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Elite Tactical GAP Grind Celebrates 10th Anniversary of PRS Competition

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – October 10, 2022 – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, recently wrapped up the 10th annual GA Precision/Elite Tactical “GAP Grind” Pro/Am. The largest and most sought-after PRS match in the world, the GAP Grind drew 400 amateur and pro shooters from across the U.S. and globe. Internationally recognized as the only long-range precision rifle match of its kind, the competition has been the catalyst of introducing thousands of new shooters to the sport since its inception.

As part of this year’s competition, Elite Tactical, in conjunction with Bergara Rifles and Lapua® rimfire ammunition, sponsored a side stage where shooters had the opportunity to try out the new Elite Tactical DMR3 riflescope with new EQL reticles. Shooters also competed for the side stage’s awards for the top pro and amateur.

In the main competition, Elite Tactical, Hoppe’s and RCBS pro Robert Brantley won Top Tactical and Elite Tactical pro Ryan Kerr won Top Production. Sponsored shooter Troy Livesay also placed 13th overall combined score (6th place Pro) and finished in fifth place as part of the team competition with his teammate Rick Lovely. Throughout the competition, Brantley, Kerr and Livesay ran the Elite Tactical XRS3 riflescope.

The year’s largest PRS match drew hundreds of attendees, and more than 80,000 rounds were fired throughout the three-day event. In addition to competition stages, the GAP Grind featured a vendor area, live music and entertainment. Bushnell gave out $5,000 to the top place finishers and added over $5,000 worth of product to the prize table. The brand also gave out three special awards during the event – the Deserving Amateur Award, the Deserving RO (Range Officer) Award, and the Top Sportsman’s Award, which is given to a competitor who exhibits the “spirit of the Grind” during the match by helping others and showing good sportsmanship.

“Sponsoring the GAP Grind is always a privilege, and this 10-year mark made it especially fun,” said Matt Rice, Bushnell senior media relations manager. “GAP Grind is all about giving both experienced and new shooters a welcoming place to test and hone their skills, and our partners at K&M, GA Precision and PRS have done a fantastic job of making that goal a reality.”

2022 Elite Tactical GAP Grind Winners

Top 5 Pros:

1st – Daniel Hereid

2nd – Francis Colon

3rd – Chad Heckler

4th – Chris Simmons

5th – Nathan Cushman

Top 5 Amateurs:

1st – Toby Phillips

2nd – Tyler Yauch

3rd – Jeff Johnson

4th – Ryder Smith

5th – Caleb Purinton

Top 5 Pro/Am Teams:

1st – Tate Streater and Toby Phillips

2nd – Chad Heckler and Jacob Strutt

3rd – Joey McConnell and Ryder Smith

4th – Daniel Herald and Vince Yarling

5th – Troy Livesay and Rick Lovely

Full Match Results Link

For more information on Bushnell Elite Tactical or to see their full lineup of optics, visit Bushnell.com. For additional information on the GAP Grind, go to kmprecisionrifletraining.com.

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Former NATO Afghanistan Commander General Scott Miller Joins SIG SAUER

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

NEWINGTON, N.H., (October 11, 2022) – SIG SAUER is pleased to announce former JSOC Commander General (Scott) Miller has joined SIG SAUER as Defense Advisor.

General Miller served in the United States Army and most recently served as the commander of NATO’s Resolute Support Mission and U.S. Forces in Afghanistan. Prior to this he was the commander of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), in addition to participating in numerous combat operations including the Battle of Mogadishu and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“General Miller is an exceptional addition to our team and comes at one of the most exciting times for our company as we begin the historic process of fielding the Next Generation Squad Weapons with the U.S. Army,” said Ron Cohen, President and CEO, SIG SAUER, Inc. “General Miller knows the complexities of the battlefield, what’s necessary to achieve overmatch, and most importantly how to succeed. His experience in close quarters combat combined with his proven leadership ability will be invaluable to us.”

General Miller is a graduate of the United States Military Academy and was commissioned as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army. After completing Ranger school, he was assigned to a platoon in 3rd Battalion, 325th Infantry (Airborne), 82nd Airborne Division. After multiple assignments he completed the Delta selection course and was assigned to the Delta Special Operations Detachment (1st SFOD-D) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Miller continued to hold prestigious leadership positions in special operations commands throughout his forty-year career with the U.S. Army and retiring as a decorated four star General.

“It is an honor to join the team at SIG SAUER. While I served on active duty I’ve always been a proponent of ensuring that our service members had the right lethal capabilities available to them in order to safeguard our national interests, and I note the relentless focus from the SIG SAUER team in ensuring their requirements are met,” added Miller.

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Rheinmetall at AUSA 2022 – American Rheinmetall Brings Next-Generation Technologies that meet the U.S. Army’s Highest Priority Modernization Challenges, Now

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

The AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition takes place in Washington, DC from 10-12 October. This year’s motto is “Building the Army of 2030”. The American Rheinmetall family of companies along with key partners from Rheinmetall’s global enterprise will be on-site (booth #1439) showcasing some of its most recent activities, achievements and innovative solutions aimed at providing the U.S. Army with the critical, next-generation technologies it needs and deserves.

The OMFV Concept Demonstrator

American Rheinmetall Vehicles and the exceptional U.S. defense companies of Team Lynx – Textron Systems, Raytheon Technologies, L3Harris Technologies, Allison Transmission, and Anduril Industries, are designing a transformational next-gen infantry fighting vehicle – The Lynx OMFV – for the Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) Program. Featuring a US-designed new, lethal, unmanned 50mm turret with 3rd GEN FLIR, a highly maneuverable and powerful right-sized chassis, advanced on-board protection systems including active protection, and an open systems architecture, ensuring overmatch today and overmatch tomorrow.

On the Rheinmetall booth, visitors can see American Rheinmetall Vehicles’ OMFV Concept Demonstrator, a life-size display that represents the physical appearance of the Lynx OMFV’s design, complimented with augmented reality highlighting technologies for the OMFV program. Visitors can learn more about the Lynx OMFV’s transformational capabilities at Rheinmetall booth #1439. Additional information on next-gen technologies that are part of the Lynx OMFV delivered by Team Lynx is available on their individual exhibition booths: Textron (#3024), Raytheon (#2304), L3Harris (#6627), Allison (#8409), and Anduril (#4443).

The HX3-CTT – The Next-Gen Tactical Truck that Delivers

The HX3-CTT, offered to the Army for its Common Tactical Truck (CTT) program by American Rheinmetall Vehicles and GM Defense features proven commercial technology alongside impressive tactical capabilities. Delivering exceptional commonality across a family of tactical trucks, the HX3-CTT brings the benefits of common parts and high commerciality that enable rapid, efficient incorporation of advanced technology insertions in the future, including those developed by the commercial marketplace with clear benefit to the military vehicle segment. The next-generation tactical truck offers modern capabilities, such as advances in safety (including extensive ADAS features), demand reduction with improved fuel efficiency and reduced carbon emissions, and leverages commercial content to maximize the benefits of a streamlined, validated global supply chain.

American Rheinmetall Vehicles and GM Defense formed a strategic collaboration to bring together two powerhouse companies that can leverage commercial technologies, robust engineering, and world-class manufacturing to answer the Army’s call for the next-generation CTT program. The HX3-CTT is a derivative of Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles’ globally successful and fielded HX family of military off-the-shelf tactical trucks already in service with 8 allied countries. See the HX3-CTT at the GM Defense booth #7901!

Airburst Lethality – Fight. Survive. Win.

On display at AUSA, visitors will see a range of world-class, medium caliber airburst munitions, a field of technology in which Rheinmetall specializes. The airburst munitions produce lethal effects against personnel in open and defilade positions, defeat unarmored/lightly armored vehicles and provide layered counter-UAS defense. The improved MK93 heavy weapon mount – designed and produced by American Rheinmetall Systems – will also be on display. The improved mount reduces recoil and improves accuracy of medium caliber weapon systems, to enable the integration of Rheinmetall’s airburst munition and lethality capabilities that require high precision. Rheinmetall is also leveraging its extensive systems expertise to provide high performance programmers that increase first round hit probability for airburst systems. American Rheinmetall Munitions coordinates Rheinmetall’s work to ensure these systems deliver optimal interoperability and game-changing combat performance for the Army.

The 155mm L52 Howitzer Cannon Barrel and Advanced Artillery Technologies

Rheinmetall‘s expertise as an Artillery Systems House will be on full display, starting with the combat proven, in-service 155mm L52 howitzer cannon barrel – JBMOU compliant and NATO compatible. Also featured is Rheinmetall’s most advanced artillery technologies including Extended Range Charge (ERC) propellant, providing significant range increase across operational temparature profiles, the precision Velocity-enhanced Long-Range Artillery Projectile (V-LAP) 155mm ammunition which have recently set world-records, and SMArt®155, the intelligent and autonomous sensor-fused, fire-and-forget artillery projectile. ERC is protoyping a L58 ERCA charge for the Army and V-LAP recently demonstrated extremely high accuracy with course-correcting fuzes in a live fire in Yuma. The technology combination of 155mm L52 with ERC and either V-LAP or SMArt®155 provide game-changing lethality and range dominance desired for the Army’s tactical fires.

Rheinmetall’s Mission Master CXT Autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicle

Rheinmetall is proud to introduce the Mission Master CXT, the latest member of its successful Mission Master family of Autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicles (A-UGV), at this year’s AUSA exhibition. The Mission Master CXT is a new autonomous ground vehicle capable of tackling extreme terrain with a world-class weapon, the M134D, providing rapid suppression of any target and putting friendly military forces in positions of advantage. Stay tuned for more info!

Electronic Mission Systems Including Unmatched EO/IR 360° Vehicle Situational Awareness Technology

Rheinmetall’s U.S. electronics division, American Rheinmetall Systems, will display its broadened product portfolio at this year’s AUSA exhibition. In addition to soldier lethality systems such as laser aiming, pointing and illuminating devices and fire control systems, the company offers world-class vehicle electronic mission systems to the U.S. market. On display at AUSA will be an interactive commander’s and gunner’s display of a TRL 9, fully integrated, modular and scalable combat vehicle system for EO/IR 360° Situational Awareness and Drivers Vision Enhancement.

StrikeShield Active Protection System: Modular Protection with Lower Risk of Detection

Rheinmetall will demonstrate its expertise in vehicle survivability with an exhibit of StrikeShield, a next-generation Hardkill Active Protection System that integrates APS components within a modular armor package. StrikeShield’s hybrid design provides optimal performance while minimizing system weight and power consumption. In addition, StrikeShield offers superior protection when engaged by multiple or simultaneous threats, even from very close range. The system emits a very low electronic signature that significantly reduces the risk of detection by adversaries, and its defeat of threats in close proximity to the platform make StrikeShield much safer for dismounts.

Visitors to Rheinmetall’s booth will also learn about the company’s Rapid Obscuring System (ROSY), a 40mm non-lethal grenade launcher that is currently fielded on both vehicle and naval platforms. ROSY produces an instantaneous smokescreen for effective obscuration across the visual and IR spectrum, and the system’s lightweight modular design is suitable for virtually all ground vehicles.

Rheinmetall welcomes visitors to AUSA booth #1439 to experience the Group’s offerings fitted for the Army’s future fighting force.

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Tardigrade Tactical – Introducing the MBACS – Base Line XMPC – Plate Carrier

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

The Base Line XMPC is a part of the new MBACS system of armor carrier components, that will expand in option over time, including plate pockets, cummerbunds, accessories hard- and soft armor.

The Base Line XMPC is a simple, yet versatile plate carrier, with features such as:

– Fully MOLLE/PALS compatible.

– Market leading cable routing options on front- and rear plate pocket.

– Ergonomically curved and reinforced cummerbund

– Compatible with many types and sizes of rifle plates from LVL III ICW 10″x12″ to LVL IV SA, SAPI, size M and even LVL III++ SA, size Large (from Protection Group Danmark).

– Industry standard plackart compatible (side release buckles + g-hooks).

– Optimized for compatibility with aftermarket liners, like the TacVent, BodyArmorVent, etc.

Included with the Base Line XMPC, Size M, is the:

MBACS – Reinforced, Curved Cummerbund, Size M, that can be ordered separately:

The MBACS – Reinforced, Curved Cummerbund is designed for optimal offset between rear- and front plate pocket as well as elevation of the cummerbund to support optimally positioned side plates.

Side plate pouches can be mounted to the “MOLLE/PALS” on the inside or on the outside of the cummerbund, or over the cummerbund, stabilized with Velcro loop material attached the reinforcement, made from the very sturdy CURV material.

The 20% launch-/ pre-order discount will be applied when the product is added to the shopping cart.

Link to the MBACS system:

www.tardigradetactical.com/collections/mbacs-modular-ballistic-armor-carrier-system/MBACS

Stay safe!

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SilencerCo Releases Rights for KRYTAC to Develop Exclusive Maxim 9 Airsoft Pistol

Monday, October 10th, 2022

October 10th, 2022 — West Valley City, UT — SilencerCo is pleased to announce that an airsoft version of their iconic Maxim 9 integrally suppressed pistol will be released by KRYTAC®. The two companies have entered into an exclusive licensing agreement, giving KRYTAC® the rights to develop their first gas-powered airsoft gun as a Maxim 9 replica. These airsoft Maxim’s will be available through KRYTAC’s distribution network, which includes the United States, Europe, Asia and South America.

The KRYTAC® Maxim® 9 is constructed of a reinforced polymer frame with an anodized aluminum slide and baffles. The baffles are modular, allowing for the versatility of both a short configuration (240mm) and long configuration (275mm). Under the baffles, there are three keymod cutouts where a short rail section can be mounted. The fixed barrel is threaded to accept a special version of the famed Acetech Bifrost airsoft tracer unit, designed specifically for the KRYTAC® Maxim® 9.

The KRYTAC® Maxim® 9 is also micro dot optics ready with provisions for KRYTAC’s new multi-footprint mounting plate, accommodating for RMR®, RMR®cc, and RMS footprint optics. It can be fired in semi-auto or full-auto, and is fed through a lightweight, aluminum, 24-round capacity magazine.

“SilencerCo’s Maxim 9 was the world’s first integrally suppressed 9mm pistol that is holster-able and hearing safe with 9mm ammunition,” said SilencerCo Product Manager, Andrew Herbst. “It’s a unique product that bridges the gap between carrying a short and concealable pistol and staying hearing-safe. We are excited to now be able to share this innovative product with the airsoft community!”

Offering and Availability

The standard version of the KRYTAC® Maxim® 9 is offered in the short configuration, with either a green gas or CO2 magazine. Accessories sold separately include the Maxim® 9 Tracer and Extended Baffles Kit, Multi-footprint Optics Plate, Holster, and short keymod rail section. The Maxim® 9 Standard, Tracer and Extension Kit, Muti-footprint Optics Plate, and keymod rail section are scheduled for delivery by November 2022.

The KRYTAC® Maxim® 9 Deployment Pack will consist of the standard configuration pistol, with one green gas and one CO2 magazine, including all Maxim 9 accessories in a custom carry case with foam for the Maxim® 9 and all accessories. The MAXIM® 9 Deployment Pack is scheduled for delivery by December 2022.

Pricing

MAXIM® 9 Standard Gas

$220.00

MAXIM® 9 Standard CO2

$220.00

MAXIM® 9 Deployment Pack

$479.00

Tracer and Extension Kit

$129.95

MAXIM® 9 Holster

$34.95

Multi-Footprint Optics Plate

$24.95

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SNC Advances New Vertical Takeoff & Landing Platform

Monday, October 10th, 2022

SNC Acquires Volansi Portfolio to Deliver UAV Solutions that Fly Anywhere, Anytime

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 10, 2022) – Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) today announced it has acquired the portfolio of assets and intellectual property related to the Voly-50 and Voly-T series of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) produced previously by Volansi. The move reaffirms SNC’s commitment to delivering a next-generation, multi-role, long-haul, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) platform to customers across the DOD and establishing SNC as a leading solution provider in the UAV space.

“SNC is committed to delivering a future unmanned system with the payload, range and endurance that our military needs,” said Tim Owings executive vice president of SNC’s Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area. “Adding the Volansi capabilities to the existing SNC portfolio was a perfect fit. Our complementary technologies will create a world where mission-tailored VTOL drones make it possible to support any industry, to deliver anything, anywhere, anytime.”

With the close of the deal, SNC also acquired Volansi’s production facility in Bend, Oregon and retained key personnel.

The Voly-50 and Voly-T series of infrastructure-independent aerial drones can take off and land vertically, leveraging the sky for unlimited possibilities and endless connections. Combining the Voly technology with SNC’s exceptional open architecture systems, sensor integrations, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities results in a rapidly deployable unmanned ISR VTOL solution for multi-domain operations.

Utilizing the Voly-50 series design as the foundation, SNC’s VTOL offering has a small operational footprint and can easily operate in difficult terrain and contested spaces for tactical resupply missions. It is built for endurance, with the ability to handle heavy payloads, while a turnkey ISR system gives users the ability to see, track and understand the battlespace more completely.

SNC also leverages the extensive expertise of its subsidiary, Kutta Technologies Inc., in its VTOL offering. Kutta – a respected leader in safety-critical unmanned systems software – contributes to the redundancy and durability required to complete even the toughest DOD missions by ensuring DO-178 compliance and adherence to interoperability standards.

“SNC wanted to keep the dream alive by bringing to fruition the ability to support both ISR and humanitarian aid missions, reaching locations that were once unreachable to deliver survival kits, blankets, food, and water,” said Josh Walsh, vice president of programs for SNC’s MST business area. “The Volansi systems are unique because they offer the military a new generation of flexible UAVs that provide long-haul aircraft with superior flight range, flexible payload capacity and the ability to fly beyond visual line of sight.”

For many years, SNC has invested heavily in internal research and development of emerging technologies, shifting its product development approach to smaller SWAP, open architecture systems and platform-agnostic solutions that allow for faster modification and integration based on customer mission needs. SNC has a proven, 60-year heritage of creating complex technology solutions, including more than 30 years of experience in developing, integrating and engineering unmanned systems to reduce warfighter casualties in combat ISR scenarios. As a leader in unmanned systems, SNC has made significant strides in emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and electronic warfare.

For more information, visit www.sncorp.com.

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GM Defense to Provide Battery Electric Technology to Defense Innovation Unit

Monday, October 10th, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. — GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, was selected by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop a battery pack prototype for testing and analysis on Department of Defense platforms. GM Defense will leverage GM’s most advanced battery technology, the Ultium Platform, as it works to meet DIU’s requirement for a scalable design that can be used for tactical military vehicles. DIU is a Department of Defense organization that accelerates the adoption of commercial technology across the U.S. military, which aligns with GM Defense’s mission of leveraging GM’s advanced technologies for global defense and government customers.

“This award is a critical enabler for non-traditional defense businesses like GM Defense to deliver commercial technologies that support our customers’ transition to a more electric, autonomous and connected future,” said Steve duMont, president of GM Defense. “Commercial battery electric technologies continue to mature. GM Defense offers a unique advantage with our ability to leverage proven commercial capabilities and the billions in GM investments in electric vehicle and autonomous vehicle technologies in order to help provide our customers with the most advanced capabilities the commercial market can offer.”

GM’s Ultium Platform is a combined electric vehicle (EV) battery architecture and propulsion system that can deliver power, range, and scale beyond any previous GM hybrid or extended range EV technology. Modular and scalable, the Ultium Platform uses different chemistries and cell form factors, making it adaptable to changing needs and new technology insertions as they become available.

This award follows a similar announcement GM Defense made in July when the business was selected by the U.S. Army to provide a GMC HUMMER EV Pickup for analysis and demonstration. The award is intended to help meet the military’s requirement for a light- to heavy-duty battery EV that can support reduced reliance on fossil fuels in the operational and garrison environments.

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Zane Vogel, CEO of Spiritus Systems, Accepts Position on Advanced Textile Association Military Advisory Board

Monday, October 10th, 2022

On September 12, 2022, Zane Vogel, President and CEO of Spiritus Systems, was elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors for ATA’s (Advanced Textile Association) Military Advisory Board where he will work towards the continued success of companies that produce Berry Amendment compliant products, and other domestic textile manufacturing efforts for the United States Military.

The ATA (formerly IFAI, Industrial Fabrics Association International) is a not-for-profit trade association comprised of member companies representing the international specialty fabrics marketplace with products that range across a broad spectrum of specialty fabrics. These include fibers, fabrics, end products, equipment, and hardware. ATA is the largest, most comprehensive trade association serving this industry.

“Spiritus Systems has been a member of the ATA (formerly IFAI) for several years and we have seen first-hand the impact this organization, who represents mills, converters, finishers, and cut and sew manufacturers, can have on our industry and the members within it. Today, the American textiles industry faces challenges from increased global influences to technological manufacturing and material science advancements. More than ever, the Berry Amendment, Buy American Act, and domestic consumer consciousness bolster the need for high-quality, American-Made goods. Our industry must continue to adapt and grow, continually becoming more agile and better suited to respond to the market’s needs. The ATA Military Division represents the full breadth of the tactical equipment industry, and it will be an honor to advocate for the needs of our Military Division members during my tenure as we look to the future of American textile manufacturing.”

-Zane Vogel

ATA Advisory Board Directors are carefully selected to provide a wide spectrum of experience with association or industry issues. Spiritus Systems’ deep commitment to Advancing Freedom through the production of high-quality tactical textile products for the American Warfighter will be a valuable addition to ATA’s assets as a resource to the American textile Industry.

Zane will be available October 11-13 to meet and discuss needs of the ATA Military Division members during the upcoming IFAI EXPO 2022 in Charlotte, NC.

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