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Another Order for Rheinmetall in the Field of Automated Reconnaissance Systems for Ukraine – Order in the Two-Digit Million-Euro Range

Saturday, October 7th, 2023

Rheinmetall has again been awarded a contract to supply automated reconnaissance systems to Ukraine. The order was placed by the German government. Rheinmetall has again been awarded a contract to supply automated reconnaissance systems to Ukraine. The order was placed by the German government.

SurveilSpire is a drone defence system designed to reconnoitre and engage hostile drones. The reconnaissance systems include mobile surveillance towers with day and night vision camera equipment, autopiloted mini-drones and a command and control system. Transport vehicles are also included in the scope of delivery. The systems are used in particular to monitor sections of terrain with as few personnel as possible. The system can also provide a 5G network. Rheinmetall is cooperating on the project with the Estonian company DefSecIntel.

The order value is in the lower double-digit million euro range. Delivery has already begun.

Made by Estonia’s DefSecIntel, the SurveilSPIRE surveillance towers can be loaded onto trailers and quickly transported to their area of operation. Assembly requires three personnel; operation is fully automated. The system includes wireless links (4G and Starlink) for video transmission to a mobile command post. Solar panels enable sustained operation without power cables or a fuel source. The system relies on autopiloted reconnaissance drones that conduct patrols and mission-specific flights. This enables inspection of detected threats and lets the operator initiate necessary countermeasures.
Rheinmetall is already taking part in several projects in support of Ukraine. These include deliveries of Marder infantry fighting vehicles, ammunition of various calibres, field hospitals, military trucks and, soon, a LUNA Next Generation reconnaissance system. Furthermore, Rheinmetall is a partner in multiple multilateral “Ringtausch” transactions. This procedure, developed by the German government, is designed to support the Ukrainian war effort in cooperation with Germany’s European neighbours and NATO partners. Here, NATO member nations transfer Soviet-era equipment to Ukraine in exchange for surplus Western-made systems.

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Steadicopter to Present Comprehensive Sensor-to-Shooter Solution Capabilities for Maneuvering Forces Utilizing its Unmanned Helicopters Systems

Saturday, October 7th, 2023

With both the Golden Eagle and the Black Eagle, forces can achieve remote terrain dominance and pinpoint accurate lethal capability over land and sea.

AUSA 2023, 9-11 October, Washington DC, Hall C Stand 3625

04 October 2023. Steadicopter, a leader in the Rotary Unmanned Aerial Systems (RUAS) industry, to present, for the first time in the US a comprehensive sensor-to-shooter solution capabilities based on its RUAV platforms: the Golden Eagle with precise strike capabilities and the Black Eagle family for accurate ISR operations.

Based on the combat-proven Black Eagle 50 Electric platform, the Golden Eagle incorporates AI-based technology, and a uniquely Airborne Remotely Control Weapon System (ARCWS). AI-based technology enhances situational awareness and enables autonomous multi-target classification and tracking, while the ARCWS locks on the target, tracks it, and ensures precise target engagement.

The Golden Eagle integrates the Smartshooter’s SMASH Dragon system – A unique stabilization concept with proprietary target acquisition, tracking algorithms and sophisticated computer vision capabilities that allow accurate hitting of static and moving targets. The system can utilize various types of weapons such as 5.56 – 7.62mm rifles, sniper rifles, 40mm grenade launches and others, providing tactical maneuvering forces with remote terrain dominance and pinpoint lethal accuracy.

Using advanced data processing, the AI system autonomously identifies and distinguishes between different types of targets, including individuals and vehicles, whether they are in motion or stationary. It can also determine if they have been previously present in the field.

Lightweight and thereby enabling long mission endurance, the Golden Eagle is extremely cost-effective, simple to operate, and easy to maintain.

The Black Eagle 50 (BE50) is a true game-changer for uncrewed operations, providing forces with the most cost-effective, superior-high-quality real-time ISR solution, over land and maritime domains, by enabling a unique combination of impressive covert flight endurance and an exceptionally versatile sensor suite. With its open architecture modular design, the BE50 accommodates the latest mission payloads, such as EO/IR, SAR, Maritime Patrol Radar (MPR), SIGINT, AIS receiver, tactical communication relay, cargo delivery and more.

With a near-to-zero operational, maintenance & logistic footprint, the BE50H provides wide-area persistent surveillance and coverage for long durations and has all the advantages of the rotary-UAS, such as persistent hovering, enabling additional concepts of operations for many mission applications.

Both systems withstand harsher weather conditions and can carry and fly with heavy and asymmetric payloads.

“Steadicopter is proud to introduce, for the first time in the United States, its advanced tactical unmanned helicopter platforms for precision sensor-to-shooter operation, with minimal collateral damage”, says Noam Lidor, VP Sales, Marketing & Business Development at Steadicopter.

“The company is a supplier of systems and services for the IDF and the Israeli Navy as well as for other customers around the world. We are eager to foster partnerships with various defense and HLS organizations in the United States as our systems are equipped with technologies tailored to the requirements of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, SOCOM and HLS users.”

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SIG SAUER at AUSA Exhibition: Booth #7701

Friday, October 6th, 2023

NEWINGTON, N.H., (October 6, 2023) – SIG SAUER will be exhibiting at the upcoming Association of the United States Army (AUSA) exhibition scheduled for October 9-11 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center (WEWCC) in Washington, DC. The SIG SAUER Booth is #7701 located in Hall D of the convention center.

SIG SAUER is proud to display a board depth of innovative products to support the mission readiness of the United States Army to include:

· Next Generation Squad Weapons, XM7 and XM250 (NGSW): the SIG SAUER Next Generations Squad Weapons is currently undergoing initial fielding at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The XM7 Rifle, XM250 Automatic Rifle will replace the M4, M4A1 and M249 Squad Automatic Weapon. The NGSW system will be displayed at the SIG SAUER AUSA Booth.

· SIG 6.8mm Hybrid Ammunition: the 6.8mm SIG Hybrid ammunition designed and engineered to fill a capability gap requiring increased energy on target at range to defeat near peer threats. The SIG 6.8mm Hybrid Ammunition will be featured at the SIG SAUER AUSA Booth.

· SIG SAUER MG 338: a belt-fed, lightweight, medium machine gun chambered in 338 Norma Mag, 7.62, and 6.8×51 NGSW Hybrid. The SIG MG 338 is a man-portable platoon level battlefield solution with a similar effective-range to the M2.

· Remote Weapons Station (RWS): SIG SAUER recently acquired General Robotics, one of the world’s premier manufacturers of lightweight remote weapon stations and tactical robotics for manned and unmanned platforms and anti-drone applications. The RWS system and system capabilities demonstration will be featured at the SIG SAUER AUSA Booth.

· Modular Handgun System (MHS): SIG SAUER is proud to be the official provider of the handgun of all branches of the U.S. Military with the M17 and M18. Currently there are over half a million MHS handguns fielded. The MHS system will be featured at the SIG SAUER AUSA Booth.

· ROMEO-M17 Optic: a direct pistol mounted red dot sight designed to fit the U.S. Army’s Modular Handgun System. The fully sealed ROMEO-M17 is the next revolution in red dot optics and answers the call to withstand the rigors of the battlefield. The ROMEO-M17 will be featured at the SIG SAUER AUSA Booth.

SIG SAUER AUSA Booth (#7701, Hall D)

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Quantropi Picks Evergreen Innovations to be Distributor to U.S. Department of Defense

Friday, October 6th, 2023

Evergreen to sell company’s quantum security products in anticipation of Y2Q

TIMNITH, Colo.– Evergreen Innovations LLC (“Evergreen”), a tactical communications integrator, announced today that the company has formed a strategic partnership with Quantropi, a Canadian provider of quantum security products.

Evergreen Innovations will act as Quantropi’s official American distributor to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), streamlining the process by which the U.S. military purchases cutting-edge encryption technology.

“We are excited to be collaborating with Quantropi,” said Chris Wallower, CEO of Evergreen. “The encryption products they offer will keep the DoD ahead Y2Q.”

Y2Q, sometimes called “Q-Day,” is that future point in time when quantum computers would have advanced so far that they will be able to defeat the public-key encryption systems that keep military and civilian communications private and secure.

When that happens, all bets are off, Wallower notes.

To its credit, the U.S. government has been tracking the Y2Q problem. The Biden Administration, for example, signed into law H.R. 7535: Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act in 2022.

But new novel attacks leveraging AI and Machine Learning have greatly compressed the timeline to Y2Q.

“The DoD knows this day is coming, and they’ve been preparing for it,” said James Nguyen, CEO of Quantropi. “Unfortunately, technology doesn’t advance in a slow, linear fashion. It can sometimes make very rapid advances. Most of the focus has been on upgrading asymmetric encryption, but for optimal security, symmetric encryption and quantum random number generation need to be addressed as well.”

The Quantropi QiSpace™ platform offers a complete set of cryptographic capabilities that have distinct security and performance advantages. The solutions are:

• MASQ™: an asymmetric cryptographic suite that supports NIST-standard and novel Quantropi post-quantum algorithms for both key exchange and digital signature;

• QEEP™: a quantum secure symmetric algorithm that is up to 18 times faster than AES-256 with no performance degradation for keys up to 400 times larger; and

• SEQUR™: a scalable, high-performance SaaS solution for quantum random number generation and distribution to endpoints over existing network infrastructures.

“We are eager to have Evergreen introduce our post-quantum solutions to the DoD,” Nguyen said. “We understand that people can be wary of bold technological promises. That’s why we welcome rigorous military testing. We are confident that QiSpace™ can provide quantum security for a wide range of DoD use cases.”

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EOTECH’s Distributor Awarded UK MoD Contract for SWESS Light Battle Systems

Friday, October 6th, 2023

Plymouth, MI (October 2023) – Viking Arms Ltd, a long-standing distributor in the UK for EOTECH, is proud to announce the award for a seven-year contract framework by the Dismounted Close Combat team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), for the Procurement and Support of up to a total fleet requirement of 12,000 SWESS Light Battle Systems, subject to financial approval.

As part of the framework, Viking Arms and EOTECH will provide the Holographic Weapon Sight (HWS) EXPS3™ and the G33™ 3x Magnifier as a complete system. The EOTECH HWS is considered the fastest target acquisition CQB weapon sight available with true two eyes open, a proven solution that has been in-service with the UK Ministry of Defence for over 15 years.

EOTECH President, Dennis Finnegan commented, “We are very honored to be a part of this program. EOTECH’s history of supporting the United Kingdom’s warfighters along with our partner, Viking Arms, is a point of pride for everyone in our organization. We look forward to continuing to provide our weapon sights, lasers, and sensors that help make the UK Ministry of Defence a more successful and lethal force.”

For more information, please visit www.eotechinc.com

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B.E. Meyers & Co. Exhibiting at AUSA Meeting and Expo 2023, Washington, DC

Friday, October 6th, 2023

October 4, 2023 (Redmond, WA) – B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc., a defense technology manufacturer specializing in advanced photonics solutions for military, law enforcement, consumer, and aerospace applications worldwide, will be exhibiting at the Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition. B.E. Meyers & Co will be at AUSA Booth #3139, October 9-11, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

AUSA is the largest US exhibition specific to the needs of the Department of Defense, bringing together key stakeholders, businesses, and professionals from around the world. It serves as a valuable platform for networking, collaboration, and showcasing cutting-edge technologies and solutions in the field of defense and security.

If you are interested in scheduling a meeting with a member of our team, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@bemeyers.com. Otherwise, please pay us a visit to see the latest VCSEL-based laser systems and more from B.E. Meyers & Co. including our signature Defense Systems product lines such as IZLID®, MAWL®, GLARE®, and BOARS®, or visit our current Defense Systems and Integrated Systems product catalogs at bemeyers.com/catalogs.

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B.E. Meyers & Co. and the Meyers Family Fund Sponsor Veteran Cancer Screenings at HunterSeven Foundation’s Warrior Summit

Thursday, October 5th, 2023

October 5, 2023 (Redmond, WA) B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc., a leading provider of advanced photonics and defense technologies, has partnered with The Brad and Nancy Meyers Family Fund to co-sponsor HunterSeven Foundation’s cancer screenings for military veterans as part of the Integrative Warrior Health Summit. This joint effort reflects our shared commitment to supporting Veterans’ health and well-being. The Integrative Warrior Health Summit will be held on October 8th, 2023 from 2PM – 8PM at the Military Women’s Memorial in Arlington, VA. www.classy.org/event/integrative-warrior-health-summit/e516870

Cancer remains a significant health concern amongst Veterans, and early detection plays a crucial role in improving outcomes. Matthew Meyers, CEO of B.E. Meyers & Co. stated, “As someone who was diagnosed with cancer (Hodgkin’s Lymphoma) in 2009 as an active duty Infantryman following exposure to toxins while deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, early detection is key, and this is why HunterSeven Foundation’s incredible work is so important to us. Undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy is difficult enough, and being able to access cancer screenings that help with early detection is imperative to ensure proper care is rendered for all those who answered their nation’s call”.

The HunterSeven Foundation, a Veteran-founded, 501(c)(3) organization, conducts research on military exposures among post-9/11 Veterans and educates the Veteran on critical health information related to their exposures. HunterSeven Foundation is prominently recognized in the military medical community for their work regarding the identification of potential toxic exposures and resultant illnesses among military veterans. As a result, it equips both veterans and their healthcare providers with crucial, evidence-based information concerning these exposures. To learn more about the HuntersSeven Foundation and their mission, please visit www.hunterseven.org.

B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. is a US Defense Technology Manufacturer specializing in advanced photonics solutions for military, law enforcement, consumer, and aerospace applications. Our Redmond, WA facility specializes in the design, production, and assembly of premier visible hail and warning systems, near infrared and out-of-band laser marking systems, infrared illumination, and laser range finding systems, all of which serve end-users in 38 nations worldwide.
For more information about B.E. Meyers & Co. products as we enter our 50th year, please visit us at www.bemeyers.com.

The Brad and Nancy Meyers Family Fund is a philanthropic entity designed to provide sponsorship to causes in support of Veterans, first responders, religious freedom, animal welfare, and nature conservancy in the US and around the world.

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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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