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US Army Selects Blue Force Gear Sling as Authorized M4A1 Component

Monday, May 22nd, 2023

Pooler, GA – Blue Force Gear, the industry leader in modern combat slings, is pleased to announce that the US Army has chosen the patented Blue Force Gear Push Button Sling in both Black and Tan as an authorized attachment to the M4A1.

This modification can be done at the soldier level and both slings can be ordered through the Army’s Global Combat Support System (GCSS-A) using the following information: Vickers Push Button quick-adjustable sling from Blue Force Gear (Tan: NSN 1005-01-707-1744, Black: NSN 1005-01-625-4470).

After years of supporting the United States Marine Corps with their standard issue rifle sling, Blue Force Gear stands ready to fully support the US Army with the Push Button Sling and New Equipment Training and Education.

“The modern combat sling is probably the most overlooked and underutilized tool that—when properly sized, mounted, and employed—is the cheapest and most effective component for immediately enhancing a soldier’s lethality and safety,” said Chris Sizelove, Blue Force Gear Director of Education and Training. “I am proud of the Army for providing authorized options for the M4 besides the issued parade sling.”

Along with the sling options, the Army has also authorized additional modern buttstock options, most notably the B5 Systems Bravo (Black: NSN 1005-01-706-2373, Tan: NSN 1005-01-706-2510), which, when used in conjunction with the modern combat sling adds many additional capabilities to the combat rifle system.

“By authorizing our proven sling, the Army has made it easier than ever for Soldiers to improve marksmanship and weapon handling,” said Ashley Burnsed, CEO at Blue Force Gear. “This is a huge win for the US Army.”

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ASA’s Newest Tier 1 Sponsor: Elevated Silence

Sunday, May 21st, 2023

Santa Rosa Beach, FL: The American Suppressor Association (ASA) is pleased to announce that Elevated Silence has increased their sponsorship to ASA’s highest Tier 1 level for 2023. They join Silencer Shop as ASA’s second Tier 1 sponsor.

Jim Hood, Founder and CEO of Elevated Silence speaks to their Tier 1 Sponsorship of the American Suppressor Association, “We’re investing in ASA’s future, which is Elevated’s future. Securing the rights of law-abiding firearms owners to purchase, possess, and use suppressors is common sense. It’s foundational to our country, to the market, and to this entire industry’s success. ASA’s hard work makes this possible, and we’re proud to support Knox and the team. We pride ourselves in punching above our weight, and hope the rest of the industry will match us in support of the fight for our industry and our Second Amendment rights.”

“WE’RE INVESTING IN ASA’S FUTURE, WHICH IS ELEVATED’S FUTURE.”

— Jim Hood, Founder and CEO of Elevated Silence

The search for a suppressor that does it all led gun enthusiast and businessman Jim Hood to one thought – if you can’t buy it, then build it. Jim founded Elevated Silence and developed a multi chamber technology that effectively redirects gas away from the bullet as it travels through the length of the suppressor. This in turn yields the absolute minimal effects on bullet trajectory and stability, which in turn yields a consistently accurate suppressor over a myriad of calibers and weapons systems.

“Elevated Silence may not be a household name just yet, but their commitment to suppressor advocacy and the Second Amendment is second to none. As ASA’s newest Tier 1 sponsor, they are putting their money where their mouth is, joining Silencer Shop as one of ASA’s top supporters. Jim and the team he has assembled are masters of their craft, with an assortment of world-class suppressors in their catalog. We expect big things from Elevated Silence, and are thrilled to continue building our partnership with them,” said Knox Williams, President and Executive Director of ASA.

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New Sig Sauer Toolkit From Fix It Sticks

Saturday, May 20th, 2023

Chicago, IL- Fix It Sticks, the industry innovator of modular firearms maintenance tools and torque limiters has introduced the perfect kit for handgun shooters, the Compact Pistol Kit for Sig Sauer®. Designed specifically for Sig Sauer pistol owners, the new kit features the tools, wrenches, hex bits necessary for setting up and maintaining Sig handguns. The kit also includes a variable torque driver. This comprehensive selection of components can handle almost any maintenance or setup task as needed. The Compact Pistol Kit for Sig Sauer® is not much larger than two double stack magazines, making it easy to carry in a range bag, in a vehicle, on an ATV etc.

To maximize convenience and performance the kit comes with the Fix It Sticks Ratchet T-Handle w/Locking Hex Drive as well as the Mini All-In-One Torque Driver which is perfect for properly mounting the optics commonly used on handguns. Sig handgun-oriented components include a E2 Slide punch bit and grip screw bit.

Compact Pistol Kit for Sig Sauer® includes the following parts, tools, and bits:

• Mini All-in-One Torque Driver

• Ratchet T-Handle w/Locking Hex Drive

• Brass Hammer

• Set of two 8-32 Adapters

• Two Brass Rods

• T-Pins

• Cleaning Brush Bit

• Steel Pick

• Spring Tool

• 1/16″ Pin Punch

• 1/8″ Pin Punch

• 1/8″ Roll Pin Punch

• E2 Slide Punch

• Grip Screw Bit

• Battery Cap Tool

• 9 Electroless Nickel Plated Bits:

• Hex: 5/64”

• Torx: T6, T10(2”), T15, T20, T25

• Screwdriver: 3/32”(2”), 5mm, PH2

• Compact Carrying Case w/ molded bit holders designed to hold any ¼” bit

The Compact Pistol Kit for Sig Sauer® is contained in a soft zippered carrying case with a molded low profile bit holder that is designed to hold any bit / accessory with a standard 1/4″ Base (including Fix It Sticks Torque Limiters), and any 8-32 threaded component. With overall dimensions of 6 1/2” x 2 5/8” x 1 5/8” this kit easily fits in glove boxes, tool storage compartments, range bags, etc.

The Compact Pistol Kit for Sig Sauer® is now available with an MSRP of $184.

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HENSOLDT Strengthens Air Surveillance in Ukraine

Friday, May 19th, 2023

Taufkirchen/Germany, 16 May 2023 – Sensor specialist HENSOLDT is supplying six more of its TRML-4D high-performance radars to strengthen Ukraine’s air defence. As part of an order worth more than 100 million euros, the radars will be delivered in the second half of the year following training of the Ukrainian operators. HENSOLDT already has several TRML-4D radars under contract for Ukraine as part of the IRIS-T SLM air defence system.

Thomas Müller, CEO of HENSOLDT, said: “We are pleased to support Ukraine with six additional TRML-4D radars, which will further strengthen Ukraine’s air surveillance and air defence sensor network. The information from the TRML-4D feeds into Ukraine’s national air situation picture, protecting Ukrainian citizens. We are proud to be able to deliver this much-needed equipment at short notice.”

TRML-4D uses the latest Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar technology with multiple digitally shaped beams. It is capable of early detection of various types of aerial targets such as aircraft, helicopters and cruise missiles. It ensures the rapid detection and tracking of about 1,500 targets in a radius of up to 250 km.

HENSOLDT has decades of experience with radar systems for air defence and actively drives the development of key technologies in this field. The company’s portfolio also includes the Twinvis passive radar, the Spexer product family and radars for securing ship and air traffic. Among other things, HENSOLDT supplies radars for the frigates and corvettes of the German Navy, for airspace surveillance and for approach control at airfields of the German Armed Forces.

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Fulton Armory Announces Launch of Black Hawk DMR Rifle

Friday, May 19th, 2023

[Savage, MD May, 2023] Fulton Armory, a name synonymous with precision, craftsmanship, and reliability in the firearms industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of their latest masterpiece: The Black Hawk DMR. This iconic rifle brings together cutting-edge technology, unrivaled accuracy, and a tribute to one of the nation’s heroes.

In honor of Randy Shughart’s legacy, Fulton Armory has developed their own iteration of the famous Shughart M14. Crafted with high-quality parts and designed to replicate the look and feel of the original rifle. More than just a “clone” Fulton Armory’s tribute M14 Black Hawk DMR is exactly how they would assemble a Delta Force rifle used during an urban mission to protect a downed Black Hawk helicopter and its crew.

Standard Features

• Receiver: Fulton Armory Receiver M14 marked (Meets All USGI Material & Heat Treat Specifications)

o Scope Mount: Fulton Armory DMR, Steel Picatinny Rail, Professionally Fitted & Installed to Receiver

• Barrel: Fulton Armory, 22″ 1×10, GI Contour, Chrome-Lined, National Match Quality

• Parts: Hand Selected and Fitted GI & True Mil Spec Parts Throughout & Forged FA Gen II Bolt, USGI Op Rod, USGI Trigger Group

o National Match Upgrades:

NM Polished Gas Piston

NM Gas Cylinder with Welded & Modified Front Band

NM Modified Trigger

NM Modified Handguard

• Muzzle Device: National Match Flash Suppressor with Bayonet Lug

• Handguard: FA, Fiberglass Reinforced, Black

• Stock: USGI Fiberglass, hand selected, black texture painted.

• Cheek Piece: Adjustable, Ambidextrous, Kydex Gen II

• Included Accessories: One 10 Round Magazine, Canvas Sling, & Owner’s Manual

• Fulton Armory Precision Guarantee: Under 1.5 MOA (With Federal Gold Medal Match Ammunition)

“We are honored to be able to create both a rifle the customer can cherish and one that pays tribute to a brave individual like Randy Shughart,” said Zachary Tucker, a business developer from Fulton Armory, “Our team has poured their expertise and passion into every detail of this rifle and we think our community will really connect with this rifle much like they did with the Black Hawk Down movie.”

To learn more about the Fulton Armory’s Black Hawk DMR and explore Fulton Armory’s extensive line of exceptional firearms, please visit their website www.fulton-armory.com or contact their customer support team at info@fulton-armory.com. You can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram for additional product releases and information.

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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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