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Savage Arms Releases High Performance Bipods

Saturday, December 9th, 2023

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – December 6, 2023 – Savage Arms announces another expansion to its brand and product line with two polymer bipod offerings. Savage is committed to delivering products that better performance capabilities for today’s shooters and hunters. These new bipods are available now in M-Lok and sling swivel options.

Modern shooters and hunters demand the best in their rifle, ammunition, optics and accessories. Whether they’re chasing a bull elk out west or competing at the local PRS match, competitors and hunters want to perform at the highest levels.

The new Savage bipods feature a toothless sling swivel mount and buttonless leg rotation and quick deployment. The bipods are made of a lightweight polymer blend to make them ideal for hunters and shooters in a wide variety of scenarios.

“We’re building a lifestyle brand around the modern shooter and hunter,” said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing at Savage. “Bipods that make training, competition and hunting easier and more enjoyable are a great extension of our brand. These new options were designed for performance. We’re excited to see these paired with our new and innovative rifles in competitive, training and hunting scenarios.”

The new bipods come in two options—M-Lok and sling swivel. These offerings feature cant and swivel capabilities and are designed for a no-slip footprint to maximize performance. They fold up and deploy easily for versatility in the field and are available for an MSRP of $99.99.

More information on these bipods and the full Savage lineup can be found at www.savagearms.com and a quick tutorial is also available at savagearms.com/blog?p=how-to-install-a-savage-bipod.

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Rohde & Schwarz Supplies Combat Net Radio for Bundeswehr

Friday, December 8th, 2023

Rohde & Schwarz is the driving force for equipping the German armed forces digital modernization effort with the latest radio communications technology.

Munich, December 7, 2023 – Rohde & Schwarz is pleased to announce its continuous delivery for German armed forces (Bundeswehr) combat net radio (CNR) program, following the selection and contract signing in December 2022 and the recent final confirmation of the procurement. These radios will equip a multitude of the Bundeswehr’s operational platforms and soldiers in command functions. A significant number of communications devices have already been delivered, demonstrating Rohde & Schwarz’ production excellence.

The selected CNR, based on the system and waveforms of the Joint Service Interoperable Radio Equipment (SVFuA) developed and introduced for the Bundeswehr, is already in use in key systems of the land forces. It includes various interoperable form factors, such as vehicle and handheld radios, fixed stations, backpack radios, and a tactical radio for airborne platforms. It provides secure and jam-resistant networking with the Bundeswehr’s national waveforms in parallel to trans-European interoperability with the ESSOR OC1 waveform.

“We are very proud of the selection to equip our land forces with top-notch communication solutions,” said Alexander Philipp, Managing Director of Rohde & Schwarz Vertriebs-GmbH. “The high-rate deliveries of the radio equipment pave the way for a timely provision of the Army with cutting-edge communication and radio technology, marking a major step towards the modernization and digitalization of the Bundeswehr, including the contributions along Germany’s commitments to NATO and EU.”

“We are confident that our communication solutions will greatly enhance the Bundeswehr’s capabilities and support their mission-critical operations. We look forward to support the Bundeswehr and the selected platform integrators to ensure a seamless integration of our communication systems into the overarching architecture and the various platforms.”

The partnership between Rohde & Schwarz and the Bundeswehr highlights the company’s ability to provide leading market-available technology and reinforces the position of Rohde & Schwarz as a trusted partner for defense forces worldwide.

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S.O.Tech Gorilla Cleaning Case

Friday, December 8th, 2023

S.O.Tech builds utility into our designs. In the field environment, you have two concerns when servicing your weapons – getting them clean AND doing so without losing any of the parts! So we designed our Gorilla Cleaning Case with both a well organized cleaning tool slots and pockets area and a side-walled disassembly field. These webbing walls are folded up so pesky little pins and springs don’t roll off to be lost forever, and the field is bright grey for provide easy identification. A large flat pocket is included behind the organizer slots of bottles of cleaner and the outside has a female Velcro field to accept a patch identifying what weapons the kit supports.

Cases go live Friday 12/8 12pm PST. Ships immediately.

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Spartan Blades Releases Their First Collaboration with Ondrej Nemec as Part of Their Bronze Grade Line of Knives

Friday, December 8th, 2023

Spartan Blades of Southern Pines, NC announce a new collaboration with knife Maker and Designer Ondrej Nemec of the Czech Republic.

Ondrej Nemec is a Czech designer, the co-founder of ANV Knives, and a consultant in the Knife Making Industry. His journey in this field began during his early years, growing up in his father’s workshop. His father’s dedication to craftsmanship ignited Ondrej’s appreciation for high-quality tools, regardless of their purpose. Ondrej’s profound fascination with knives, recognizing them as tools that have significantly contributed to human evolution, led him to establish ACTA NON VERBA KNIVES. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Ondrej is dedicated to creating innovative designs that stand the test of time, ensuring proven and trusted functionality.

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AFCEA Announces New Intelligence Community Award

Thursday, December 7th, 2023

Excellence in Scientific and Technical Intelligence Award

To address the need for—and recognize the value of—innovation in intelligence, AFCEA International recently announced a new Award for Excellence in Defense Scientific & Technical Intelligence S&TI). Sponsored by AFCEA’s Intelligence Committee, the award recognizes and promotes achievement within the DoD’s S&TI enterprise.

Submissions are open and will be accepted through Friday, January 19, 2024.

Under the broad umbrella of S&TI there are three primary subcategories: Foundational Military Intelligence, Intelligence Analysis and Intelligence Innovation.

“This unique award shines a light on the ever-impressive achievements of our S&TI workforce and how they tirelessly work to maintain a competitive advantage,” said Lewis Shepherd, the committee chair. AFCEA’s Intelligence Committee is well-positioned to encourage achievement and increase awareness about S&TI accomplishments that are not often publicized.

Individuals and teams will be recognized. The individual award is open to active duty and Reserve military members and federal government employees. The team award is open to those categories as well as civilian contractors. Awardees will be selected from nominations received from individual commands or agencies that are subordinate to one of the 18 intelligence community organizations.

Nominees must have made a specific, demonstrable contribution to the advancement of scientific and technical intelligence in one or more of the following categories: Foundational Military Intelligence, Intelligence Analysis or Intelligence Innovation. The selection panel will consider submissions that recognize the doctrinal, financial, organizational or other dimensions of these categories, as well as initiative, leadership and professional insight.

A selection panel of current and former intelligence community leaders—including representatives from the private sector and academia—will select the awardees. Winners will be announced approximately one month in advance of the award presentations at the annual AFCEA International Spring Intelligence Symposium on March 12-13, 2024, at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Campus East Conference Center in Springfield, Virginia.

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Elbit America Wins $500 Million Contract to Continue Supplying Night Vision to USMC

Thursday, December 7th, 2023

The Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle is lightweight, provides critical advantages on the modern battlefield

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – DEC. 7, 2023 – Elbit America received a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract from the United States Marine Corps (USMC) to continue producing the Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle (SBNVG). The competitive contract is worth up to $500 million, with an initial delivery order for nearly $127 million. The goggles will be produced in Roanoke, Virginia. The company has delivered more than 15,000 SBNVG systems to the USMC since 2019.

The SBNVG has proven to be a game-changer in modern warfare, as it is lightweight without compromising capability. The goggles currently provide image intensification, with an enhanced clip-on thermal imager. The set-up allows Marines to operate at night, or in dark buildings and tunnels where one’s situational awareness is challenged.

The SBNVG is a helmet-mounted system that provides Marines with increased depth perception, enhanced clarity through high-performance white phosphor image intensifier tubes, a thermal-imaging capability, and more. These features, along with extra-long run times, provide Marines an added edge on the battlefield.

“No matter the light conditions or environment, Marines are tapped for challenging missions. Equipped with Elbit America’s Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggles, Marines can quickly understand their surroundings and act,” said Erik Fox, Vice President of Warfighter Systems at Elbit America.

“Elbit America is proud of our long history supplying Marines with night vision and electro-optic innovations,” said Raanan Horowitz, the company’s president and CEO. “We continue to refine our portfolio, offering solutions that enable the networked Warfighter of the future with sophisticated decision aids and display systems that work in all operational environments.”

More details about Elbit America Night Vision are available at www.elbitamerica.com/night-vision.

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Italian Air Force Flies New MQ-9A Block 5 RPA from GA-ASI

Wednesday, December 6th, 2023

Delivery of New Block 5 and GCS Part of Mid-Life Modernization of ItAF’s RPA Fleet

SAN DIEGO – 05 December 2023 – On Nov. 9, 2023, the Italian Air Force (ItAF) made its first flight of a new MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) built by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). The new RPA was delivered to the ItAF, along with a new Mobile Ground Control Station (MGCS), as part of a Mid-Life Modernization (MLM) update to the ItAF fleet of RPAs from GA-ASI. The aircraft and MGCS are part of a Foreign Military Sale.

The Block 5 RPA provides a significant increase in electrical power generation, auto takeoff and landing capability with improved landing gear and datalinks, and the latest version of the GA-ASI Lynx® Multi-mode Radar.

“The Italian Air Force has long been a leader in using the MQ-9 Reaper to support a wide range of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions in Italy, over the Mediterranean, and in support of NATO operations,” said GA-ASI Vice President of International Strategic Development Jaime Walters. “The delivery of this new Block 5 and MGCS will help to update the Italian Air Force’s existing fleet.”

The ItAF’s current fleet of RPAs from GA-ASI consists of four Block 1s and two Block 15 MGCSs.

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Armasight Announces Handheld Sidekick 640 Mini Thermal Monocular

Wednesday, December 6th, 2023

For Immediate Release – Northbrook IL – Trailblazer and Category Leader in Thermal and Night Vision, Armasight announces the release of the Sidekick 640 handheld Thermal Monocular. The Sidekick is available immediately online and in select retail outlets.

The Sidekick 640 is the smallest fully multi-functional 12-micron 640 thermal imaging monocular on the market. This unit boasts a fast 60Hz frame rate for smooth operation and industry-best, outstanding visual acuity, based on Armasight’s Iron Wolf thermal technology platform. Weighing under 384 grams, the Sidekick can be used as a handheld mini-monocular or can be headset/helmet mounted utilizing the built-in mini-rail for hands- free operation. The high definition 1024 × 768 OLED display provides a crisp image, with iconography providing key information. The Sidekick utilizes simplified 3 button controls that allow for easy manipulation in the field and offers one-touch in-unit video recording.

The Sidekick 640 offers an extensive suite of features including video and image capture, USB video stream, USB-C interface for viewing your recordings and photos on external devices such as computers or televisions. Users will enjoy the functionality of multiple color palettes, intuitive simple 3 button controls, and compatibility with the Rayvn Rail Bridge Mount for helmet mounting with PVS-14, MNVD, or second Sidekick (sold separately).

Package Includes: Thermal Monocular, 2 × CR123A Battery, USB-C Cable, Battery Extender, Product Manual, Lens Cloth, Soft Case Designed and Assembled in the USA.

The Armasight Sidekick 640 is available for purchase at Armasight.com as well as through select dealers now.

Features:

-Multiple color palettes

-Intuitive 3-button control

-Dovetail Mini-Rail included for Helmet Mounting

-Works with Rayvn Rail Bridge Mount for helmet mounting with PVS-14, MNVD, or second Sidekick (sold separately)

-Video Recording & Image Capture

-USB-C Interface for External Devices

-Works with External Power Banks via USB-C

-Compass

-ULTEM Composite Body and Ergonomic Design

MSRP: Armasight Sidekick 640 – $3,299