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Further Successes for 40mm Ammunition from Rheinmetall: Supply orders from Asia for Rheinmetall Denel Munition – Expansion of the Customer Base

Tuesday, July 12th, 2022

Rheinmetall has scored further contract successes in the field of 40mm ammunition. The South African subsidiary Rheinmetall Denel Munition has been awarded contracts for the supply of 40mm ammunition by two customers in Asia. In one case, this is a new customer who has ordered 400,000 40mm low-velocity grenades. These are to be delivered by December 2022. In the other case, an existing customer ordered 100,000 rounds of medium velocity grenades. These are to be delivered between December 2022 and February 2023. In total, the order is worth about 25 million euros.
“With these two contracts, we are expanding our customer base in Asia,” says Jan-Patrick Helmsen, CEO Rheinmetall Denel Munition. Negotiations are already underway to increase the quantities.

Rheinmetall Denel Munition offers a comprehensive range of high-quality 40mm ammunition, including. 40x46mm Low Velocity (LV), 40x53mm High Velocity (HV) and 40x51mm Medium Velocity (MV).

The 40mm MV ammunition has a range of up to 800 metres – 200 metres more than comparable products on the market. The 40mm LV ammunition has a range of up to 400 metres. Both types of ammunition use a High Explosive Dual Purpose projectile. This combines fragmentation and shaped charge, which has a high penetrating power. It can be used against bunkers and armoured targets and can penetrate 50 mm rolled homogenous armour (RHA).

The ammunition is manufactured in accordance with international standards and is suitable for use with suitably qualified grenade launchers of the latest generation.

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Oakley Standard Issue Announces American Heritage Collection

Tuesday, July 12th, 2022

FOOTHILL RANCH, CA. – July 12, 2022 – Oakley® Standard Issue has announced the launch of the new American Heritage Collection to honor and recognize the distinctive nose art seen on 1940s allied military aircraft. The three-piece collection features Gascan®, Holbrook™ and Drop Point™ models, all uniquely designed to commemorate the rich history and individuality behind these iconic aircraft and their crews.

“We’re excited to introduce the latest addition to our American Heritage collection paying tribute to the iconic aircraft art from the 1940s,” said Erick Poston, Senior Director of Oakley SI. “This method of self-expression allowed these men to showcase their individuality and give their planes a persona to not only keep them safe, but also give them some reminders of home.”

Born from practicality in identifying friendly units from foe, the nose art on these aircraft gave each plane its own personality. These designs were morale-boosting, good-luck charms, and reminders of personal lives, hobbies, characteristics and much more. It is a kind of folk art that provides a unique insight into the mindset of the aircrew and ground personnel who were thrust into an environment where the only certainty was the uncertainty of their survival.

The American Heritage Collection consists of three different configurations from Oakley’s assortment with options in the Holbrook™, Gascan® and Drop Point™ models. All eyewear includes Prizm™ Lens Technology and features a unique scheme associated with historic aircraft designs. MSRP starting at $183.

To learn more about the American Heritage Collection, check out this article on OakleySI.com.

To become a member or learn more about Oakley Standard Issue, visit OakleySI.com. Details about products, promotions and future offers can also be found on the Oakley SI Instagram, Facebook and YouTube pages.

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Austin Miller Now at TXC/OTTE

Tuesday, July 12th, 2022

Both TXC Holsters and OTTE Gear hires Austin Miller for sales, communications, and digital marketing!

TXC Holsters, Houston based manufacturer of Kydex forearms retention, and OTTE Gear, New Jersey based manufacturer of tactical clothing any nylon, are both proud to announce that Austin Miller has joined their team.

Austin joins as OTTE Gear’s newest Social Media Manager and TXC Holsters as the Sales and Marketing Coordinator. Austin is experienced in marketing through a vast number of digital channels. From a small business owner back in 2018, to most recently, 2 years at Modlite Systems as the Customer Engagement Director where he managed the customer service and marketing team. He brings his friendly and charismatic attitude, and experience as both a salesman and product end-user to two new teams with missions that are close to his heart.

“Many of you who have known me throughout the years know that I got my start in this industry manufacturing my own holsters, and that textile products are an addictive passion of mine. Having the incredible opportunity to work in both realms is a dream come true. Working with two amazing companies that didn’t make me pick has been incredible, and frankly I was shocked when they said yes to the proposal. Days are long, but the payoff is well worth it. Both companies are uniquely positioned with the resources to have an amazing impact, but nimble enough to respond to changes and new product needs by the end-user.”

– Austin Miller

If you have any inquiries, Austin Can be reached at:

Austin@txcholsters.com

Austinm@ottegear.com

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Gloom Group Launches “Night Vision Vendor Reviews”

Monday, July 11th, 2022

(Loveland, CO.) Gloom Group is proud to announce the launch of a community driven resource for night vision consumers, Night Vision Vendor Reviews.

This resource is the final of the three pillars in a consumer night vision education focused brand, and aims to be the center of gravity for reviews on vendors in the night vision space, which has exploded over the past several years. With such rapid growth in the night vision space, and many reviews winding up on social media that isn’t searchable, or scattered across the internet, finding a quality vendor is a large barrier to anyone looking to spend the considerable money that night vision requires.

A community driven resource does require community participation to be valuable however, so Gloom Group humbly asks that if you own night vision, that you leave a detailed review of your experience with that vendor at the following link: Night Vision Vendor Reviews.

G.G. can we found on their website, www.gloomgroup.com, as well as their Instagram page: @gloomgroup.

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Maxim Defense Announces David Farrell as Vice President of Sales

Monday, July 11th, 2022

SAINT CLOUD, MN, July 11th 2022 – Maxim Defense announces David Farrell as Vice President of Commercial Sales.

His responsibilities will encompass sales team leadership, expanding Maxim’s presence in new geographies, develop new distribution channels, and contribute to the company’s marketing and business strategies.

David brings over a decade of sales and leadership experience to Maxim. Before joining Maxim, David led the high-performance sales teams at Christensen Arms and spent four years with Sig Sauer managing multiple national accounts and other various sales and marketing initiatives. He is a graduate of the University of Iowa and received his M.B.A from the University of New Hampshire.

“David is an outstanding addition to the Maxim team. He brings a deep knowledge of the firearms industry and what it takes to deliver client success,” said Dave Larson, EVP of Sales & Marketing. “As Maxim continues its rapid growth, David’s sales leadership and background in building top-performing sales teams will expand Maxim’s products and brand.”

To learn more about Maxim Defense, please visit us at www.maximdefense.com.

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Kromek Named Winner of NATO Innovation Challenge

Sunday, July 10th, 2022

Sedgefield-based Kromek Group plc has won first place at NATO’s Allied Command Transformation’s Innovation Challenge awards for its KAPscan pathogen detection technology.

Kromek’s Dirk Demuth demonstrating KAPscan

The biannual awards, hosted at the North Macedonia Ministry of Defence Military Academy in Skopje, focused on preparedness and effectiveness in the face of biological threats.

Competitors from ten nations were given a scenario in which they were asked to help NATO military medical services prepare for and ensure the identification and monitoring of hazardous biological outbreaks.

KAPscan (Kromek Automated Pathogen Scan) was awarded first prize with Mion’s BIONER solution, and Networkcentric’s A/VR Enabled Bio Crisis Management and Mitigation Training System named as the runners up.

KAPscan is an automated and autonomous technology solution that discovers the presence of airborne and waterborne pathogens. The integrated, portable environmental monitoring system allows early detection of any biological threat across large areas and can inform appropriate and timely response to potential danger.

Dirk Demuth, product manager at Kromek, who was part of the team, said: “The NATO Innovation Challenge is like the Oscars for Kromek. The biggest prize of all was being in front of NATO and networking with the other businesses.

“Apart from the uniqueness of the technology, which stood out to the judging panel, I think a lot of our success was down to going having a strong understanding of NATO’s needs and focusing on what was asked of us for the task itself. We were dealing with a complicated subject matter, so, we kept our explanations clear, simple and to the point, covering all the aspects of the scenario.

“We hope that winning this award will open doors for us to work further with NATO in the future.”

Dr Arnab Basu, CEO of Kromek, said: “Dirk and the team did a fantastic job presenting to NATO and I’m delighted that their hard work paid off and we brought home first prize.

“Kromek is at the forefront when it comes to delivering early warning systems to national and international organisations, and this award demonstrates the world-class talent and skill we have within our organisation.”

www.kromek.com

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GALLS Official Sponsor at 2022 Barbasol Championship

Sunday, July 10th, 2022

At Kentucky’s annual PGA Tour event, the 2022 Barbasol Championship, GALLS, an Official Sponsor, will be sponsoring the Patriots’ Outpost July 7-10.

Seamus Power, Champion of the Barbasol Golf Championship. Image courtesy of the Barbasol Championship website.

Lexington, Kentucky (July 2022) – GALLS®, the nation’s leading supplier serving America’s Public Safety and Military professionals, is an Official Partner of the 2022 Barbasol Championship; Kentucky’s annual PGA Tour event. This year, the event will be held July 7 – 10, 2022, at the Champions course at Keene Trace Golf Course in Nicholasville, Kentucky.

“GALLS will be hosting the Patriots’ Outpost, where active-duty military members, veterans, and first responders can come and enjoy complimentary food and beverages, and relax,” Mike Fadden, CEO of GALLS, commented. “GALLS is proud to partner with the Barbasol Championship in recognizing our men and women in the military and first responders.”

On Thursday, July 7, opening day, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear will be making an appearance at the golf championship during the Barbasol Military & First Responder Appreciation Day. Additional events are planned on July 7th to show support and thanks to service members and first responders. Military members can receive up to two complimentary tickets to attend the Barbasol Championship on any day.

2021 Barbasol Champion, Seamus Power will be returning alongside some of the world’s top golf champions, competing for the coveted Barbasol Championship, 300 FedEx Cup Points, and a PGA Tour exemption to the 2022 Open Championship.

For more information on Mike Fadden, CEO of Galls, visit Linkedin. Visit the GALLS website for more information at www.galls.com and on Facebook.

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Schiebel Camcopter S-100 Delivers Enhanced Maritime Situational Awareness For The Icelandic Coast Guard

Friday, July 8th, 2022

Vienna, 7 July 2022 – Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER® S-100 is supporting the Icelandic Coast Guard both day and night delivering enhanced maritime situational awareness for an array of operational tasks, through a contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).

Currently deployed from the patrol vessel ICGV Thor and from ICGV Freyja, the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) is operated by Schiebel. The CAMCOPTER® S-100 gives the Icelandic Coast Guard the possibility of gaining better coverage of its large Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The main task is being able to identify vessels and activities of interest at a much greater range than normal, thereby substantially extending the ship’s situational awareness. The activities include fisheries inspection and control, maritime safety, ship and port security, environmental protection and response, as well as supporting Search and Rescue (SAR) when needed.

The S-100 executes these various tasks equipped with a Trakka TC-300 (and in future with an MX-10 Gen-4) Electro-Optical / Infra-Red (EO/IR) camera gimbal, an Overwatch Imaging PT-8 Oceanwatch wide area camera, a Becker Avionics BD406 Emergency Beacon Locator and an Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver.

Hans Georg Schiebel, Chairman of the Schiebel Group, said: “This operation is delivered as part of our ongoing service contracts with EMSA. It is great to witness that ever more European maritime authorities are making use of the exceptional capabilities of the S-100. Especially in the maritime domain, the CAMCOPTER® S-100 is demonstrating its solid level of performance and experience.”

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