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Jankel Launches New Armoured Toyota Land Cruiser LC300

Wednesday, December 6th, 2023

Jankel, a world-leader in the design and manufacture of high-specification defence, security and NGO protection systems, has announced the formal product launch of their new armoured Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 vehicle. Jankel is an exceedingly well-established supplier in the world of Civilian Armoured Vehicles (CAVs) and this new armoured variant of the latest Toyota Land Cruiser 300 model is claimed to be a “best in class” product.

Delivering unprecedented levels of protection, functionality and reliability based upon many years of user feedback, the new Jankel LC300 is already being sought after by a multitude of global defence ministries and Non-Government Organisations (NGO’s).

Having qualified the LC300 to the latest edition 3 of the international VPAM BRV and ERV (VR7) standards, Jankel has invested to ensure the developed platform provides the very best protection to its UK home market customers and maximises its export potential to the wider international user groups. Jankel is proud to be the very first to certify their VR7 vehicle with a 2m side blast in accordance with Edition 3 which uses biofidelic dummies to understand the true impacts to the vehicle occupants. The Jankel LC300 has been designed with a bolt in armour solution, electric systems modularity, and unique patented technologies to provide customers with a 10-year service life.

The formal product launch comes as a comprehensive development programme draws to a close.

Understanding the requirement to deliver a future-proofed design from the outset inclusive of customer options, Jankel has taken time to develop and test their design with key differentiators, not wishing to rush to enter the market until absolutely ready to do so. As a result, Jankel’s new LC300 delivers ‘best in class’ protection, safety, capability and functionality including a protection certified for a third row of seats, allowing for 7 people.

Andrew Jankel, Chairman at Jankel Group said: “I’m very proud to be able to formally launch our new LC300 – it’s an exciting product that I have every confidence will meet our customers ever growing needs and expectations. Our development and testing programme has been careful, exacting and supremely comprehensive, delivering a vehicle that benefits from many years of user feedback leading to detailed and innovative product design. We have not rushed this, we’ve taken our time to get it absolutely right and provide a long lasting differentiated product offering”. He added: “As well as the more obvious targets of compliance, protection and safety, our new product is also very focused on through-life reliability and maintainability – essential for fleet managers and operators across the globe. We’ve not just aimed at passing the international standard protection tests, we’ve reached beyond that to enhance the overall performance and operability in every way possible. Our combination of production price and service life offer excellent value for money. I’m very pleased indeed with the team’s efforts and obvious results as we now present our new LC300 to the global markets”.

www.jankel.com/products/civilian-armoured-vehicles/vr7-armoured-toyota-lc300

Rheinmetall Wins Major Artillery Ammunition Order for Ukraine Worth Over €140 Million

Tuesday, December 5th, 2023

Rheinmetall has won a large-volume order for supporting Ukraine with artillery ammunition. The Düsseldorf-based tech enterprise has been tasked with supplying Kyiv with artillery rounds worth around €142 million. The order encompasses tens of thousands of complete 155mm artillery shells, including the projectile, fuse (for the explosive charge), propellant and primer (for igniting the propellant). The customer is a NATO partner nation whose declared intention is to support Ukraine in its defensive struggle with effective long-term military aid.

The shells will be produced by Rheinmetall Expal Munitions, the Group’s newly acquired Spanish subsidiary. The current contract highlights Rheinmetall’s role as the world’s largest producer of ammunition, especially in the large calibre domain. The ammunition will be delivered in 2025. Production and delivery of around 40,000 rounds for Ukraine from an earlier order is already due to take place in 2024.

As recently as mid-October 2023, the German government placed an order with Rheinmetall for over 100,000 rounds of 155mm ammunition earmarked for Ukraine – once again from Rheinmetall Expal Munitions – as well as additional DM 121 high explosive shells. The order is worth a figure in the mid-three-digit million-euro range.

Demand for artillery ammunition is currently very high, due not just to Ukraine’s requirements but also the need to replenish the largely empty ammunition depots of Germany and other NATO and EU countries. Rheinmetall plans a massive increase in ammunition production capacity in 2024 at its plants in Germany, Spain, South Africa and Australia, bringing annual output capacity to around 700,000 artillery rounds.

Rheinmetall currently has multiyear framework contracts for supplying the German Bundeswehr with several hundred rounds of artillery ammunition worth over €1 billion.

EAA/Girsan Now Shipping 5” Government Model Witness2311

Tuesday, December 5th, 2023

Cocoa-FL – EAA Corp and Girsan Firearms are thrilled to announce the commencement of shipments for the anticipated EAA/Girsan Witness2311® Government model in 9mm. Boasting a commanding 5″ barrel, this model is an embodiment of precision and power. The Witness2311® stands out as EAA/Girsan’s double stacked 1911, offering an impressive array of features. With ambidextrous safety, accessory rail, forward and rear deep slide serrations, and a substantial 17+1 capacity in 9mm, it’s a testament to versatility at an affordable price. The model also comes optic ready, facilitating seamless integration of optics with an RMS/RMSc footprint, and comes equipped with a white dot front sight for cotangent target acquisition. The extended beaver tail further enhances the shooter’s grip and control. Get ready to experience the new Standard for the Government Double Stack 1911 market with the Witness2311®. We’ve crafted a perfect balance of exceptional performance with affordability, inviting you to embrace excellence without breaking the bank!

The first Witness2311’s come with the EAA Solar Powered FAR-DOT™ Optics at no charge, while supplies last. EAA FAR-DOT™ Solar has two integral rear dot fibers that give you cotangent sights built into EAA’s patented FAR-DOT™. The EAA FAR-DOT™ is one of the smallest footprint red dots on the market today and has a 4 MOA dot with brightness adjustments for clear target acquisition. In addition, EAA’s Solar Powered FAR-DOT™ is available on our website at store.eaacorp.com.

Product SKU: 395020

Product SRP: $999

EAA and Girsan earning your respect, one gun at a time.

For more information on the Witness2311®, please visit: EAACorp.com/Witness2311

It’s your right to bear arms. It’s your responsibility to abide by the law and use firearms safely.

Mission First Tactical Adds Forest Night Option to Achro Bag Line

Tuesday, December 5th, 2023

Horsham, PA – (December 4th, 2023) – Mission First Tactical (MFT), the leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art, USA made rifle/carbine accessories and holsters, proudly announces they have added Forest Night as a color option to their Achro™ line. These versatile, everyday-carry bags and packs offer a discreet firearm storage system.

Designed to meet the needs of modern commuters and travelers seeking both functionality and security, the Achro line offers an array of organizational options in a comfortable platform. Whether you’re a daily commuter, law enforcement professional or a responsible citizen, the Achro family of bags and packs caters to your lifestyle.

“The Achro line represents the culmination of decades of professional travel experience. We aimed to create the perfect commuter bags and packs, catering to the modern individual’s needs while ensuring safe and secure storage, without compromising on style or function,” said Ryan Ditta, Program Manager at Mission First Tactical. “Adding colorways is the next natural progression of this feature-rich family.”

MFT bags & packs combine quality materials, hardware and construction resulting in a solid, well thought out family of products at a great price point.

The Achro line includes:

10L EDC Sling Bag

22L EDC Backpack

30L EDC Backpack

Features include:

– Low-Vis (Gray Man) design aesthetic

– Dedicated and discreet firearm pocket

– MFT Multi-Mount Platform included

– Smart storage for vast array of organizational options

– Lighter colored WR (water resistant) ripstop liner to aid in interior visibility

– Aluminum key clip

– Weather and abrasion-resistant construction

– Secure storage compartment for laptop or tablet  

– Cooling premium padded back panel

– Premium padded and shoulder straps & harness

– Laser-cut MOLLE for additional gear attachment

– Panel zip allows full access to main compartment

– Internal zippered storage pockets

– Front admin & cable storage  

Don’t miss this opportunity to upgrade your everyday-carry game! To learn more about the Achro line of packs/bags and the complete product lineup from Mission First Tactical, please visit www.missionfirsttactical.com.

GA-ASI and USMC Complete First MQ-9A WTI Training Class

Monday, December 4th, 2023

MAWTS-1 Graduates Will Be Employed as MQ-9A Experts

SAN DIEGO – 30 November 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) teamed up to conduct flight training for Marines that was completed on Oct. 29, 2023. The seven-week course on the operation of MQ-9A Block 5 Unmanned Aircraft System was given to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona. The students participated in Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course 1-24, which is a comprehensive course designed for selected pilots and enlisted aircrew that incorporates Marine Corps planning along with implementation of advanced air and ground tactics.

WTI, recognized as an advanced, graduate-level program, provided standardized, advanced tactical training, and played a crucial role in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics both over land and in maritime environments. The Marines were trained using a GA-ASI-supplied MQ-9A, and the graduates of WTI will now go on to be the experts in MQ-9A Block 5 employment in their squadrons.

The training is a critical part of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Unmanned Expeditionary (MUX) Medium-Altitude, High-Endurance (MALE) program meeting Full Operational Capability (FOC). GA-ASI is a committed partner in helping the USMC meet this critical program milestone.

“We congratulate the new graduates of WTI and Semper Fi,” said GA-ASI Vice President of DoD Strategic Development Patrick Shortsleeve. “GA-ASI is proud to support the training of the MAWTS-1 aircrews in the use and utility of the MQ-9A platform.”

Renowned for its fault-tolerant flight control system and triple-redundant avionics system architecture, the MQ-9A UAS embodies the industry’s highest standards of reliability and performance, surpassing those of many manned aircraft.

GA-ASI has delivered nine MQ-9A UAS to the USMC so far. Four of these MQ-9A aircraft are actively engaged in operational missions, playing a vital role in supporting mission-critical Marine Corps objectives. The USMC awaits delivery of 11 additional aircraft, which will fulfill their goal of three squadrons by 2025.

5.11 Tactical and Prime Video to Celebrate The Debut of the Highly Anticipated Season 2 of Reacher with a Sweepstakes Prize Package

Monday, December 4th, 2023

Costa Mesa, Calif. (Dec. 4, 2023) – 5.11 Tactical, the global innovator of purpose-built apparel, footwear and gear, has teamed up with Prime Video to celebrate the release of the highly anticipated second season of the hit series Reacher with a specialized sweepstakes offering a prize package giveaway.

The enter-to-win Ultimate Gear Giveaway sweepstakes will offer fans a chance to win a robust 5.11 prize package valued at $2,500 and comprised of some of the latest 5.11 gear and technical apparel seen throughout the action-thriller series, Reacher, in addition to a signed copy of author Lee Child’s re-covered Bad Luck & Trouble book. Entries will be accepted now through Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. To enter and view products featured throughout the show, or for more information, customers and viewers can visit www.511tactical.com/UltimateGearGiveaway. No purchase is necessary, one entry per email, must be 18 years or older and a U.S. resident to enter.

Reacher Season Two premieres on December 15, 2023 on Prime Video. The season begins when veteran military police investigator Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson) receives a coded message that the members of his former U.S. Army unit, the 110th MP Special Investigations, are being mysteriously and brutally murdered one by one. Pulled from his drifter lifestyle, Reacher reunites with three of his former teammates turned chosen family to investigate, including Frances Neagley (Maria Sten); Karla Dixon (Serinda Swan), a forensic accountant for whom Reacher has long had a soft spot; and fast-talking, switchblade-wielding family man David O’Donnell (Shaun Sipos). Together, they begin to connect the dots in a mystery where the stakes get higher at every turn, and that brings about questions of who has betrayed them—and who will die next. Using his inimitable blend of smarts and size, Reacher will stop at nothing to uncover the truth and protect the members of his unit. If there’s one thing Reacher and his team know for certain, it’s that you do not mess with the Special Investigators. This season, get ready for Reacher and the 110th to hit back hard. Information and assets for Reacher Season Two can be found on the Prime Video Press Site.

Throughout the season, Reacher, his ex-military unit, and other characters can be seen wearing and using 5.11 apparel, footwear, packs and accessories that are included in the sweepstakes prize package.

To learn more about 5.11, its product offering or its latest events and sweepstakes, visit www.511tactical.com.

New Additions to the TNVC Team!

Monday, December 4th, 2023

Redlands, California—TNVC is extremely pleased to announce the two newest additions to the Tactical Night Vision Company Team as TNVC continues to grow and expand and continues to create strategic partnerships to provide the best Night Vision, Thermal, and Visual Augmentation Systems products to both government and commercial markets: Joe Halloran as the Director of Training & Synchronization and Wendy Sanderson as Director of Federal Law Enforcement & Program Sales.

“Both Wendy and Joe have been great friends of the company for many years,” said Augee Kim, COO of TNVC. “Together and individually, they bring a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience—Joe through his thirty-plus years of military service, and Wendy with her years of experience in the industry at L3Harris, working with some of the most cutting edge and advanced products in the industry. The two of them will help to bring TNVC to the next level and better serve our customers.”

Wendy Sanderson, Director of Program and Federal Law Enforcement Sales:

Prior to joining TNVC, Wendy spent fifteen years within L3Harris Integrated Vision Solutions in Londonderry, New Hampshire previously known as Insight Technologies which has developed some of the most advanced Visual Augmentation Systems technologies still used by the most elite warfighters, including the AN/PEQ-15 and LA-5 Advanced Target Pointer/Illuminator/Aiming Laser (ATPIAL), LA-23 Next Generation Aiming Laser (NGAL), AN/PVS-31A Binocular Night Vision Device (BNVD), Ground Panoramic Night Vision Goggle (GPNVG), and AN/PSQ-42 Enhanced Night Vision Goggle, Binocular (ENVG-B) and Fused Binocular Night Vision Device (BNVD-FUSED). During her time at L3Harris, Wendy held multiple positions including as Director of Sales, Business Development Operations Manager, Contracts Administration, and Customer Service.

“Alongside the team at TNVC for many years, I’m very excited to be joining their team; I’m passionate about streamlining the procurement process to get the highest quality products into the hands of our men and women in uniform.”

In addition to her time at L3, Wendy is a mother of three, daughter Hillary, and sons Nick and Max and holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Business administration from SNHU and MBA/Masters of Contracts Acquisition and Management from AGU.

Joe Halloran, Director of Training and Synchronization Officer:

Joe originally joined the TNVC Team in 2021 as an Adjunct Instructor with our Mobile Training Team following his retirement from his thirty-two-year career in the United States Army, having initially joined the Army in 1989 and stationed in West Germany back when there was such a thing and commissioning in 1996. Serving as a Field Artilleryman on both the weapon delivery side of the house as well as Joint Fire Support, providing joint fires in support of maneuver at all levels of combined arms operations, Joe has multiple operational and combat tours to the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan and has led organizations all the way from the Team to Brigade level, including Battery and Battalion Command, Brigade Deputy Commander, as well as serving as the Chief of Fires at the Maneuver Center of Excellence and Director of the Field Artillery Proponent Office (FAPO).

As the Director of Training and Synchronization Officer for TNVC, Joe will be responsible for managing TNVC’s Training Program, Mobile Training Team, and training curriculum, as well as assisting in training, staffing, logistics, and resource allocation for all of TNVC’s staff.

“I’ve enjoyed working as a part of TNVC’s Teach Team for the last two years, and I appreciate the opportunity to become a full member of the TNVC family and am looking forward to meeting the new challenges of my role.”

Please join us in welcoming both Joe and Wendy to the team and to the TNVC Family!

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 inquiries please contact: marketing@tnvc.com

L3HARRIS Technologies Announces Definitive Agreement to Sell Its Commercial Aviation Solutions Business to TJC for $800 Million

Sunday, December 3rd, 2023

MELBOURNE, Fla., Nov. 27, 2023 — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which an affiliate of TJC L.P. will acquire L3Harris’ Commercial Aviation Solutions (CAS) business for $800 million. The acquisition includes a $700 million cash purchase price and $100 million earnout based on the achievement of certain 2023 and 2024 financial performance targets, which together represent an approximate 15x LTM 9/30 EBITDA purchase multiple. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2024 and is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. 

“Today’s announcement is consistent with our multi-year strategy to optimize our national security, technology-focused portfolio,” said Christopher E. Kubasik, Chair and CEO, L3Harris. “Aligned with our capital allocation priorities, we plan to use the proceeds from this transaction to repay debt, which will accelerate our timeline to reach our debt leverage objective.”

The CAS transaction includes the sale of L3Harris’ surveillance joint venture and is subject to a right of first refusal; if exercised, an affiliate of TJC L.P. will acquire the rest of CAS.

L3Harris’ CAS business employs approximately 1,450 people and offers pilot training, flight data analytics, avionics, and advanced air mobility products and services, among other capabilities.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Moelis & Company are serving as financial advisors to L3Harris, and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is serving as legal advisor. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is acting as financial advisor, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as legal counsel for TJC L.P.