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Darley Welcomes Slade McLendon, Top Graduate from Auburn University, to its Growing Team

Wednesday, June 28th, 2023

ITASCA, IL – 6/27/2023 – Itasca – Darley, a leading manufacturer and distributor for national heroes, is pleased to announce the newest addition to its team, Slade McLendon. Slade joins Darley as a recent top graduate from Auburn University, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and a strong commitment to serving first responders.

Hailing from a family with deep roots in the fire service industry, Slade has spent his formative years immersed in the world of life safety products. Coming from one of the longest-standing E-One Dealers in Alabama, his family business shares a common heritage and dedication to the fire service industry.

As Slade assumes his new role, he will be focused primarily on the Southeast region of the United States, ensuring a seamless experience for Darley’s valued clients.

Ryan Darley, Vice President of Sales at Darley, expressed his excitement about the new addition to the team: “Slade comes to Darley with taking care of first responders in his blood. His family has been supplying life safety products for over 50 years, and he has the drive to serve those who serve and make a difference in people’s lives.”

Slade is eager to make a positive impact. “Growing up in a family deeply rooted in the fire service and industry, I have witnessed firsthand the incredible work and sacrifices made by those who protect and serve us all,” he said.

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Rheinmetall Presents Mobile Smart Factory for Mobile Production of Spare Parts for Battle Damage Repair

Wednesday, June 28th, 2023

At an event organised by the European Defence Agency (EDA), Rheinmetall presented a new solution for the mobile production of spare parts for military vehicles.

Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH, an OEM for tactical and logistic tracked and wheeled vehicles, presented the new mission support concept. The Mobile Smart Factory (MSF) delivers metal 3D printing and postprocessing capabilities and is fully integrated into Rheinmetall’s
IRIS (Integrated Rheinmetall Information System) digital ecosystem.

The MSF consists of two 20-foot mobile shipping containers, one serving as an office container and the other as a production container. The office container houses an air-conditioned workstation and storage space. A polymer printer and a handheld scanner for quality control is also part of the office container. The production container is equipped with a Metrom P7000, a 6-axis hybrid machine. This machine is not limited to wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) technology. With an integrated CNC milling facility, it also enables on-site finishing and postprocessing. The combined welding and CNC capability gives Battle Damage Repair personnel additional options for repairing and overhaul. This is why the MSF also lives up to its name of “Mobile Smart Factory”.

The machine can produce components with a maximum size of 700 mm in diameter and 450 mm in height. All weldable wires and polymers can be used. The metal deposition rate is up to 600 cm3/h (cubic centimetres per hour).
What makes the Mobile Smart Factory unique is its integration into the IRIS© platform. As an OEM of military vehicles, Rheinmetall understands the importance of secure data exchange and lifelong product monitoring of printed parts, including quality assurance. The cloud-enabled IRISplatform enables the fully integrated operation of the IRISwork and IRISfleet software applications with the MSF, meeting IT security standards up to NATO Restricted. IRISwork provides operators and maintenance personnel with access to technical documentation andspare parts catalogues, while IRISfleet is a fleet management tool that documents the installation of a specific printed part on a specific vehicle. IRISfleet stores all relevant information about the printed part and keeps a digital product passport to ensure system security. IRIS technology also includes access to remote support from industry, engineers, quality assurance, etc.

The collaborative multitenant IRIS platform enables the armed forces and defence industry to integrate partners into a secure network, providing rapidly deployable additive capabilities for the modern battlefield.

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Modern Day Marine: UVision USA Announces Successful High-Altitude Mission Execution with the Hero 120

Wednesday, June 28th, 2023

At a launch altitude of 14,500 ft., the Hero 120 loitering munition system has proven a successful high-altitude operation, with ISR and target engagement capabilities effectively executed at 18,000 ft and above.

MDM, Washington, 27-29 June, Stand 1837

June 28 2023: UVision USA, the US subsidiary of UVision Air, a global leader in aerial loitering systems, announced the completion of successful High Altitude mission execution of its Hero 120 loitering munition system.

With the ability to identify targets from a high altitude, and conduct pin-point strikes, the system demonstrated a successful sensor-to shooter-cycle closure, carrying a substantial payload of 4.5 kilograms. The upgraded Hero-120 enhances the already proven capabilities with an additional operational discriminator.

Major General (Ret.) Avi Mizrachi, CEO of UVision Air Ltd, the parent company of UVision USA, stated, “The successful execution of a mission from high altitude marks a significant milestone in the expanding capabilities portfolio of the Hero-120. This technological achievement was made possible through precise aerodynamic adjustments that enabled the Hero 120 to withstand the challenging conditions of such altitudes. This capability complements the Hero-120’s recently announced ability to launch from a helicopter, further demonstrating the absolute advantage of Hero-120″.

The Hero 120 Loitering Munition System is a mid-range, anti-tank system designed to meet the demands of the modern battlefield. It employs high-precision strikes against anti-armor, anti-material, and anti-personnel targets, including tanks, vehicles, and soft targets in urban areas. With minimal collateral damage and a range of multi-purpose warheads, the Hero 120 provides operational users with an effective engagement solution.

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Ford Donates Bronco Wildland Firefighting Command Rig – Upfitted by Darley – to National Park Service to Help Battle Fires on Public Lands

Wednesday, June 28th, 2023

• Ford, through its Bronco Wild Fund, is donating a customized Bronco® SUV with advanced communications gear, creating a go-anywhere wildland firefighting command rig to help coordinate firefighting crews across rough terrain in Bandelier National Monument?

• Modified by Darley, a global manufacturer and distributor for defense, fire and rescue vehicles, the vehicle will aid National Park Service firefighters in protecting Bandelier’s 33,000 acres that include ancient native lands?and sacred sites?

• Integrated satellite, cellular and radio-based communications equipment, a tablet computer and a drone to survey situations from above, plus front and rear locking differentials, 35-inch off-road tires, an integrated winch and more will help manage and coordinate emergency response?

DEARBORN, Mich., June. 28, 2023 – As the threat of wildfires increases, Ford Motor Company and the Bronco Wild Fund are donating a Bronco Badlands® SUV with Sasquatch® off-road package to the National Park Service for use in Bandelier National Monument, where it will operate a firefighting command vehicle. ?

“For more than a century Ford has supported fire response and disaster relief efforts by deploying vehicles to provide emergency transportation and power and deliver essential goods,” said Dave Rivers, Ford enthusiast brand manager. “Bronco Wild Fund was created because of our passion for the outdoors, and we’re excited to donate the Bronco wildland firefighting command rig to Bandelier to help protect this National Monument for generations to come.” ?

The Bronco wildland firefighting command rig follows the Bronco + Filson Wildland Fire Rig Concept and is being donated through the Ford Bronco Wild Fund, which works to increase access, preservation and stewardship of our public lands. True to Ford’s commitment to building a more sustainable and inclusive future on The Road to Better, Bronco Wild Fund reflects a deep respect for our public lands and an unbridled commitment to helping those lands continue to be a world of wonder for all. To date, Bronco Wild Fund has donated more than $3.7 million to diverse causes, including organizations like America’s State Parks, National Forest Foundation, Outward Bound and Sons of Smokey.

The 33,000-acre Bandelier National Monument is in northern New Mexico, about a two-hour drive north of Albuquerque and is composed of rugged canyons and mesas that contain petroglyphs, cliffs dwellings and evidence of human presence going back over 11,000 years. Bandelier’s position in the transition zone of the high desert of the American Southwest provides a unique environment where the rapid effects of climate change have been observed and studied. The park has a history of natural fire occurrences, and as the fire season grows longer, the park is experiencing more repeated fires in the same landscape.????

“I want to thank Ford for this generous donation,” said Patrick Suddath, superintendent of Bandelier National Monument. “Over the last 20 years, warmer temperatures and stronger winds have resulted in bigger fires that are harder to predict and manage. These more resource-intensive fires have a real impact on Bandelier’s firefighting corps, and this donation will help us manage fires better. It will also help to minimize impact to the park’s affiliated tribes, who have traditionally used park land for cultural, economic, and spiritual reasons.”

Two-thirds of Bandelier is designated wilderness, meaning it lacks infrastructure and is difficult to access. The Bronco wildland firefighting command rig will enhance Bandelier’s fire fleet, expanding their current capabilities.?

This Bronco is the first of two that are being developed by Darley for donation to the National Park Services and a wildland firefighting agency that will be the subject of a future announcement. The intent of this pilot program is to develop a tool that addresses an unmet need by allowing a deeper command position with reliable and redundant connectivity as well as facilitate the acquisition and sharing of valuable information to aid firefighters.?

Darley is a global manufacturer and distributor of defense, fire and rescue vehicles, and is the company carrying out the customization. The vehicle is upfit with an array of equipment to help the park monitor and manage active fires, assist with identifying fires, deliver real-time updates on fire location and severity, and provide other firefighting support.?

To achieve these objectives, the rig is equipped with a state-of-the-art government communication system, including satellite and antenna connections, to provide reliability and redundancy in the most remote environments. The integrated technology will allow firefighters to establish a real-time backcountry command and control position with the crews during emergency operations. The vehicle also includes a drone with live feed screens on the vehicle, tablet computer and special software providing the first response team with improved aerial reconnaissance, detection capabilities and improved situational awareness. These high-tech, effective solutions allow for safer operations when responding to wildland fires as well as when responding to other domestic disaster situations.?

“The Bronco wildland firefighting command rig is like the ultimate communications hub with G.O.A.T. modes®,” said Rivers. “It’s a four-door mountain goat made to carry firefighting rangers so they can quickly coordinate where emergency units need to be.”?

Other specialized hardware includes a grille guard, a factory-installed Warn winch, a set of beadlock wheels, and a roof rack fitted with a light bar, search and emergency lights and siren.?

“Henry Ford and W.S. Darley worked together in the 20th century,” said Kimberly Brown, Darley chief marketing officer. “We are honored that a hundred-plus years later our companies are still working together to serve our national heroes and sustain our beautiful spaces. Everything we do is built for performance and powered by technology with a relentless focus on the human experience.”?

The Bronco will be officially provided to the National Park Service at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Bandelier National Monument today. To learn more about The Road to Better and the Bronco Wild Fund visit sustainability.ford.com.?

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The Faxon FX22: From Plinking to Competition

Wednesday, June 28th, 2023

[6/15/2023] – Faxon Firearms proudly presents the FX22 series, a collection of cutting-edge firearms designed to deliver the ultimate plinking and target shooting experience. This comprehensive lineup includes a range of rifles and a pistol, all meticulously crafted to harness the versatility and cost-effectiveness of the 22 Long Rifle cartridge.

Novices and experienced marksmen alike will appreciate the FX22 series’ unwavering reliability and precise performance, making it an ideal choice for various shooting activities, from casual backyard plinking to competitive shooting arenas.

FX22

Tailored to Meet Your Needs

With an array of configurations available, including rifles with different barrel lengths, handguard styles, and stocks, as well as a compact pistol option, the FX22 series offers firearms that cater to individual preferences and shooting requirements.

Unparalleled Construction and Attention to Detail

Manufactured using premium components and designed with meticulous attention to detail, the FX22 series guarantees exceptional performance and accuracy. Shooters of all skill levels will appreciate the ruggedness and dependability of these firearms, making the FX22 series a preferred choice among the shooting community.

Versatility at an Affordable Price

Whether you’re engaged in plinking, target shooting, or even varmint hunting, the Faxon Firearms FX22 series is the versatile and affordable solution you’ve been searching for. This comprehensive lineup ensures that shooters can indulge in their favorite shooting activities without compromise.

FX22 CBMFG

Faxon FX22 Rifle, GBMFG Chassis, 16″ Barrel

The FX22 Rifle, featuring the renowned “La Chassis” by Grey Birch MFG, boasts a 16″ Medium Fluted Barrel crafted from top-notch 416-R Stainless Steel. Its Black Nitride coating enhances both protection and aesthetics, ensuring endurance and accuracy.

With a sporter chamber type and a 1:16 twist rate, this rifle guarantees reliability and is particularly well-suited for hunting. Its 1/2×28 muzzle thread pitch enables effortless attachment of preferred muzzle devices.

FX22 CBMFG

The FX22 receiver, constructed from 6061-T6 Aluminum, boasts a Black Hardcoat Anodize finish for long-lasting durability. Additionally, it includes an integrated 0-MOA 1913 Picatinny Rail, facilitating convenient mounting of optics and accessories.

Equipped with a Ruger® BX-Trigger®, the FX22 Rifle features a light and crisp ~2.75 LB trigger pull, providing the accuracy and precision necessary to elevate shooting skills. The Tandemkross® Spartan Skeletonized Charging Handle ensures easy charging for seamless shooting experiences.

FX22 Hogue

Faxon FX22 Rifle, Hogue® Stock, 16″ Pencil Barrel

The FX22 Rifle, showcasing a Hogue® rubber overmolded stock, is equipped with a 16″ Pencil Barrel meticulously crafted from high-quality 416-R Stainless Steel. Its Black Nitride coating enhances both durability and precision.

With a sporter chamber type and a 1:16 twist rate, this rifle is an excellent choice for hunting and offers unmatched reliability. Its 1/2×28 muzzle thread pitch allows for easy installation of preferred muzzle devices.

Fx22 Hogue

The FX22 receiver, constructed from 6061-T6 Aluminum, features a Black Hardcoat Anodize finish, ensuring long-lasting durability. The integrated 0-MOA 1913 Picatinny Rail simplifies the process of mounting optics and accessories.

The Rifle is equipped with a Ruger® BX-Trigger®, featuring a light and crisp ~2.75 LB trigger pull, enabling enhanced accuracy and precision. The Tandemkross® Spartan Skeletonized Charging Handle ensures quick and easy charging for uninterrupted shooting experiences.

FX22 Magpul

Faxon FX22 Rifle, Magpul Stock, 16″ Fluted Bull Barrel

The FX22 Rifle features a Magpul® Hunter X-22 Stock and a 16″ Straight Fluted Bull Barrel expertly crafted from high-quality 416-R Stainless Steel. Its Black Nitride coating enhances durability and precision.

With a sporter chamber type and a 1:16 twist rate, this rifle is perfectly suited for hunting, guaranteeing reliable performance. Its 1/2×28 muzzle thread pitch allows for effortless installation of preferred muzzle devices.

Magpul Stock

Constructed from 6061-T6 Aluminum, the FX22 receiver boasts a Black Hardcoat Anodize finish for long-lasting durability. The integrated 0-MOA 1913 Picatinny Rail offers seamless mounting of preferred optics and accessories.

Equipped with a Ruger® BX-Trigger®, the FX22 Rifle delivers a light and crisp ~2.75 LB trigger pull, providing the accuracy and precision necessary to elevate shooting capabilities. The Tandemkross® Spartan Skeletonized Charging Handle ensures easy charging for a smooth shooting experience.

FX22 Pistol

Faxon FX22 Pistol, GBMFG Chassis, 8″ Barrel

The FX22 Pistol showcases the Grey Birch MFG “La Chassis” and an 8.5″ Patented Flame Fluted Barrel meticulously crafted from high-quality 416-R Stainless Steel. Its Black Nitride coating enhances both durability and precision.

Featuring a sporter chamber type and a 1:16 twist rate, this pistol is an ideal choice for hunting, offering exceptional reliability. Its 1/2×28 muzzle thread pitch enables easy installation of preferred muzzle devices.

CBMFG Pistol

Constructed from 6061-T6 Aluminum, the FX22 receiver boasts a Black Hardcoat Anodize finish, guaranteeing long-lasting durability. The integrated 0-MOA 1913 Picatinny Rail simplifies the process of mounting optics and accessories.

Equipped with a Ruger® BX-Trigger®, the FX22 Pistol features a light and crisp ~2.75 LB trigger pull, ensuring the accuracy and precision necessary to elevate shooting skills. The Tandemkross® Spartan Skeletonized Charging Handle provides quick and easy charging for uninterrupted shooting experiences.

Embrace the Power and Precision

The FX22 Complete Firearms from Faxon Firearms have proven to be an exceptional choice for both range enthusiasts and competitive shooters alike. With their exceptional performance, reliable construction, and innovative features, these firearms exceed expectations and elevate the shooting experience to new heights.

Whether honing skills at the range or participating in rimfire competitions, the FX22 offers unparalleled accuracy, versatility, and durability. Faxon Firearms once again demonstrates its commitment to providing firearms of the highest quality, ensuring that shooters can rely on the FX22 Complete Firearms to deliver exceptional results.

Experience the power and precision of the Faxon Firearms FX22 Complete Firearms and take your shooting endeavors to the next level. Elevate your shooting skills and embrace the remarkable performance that the FX22 series offers.

For more information about the FX22 series and other Faxon Firearms products, please visit www.faxonfirearms.com.

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Award-Winning Stevens 334 Rifles Now Available

Tuesday, June 27th, 2023

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – June 26, 2023 – Savage Arms is now shipping the 334 Stevens Rifles that debuted earlier this year. Both the Walnut and Synthetic models are now shipping nationwide. The Walnut version chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor also recently drew high praise in the annual and extensive Outdoor Life gun test.

With a two-stage adjustable trigger, the Stevens 334 bolt action rifle comes in a Turkish Walnut stock option with a silver bolt or a black synthetic stock with a matte black action to match. This rifle is offered in three popular calibers with a 60-degree bolt lift to allow faster loading on follow up shots, making it a suitable rifle option for any hunter or shooter.

The response to these rifles by retailers has been strong, and Savage expects to see large numbers of these rifles on ranges this summer and in the woods this fall. Outdoor Life further legitimized these value-driven rifles in their most recent gun test. Held each year, there are no favorites, shortcuts or edit buttons in this all-out test of the latest rifles the industry has to offer. Amongst its peers (and several priced significantly higher), the 334 performed extraordinarily and took home the “Great Buy, Hunting Rifle” award.

“The Stevens 334 Walnut was the most surprising gun of the rifle test,” wrote Outdoor Life Shooting Editor John B. Snow. “While the stock is nice enough, the metalwork and design of the action is basic—though in keeping with the rifle’s modest $489 price tag.”

“But handsome is as handsome does, and the Stevens 334 charmed the entire test team once we started shooting it for accuracy. Its five-shot groups averaged less than ¾ MOA, making it one of the most accurate rifles of the test, and easily the most accurate hunting rifle we evaluated. It shoots way better than it has any right to, was our collective takeaway.”

The Stevens 334 Rifles pack features and performance into an affordable and reliable rifle. They are available in several make-sense calibers and can be found nationwide.

More information on the new Stevens 334 rifles is available at savagearms.com.

The Stevens 334 Rifles feature:

• 2 Stage Adjustable Trigger

• 2-Sling Swivel Studs

• 3-Position Safety

• 3-Round Detachable Box Magazine

• 60 Degree Bolt Lift with 3- Locking Lugs

• Drilled & Tapped Receiver (Savage M110 Spacing) with Steel MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny Rail

• Ergonomic Stock and Recoil Pad

• Free-floating, Button Rifled, Carbon Steel Barrel with 11° Target Crown

• Matte Black Carbon Steel Receiver with Integrated Recoil Lug

• Matte Black Synthetic Stock or Turkish Walnut Stock Options

Part No. / Description / MSRP

18823 / Stevens 334 Black Synthetic, 308 Win / $389

18837 / Stevens 334 Black Synthetic, 6.5 Creedmoor / $389

18824 / Stevens 334 Black Synthetic, 243 Win / $389

18838 / Stevens 334 Walnut, 308 Win / $489

18858 / Stevens 334 Walnut, 6.5 Creedmoor / $489

18838 / Stevens 334 Walnut, 243 Win / $489

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Shortening the Sensor-to-Shooter Cycle: SMARTSHOOTER to Present its SMASH Hopper LRCWS Integrated with RPS-42 MHR Radar at MDM

Tuesday, June 27th, 2023

Ideal against sUAS, the joint solution has recently completed several successful trials and demonstrations

Modern Day Marine, booth 2260

[June 26, 2023]: SMARTSHOOTER, a world-class designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems that significantly increase accuracy, lethality, and situational awareness while reducing collateral damage, will participate at the Modern Day Marine event, and showcase its SMASH 2000L already deployed by the Marine Corps, and the Hopper Light Remotely Controlled Weapon Station integrated with the DRS RADA Technologies MHR radar.

The SMASH 2000L is a lightweight rifle mounted Fire Control optic that provides the user with unprecedented accuracy against ground and aerial targets. The system is currently deployed by the Marines for C-UAS operations. The Hopper is a Light weight Remotely Controlled Weapon Station (LRCWS) that uses the same Fire Control technology as the 2000L but can be mounted as a system on different manned and unmanned platforms providing pin-point accurate lethal capability from a safe stand-off distance. The DRS MHR Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radar (MHR) is ground-based, multi-mission radar already used by the Marines for Counter-UAS, Very Short-Range Air Defense (VSHORAD), Counter Rocket, Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM), and Hemispheric Surveillance operational missions.

When integrated together, the SMASH Hopper LRCWS and DRS MHR radar will provide an “end-to-end” solution for defeating drones and shorten the sensor-to-shooter cycle. The RPS-42’s long-range detection and tracking capabilities allow the SMASH Hopper LRCWS to engage targets at a safe standoff distance. At the same time, the SMASH Hopper LRCWS’s high hit probability promises precise, swift, safe, and simple hard-kill elimination of the threat.

The joint solution has already completed several successful trials and demonstrations and is ideal for use by US marine corps on the MADIS system.

Michal Mor, SMARTSHOOTER CEO: “The integration of our Hopper with the RPS-42 radar provides a very effective end-to-end solution to neutralize drones swiftly, ensuring the protection of personnel and critical assets. Shortening the sensor-to-shooter cycle, this advanced solution enhances the force’s situational awareness and survivability and takes air defense to a new level “.

Deployed and combat-proven by different forces worldwide, including the US Marine Corps, SMASH is a weapon Fire Control System (FCS) equipped with an onboard computer to perform complex targeting solutions. Once the user identifies the target (independently or using the detection system guidance) and locks on it, SMASH tracks its movements and synchronizes the shot release to ensure a fast and precise hit on the target.

The SMASH Family of fire control systems uses AI, computer vision, and advanced algorithms to ensure precise hit capabilities, enhance forces’ situational awareness and lethality, and reduce collateral damage. It enables the platoon to be smart, precise, and connected.

For further information, please visit www.SMART-SHOOTER.com.

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Spartan Blades Releases Poros Folding Knife as Part of Their Silver “Professional” Grade of Knives

Monday, June 26th, 2023

Spartan Blades of Southern Pines, NC today announce a new a new Poros folding knife as part of their Bronze Grade line of knives.

Spartan Blades, a Southern Pines, NC based company, is an award-winning maker of premium cutlery. The new “POROS” folder was designed by retired Special Forces Soldier Curtis V. Iovito of Spartan Blades.

The POROS flipper, was designed by Curtis Iovito as a robust and full-sized flipper. This blades high grind lines combined with a sharp piercing drop point make it a trusted companion for everyday carry. Its quick flipper action is assisted by IKBS Bearing for the ‘Snap” you are looking for! Its distinctive scallops are not only beautiful but provide for a sure grip. The deep carry pocket clip maintains a low profile while keeping your blade ready when needed. The blade is 154CM stainless steel with black titanium nitride coating; SS hardware and liner have black electro-deposit powder coating.

Release date June 25, 2023 (MSRP $180.00)

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