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The Valiant Foundation Selects Team Rubicon and Warriors Ethos as Charitable Partners and Announces Second Annual Golf Tournament

Wednesday, April 19th, 2023

HERNDON, Va., April 13, 2023 — Valiant and The Valiant Foundation announced today the selection of Team Rubicon and Warriors Ethos as the Foundation’s core charitable partners. Valiant is also excited to announce the second annual Valiant Charity Golf Classic, which will be held on Sept. 7, 2023, at Lansdowne Golf Resort in Leesburg, Va., and benefit these and other charitable organizations.

Team Rubicon is a veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves global communities before, during, and after disasters and crises. Founded following the Haiti earthquake in 2010, the organization has grown to more than 150,000 volunteers across the United States and has launched over 1,100 operations domestically and internationally. Warriors Ethos is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance in the career planning, professional development, and placement of service members, veterans, and their spouses and caregivers, throughout their transition into civilian life. The ultimate goal of Warriors Ethos is to ensure that every service member participating in the program achieves a successful job placement.

“Valiant has a long-standing tradition of supporting the causes that our employees are passionate about, and we’re excited to partner with Team Rubicon and Warriors Ethos and support the incredible work both of these organizations are doing every day,” John Hart, Valiant’s Chief Growth Officer and President of the Valiant Foundation, said. “The proceeds from this year’s event will support both of these charities and other well-deserving causes.”

The 2022 Golf Classic raised nearly $100,000 in proceeds, and all proceeds of this year’s event will benefit The Valiant Foundation, Team Rubicon, and Warriors Ethos. Individuals or companies interested in sponsoring or playing in the event can visit www.onevaliant.com/golf-classic or email golfclassic@onevaliant.com to learn more.

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GA-ASI Flies MQ-20 Avenger Autonomously Using LEO SATCOM Data Link

Wednesday, April 19th, 2023

SAN DIEGO – 11 April 2023 – On April 6, 2023, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) conducted live, tactical, air combat maneuvers using Artificial Intelligence (AI) pilots to control a company-owned MQ-20 Avenger® Unmanned Aircraft System. Collaborative maneuvers between human and AI pilots were conducted using GA-ASI’s Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) ecosystem over a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communication (SATCOM) provider’s IP-based Mission Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) datalink. The LEO SATCOM connection was also used to rapidly retrain and redeploy AI pilots while the aircraft was airborne, demonstrating GA-ASI’s ability to update AI pilots within minutes.

This marks the first deployment of a LEO SATCOM provider connections running on an operationally relevant unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) platform. The team used two L3Harris Technologies RASOR Multi-Functional Processors (MFPs) – one that housed the transceiver card and another that controlled the BLOS Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA). The test aircraft was outfitted with a Ball Aerospace BLOS AESA system, capable of full duplex operation. The demonstration highlighted GA-ASI’s commitment to operationalizing CCA by fusing innovative future warfare technologies, such as GA-ASI’s AI pilots and LVC ecosystem, and L3Harris and Ball Aerospace BLOS datalink solutions.

“The flight demonstrated GA-ASI’s unmatched ability to fly autonomy on real, tactically relevant, unmanned combat aerial vehicles,” said GA-ASI Senior Director of Advanced Programs Michael Atwood. “It displayed effective BLOS Command and Control through the collaboration between three defense primes. This showcases our rapidly maturing CCA mission system suite and moves us one step closer to providing this revolutionary capability to the warfighter.”

GA-ASI leveraged its end-to-end CCA ecosystem for the flight that fused third-party capabilities, human-on-the-loop control, and autonomy to enable effective human-machine teaming for 21st century conflicts. Operator commands were captured via hands on throttle-and-stick (HOTAS) controls and were sent via LEO SATCOM to AI pilots running Reinforcement Learning (RL) algorithms. AI pilots autonomously tracked and maneuvered around dynamically, and updated entities specified via HOTAS. Operators were provided updates from AI pilots on a cockpit heads-up display and could dynamically re-task via HOTAS as the mission evolved. In addition, data from agent performance was collected and sent to the ground where agents were retrained to improve performance, and then redeployed via LEO SATCOM in a matter of minutes.

This is another in an ongoing series of technology insertion and autonomous flights performed using internal research and development funding to prove out important concepts for UAS.

www.ga-asi.com

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LWRCI – IC Discovery Model Makes its Debut

Wednesday, April 19th, 2023

LWRCI Expands DI Line with new E Series ModelCambridge, MD (April 2023) – LWRCI™ officially rolls out it’s new affordable Direct Impingement model the IC Discovery™ models at the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibition in Indianapolis this week. Back to basics, the Discovery™ model delivers LWRCI quality and high performance in an affordable ready to shoot package.

“We want to offer consumers a quality affordable LWRCI™ rifle while giving our dealers the ability to stock a “Better- Best” option with LWRCI” says David Ridley, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “The new Discovery™ Direct Impingement model delivers on both fronts.”

Constructed using the same high-performance materials and quality manufacturing LWRCI™ has built it’s reputation on, the IC Discovery™ maintains the ergonomics, fit feel and function of a true LWRCI™ rifle. Features on the IC Discovery™ Model include a mono forged one piece upper with LWRCI™ free float rail, NiCorr-treated DI Gas Block and Gas Tube, LWRCI™ signature 16″ cold hammer forged spiral fluted barrel, LWRCI™ A2 Flash Hider and LWRCI™ Compact stock with QD Sling Mount.

The IC Discovery lower comes with the Magpul MOE+ Grip, standard non-ambi lower controls, LWRCI™ Enhanced Fire Control Group™, LWRCI™ Advanced Trigger Guard and Magpul PMAG in 30 or 10 round. The IC Discovery™ is available in FDE, OD Green, Tungsten Grey, Premier Gray and Patriot Brown and in a California Compliant configuration.

The new IC Discovery™ model is in production now and istol was introduced at SHOT Show and scheduled to hit dealer shelves in May 2023.

Visit www.lwrci.com or call 410-901-1348 for more information on LWRCI products.

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DroneShield Successfully Delivers $11 Million Order

Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) is pleased to advise it has successfully completed delivery of the all-time record purchase order of approximately $11 million for a Government agency customer announced on 21 December 2022. The delivery timing was in line with the original delivery timetable.

A substantial deposit for this order has been received in January and reflected in the 1Q23 cash receipts, with the balance payable 30 days after this recently completed delivery, to be reflected in the 2Q23 receipts.

DroneShield CEO, Oleg Vornik, commented: “On-time delivery of this order demonstrates DroneShield’s ability to rapidly scale its operations. With the recent $40 million record capital raise and the resulting proceeds into both inventory and further strengthening of operations and engineering side of the business, we are well placed to deliver on rapidly rising demand for counterdrone systems.”

Image: DroneGun Mk3 and RfPatrol Mk2

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Vudoo Gun Works Launches Priest Double Stack 1911

Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

For Immediate Release – St George Utah – Vudoo Gun Works, leader in precision rifles and handguns, announces the release of the Priest double stack 1911. The Priest is the newest flagship handgun for the Vudoo Gun Works line of pistols.

The Vudoo Priest is the next logical step in the precision pistol line-up after the fall 2022 launch of the Möbius 1911. The Priest successfully integrates the highly precise and reliable slide and barrel fit found in the Mobius, with the familiar functionality of a modern double stack 1911. Vudoo customers will enjoy the standard option of a contour matching optic cut for either RMR or DDP with other popular options coming in the future. The Priest is currently only available in 9mm with additional calibers coming available summer 2023.

Each frame features a Nitride treated 4140 steel with Cerakote colors provided at the request of the customer. The slide is a 17-4 stainless steel that can be left raw or finished with a Cerakote color of choice.

The Priest is compatible with STI/SV family of magazines giving users the option of 17, 19, or 23 round capacity and will ship with two 17 round magazines.

Features

5” barrel
Tac Rail Dust-cover
DDP and RMR optic cut options
Unique Vudoo Textured Aluminum grip
Ambi Safety
Flared Magwell

Options

Cerakote Colors
Trigger length and contour
Bushing Barrel or Bull Barrel

MSRP: $3095

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Sons of Liberty Gun Works Brand Ambassador, Sal Hernandez, Takes First Place at Texas Tactical Games

Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

17 April 2023 – San Antonio TX – Sons of Liberty Gun Works (SOLGW), a superior manufacturer of high quality, hard-use, direct impingement firearms with lifetime warranties; is pleased to congratulate Sal Hernandez on winning Men’s Elite at this past Tactical Games 2023 Regional Event in Florence, TX.

For the past 11 years, Sal has been employed by a major city police department, and for the last 6 years, has served as a full-time member of the SWAT team. Within this role, he has been responsible for a range of duties, including serving on the sniper team, participating in firearms training, and conducting hostage rescue operations.

“TTG TX was a big event filled with lots of talent in every division. There was a challenging variety of practical shooting, precision shooting and positional. In addition, this event required you to be well rounded in your physical fitness.” – Sal

We wanted to also send a special shoutout to Sal’s wife, Lupe Hernandez, for finishing on top of the podium taking First Place for Women’s Elite Division. “I’ve watched her go from never competing to a professional. I told her afterwards that she doesn’t need my guidance anymore and is ready to step up and help others.” – Sal.

To learn more about Sal’s rifle setup for The Tactical Games, be sure to visit the link below:

sonsoflibertygw.com/the-tactical-games

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Unity Tactical Launches RAXIS In-Line Mount for B.E. Meyers MAWL

Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

RAXIS™ mount gives MAWL users compact storage capabilities

BROUSSARD, LA. (April 18, 2023) – UNITY™ Tactical, a designer of components that integrate tactical systems and optimize the human factor, announced today the launch of RAXIS™, an in-line mount for the B.E. Meyers® MAWL®.

RAXIS™ rotates the axis of the traditional off-center position of the MAWL, bringing the laser up onto the M1913 rail and within the profile of the weapon’s receiver. While this mount is useful in other applications, it was designed specifically for MAWL users with a need to stow their weapon in tight spaces, such as between the seat and center console of a police car or in a rotary wing asset.

“This product was designed for a niche audience with a very specific need to be able to stow a rifle in a compact location, such as a helicopter cockpit,” said Mike Roth, VP of business development for UNITY Tactical. “We always aim to fill gaps when we see them; and we saw a need here for law enforcement and aviators alike. That said, we’re also certain that our customers will find other unique ways to use this mount as their ingenuity is a primary driver of our innovation, agility and speed to market.”

RAXIS™ is only available in black. It mounts directly to an M1913 rail and can be purchased either with a two cross bolt rail grabber or a FAST™ QD Lever. It retails for $125 and $165 respectively and is available for purchase now through authorized UNITY dealers and on UNITYtactical.com.

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Garmin Foretrex 801 and 901: Wrist-Mounted Navigation with Tactical and Ballistic Applications

Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

Featuring an easy-to-read display, advanced navigation sensors and up to 1000 hours of battery life, the new Foretrex series is ready for rucking or range time

OLATHE, Kan./April 18, 2023– Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced the Foretrex® 801 and Foretrex 901 Ballistic Edition – the latest additions to its wrist-based GPS navigators for outdoor and tactical applications. Foretrex 801 and 901 keep users on track thanks to multi-band signal reception technology for improved positional accuracy, dedicated tactical and ballistic features, and up to 100 hours of battery life in default tracking or up to 1000 hours in expedition mode. Foretrex 901 also helps streamline aiming solutions for precision rifle competitions with an onboard Applied Ballistics (AB) solver and integration of the AB Synapse – Garmin app.

“Foretrex is an essential piece of kit for adventurers, tactical personnel and competitive rifle enthusiasts who need robust, dedicated features that can be quickly accessed while keeping their hands free. Now with enhanced positional accuracy and dedicated features for special applications, the Foretrex 801 and 901 will be indispensable tools whether on assignment or at your next competition.” – Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales

Purpose-built features

Foretrex 801 and 901 now provide Stealth Mode and Kill Switch features to support users located in sensitive areas. Customers can utilize Stealth Mode, which collects distances traveled without recording location data, while training or during operations. Leveraging this feature ensures customers can use Foretrex 801 and 901 – and even upload logged data – without concerns about revealing location information. By not recording location data to the device, Stealth Mode protects operational security should a device become lost. Activating the Kill Switch hot key quickly resets a unit to factory settings, discarding any stored data. Users may find this option useful if they work in a position where data saved to their unit could be considered sensitive.

Thanks to the Applied Ballistics Elite® solver integration, the Foretrex series has become a trusted tool for competitive shooters within Precision Rifle Series (PRS) and Extreme Long Range (ELR) events. In addition to the Applied Ballistics Elite solver, Foretrex 901 is now compatible with the AB Synapse – Garmin app to provide users with more streamlined shooting solutions. When downloaded to a compatible smartphone, this app allows users to manage ballistic profiles on their Foretrex 901 while the integrated Applied Ballistics solver provides state of the art solutions for calculating long-range rifle trajectories.

Foretrex 801 and 901 units support external ANT+ sensors and are compatible with Garmin devices, like inReach®. When paired with a compatible inReach device1, users can receive inReach messages directly on the unit and if needed, trigger an interactive SOS to the 24/7 Garmin-staffed Garmin ResponseSM Center. Foretrex 901 users can also pair their device with compatible rangefinders to receive range data as well as provide a ballistic solution back to the rangefinder. This can save time and increase accuracy when sending range data to their paired Foretrex 901 and can help keep devices in sync, providing complete information to both the shooter and spotter.

Enhanced navigation

Users can navigate terrain with advanced sensors on Foretrex 801 and 901, including a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter. Both units also feature integrated multi-band signal reception technology, which uses multiple frequencies to further improve positional accuracy. The units also are multi-GNSS, which allows them to receive signals from more than one satellite constellation, improving performance in challenging environments.

When paired with a compatible smartphone, both units can leverage the valuable features the Garmin ExploreTM app to plan, navigate and review their next adventure. Even when off-the-grid, the app allows users to load routes and waypoints to their units with or without Wi-Fi® or cellular service. Connected features like smart notifications also allow the user to receive emails, texts and alerts on their device, plus automatic uploads to Garmin ConnectTM and LiveTrack2.

As tough as its users

Using two, field-replaceable AAA batteries (not included), Foretrex 801 and 901 have a battery life of up to 100 hours in one-second tracking, and up to 1000 hours in expedition mode so users can focus more on the task at hand and less on their battery life.

Using a new, easy-to-read 2.2” monochromatic display, the on-screen data can be seen in a variety of lighting conditions — even when using night vision goggles. Built as tough as they look, these devices are constructed to a military standard (MIL-STD-810) for thermal, shock and an IPX7 water-resistant rating.

Available now, the Foretrex 801 has a suggested retail price of $249.99 and the Foretrex 901 has a suggested retail price of $599.99. To learn more, visit garmin.com/outdoor.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for adventurers, athletes, off-road explorers, road warriors and outdoor enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing products that enhance experiences, enrich lives and help provide peace of mind, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. Visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our media team, connect with @garminoutdoor on social, or follow our blog.

1Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communications devices. It is a user’s responsibility to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.

2The Foretrex device must be paired with the Garmin Explore app on a compatible smartphone.

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