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Blackhawk Manufacturing Group, Inc. (dba 80 Percent Arms) Settles Legal Dispute With California, Upholding Customer Privacy and Second Amendment Rights

Sunday, April 28th, 2024

Customer Privacy Upheld
Fort Worth, Texas — Blackhawk Manufacturing Group, Inc. (BMG) has successfully resolved our prolonged legal dispute with the State of California, initiated in August 2021 in San Francisco by Chesa Boudin, the former SF District Attorney who was later ousted by San Francisco voters in a 2022 recall election. The state wrongfully alleged that 80% frames and receivers sold by our company were firearms. This case has now come to a close after intense litigation. Our refusal to disclose customer data, even in the face of substantial legal costs to keep customer data private, underscores our dedication to privacy.

Throughout this challenging period, BMG has consistently upheld its principles, dedicating over 2.5 million dollars toward legal expenses aimed at safeguarding customer information from the State of California. To further ensure our customers’ confidentiality and to end ever-climbing litigation expenses, a settlement of $500,000 was reached to end this abusive litigation.

Resuming California Sales and Advocacy
We are pleased to announce that, following this settlement, we will resume offering products to our customers in California that comply with current state and federal laws. We continue to vigorously defend Second Amendment rights, with our case, VanDerStok et. al. v. Garland, set to be heard by the Supreme Court of the United States this October.

About Blackhawk Manufacturing Group
Blackhawk Manufacturing Group, dba 80 Percent Arms, is a leader in pro-Second Amendment legal actions against overregulation and the preeminent manufacturer of 80% lowers and jigs. We’re committed to upholding the highest standards of quality and service in the industry.

Thank you for standing with us and we look forward to serving the community of builders for years to come.

For further information, please contact:

80 Percent Arms Support at support@80percentarms.com

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The Raptor Holster Returns to T.REX ARMS

Sunday, April 28th, 2024

The Raptor Holster was a T.REX ARMS mainstay from 2015 until its supposed extinction in 2021. Now it’s back, and it has been completely redesigned; upgraded with better clip support, better adjustability, and better ergonomics.

We retired the Raptor holster when we introduced the Raptor Wing for our updated Sidecar: an attachment that allows the Sidecar to function similarly to the old Raptor at 4’oclock or AIWB positions… But it was not exactly the same.

The newly-updated Raptor’s footprint is smaller than the Sidecar, which can make a big difference depending on your priorities and needs. It features built-in grip tuck and weapon tilt for increased concealability, a stable two-clip design with optional DCC Monoblock compatibility, and a lower base price than the more modular Sidecar.

Built on better engineering and manufacturing processes, this is a tremendous entry-level holster for new AIWB carriers, but with enough performance, adjustability, and features for the most professional users.

Like all T.REX ARMS holsters, the Raptor is manufactured entirely in the USA: built to order in our Middle Tennessee facility, subjected to rigorous quality control procedures, and backed by a limited lifetime warranty and our world-class customer support team.

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Team Savage’s Matt Alwine Secures Victory at 2024 NRL Manners Elite Hunter

Sunday, April 28th, 2024

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – April 26, 2024 – Team Savage, the shooting representative of renowned firearms manufacturer Savage Arms, proudly announces the impressive performance of Matt Alwine in the 2024 NRL Manners Elite Hunter. Alwine secured a first-place victory in the Factory division of the event, showcasing exceptional skill and precision in competitive shooting.

The Manners Elite Hunter took place in Grandfield, Okla. April 12-14. The event was centered around realistic hunting experiences true to Southern Oklahoma, with blind stages that tested competitors across all aspects of shooting and hunting.

“Matt Alwine continues to stand out at NRL competitions in 2024, securing his third league victory in less than 2 months,” said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing at Savage Arms. “Both Savage and Alwine are known for uncompromising precision and accuracy. Our product development team works tirelessly to maintain this reputation in competition and the field, and it is always great to see top results from our Team Savage shooters.”

Alwine secured his victory in the Factory division using a Savage Carbon Tactical chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. This continues Alwine and Team Savage’s strong start to 2024, following his first-place finishes in March at the NRL Hunters Series Match.

For updates on Team Savage and more information on Savage Arms’ extensive line of leading firearms, visit savagearms.com.

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GA-ASI Selected to Build Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) for the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s (AFLCMC) Advanced Aircraft Division

Friday, April 26th, 2024

SAN DIEGO – 24 April 2024 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been selected to build production representative flight test articles of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) for the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s (AFLCMC) Advanced Aircraft Division. This option contract award by the Advanced Aircraft Division exercises the critical design, build, and flight test on the existing CCA contract with GA-ASI following an initial 6-month phase that culminated in a successful CCA preliminary design review (PDR) earlier this year.

The CCA program aims to be a force multiplier, developing a low-cost, modular, unmanned aircraft equipped with advanced sensors or weapons and operating in collaborative teams with the next generation of manned combat aircraft.

In February 2024, GA-ASI successfully conducted the maiden flight of the XQ-67A CCA protype aircraft validating the “genus/species” concept pioneered by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) as part of the Low-Cost Attritable Aircraft Platform Sharing (LCAAPS)program. This program focused on building several aircraft variants from a common core chassis. Since then, this prototype for CCA has successfully completed two additional test flights, laying the groundwork for a successful production and flight test program. GA-ASI’s CCA production representative design is based upon the XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station developed by GA-ASI for the AFRL.

“The CCA program redefines the future of aviation and will shape the USAF acquisition model to deliver affordable combat mass to the warfighter at the speed of relevancy,” said Mike Atwood, Vice President of Advanced Programs for GA-ASI.

“Throughout our 30-year history, GA-ASI has been at the forefront of rapidly advancing unmanned aircraft systems that support our warfighters,” said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. “The USAF is moving forward with GA-ASI due to our focused commitment to unmanned air-to-air combat operations and unmatched UAS experience, ensuring the production of the CCA aircraft at scale to deliver affordable combat mass for the warfighter.”

To complement the CCA contract, GA-ASI will continue to conduct a series of autonomy and mission system tests on the MQ-20 Avenger® UAS and XQ-67A to accelerate the readiness of operational autonomy. These live flight tests will continue to demonstrate the readiness of the full mission capability to support the emerging U.S. Air Force Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACP).

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Mayman Aerospace Unveiling First Full-Scale Model of Razor P100 Military VTOL During SOF Week 2024

Friday, April 26th, 2024

Ventura, Ca./ 23 April 2024 – Mayman Aerospace will unveil a full-scale model of Razor, its high-speed Air Utility Vehicle, during SOF Week 2024, May 6-10 in Tampa, Florida.

Razor is the name for the military variant of the dual-use, jet-powered, high-speed vertical take-off and landing (HS-VTOL) vehicle, from US-based manufacturer Mayman Aerospace. Derived from the Speeder design, the scalable Razor aircraft will be sized for payloads up to 1,000lb. Prototypes are already under construction for flight test in Q3 this year. The 100lb-payload Razor P100 is expected to fly first, and the 500lb-payload Razor P500 soon after. Mayman Aerospace will showcase a full-scale Razor P100 model during SOF Week 2024.

With more than US$120 million in LOI commitments from customers in Europe and Australia, plus US$3.25 million in US Department of Defense funding, Mayman Aerospace has been expanding its experienced engineering team while ramping up for flight testing.

Mayman Aerospace has also announced development of SkyField™, an AI-driven, autonomous Razor operating environment engineered for seamless integration into existing third-party battlefield management systems. SkyField will enable immediate, effective Razor operations alongside existing hardware and software systems, plus a simplified route to future capability development.

“We are excited to further define and develop Razor and the SkyField operating system as we work to bring the aircraft’s extensive capabilities to the warfighter. Razor is just the first step in creating the SkyField flight mesh. Alongside our Department of Defense colleagues, we are realizing the full capability unlocked by Razor’s unique design in combat scenarios, humanitarian and disaster relief operations, and training,” says David Mayman, CEO and founder of Mayman Aerospace.

Razor fulfills disparate missions in an era where real-world battlefield requirements are rapidly evolving. The need for combat mass through multiple, highly capable, low-cost, and attritable platforms is rapidly emerging. Razor’s low cost, jet speed, and VTOL versatility make it uniquely suitable for the next-generation battlespace.

Easily transported for mass launch in the field, from ships, or the air, Razor may be configured for contested logistics, armed with Hellfire or Brimstone missiles as a range extender for precision attack, flown as a low-cost cruise missile, or equipped with advanced sensors for ISTAR, electronic warfare, and the suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD). The aircraft will also be used as a high-speed, low-cost target drone, requiring no special launch infrastructure for air-to-air and air defense training.

Mayman Aerospace will be in the BlackHays Group booth #4802 in the JW Marriott Hotel Small Business Conference Room

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Visit TRX Systems at Modern Day Marine and SOF WEEK 2024

Friday, April 26th, 2024

Over the next few weeks, TRX Systems will be exhibiting our next-generation assured PNT solutions to warfighters at the Modern Day Marine exposition in Washington, DC (Booth 1447) and the SOF Week conference in Tampa, FL (Booth 1944).

April 30 – May 2 /// Washington, D.C. /// Booth 1447

May 6 – 10 /// Tampa, FL ///Booth

Come meet the TRX team at either event to learn about TRX DAPS II, a small, lightweight PNT device that allows dismounted soldiers to better target, maneuver, and communicate, even in environments where GPS is compromised or denied. TRX DAPS II is designed to replace the DAGR and is equipped with standard interfaces, enabling it to plug-and-play with deployed combat systems.

If you’d like to schedule a meeting with our team at either of these upcoming events, please contact us at info@trxsystems.com.

TRX Systems | www.trxsystems.com

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The World’s Leading Protection Brand, D3O, Partners with Market Leading Cellular Materials specialist, Zotefoams to Deliver Next Generation Ballistic Material

Friday, April 26th, 2024

London, 25th April 2024 – D3O, world leaders in impact protection solutions, has joined forces with Zotefoams plc, pioneers in cellular materials and lightweight crosslinked foams, to develop a revolutionary new line of ultra-lightweight shock absorbing protective solutions engineered to significantly reduce trauma and back face deformation from blunt impacts and ballistic threats.

This exclusive collaboration between the two companies will introduce a new ballistic material that will be distributed by D3O which can be integrated into body armour systems for defence and law enforcement organizations worldwide.

D3O’s commitment to saving lives is at the forefront of this partnership, aiming to revolutionize protective gear for those operating in high-risk environments. Leveraging the expertise of both companies in energy-absorbing foam development, this venture promises unparalleled protection for individuals facing the most dangerous conditions.

The newly developed D3O Ballistic foam – offered in a range of densities – combines D3O’s expertise in impact mitigation and insight into ballistic end-user needs with Zotefoams’ pioneering cellular materials technology, resulting in a product that sets a new standard in ballistic protection. With industry leading impact protection, along with excellent temperature performance and moisture resistance, D3O Ballistic sets a new standard in ballistic protection.

“This partnership enables us to take another step forward in our ongoing vision to save lives through innovative protective solutions,” said Stuart Sawyer, CEO at D3O. “By combining our strengths with the unique capabilities of Zotefoams and their unique technologies, we are introducing a new era of ultra-lightweight, environment-stable ballistic protection that redefines industry standards.”

David Stirling, Group CEO, Zotefoams added, “We are delighted to announce our partnership with D3O, who will harness the exceptional performance benefits of Zotefoams’ high-performance material to revolutionise personal protection for those working in defence and law enforcement. This partnership perfectly aligns with our purpose of creating optimal material solutions for the benefit of society”.

The newly developed D3O Ballistic material grades will be available exclusively through D3O’s distribution channels and will be featured in the company’s latest generation of ballistic head and body armour solutions.

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NP Aerospace Extends Ukraine Support with Norway Contract

Thursday, April 25th, 2024

Ukraine soldiers wearing NP Aerospace body armour (image copyright NATO)

NP Aerospace is continuing its support for Ukraine with the delivery of a further 2,000 sets of body armour and carrier vests via Norway and the UK Ministry of Defence.

This takes the total number of ballistic plates sent to Ukraine from NP Aerospace to over 180,000 since the start of the war. In addition to NP Aerospace ballistic helmets and bomb disposal suits which are being used on the frontline.

The latest delivery is in support of Operation Ellisiv a Norwegian Ministry of Defence operation. Previous deliveries have been in support of Operation Interflex, aBritish-led multinational military operation to train the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and part of the UK’s commitment of £3 billion in military aid for this year. The 2,000 sets of body armour (4,000 plates and 2,000 vests) were contracted and delivered from Coventry in the UK in less than three months.

Peter Hardisty, Managing Director and Senior Vice President of NP Aerospace’s Composites and Armour Systems business, said: “Our team in Coventry are honoured to continue to support Ukraine with life-saving body armour and associated military equipment. We have expanded our facilities and team to deliver NATO programmes and will continue to do so for as long as the war continues.”

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