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Forward Controls Introduces MCX Variant Ambidextrous Charging Handle

Thursday, October 5th, 2023

Forward Controls is proud to introduce the MCX variant of its Ambidextrous Charging Handle – FCD (ACF). The ACF is a monolithic charging handle that retains the dual latches of the SIG MCX factory charging handle, and incorporates an oversized gas fence. This unique horseshoe-shaped fence is specifically designed to conform to the upper receiver and effectively divert gas away from the shooter’s face. It is compatible with the MCX Spear, Spear LT, Virtus, and Rattler (5.56mm, 300 BO, and 7.62x39mm).

ACF’s shape is based on the M16 charging handle TDP, and retains the TDP design’s gently swept back T handle that are less likely to snag on webbing, the T handle is short but thick to provide more surface area, and features a curved and serrated back strap for the user’s thumb. ACF’s latches recess into the T handle when mortared, this is designed to withstand repeated mortaring without damaging the charging handle.

By combining superior functionality with innovative design elements, the MCX variant of the ACF represents a significant step forward in our mission to provide shooters with the best possible user experience. Whether you’re a right-handed or left-handed shooter, you can count on the ACF to deliver exceptional performance and reliability in any situation. ASF-MCX is machined from 7075 aluminum, ACF is Type III hard coat anodized, and available in black and FDE. As always, proudly made in the USA.

www.forwardcontrolsdesign.com/ACF-MCX_p_519

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Galvion Demonstrates ‘Charge on the Move’ Vehicle Mounted Soldier Power Solution at AUSA ‘23

Thursday, October 5th, 2023

Galvion, a world leader in power and data management solutions and innovative head protection systems, will be demonstrating their “Charge on the Move” vehicle mounted soldier power solution, in response to emerging requirements to provide power and battery charging to dismounted troops while they are being transported in vehicles. This announcement coincides with AUSA, taking place in Washington DC, 9-11 October 2023, where Galvion is exhibiting this system alongside their wider product offering on booth #618.

The foundation of Galvion’s Charge on the Move solution is the field-proven and widely adopted Squad Power Manager™ (SPM) in a vehicle mounted configuration in order to streamline the connection between the onboard vehicle power systems and Galvion’s personal-worn power and data systems. The SPM converts vehicle power for direct operator use and provides smart charging when needed— no need for a large generator or extra batteries. Input power can be done through NATO tactical connections, via DC “cigarette” plug adapter, or direct from the vehicle battery, on-board AC or solar. The system is compatible with most tactical vehicles currently in use. Working in conjunction with Galvion’s power and data ecosystem, dismounted soldiers connect into the system using Galvion’s Personal Worn Scavenger™ (PWS) via low-profile, sealed magnetic connection, which provides quick connect-disconnect capability day or night and while wearing gloves, and gives a more secure and robust link. Operators can keep radios and other mission-critical equipment running while simultaneously trickle-charging personal-worn batteries and equipment. Additionally, Galvion’s proprietary Nerv Centr® Application, an integrated capability with the 2-Port Power & Data Hub™ (PDH-2), allows operators to monitor power supply versus demand, enabling quick analysis of power requirements. Up to four soldiers can connect to the SPM simultaneously, allowing dismounted soldiers to step off the vehicle fully charged and ready-to-go.

Kristen Lomastro, President of Active Systems at Galvion, said: “This Charge on the Move solution further optimizes the functionality and efficiency of our power management and wearable power & data ecosystems, taking up minimal real estate but providing maximum value. System interoperability builds flexibility and agility for the warfighter and increases their ability to respond and adapt to changes in operational demands. Lessening the burden on the individual operator and unit, whether physical, cognitive, or logistic, drives everything we do at Galvion, and this solution ticks all the boxes to enhance performance and support mission success.”

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Blue Force Gear Enforces Its Trademark Rights

Thursday, October 5th, 2023

Pooler, GA, October 5, 2023 – BLUE FORCE GEAR, INC., an industry-leading manufacturer of innovative tactical gear, equipment, and accessories, has asserted its trademark rights and reached a settlement with Tacticon Armament (“Tacticon”) out of California in the case of Blue Force Gear, Inc. v. Concealed Carrier, LLC. DBA Tacticon Armament (Case No. 4:23-cv-00055-WTM-CLR). BLUE FORCE GEAR is the owner of numerous domestic and international trademarks, including: (1) BLUE FORCE GEAR®; (2) BFG®; and (3) its cross trademark, which is used in connection with a variety of products, including the TRAUMA KIT NOW!®, MICRO TRAUMA KIT NOW!™, and the HAMMOCK®.

Tacticon has agreed to permanently discontinue using the mark that was the subject of the BFG Complaint and has settled the matter for an undisclosed monetary amount. The specific terms of the settlement agreement are confidential.

BLUE FORCE GEAR is committed to protecting its intellectual property, including its trademarks, patents and copyrights, and to ensure that consumers are able to purchase genuine, non-counterfeit high-quality BLUE FORCE GEAR products. Blue Force Gear General Counsel, Justin Charles Ward, stated: “Protecting Blue Force Gear intellectual property and its innovative products is our utmost priority in protecting our consumers and our brand.”

www.blueforcegear.com

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RCBS Celebrates 80 Years of Precision Reloading

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023

Brand Continues Legacy of American-Made Reloading Gear

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – September 26, 2023 – RCBS®, the leading manufacturer of ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, is celebrating its anniversary this year, marking eight decades of equipping handloaders with trusted, American-made reloading gear.

“After 80 years of operation, RCBS is still delivering top quality reloading products backed by world class customer service,” said Justin Smith, product line manager for RCBS. “The brand has never lost the essence that Fred championed back in 1943 and the men and women in Oroville today truly do bleed green. You’ll be hard pressed to find another group who cares more about the quality of products they produce and the consumers who depend on them.”

The RCBS story began in 1943 in the backroom of Fred T. Huntington’s father’s laundry and dry-cleaning business in Oroville, California. A dedicated shooter, Huntington sought to make his own high-quality .22 caliber bullets for shooting local varmints known as rock chucks. He designed and crafted his own “Rock Chuck Bullet Swage” dies, a name later shortened to RCBS.

In the decades following becoming a business, RCBS rapidly grew from a small shop into the nation’s leading maker of reloading equipment. Now using state-of-the-art equipment in large manufacturing facilities, RCBS has stayed near its roots in Oroville.

Product manager and R&D engineer, Steve Koch, has witnessed RCBS meteoric rise firsthand. He’s been with the company for over half its lifetime and knows personally how passionate the employees are in Oroville.

“Wow, 80 years, a lot has changed. I’m very proud to say that I’ve spent 45 years at this great establishment,” said Koch. “Everyone is extremely proud of what we have here in Oroville. The pride and dedication of the people that produce, assemble and package the finest reloading equipment in the world is the key to our success. Quality is the RCBS motto, and we will continue to ensure we provide our customers with the finest reloading equipment possible.”

In honor of the brand’s 80th anniversary, RCBS will soon be introducing a limited-edition Summit™ single stage reloading press. The American-made press will feature a special red, white and blue design, and will be limited to only 1,000 pieces. Interested patrons should stay tuned to RCBS social media channels and the brand website for more information on the upcoming release date.

To learn more about the RCBS 80th anniversary, check out the special video playing on the brand’s YouTube page. For more information on RCBS products and its legacy, in the world of handloading, head over to RCBS.com.

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UTM Halts Sales of Training Ammunition to Civilians Due to ATF Ruling

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023

We received this announcement from UTM earlier today.

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UVision Air Launches Revolutionary Hero-90: a Portable Tactical Loitering Munition System with Anti-Strike Capabilities, for Dismounted Soldiers

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023

Tailored for front-line forces operating on air, land and sea, the Hero-90 introduces a level of lethality previously only available with larger, bulkier loitering munitions systems.

AUSA 2023, 9-11 October, Washington DC, Hall A-C Stand 4139

October 03 ,2023: UVision Air Ltd. – a global leader in loitering munition systems of all sizes, for a variety of missions, is launching the Hero-90 – a highly-portable loitering munition system, that streamlines logistics and field operations with versatile anti-tank, multi-purpose and anti-personnel capabilities.

Compatible with the Common Launch Tube, the Hero-90 can be deployed from multiple launch platforms; easily integrating into a wide range of pre-existing assets, it enhances operational flexibility in a cost-effective way.

Ensuring minimal logistics and simplified setup and deployment procedures, the Hero-90 is lightweight, easily carried and operated by the dismounted soldier, and can be launched in less than two minutes. Designed to bring unprecedented lethality, it empowers small tactical units operating in challenging environments, giving them unprecedented autonomy on the battlefield of the future.

The Hero-90 is equipped with a high-yield warhead of over 1.5Kg, providing significant and precise power to effectively neutralize a wide range of threats – from soft targets and light vehicles, to armored vehicles and battle tanks – at a range exceeding 40km. Loitering over the target area, its operational range affords operators the time needed for target identification and optimal attack planning, and enables selection of attack patterns and detonation modes in real time.

Further maximizing operational flexibility, the Hero-90 supports mid-mission adjustments, including attack abort and re-engage, and the transfer of control between Hero teams, regardless of their location – whether on ground, airborne or maritime. All this is made possible through UVision’s state-of-the-art, ruggedized, Fire Control Unit (FCU), common to all Hero family assets.

The Hero-90’s CONOPS (Concept of Operation) and performance benefit from the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), enhancing the warfighters’ effectiveness during operation, by enabling them to focus on mission-critical tasks.

Major General (Ret.) Avi Mizrachi, CEO of UVision Air, emphasized the critical importance of meeting the demands of rapidly evolving symmetric and asymmetric warfare arenas, saying:”The Hero-90 has been developed to empower tactical forces and infantry in the field with a multi-domain, multi-purpose, man-portable loitering munition system that stands as the best in its class. Its compatibility with various military platforms, coupled with its portability, gives a significant advantage to any force.

With the growing demand for UVision’s solutions, and as part of its strong commitment to its clients, the company has also announced the establishment of a manufacturing line for the Hero-120 system in the United States.

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A New HUSAR in the Sky: Rheinmetall Wins Bundeswehr Order to Supply LUNA NG Air-Supported Reconnaissance System

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023

The German Bundeswehr has contracted with Rheinmetall to supply the new LUNA NG air-supported reconnaissance drone. The amendment contract signed on 28 September 2023 by the President of Germany’s Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support, or BAAINBw, Annette Lehnigk-Emden, serves to continue the project with the new contractor Rheinmetall following the insolvency of the original system manufacturer. The amendment contract concretises the measures resulting from the takeover of the procurement contract by Rheinmetall. The takeover contract was already concluded in 2022.

The LUNA NG, a German acronym standing for “Air-supported Unmanned Short-range Reconnaissance Equipment, Next Generation”, will be known in the German armed forces as HUSAR. In all, twelve production systems have been ordered as well as a pilot system. The order is worth around €200 million (without value added tax). The first production system is due to be delivered in the second quarter of 2025. Also included in the order are a spare parts package and training support.

The HUSAR – as the name suggests – will be assigned to the German Army’s reconnaissance branch and also to the artillery. Another German acronym, HUSAR stands for “High-Efficiency Unmanned System for Medium-Range Reconnaissance”. Each system consists of five reconnaissance drones, two ground control systems, two launcher vehicles, two antenna masts, a repair shop and three transport platforms.

Experience gained in the war in Ukraine shows the decisive importance of real-time reconnaissance results at operational level. The LUNA NG was developed precisely for this purpose. It is one of the world’s newest systems for unmanned air-supported reconnaissance, classification and recognition of objects in real time.

Along with its outstanding performance parameters and type certification by Germany’s Federal Aviation Office, the LUNA NG is unique in its weight class, with a maximum take-off weight of 110 kilograms. Thanks to its aerodynamic, ultralight, high-stability design, the LUNA NG can remain aloft for over 12 hours.

Now official, the new order marks another important milestone for the UAV as well for Rheinmetall’s digitalization strategy. LUNA NG is a state-of-the-art sensor component for network-enabled operations which significantly enhances the effectiveness of the sensor-to-shooter chain. At the same time, the LUNA NG offers a basis for future development of the Rheinmetall product portfolio, including a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability and new tactical possibilities thanks to a payload capacity of over 30 kilograms.

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Continuing to Support the Warfighter: Juggernaut.Case Introduces Four New Models to Expand OPRTR Product Line

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023

Scottsdale, AZ, 14 August 2023 – Juggernaut.Case, a leading innovator in rugged protection, mounting, and cable solutions for military and first responder smartphone devices, proudly announces the pending release of four new models to complete its OPRTR line of products, reaffirming its mission to supporting the warfighter. With a focus on combat-proven gear for smartdevices, Juggernaut.Case introduces a full suite of rugged smartphone cases to meet the unique needs of tactical field communications.

The most recent innovation in enhanced EUD (end user device) protection and functionality launched with the Samsung Galaxy S22 OPRTR, marking a design upgrade from the legacy SLEEV case that was fielded by tactical units worldwide. Building on the increased demand for EUDs on the battlefield, especially the Samsung Tactical Edition models, Juggernaut.Case is excited to unveil the much- anticipated additions to the lineup: the Galaxy S22 Ultra, S23, XCover6 Pro, and the reintroduction of the S20 model.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Support for Tactical Edition (TE) Smartdevices: Juggernaut.Case extends its support to all Samsung TE devices, ensuring ongoing support for the models most commonly fielded by the warfighter.

• Complete Ecosystem of Secure Mounts: The new models seamlessly integrate with Juggernaut.Case’s comprehensive ecosystem of secure mounts, providing versatile on-body or vehicle mounting solutions for various operational scenarios.

• Connectivity to Tactical Peripherals: The Juggernaut.Case MIL-SPEC sealed cables facilitate connectivity to tactical hubs and radios, enhancing full communication systems integration and expanding operational potential.

• Future-Ready VELOX Compatibility: Juggernaut.Case OPRTR cases are engineered with future compatibility in mind, aligning with the upcoming VELOX ecosystem for sustained readiness.

The integration of smartphones and tablets into Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems continues to evolve for U.S. and Global Coalition Forces. The new models are poised to support this evolution by protecting, mounting, and connecting smartdevices, ensuring they withstand the rigors of mission-critical tasks.

Target Release Dates:

• Galaxy S22 Ultra: Late August 2023

• Galaxy S20 & S23: Late September 2023

• XCover6 Pro: Mid November 2023

Juggernaut.Case is now accepting bulk pre-orders for the U.S. government’s end of fiscal year 2023. This strategic timing ensures that military and first responder personnel can equip themselves with the latest cutting-edge technology for upcoming missions.

“We remain steadfast in our mission to support the warfighter with the most advanced and reliable solutions,” said Chris Stalzer, Co-Founder & Subject Matter Expert at Juggernaut.Case. “These new additions to our OPRTR line represent a significant step forward to enhance device functionality, durability, and overall performance.”

For inquiries, please contact:

Jennifer Ortiz, Head of Sales & Marketing, ortiz@juggdef.com, 480.248.7103

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