special introductory bundle including the Norotos “USMC Variant” LoSto push-button dovetail (BNVS) mount!

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Founded in 2020 as a side-project by Jeff Melochick, an R&D engineer for a major defense manufacturer, NocturnIndustries has quickly risen to become a market leader in innovative design and manufacturing in the night vision space, often integrating novel features and technologies into their goggle and accessory designs while still maintaining affordable price-points compared to comparable goggle systems, including their latest Ultralight Articulating Night Vision Binocular housing design: The UANVB-FCR Manticore Manual-gain Night Vision Binocular, Ruggedized (MNVB-R). TNVC-built TN/MNVB-R Manticore systems will feature L3Harris Unfilmed White Phosphor image intensifier tubes in both standard gain systems as well as the advanced, high performance SuperGain image intensifiers with a 2376 Minimum Figure of Merit (FOM) providing unmatched clarity and resolution in even the darkest conditions.

“We’re very pleased to embark on this new partnership with Nocturn, Jeff and his company have been leading the charge in making high quality night vision products more widely available and accessible, and with their new ruggedized and molded housing designs, they’re setting a new standard for what consumers can expect out of a night vision housing system,” stated Augee Kim, TNVC COO.

As an introductory offer, all TN/MNVB-R Manticore goggle kits will also include a Norotos LoSto push-button “USMC” BNVS mount in either black or coyote at no extra cost. The “USMC Variant” of the LoSto is a lightweight versionof the standard LoSto push-button mount originally designed for and issued with the Marine Corps’ AN/PVS-31D SBNVG system, providing a light weight, low-profile, rigid mounting system compatible with most common “Universal” or “L4” pattern NVG helmet mounting shrouds.

As a Premium Stocking Dealer, TNVC will be carrying a comprehensive selection of Nocturn’s products, including accessories and components as well as their full line of Ruggedized and molded polymer Manticore and Katana goggles, as well as embarking on collaborative design ventures, stay tuned for more exciting announcements from TNVC and Nocturn Industries!

The TN/MNVB-R Manticore, Ruggedized:

The TN/MNVB-R is a lightweight, independently articulating binocular night vision device, utilizing standard PVS-14-format optical lens assemblies (including PVS-14-compatible light weight optics such as RPO) with adjustable diopter settings, Litton-style dovetail (BNVS) mounting interface, and manual gain control, allowing the end-user to perfectly dial in the system gain (brightness*) according to user preference and environmental and ambient lighting conditions. It also features an onboard IR illuminator for navigation, independent tube cut-off when the optical pods are rotated to a stowed position, as well as user-adjustable interpupillary distance (IPD) adjustment tension and “hard stops” to limit travel, making it one of the most full-featured goggles currently available on the market.

The TN/MNVB-R is available with both standard AN/PVS-14 MIL-SPEC optical lens assemblies or RPO 3.0 light weight lens assemblies and the housing is CNC machined from 7075-T6 and 6061-T6 aerospace grade aluminum as well as utilizing Grade 4 titanium components, with a complete system “working weight” of ~16.5 ounces (468 grams) when utilizing RPO 3.0 lightweight optical lens assembles (19.79 oz. with standard PVS-14 lens assemblies). The housing is finished with a matte black Type III hard coat anodize, as well as an optional Coyote H-series Cerakote.

The Manticore has been tested to MIL-STD-810H standards, and is powered by either a single 3v CR123 battery providing ~25 hours of battery life under normal conditions or a system-native low-profile, 2-Pin LEMO external power connector that is compatible with NocturnIndustries’ optional external battery pack.

All TN/MNVB-R Manticore systems will also feature TNVC’s industry leading Lifetime Limited Warranty, as well as no-cost hand-select image tube options (hand-select requests may affect lead times).

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Founded in 2005, Tactical Night Vision Company (TNVC) is a Veteran-Owned small business which specializes in providing industry-leading visual augmentation systems, modified-COTS solutions, and systems integration as well as training, education, and life-cycle support to government and commercial customers alike.

For all inquires please contact: marketing@tnvc.com

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Fix It Sticks Unveils the Rifle Hunter’s Toolkit with Hoppe’s Boresnake

Sunday, May 12th, 2024

Chicago, IL- Fix It Sticks, the industry innovator of modular firearms maintenance tools and torque limiters has introduced the perfect toolkit for rifle hunters and shooters, the Rifle Hunter’s Toolkit. Designed to be compact yet fully capable, this new toolkit is a combination kit, featuring the most needed hex bits to properly set up and maintain a rifle, and a genuine Hoppe’s® Boresnake® and pull-through bore cleaner bit to clean the rifle’s bore as needed. The Rifle Hunter’s Toolkit comes in an efficient zippered, soft carrying case that makes it easy to store and transport the kit, yet easily access all the tools when needed. Designed with input from rifle hunters and shooters, this new toolkit is portable, making it easy to take to the range, out in the field, keep in a vehicle or ATV, etc.

A Fix It Sticks Ratchet T-Handle w/Locking Hex Drive and an All-In-One Torque limiter are also included. The Ratchet T-Handle w/Locking Hex Drive works with any quarter inch hex bit, but also allows the use of tools that require a pulling motion such as the new and pull-through bore cleaner bit. The All-In-One Torque Driver is perfect for correctly torquing action screws and properly mounting optics, and other parts and accessories. The Rifle Hunter’s Toolkitincludes the following comprehensive tool selection:

• All-in-One Torque Driver (15-65 in-lbs)

• Ratchet T-Handle w/Locking Hex Drive

• 15 commonly needed 1/4″ hex bits:

? T10, T15, T20, T25, [Hex 3/32”, 5/64”, 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/16”, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, P1, Slotted 5mm

• 1/2” socket and 1/4” bit adapter set

• Pull-Through Bore Cleaner Bit

• Hoppe’s® Boresnake® (AR-15, .22 -.223) or (.30 – .308)

• Two-side, zippered case with molded accessory holder and side cleaning pocket made with oil & dirt resistant material

The zippered soft carrying case features two separate compartments, one for the molded-in wrench and bit holder that designed to hold any bit / accessory with a standard 1/4″, and separate compartment for the Boresnake and the pull-through bore cleaner bit.

The Rifle Hunter’s Toolkit is now available with an MSRP of $190.00.

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XS Sights to Exhibit at 2024 NRA Annual Meetings

Saturday, May 11th, 2024

Fort Worth, Texas (May 10, 2024) – XS® Sights will show its newest products for target and competition shooting, personal defense, and hunting at the 2024 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Dallas Texas, May 17-19, 2024. A replica Marlin rifle from the Jurassic World movies equipped with an XS lever rail will also be on display.

Held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center downtown, the exhibit hall will showcase over 14 acres of the latest guns and gear. All attendees are encouraged to stop by booth # 7408 to meet the XS team and see the new XS Fiber Optic Sights for Glock pistols, specifically designed for target and competition shooting. Other new product from XS includes Standard Dot vent rib shotgun beads for waterfowl and turkey hunting, new R3D 2.0 tritium personal defense night sights for the Springfield Armory SA-35, CZ P10 OR, and various 1911 pistols. XS also has new sights for Smith & Wesson and Colt revolvers, lever rail and ghost ring kits for the Rossi R95 lever action rifle and a new rail for the Rossi R92. All are American Made and backed by XS’s 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee.

“The NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits is a great venue for us to meet with dedicated hunters and shooters from throughout the country,” said Jeff King, Marketing Manager, XS Sights. “XS is a family-owned company, run by gun enthusiasts, and our goal is to enhance firearm owners’ shooting experience by offering improved sight visibility, speed, and accuracy.

For more information, visit www.xssights.com.

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See CTOMS at SOMA 2024

Saturday, May 11th, 2024

CTOMS™ is pleased to announce its participation in the 2024 SOMA conference in Raleigh NC. We will be showcasing our Mission Essential Training™ courses, CTOMS™ Academy e-learning platform, and the lines of our innovative Mission Essential Equipment™.

Visit us at booth 443 for some hands-on with our TRACE™ and FireFly™ micro rope systems, MGTD™ integrated belt and harness system, or newest aid bag, the 2ndLine™ Gen III.

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Tennessee Guardsman Are Nation’s Top Tank Crew After Winning Sullivan Cup

Saturday, May 11th, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Four Soldiers from Ashland City’s Troop B, 1st Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, won first place during the prestigious 2024 Sullivan Cup competition at Fort Moore, Georgia, from April 29 to May 3, 2024.

Held every two years and hosted by the U.S. Army Maneuver Center, the Sullivan Cup puts the best M1 Abrams tank and Bradley crews from across the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps and its foreign allies in a head-to-head competition to test a crew’s maneuver, sustainment and gunnery skills. Each team is put through a series of challenges designed to determine the world’s best crew. This year, the 1st Cavalry Division won for best Bradley crew and the Tennessee National Guard won best tank crew.

“This is an amazing honor, and these Soldiers should be proud of all they have accomplished,” said Maj. Gen. Warner Ross, Tennessee’s adjutant general. “They competed against the best crews in the world and showed everyone Tennessee’s warrior spirit and what it means to be from the Volunteer state.”

This year’s Sullivan Cup included 62 competitors, comprising 58 men and four women, making up three-person Bradley crews and four-person tank crews. International competitors were from Canada, Germany, the Netherlands and Poland. U.S. teams who competed were from the 1st Armored Division, 1st Cavalry Division, 1st Infantry Division, 3rd Infantry Division, 4th Infantry Division, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment and Tennessee’s 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment.

“If I ever wanted to win anything in my life, this is it right here,” said Staff Sgt. David Riddick, tank commander for the 278th crew. “It means everything to bring this trophy back to Tennessee as we showcased our combat skills and mettle.”

Riddick, along with his crewmembers, Sgt. Joshua Owen, Spc. Noah Eddings, and Spc. Seth Carter, competed in a series of rigorous challenges that tested their gunnery precision, tactical acumen, and cohesion. Through a combination of live-fire exercises, simulated combat scenarios, and tactical drills, they were tested in a variety of scenarios that replicated real-world battlefield conditions.

“The pressure was real,” said Riddick. “We knew we were competing against the best, so we had to give it everything we had because everybody else was too.”

By the end of the multi-day competition, the 278th crew defeated 10 other teams, six from active-duty Army units and four from allied nations.

“Winning was evidence of our team’s hard work and resilience,” said Riddick. “The competition challenged us to dig deep down in ourselves while trusting our teammates to be their best. And they excelled at it.”

By LTC Darrin Haas

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