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Rheinmetall Italia Signs Memorandum of Understanding with MBDA Italia to Cooperate in Air Defence

Wednesday, March 9th, 2022

MBDA Italia and Rheinmetall Italia have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore possibilities for collaborating in the area of air defence including disruptive technologies and in the national and European defence funds domain.

During a two-year timeframe, the two companies will study ways of working together with the ultimate aim of developing joint business opportunities in Italy and the international marketplace. MBDA Italia and Rheinmetall Italia will create joint working groups tasked with identifying possibilities for joint technological development and business opportunities.

MBDA Italia is part of MBDA, the only European defence group capable of designing and producing missiles and missile systems that correspond to the full range of current and future operational needs of the three armed forces (land, sea and air).

Rheinmetall Italia is one of Europe’s foremost suppliers of air defence and radar technology. Rheinmetall’s centre of excellence in this high-tech domain, the company has over fifty years’ experience in the design, development and manufacture of air surveillance and tracking radars. Production focuses on short- and very short-range air defence systems.

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Is Your Dog a Hero Dog? One Week Left to Nominate Your Best Friend for the 2022 American Humane Hero Dog Awards!

Wednesday, March 9th, 2022

National campaign honoring heroic and loving canines back for twelfth year; Winners to be honored at red carpet awards gala reaching millions

Washington, DC – American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, is closing nominations for the 2022 American Humane Hero Dog Awards® campaign on March 16, one week from today. The twelfth annual, year-long campaign seeks to identify and honor the best of our best friends and will culminate this fall with the star-studded “American Humane Hero Dog Awards” gala on November 11 in Palm Beach. The event reaches and is eagerly followed by millions of animal lovers around the world every year.

Dog owners across the country are invited to visit www.herodogawards.org and nominate their heroic canine companion in one of seven categories. This fall, the top dog in each category will appear at the star-studded, red-carpet awards gala and one of the seven will be named the 2022 American Hero Dog – the most prestigious honor a canine can receive.

The seven categories for 2022 are: Law Enforcement and Detection Dogs, Military Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Service Dogs, Shelter Dogs, Search and Rescue Dogs and Guide/Hearing Dogs. Following the nomination period, 21 semifinalists (the top three in each category) will be selected in a first round of voting by the public. The second round, featuring a combination of public and celebrity judge voting, will narrow the field to seven category finalists who will then vie, through a final round of public and celebrity judge voting, for the title of 2022 American Hero Dog.

During the past dozen years, Americans have cast millions of votes for thousands of dogs, all seeking the coveted title of American Hero Dog. The program draws the support and participation of top celebrity dog lovers from all over the world. Hosts, judges, award presenters and entertainment acts have included Vivica A. Fox, Jay Leno, Billy Crystal, Betty White, Ariel Winter, Rebecca Romijn, Faithe Herman, Marcus Scribner, Dean Cain, Katharine McPhee, Shannen Doherty, Whoopi Goldberg, Denise Richards, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Chelsea Handler, Martin Short, Jewel, Wilson Phillips, Carson Kressley, Miranda Lambert, Pauley Perrette, Kristin Chenoweth, Naomi Judd, Eric Stonestreet, Fred Willard, Danica McKellar and many, many more.

“Whether they protect us on the battlefield, help us with medical challenges, or just lighten our spirits with an enthusiastic kiss after a hard day, dogs save and improve our lives every day,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of American Humane. “The American Humane Hero Dog Awards is our way of saluting our best friends and we invite every dog lover to take a few minutes to recognize the love, skill and loyalty these remarkable animals show us every day by nominating their canine companion now at www.HeroDogAwards.org.”

Key dates for the 2022 American Humane Hero Dog Awards contest include:

Nominations: January 13 – March 16

1st Round Voting:

March 30 – May 12

2nd Round Voting:

June 2 – July 22

3rd Round Voting:

August 5 – September 13

Hero Dog Awards gala:

Coming this fall

All rounds open and close at 12 p.m. Pacific Time.

More information about the 2022 American Humane Hero Dog Awards, including complete contest rules and entry information, can be obtained by visiting www.herodogawards.org, and be sure to follow @HeroDogAwards on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More information on sponsorship opportunities can be had by emailing Laura Wright at LauraW@AmericanHumane.org or by calling 1-800-227-4645.

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Cheers to 40 Years! CORDURA Brand Celebrates Allen Mortimer with Gathering in Las Vegas

Wednesday, March 9th, 2022

Long-time brand military leader will retire from the fabric brand in April

Kennesaw, GA, USA – February 1, 2022 – INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand celebrated its long-time military segment leader, Allen Mortimer recently in Las Vegas at the Shot Show with a gathering at Canonita in the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian Hotel. Mortimer, who joined DuPont on June 8, 1981 before Koch Industries purchased INVISTA in 2004, has served the company in many roles over the last 40 years.

The gathering was a welcome change from the last few years of pandemic-forced separation and saw nearly 100 close friends and customers join Mortimer and the CORDURA® brand team for food, drinks and conversation. Attendees came from all over the U.S. and the globe to toast Mortimer and talk business.

INVISTA.com

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High Speed Gear Celebrates One Year at Their Third Facility

Wednesday, March 9th, 2022

SWANSBORO, N.C. – March 9th, 2022 – High Speed Gear® is delighted to celebrate its 1 year anniversary of their third facility in Windsor, N.C. facility.

HSGI started in 1999 as a garage-based custom shop serving Marines at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., with custom equipment suited for mission specific tasks. High Speed Gear® has since grown rapidly and has earned its place as the largest full-time employer of its native town of Swansboro, N.C. Since 1999, times have changed, missions have changed and High Speed Gear® has adapted to those changes to outfit service members, first responders and government agencies with the latest high-end tactical gear in support of their missions. To keep up with the sustained high demand for production, High Speed Gear® expanded its Swansboro facility with an additional two story building and quickly realized the need for a third production facility. So, the search began as the demand continued to climb.

In February of 2021, High Speed Gear® cut the ribbon that opened the facility in Bertie County, North Carolina. The additional facility has brought a magnitude of success on all levels of their business, especially from a supply and demand standpoint. Since then, “many” jobs have been created and filled in Windsor. This not only allows growing opportunities for the residents of Windsor and surrounding towns, but it allowed production lead times to be dramatically reduced.

“The opening of the Windsor facility was needed to meet the expectations of our end-users.” said Bill Babboni, HSGI COO. “We needed to increase throughput as the demand for our gear continues to grow. Since the opening of the facility, we were able to create new products such as the Apex™ Sling, ReVive™ Medical Pouch, Core™ Plate Carrier, Navigator Tech Pouch, and the ReFlex™ IFAK System to name a few. When we opened the facility, we also opened employment opportunities for residents of Windsor. We are proud of our High Speed Gear® family and I’m looking forward to seeing what we can accomplish next going forward.”

High Speed Gear® takes pride in the manufacturing of all products in the United States from materials made in the United States. Whether your mission is at home or abroad, High Speed Gear® is there to provide American made, Battle-Proven Tactical Gear.

www.highspeedgear.com

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CMC Triggers Announce New AR15/AR10 Single Stage Trigger – The Goldfinger

Tuesday, March 8th, 2022

CMC Trigger’s new AR15/AR10 single-stage, match trigger is a totally self-contained, one-piece assembly that is drop-in ready with no user adjustment required and finished in a superior, mirror gold finish.

CMC Triggers headquarters, Fort Worth, Texas.

Fort Worth, Texas (March 2022) – CMC Triggers Corp., a Texas-based, family-owned and operated company designing and producing quality aftermarket gun parts, is proud to introduce the newest AR15/AR10 single-stage, match trigger to its reputable drop-in trigger line: the Goldfinger.

Made in the Great State of Texas, the Goldfinger single-stage, small pin, drop-in, flat-face trigger with a mirror-gold Cerakote® finish, is made from 8620 alloy steel and S7 tool steel with machined tolerances of +/- .001”. Completely self-contained, the Goldfinger requires no adjustment after placement in the firearm and delivers an ultra-smooth break with no gritty feeling and no feel of creep prior to the hammer release. The pre-set factory trigger pull is 3.5 lbs. and the positive trigger reset allows the user to quickly secure a follow-up shot, right on target.

The Goldfinger AR15/AR10 single-stage trigger is hand-assembled and tested in the Texas facility. A minimal lock time is designed right into the trigger assembly using a controlled hammer weight and balance activated by a rocket wire hammer spring. This assures a repeatable function when using either commercial or military-grade ammunition.

Available online at CMC Triggers with an MSRP of $235.00. Please allow up to 15 days for shipping.

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Adams Arms Secures Shipment of Rifles to Ukraine, Also Raising Funds Through T-Shirt Sales

Tuesday, March 8th, 2022

BROOKSVILLE, FL – March 8, 2022 – Adams Arms, industry leading pioneers of piston-driven AR platform firearms, announces that the rifles they have recently built for Ukraine will make it in country and be used to support the efforts to fight the invading Russian army. Adams Arms has also designed a T-Shirt to recognize the Ukrainian Border Guard Unit stationed at Zmiinyi “Snake” Island. All proceeds from that sale will go directly to the Ukrainian National Bank’s war funds.

“Adams Arms has supported Ukraine and other international customers for years,” said Adams Arms President Jason East. “We have been assembling their latest orders for the last few months. From the onset of the Russian invasion, we have been working around the clock to ensure our shipment of firearms will arrive unmolested and in its entirety. We stand with the people of Ukraine and are proud to know Adams Arms products are going to be used to support the independence of a sovereign nation.”

In addition to shipping firearms to the embattled country, Adams Arms is raising funds through the sale of T-shirts. These shirts feature the emblem of the Ukrainian Border Guard Unit that showed unwavering courage and extreme bravery as they faced down a Russian Warship. Despite being offered the chance to surrender, and under almost insurmountable odds, they chose to fight. They let the Russians know their decision by broadcasting the now infamous words, “Russian warship, go f—k yourself.”

Support from Adams Arms’ customers has been strong with initial sales rolling in over the weekend and quickly out-pacing initial sales numbers on the T-shirt. For the latest updates and to learn more, individuals are encouraged to go to the Adams Arms website and follow its social channels.

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XTech Tactical Releases Generation 2 of MAG47, MAG47 Mil, & MAG47 10/30

Tuesday, March 8th, 2022

Chandler, AZ

For Immediate Release:

XTech Tactical is excited to announce the release of its second generation of the complete line of their MAG47 AK47 magazines. The MAG47’s first generation has been established as the leading US made magazine, and the second generation of the line raises the bar even higher!

The improvements include:
– An improved tread pattern for enhanced grip
– Overall thinner profile and reduced waffle pattern height
– Modified follower for increased overall compatibility with all AK style variants

The line up includes:
– MAG47 featuring lifetime warranty and stainless-steel reinforced lugs and feedlips
– MAG47mil featuring the MAG47 with an added solid machined steel rear lug
– MAG47 10/30 aka “Commuformia Special” field strippable 10rd magazine for restricted states

ALL ARE NOW SHIPPING

www.xtechtactical.com/product/mag47-30-round-ak-magazine

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TEKEVER AR5 Successfully Integrates Overwatch Imaging’s PT-8 Oceanwatch Payload

Monday, March 7th, 2022

World Defense Show, March, 7th 2022 – TEKEVER, the European leader in Maritime Surveillance, and US-based Overwatch Imaging, a leader in airborne imaging systems for both piloted aircraft and drones, have successfully integrated the PT-8 Oceanwatch payload on the TEKEVER AR5 UAV, adding 360º automatic small target detection capabilities to the system. The news was announced in Riyadh, during the World Defense Show.

VIDEO – we.tl/t-nlUQDi6ULy

“The Overwatch Imaging payload enhances the situational awareness capabilities of the TEKEVER AR5, namely for 360º automatic detection of small targets. Like a radar, the sensor automatically detects targets, and allows the operator to recognize and validate the information. Because it’s based on visual data, the PT-8 Oceanwatch allows us to consider very significant information for automatic classification, such as the color of the targets. We believe it will greatly help us improve mission effectiveness”, said Tiago Nunes, TEKEVER’s Director of Products.

“The TEKEVER AR5 UAV is a very capable system with a large payload capacity and multiple state-of-the-art sensors operating simultaneously,” said Greg Davis, CEO of Overwatch Imaging. “Our PT-8 Oceanwatch enhances the system capabilities with AI software, creating an even more powerful maritime patrol UAS.”

The AR5 is a Medium-Altitude/Medium-Endurance, Fixed Wing UAS designed for missions such as land and maritime surveillance, extended patrols, and search & rescue. It is capable of BRLOS (beyond radio line of sight) by way of satellite communications. The AR5 offers superior performance with reduced operating costs, using a satcom terminal and multiple sensors that operate simultaneously.

The Overwatch Imaging PT-8 Oceanwatch is a passive image-based radar system that enables much faster search for small or long-range maritime objects compared to traditional maritime patrol systems that use video or human-based search alone. Oceanwatch combines multiple high-resolution cameras and AI-enabled processing at the edge to automatically identify objects in water during the day and at night.

www.tekever.com

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