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DIVERSITEX Forms Partnership with Carolina Performance Fabrics to Stock & Distribute Premium Grade Laser Laminates Made from Invista Cordura in North America and Canada

Friday, May 19th, 2023

Fairfield, NJ, May 15, 2023 – Diversitex is proud to announce an official partnership with Carolina Performance Fabrics to distribute Endurance brand, premium grade laser laminates in the USA & Canada. Endurance brand laser-laminates are engineered with high tenacity nylon 6,6 multi-filament fiber that is solution dyed, locking the color in at the molten polymer extrusion level. CORDURA® TrueLock™ fabric has excellent color fastness, UV-fade/abrasion resistance, extended UV strength stability, and long-lasting color vibrancy. All fabrics are woven/constructed in-accordance with MIL-C-32439B, have a dull matte appearance, and meet NIR spectral reflectance ratings.

Marc Bergman the Vice President/Principal of Diversitex, Inc. states “Diversitex and Carolina share our values, quality, professionalism and focus on the client. Both companies will work as a team to offer the best products, logistics and customer service, which is so important in these times of crisis and insecurity.”

Diversitex provides automated order processing & stock program rolls for immediate shipment. Stock program colors include all the popular military colors & unique colors such as RESCUE RED, TAN 499, and CAMO GREEN in 63” widths. All shipments will originate in North Carolina. Custom stocking programs with blanket purchase orders are also available. NEMESIS™ camoflauge available soon.

Diversitex also offers a variety of value-added services to increase efficiencies and shorten the supply chain. These indispensable advantages include;

-Reducing freight-charges by 70%

-Increasing your material yields by 20%

-Optimize inventory levels & reduce laminate carrying costs

-Eliminate inventory service cost, inventory risk, & inventory storage costs

DIVERSITEX, INC. was founded in 1970 and has been a major supplier of camouflage to the US Department of Defense and around the world. Diversitex holds a unique position in the industry, blending technical know-how with a customer-focused approach to deliver just the right fabric for any application. Its focus is domestically crafted products and fast delivery times.

Please contact us at WWW.DIVERSITEXINC.COM and download the PREMIUM GRADE LAMINATE SPEC-SHEET.

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Rheinmetall and Elbit Systems Conduct Live-fire Demonstration of Automated 155mm L52 wheeled Self-Propelled Howitzer

Thursday, May 18th, 2023

Rheinmetall and Elbit Systems have successfully conducted a live fire demonstration of an automated 155mm L52 wheeled self-propelled howitzer. The demonstration of the new system took place in early March 2023 at the Shivta firing range in southern Israel. It was attended by high-ranking officials of the armed forces of the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands and Hungary.

Rheinmetall and Elbit Systems signed a cooperation agreement last year to develop, manufacture and market an automated European 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer system.

Led by Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH, the “Rheinmetall Elbit” team will compete for Germany’s “Future System, Indirect Fire, Medium-Range (ZukSysIndF)” programme, which will modernize and broaden the Bundeswehr’s artillery capabilities. The UK’s “Mobile Fires Platform” programme also remains a focus and additional potential customers, such as Hungary, have expressed interest.

The cooperation between Rheinmetall and Elbit builds on the fully automated wheeled self-propelled howitzer procurement programmes that Elbit has signed with Israel and additional customers. As a result, a technically mature system is already available, enabling the integration of a Rheinmetall gun into the unmanned, fully robotic artillery turret of the Elbit system. The integration is currently in an advanced phase of the verification process. This will help reduce development risks and enable faster realization of operational readiness.

Intensive bilateral technology transfer is currently underway, increasing the availability of domestic know-how and components. Rheinmetall is currently carrying out modifications to customize the system to European operational requirements and the German regulatory approval process. Furthermore, the Düsseldorf-based tech enterprise brings its tried-and-tested 155mm L52 gun; high mobility HX 10×10 tactical truck with a well-protected cabin; and electronic components for the fire control unit and sensor suite to the solution.

Rheinmetall is already working to future-proof the solution by enhancing the range of its tube artillery. In addition to the battle-proven L52 and its advanced A1 version, the wheeled self-propelled howitzer is designed to integrate the L60 gun in the future. The L60 is in development and features a significantly larger chamber and a longer 60-calibre barrel. This gun will be able to attain ranges of up to 83 km with JBMoU-compliant ammunition. The Rheinmetall-Elbit wheeled self-propelled howitzer meets the specifications of the Bundeswehr for a future wheel-based, medium-range indirect fire system.
“We are proud to present the world with this advanced 155mm artillery system”, declared John Abunassar, chief of Rheinmetall’s Vehicle Systems division, and Yehuda (Udi) Vered, general manager of Elbit Systems, in a joint statement. “The successful demonstration of the automated howitzer highlights the synergies and innovative technologies of the Rheinmetall-Elbit team – a team that is uniquely positioned to supply the armed forces of Germany and other nations with an outstanding new tube artillery capability. We are convinced that this joint German-Israeli project will contribute to strengthening ties between our two nations and their armed forces.”

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GA-ASI Delivers First New-Build MQ-9A to USMC

Thursday, May 18th, 2023

SAN DIEGO – 16 May 2023 – Following delivery of the first two MQ-9A Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) that were procured upon the successful completion of a Company-Owned Company-Operated (COCO) Deployment Contract, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) are celebrating the delivery of the first new-build MQ-9A Extended Range (ER) UAS to Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) on April 19, 2023. The delivery of the first new-build MQ-9A ER is part of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Unmanned Expeditionary (MUX) Program.

“It’s exciting to make this initial delivery to NAVAIR, which strengthens the relationship between GA-ASI, the USMC, and NAVAIR, while launching the MUX MALE (Medium-Altitude, Long-Endurance) Program of Record from concept into reality,” said GA-ASI Senior Vice President for MQ-9 Systems, Fred Darlington.

GA-ASI was selected by the USMC in 2022 to deliver eight MQ-9A ER UAS as part of the ARES Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ) contract.

The MQ-9A ER is designed with field-retrofittable capabilities such as wing-borne fuel pods and reinforced landing gear that extend the aircraft’s endurance to more than 30 hours while further increasing its operational flexibility. The aircraft provides long-endurance, persistent surveillance capabilities with Full-Motion Video and Synthetic Aperture Radar/Moving Target Indicator/Maritime Mode Radar. An extremely reliable aircraft, MQ-9A ER is equipped with a fault-tolerant flight control system and a triple-redundant avionics system architecture. It is engineered to meet and exceed manned aircraft reliability standards.

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Major Order for the German Army Technology Industry: Bundeswehr Orders Fifty More Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicles

Wednesday, May 17th, 2023

Germany’s two top military vehicle makers, Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Rheinmetall, have been awarded an order to build a further fifty Puma infantry fighting vehicles. Including value added tax, the total value of the order comes to €1.087 billion. Of this amount, €574 million will go to KMW and €501 million to Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH, both of which are serving as subcontractors in the project.

A contract to this effect has now been issued by Germany’s Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) in Koblenz. The general contractor is Projekt System & Management GmbH (PSM), a joint venture of KMW and Rheinmetall. A framework agreement was signed enabling the subsequent call-off of further Puma IFVs.

In addition to the fifty armoured fighting vehicles, the order encompasses spare part packages and special tool sets as well as eight MELLS flight-phase simulators. Furthermore, an option exists for additional driver training vehicles and the integration of a turret-independent secondary weapon system, or TSWA. Delivery is set to start in December 2025 and be complete by the beginning of 2027.

The most advanced and effective system of its kind, the Puma infantry fighting vehicle is the principal weapons system of the German Army’s mechanized infantry. It can carry a crew of nine: the vehicle commander, gunner and driver, plus a section of six infantry soldiers. In addition to its modular, highly effective force protection technology, the Puma possesses a unique level of battlefield lethality, coupled with an outstanding network-enabled operations capability.

Only recently, in February 2023, BAAINBw awarded an order for the comprehensive modernization of 143 Puma IFVs in the Bundeswehr inventory that had not yet been upgraded to the latest S1 standard. The upgrade, to be complete in 2029, includes among other things the integration of high-resolution day- and night-capable camera systems, the MELLS multirole lightweight guided missile system as well as the integration of digital radio equipment. When they leave the factory, the fifty newly ordered vehicles will also conform to the latest S1 standard.

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AARDvark Tactical’s PROJECT7 Armor Releases Their All-New External Patrol Vest

Wednesday, May 17th, 2023

La Verne, CA: The newly-released External Patrol Vest (XPV) from AARDVARK Tactical’s PROJECT7 Armor is a revolutionary platform built to reimagine how police officers, detectives, K-9s, firefighters, and paramedics are armored. Featuring a four-panel design, similar to a tactical vest, it offers a better fit and greater coverage all without sacrificing mobility. Compared to traditional two-piece armor systems, the XPV’s four-piece platform and cummerbund mitigate the risk of coverage gaps due to misaligned panels, small weight fluctuations, or poor-fitting vests.

The XPV consists of an external carrier, an optional internal concealable carrier, and four soft ballistic panels. The vest offers multiple configurations to fit the mission of the individual officer. The XPV can be worn with its external carrier and ballistics alone or for missions that require concealment or when wearing a Class A uniform, the optional internal concealable carrier can be worn with soft ballistic panels alone.

This platform features internal radio channels for cable routing and a concealed magnet pouch for simple attachment of an Axon body-worn camera.

Asked about this ground-breaking product, PROJECT 7’s Founder Jon Becker said, “The XPV is the product of years of frustration with patrol armor systems and two-panel carrier systems. We started with the goal of providing better coverage, greater accuracy in sizing, better protection, and a strong desire to build something new and better. I am very proud of our design and manufacturing teams, they truly delivered a product we can be proud of.”

Designed for operator comfort and protection, the XPV offers an innovative blend of coverage and comfort. Contact AARDVARK for more information on the XPV or visit www.project7armor.com/xpv to learn more.

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Mehler Vario System, Mehler Engineered Defence Will Combine Forces for Maximized Drawing Power at IDET Show, 24-26 May in Czech Republic

Wednesday, May 17th, 2023

FULDA, GERMANY (16 May 2023) – Mehler Vario System Group today announced that Mehler Vario System and Mehler Engineered Defence, will jointly exhibit at this year´s International Defence and Security Technologies Fair (IDET), to be held beginning 24 May and continuing through 26 May at the Brno Exhibition Centre in the Czech Republic.

The two Mehler Vario System Group companies will be presenting from Stand 019 in Pavilion P of the 15,000-square-meter facility at Výstavišt? 405/1 in the city of Brno.

IDET is a well-attended defence- and security-technology trade fair during which exhibitors from approximately 30 countries present their products to delegations of government officials and military professionals from around the world. Highly ranked in importance, IDET also features a variety of panel discussions and educational programmes in which defence technology experts discuss topical issues.

(Held concurrently with IDET under the common title of Integrated Rescue System Fairs are two other events: the PYROS International Fire and Equipment Fair for professionals in the fields of search-and-rescue and fire, asset, life, and health protection; and the ISET International Security Technology and Services Fair which focusses on cybersecurity.)

Mehler Vario System—Europe’s market leader in ballistics—revealed that it plans to showcase at IDET a number of new user-driven advances in the field of personal protection and ballistic protection systems. Expected to be included are ballistic helmets, soft ballistic plates, hard ballistic plates, covert vests, overt vests, and plate carriers. Among the most notable of these will be Mehler FlexGuard, which is a lightweight soft-ballistic panel designed expressly to fit the contours of the female body; another notable will be the versatile modular carrying system M.U.S.T., a quickly mountable-dismountable solution for police and military.

Mehler Engineered Defence—a specialist in protection systems for vehicles, ships, aviation, and infrastructure—will display its wide range of ballistic personal-protection shields. Each of these shields has been developed and manufactured according to customer-specific designs in various protection classes, including NIJ 0108.01, VPAM, TR bullet-resistance, and other standards related to protection against long- and short-range weapons threats.

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Colt SCW Side-Folding Stock for AR15/M4

Wednesday, May 17th, 2023

For the first time ever, a true side folding stock for your AR15 engineered by Colt! The Colt SCW (Sub Compact Weapon) side folding stock is a complete conversion kit that utilizes a Colt designed sub-compact receiver extension, buffer and bolt carrier group that is capable of firing reliably in semi-auto and full-auto, even when folded. This stock system is ideal for operating in and around vehicles, or when extreme concealment is a necessity. The Colt SCW complete conversion kit was engineered and developed by Colt to military standards and is the only side folding system for AR15 type weapons platforms that has passed military testing standards. Compatible with all mil-spec AR15/M4 direct impingment weapon systems.

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Qore Performance Launches IMS VERSA: Universal Plate Carrier Cooling, Heating, Hydration for any MOLLE Plate Carrier

Wednesday, May 17th, 2023

15 May 2023

Knoxville, TN — Qore Performance, Inc., the inventor of weaponized thermoregulation and hydration technology for military, law enforcement, prepared citizens, safety professionals and athletes, is thrilled to announce the launch of the IMS VERSA. Designed to meet the cooling, heating and hydration needs of modern armed professionals operating in ever hotter and more austere environments, IMS VERSA brings seamless internal, universal carry of ICEPLATE® Curve to MOLLE plate carriers everywhere for the first time.

IMS VERSA is a sleeve designed specifically for ICEPLATE® Curve, an innovative cooling system widely recognized for its durability and effectiveness in preventing heat injuries with existing hydration stores. Used by noteable enterprises such as Dutch Bros Coffee, Raising Cane’s and more, ICEPLATE® has more than 5.5M hours worked in the field without a heat injury. IMS VERSA, the newest addition to the IMS Collection, takes plate carrier performance to the next level, enhancing survivability and environmental innoculation for anyone wearing a military-style plate carrier equipped with MOLLE.

Key features of IMS VERSA include:

1. Universal: IMS VERSA is specifically engineered to integrate ICEPLATE® Curve seamlessly with any MOLLE-equipped plate carrier using unique laser-cut side slits and straps, providing tactical professionals with a flexible cooling/heating/hydration solution that fits effortlessly under their existing MOLLE-equipped plate carriers.

2. Advanced Thermoregulation: IMS VERSA utilizes Qore Performance’s patented ICEPLATE® Curve technology, allowing users to enjoy the full range of thermoregulation + hydration benefits 50 ounces of hydration can provide while simultaneously controlling core body temperature with up to 70 watts of cooling power or 52 watts of heating power. This cutting-edge system ensures optimal performance and endurance, even in the most demanding environments.

3. Durable and Lightweight: Crafted from ultra-premium US materials such as Velcro® brand hook and loop as well as our proprietary ICEPLATE EXO® Laminate technology, IMS VERSA is built to withstand rigorous use. Despite its robust construction, it remains remarkably lightweight, ensuring minimal additional burden on the wearer.

4. Enhanced Comfort and Ergonomics: Designed with user comfort in mind, IMS VERSA offers an ergonomic fit that allows for unhindered movement, particularly in confined spaces like vehicles where sitting flat is now easily accomplished compared to traditional legacy bladders. Its streamlined profile ensures optimal wearer comfort during extended periods of use.

“We are thrilled to introduce IMS VERSA to the market because it is such an elegant solution to a long-standing problem,” said Justin Li, Qore Performance Co-Founder and CEO. “Our team is obsessed with empowering high performance individuals with the tools that boost performance and survivability in the field.”

With the launch of IMS VERSA, Qore Performance, Inc. continues weaponizing temperature to tap capabilities, capacities and environments that were previously inaccessible. By combining functionality, durability, and advanced cooling technology, Qore Performance is one step closer to Building A Superhuman Future.®

IMS VERSA is now available for purchase exclusively on QorePerformance.com. For more information or media inquiries, please visit www.QorePerformance.com or contact Qore Performance via email or by calling 703.755.0724.

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