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TNVC Continues Long-Standing Relationship with L3Harris as Authorized Channel Partner

Friday, September 26th, 2025

26 September, 2025 Redlands CA

TNVC is proud to announce that we have been named as one of L3Harris Technologies Integrated Vision Solutions’ Authorized Partners!

Building on TNVC’s long-standing relationship with L3Harris over the years, the new Authorized Partner program will allow TNVC to continue providing our Warfighters, Law Enforcement, allies, and citizens alike with some of the best, most advanced products in the Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS) space as well as the highest possible level of support and individualized, end-user focused customer service.

“Among TNVC’s strength has always been our staff’s long experience in the end-user community and many of us have relied on products from L3Harris for decades—the first laser I was issued was an AN/PAQ-4C that came out of L3Harris’ Londonderry facility, and some of our staff have been at it much longer,” notes Augee Kim, TNVC COO. “The level of experience of our staff and highly focused specialization in VAS and associated technologies, and nearly unmatched within the industry means that not only do we have a lot of personal faith and trust in the products that we choose to carry and promote like those manufactured by L3Harris IVS, in many cases it means that we are able to serve as a connective tissue between the end-user community, engineers, and manufacturers to advise and assist end-users in the acquisition of equipment, but in developing and matching capabilities to requirements.”

Under the Authorized Partner agreement, TNVC will continue to be able to provide high quality VAS solutions for all customers and customer types, including some of the most advanced products like the BNVD-FUSED Enhanced Night Vision Goggle—Binocular, as well as commercial-focused products such as the ATPIAL-C commercial AN/PEQ-15 (originally introduced by TNVC in 2014), specialized solutions such as SuperGain (launched in 2022), and night vision systems utilizing L3Harris’ superlative high performance Unfilmed image intensifier technology, including systems such as the Ground Panoramic Night Vision Goggle (GPNVG), USSOCOM-issued AN/PVS-31A/B/C, BNVD-1531, launched commercially by TNVC in 2021, and others including some exciting new products as well as TNVC’s flagship TN/PVS-14 Monocular Night Vision Device. Moreover, TNVC will continue to act as an Authorized Spare & Repair Parts Distributor and maintenance and repair center for L3Harris products to provide an unparalleled level of service, support, and lifecycle management.

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Venom Enclosed Micro Red Dot: Simple. Rugged. Full-Coverage Protection

Friday, September 26th, 2025

BARNEVELD, Wis. – For those seeking reliable performance and functionality no matter the conditions, the Venom® Enclosed Micro Red Dot features an easy-to-mount, enclosed design to shield against disruptions from rain, dust, or snow.

ENCLOSED ALUMINUM HOUSING Durable 6061 aluminum enclosed housing protects against debris and moisture.

LARGE VIEWING WINDOW For fast target acquisition and large field of view.

ASPHERICAL LENS For distortion-free sight picture and truer colors.

MOTION ACTIVATION WITH 10-MINUTE AUTO-SHUTOFF Automatically activates with motion while 10-minute auto-shutoff saves battery life.

TOP BUTTONS For hassle-free adjustments.

Venom® Enclosed Micro Red Dot
MAP: $199.99 | MSRP: $289.99

PRO 45° OFFSET: PLAY ALL THE ANGLES.
FROM RIFLESCOPE TO RED DOT.

Switch swiftly from long to close-range targets – no grip or head shift needed. The Pro 45° Offset Accessory Picatinny Mount lets you add a red dot to your setup without the clutter while freeing up rail space for lasers, lights, and other essentials.

COMPATIBLE WITH DELTAPOINT® PRO AND MICRO® T-2 FOOTPRINTS

6061 ALUMINUM is durable and lightweight.

Pro 45° Offset
MAP: $69.99 | MSRP: $104.99

RED DOT PICATINNY MOUNT: HOLDS STEADY.
ADAPTS QUICKLY.

Adapt your red dot to any firearms platform with a Picatinny rail, from rifles to shotguns.

COMPATIBLE WITH PICATINNY RAILS AND ACCESSORY ATTACHMENTS

COMPATIBLE WITH DELTAPOINT® PRO FOOTPRINT

6061 ALUMINUM is durable and lightweight.

Red Dot Picatinny Mount
MAP: $19.99 | MSRP: $29.99

For a detailed list of technical specifications, frequently asked questions, and high-resolution images, check out the Vortex® New Product Portal.

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Carrington Textiles Joins TRSA to Strengthen Presence in US Market

Friday, September 26th, 2025

Adlington, United Kingdom: Carrington Textiles, a global manufacturer of workwear fabrics, has become a member of the Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA), marking a strategic step to expand its presence in the United States.

The company has long experience working with industrial laundries across Europe and the US, providing durable and high performance fabrics designed to withstand the demands of professional textile services. Joining TRSA is therefore a natural progression to deepen engagement with the industry and align more closely with its standards and initiatives.

Paul Farrell, Sales Director at Carrington Textiles, said: “Our membership of TRSA reflects our ambition to grow in the US by working even more closely with laundries and textile service providers. With fabrics engineered for durability, protection and sustainability, we see this as an opportunity to collaborate on innovation and ensure our products meet the highest expectations of the market.”

Joseph Ricci, President and CEO of TRSA, added: “We are pleased to welcome Carrington Textiles to TRSA. Their proven expertise in performance and sustainable workwear fabrics adds valuable strength to our community. Their participation will support our shared commitment to quality, safety and environmental responsibility, while giving members access to a supplier that understands the unique demands of our industry.”

Carrington Textiles produces over 130 million metres of fabric annually, exporting to more than 80 countries from its manufacturing facilities in Pakistan, Portugal and the UK. With a strong portfolio of protective, high-performance and sustainable fabrics, the company is well positioned to support TRSA members in meeting today’s challenges in hygiene, durability and environmental stewardship. For more information visit carrington.co.uk.

Global Military Products Awarded Contract Exceeding $635 Million for 155mm Artillery Munitions

Friday, September 26th, 2025

Award highlights GMP’s role as a trusted supplier to the US Army and extends collaboration with Rheinmetall Expal Munitions

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 25, 2025 — Global Military Products (GMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Ordnance Holdings, has been awarded a $639.8 million firm-fixed- price contract by the U.S. Army for the procurement of 155mm High Explosive complete rounds in support of the Special Ammunitions and Weapons Systems program.

“This represents a significant win for GMP and showcases our support of U.S. Army requirements in bringing innovative solutions to our customers,” said Mike Quesenberry, Vice President of Ammunition Programs and Engineering at GMP.

As part of this award, GMP will leverage its collaboration with Rheinmetall Expal Munitions to ensure timely delivery of high-quality 155mm rounds that meet the Army’s operational needs. Production is scheduled to begin in 2026, with an estimated completion date of July 10, 2027. The Army Contracting Command, Rock Island, Illinois, is the contracting activity (W519TC-25-F-0388).

This award strengthens GMP’s role as a trusted prime contractor to the Department of War and teflects the comiany’s committement to provide reliable ammunition solutions that support the U.S. Army and its missions worldwide.

For more information, visit www.global-ordnance.com.

Cubic Wins United States Air Force (USAF) Contract for Halo Satellite Communications Antenna

Thursday, September 25th, 2025

Delivering adaptive and resilient communications

SAN DIEGO – September 23, 2025 –

Cubic Defense’s, Secure Communications business unit, a leading provider in secure communications has been awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory to advance Halo, a multi-link, multi-band, multi-orbit hybrid SATCOM antenna. The contract will run through July 22, 2027, with the work to be performed in San Diego, CA.

“Receiving this award reflects our success to date in the advancement of this technology and our continued commitment to work alongside the government and deliver assured data access to the Warfighter in a timely fashion,” said Dr. Dan Moran, Vice President and General Manager of Cubic Secure Communications. “Halo will deliver compact, power-efficient, and resilient satellite connectivity to meet critical mission needs in multiple domains.”

Halo is a software-defined antenna system for hybrid SATCOM operations. It supports simultaneous transmission and reception in Multiple bands, enabling high-throughput, multi-beam communications. Designed for resilience, Halo maintains redundant network paths and connects seamlessly across multiple constellations. Halo enables end-users to have a single device that can securely leverage SATCOM services from multiple commercial and government satellite providers.

Built on open standards and optimized for ultra-low size, weight, and power (SWaP), Halo is scalable across many platforms and missions.
The system features a flat-panel active electronically scanned array (AESA) with 2D beam steering, delivering robust and flexible connectivity for modern defense operations.

To learn more about Cubic Secure Communications, visit
www.cubic.com.

Griffin Armament Releases Adjustable Gas Block

Thursday, September 25th, 2025

Watertown, WI – September 22, 2025 –

It has long been Griffin Armament’s belief that the ideal AR-15 should have 2 simple modes – Normal and Suppressed – affording a K.I.S.S. concept optimization for use with and without suppressors, easily adjustable by tool-less means or with a tool any sportshooter or rifleman has such as a round of 5.56mm ammunition which is already used for example to remove the firing pin retaining pin from the bolt. The Griffin Adjustable AR-15 Gas Block achieves this simplicity and is a product made possible by the acquisition of two patents from MicroMoa LLC – the original manufacturers of the “Govnah gas block”.

The Griffin Adjustable AR-15 Gas Block provides normal and suppressed operation via rotationally sliding a 17-4 regulator plate from the Normal position to the Suppressed position. This regulator plate is detented by a 718 inconel spring and ceramic ball bearing, ensuring reliability under extreme operating temperatures. There are two 180° opposed sides of the regulator plate- each identifiable from the other- each side affording a normal and suppressed setting giving users the choice between two slightly different suppressed port holes in their chosen configuration. The suppressed gas ports on conventional plates are .004” apart offering two sizes, and the low back pressure plates have 2 sizes .008” apart with the exception of the .300BLK plate.

Griffin to-date has developed a total of 9 plates to address the majority of setups in the hands of end users today. Additionally, we offer 2 pre-drilled “Drill Your Own” plates with .033? starting holes to improve the ease of drilling, that allow the custom side end  user to determine and drill their preferred hole sizes for their desired results. One of the pre-drilled options has the two .096? normal (unsuppressed) operation pass through holes pre-drilled, and the other has all four holes spot-chamfered to .108? with .033” pre-drilled starter holes only, allowing end users to customize all four port sizes. Which plate you should use is a factor of your host firearm’s gas system length, its caliber, and the type of suppressor being used (conventional or low back pressure/high flow), or a combination of both for those with extensive suppressor collections.

Rather than providing a one-size fits all adjustable gas block solution, the Griffin Adjustable Gas Block is more tailored to your setup making changing settings simple without the need to remember numbers or positions. This simplistic and visual objective 2-position adjustment eliminates confusion, and allows the user to easily identify what state the rifle is in at a glance. This gas block was designed to fit underneath most rail systems on the market, accessible through the slots in the rail, and requires the use of a straight gas tube. A .625” version for pencil barrels is planned, and a future AR-10 model will utilize a normal bent gas tube.

“There are a plethora of adjustable gas block solutions on the market, but coming from a military background, we always felt they were too broad in their application, too expensive, or required modifications to the firearm to be an ideal solution for the average gun owner. I always wanted a 2 position setup, normal and suppressed, without needing to remember numbers. When you have 18 settings for example, like a one size fits all baseball cap, 16 of them never get used once you determine which setting your firearm and suppressor combination requires. Our block gets you much closer to ideal performance, while still offering the flexibility of the 2 different sides of the plate. We spent a significant amount of time on design and optimization of the manufacturing process to bring the cost to a level most people can afford – with a street price just under $100.”

– Austin – Director of Product Development – Griffin Armament

Key Points:

– 17-4 H900 Heat Treated Stainless Steel Regulator Plate (User’s choice based on setup)

– 32RC hardened, Black Oxide Finished 416R Barrel-Quality Steel Block

– .750” Gas Block Diameter with Mil-Spec Tolerances of Gas Tube and Barrel diameters

– Low Profile Design – Fits Under Most Rails

– STD .460 knurled cup point set screw spacing

– Pre-Drilled for ease of barrel pin installation

– Includes all required pins and fasteners

Perpetual Lifetime Warranty

Specs:

– Weight: 1.8 oz

– MSRP: $102.95 (Includes User’s Choice of Regulator Plate)

– Additional Regulator Plates can be purchased for $34.95

– The Adjustable Gas Block will be offered as an optional $45 Upgrade for Complete Griffin Armament uppers, and Griffin Armament Rifle Builds

To find out more on Griffin Armament’s entire product line, please visit our website at www.GriffinArmament.com.

For attendees of the 2026 SHOT Show, Griffin Armament will be exhibiting the Griffin Adjustable Gas Block along with the rest of their product line at Booth # 20455.

Streamlight Launches Sidewinder Compact III

Thursday, September 25th, 2025

Ultra-Compact, Multi-Fuel Flashlight with 185° Tilting Head, Mounting Options, and a User-Configurable LED Option

EAGLEVILLE, PA, August 26, 2025 – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, announced the launch of the Sidewinder Compact® III, an ultra compact, high-performance, multi-fuel flashlight with multiple LED sources. This light is engineered to meet a variety of hands-free task illumination requirements with various color LEDs that are operable at varying outputs and run times. With its 185-degree tilting head, durable build, gear and helmet mounting capabilities, the Sidewinder Compact III delivers powerful performance in a lightweight, highly versatile form.

The new Sidewinder Compact III features a user-configurable model with LED options that allows users to select two of three color LEDs (red, green or blue) in addition to standard white and infrared (IR) outputs. The military model includes white, red, blue and IR LEDs, while the aviation model contains white, green, red and IR LEDs. Each LED operates at multiple brightness levels, and includes a strobe mode. The light uses either one AA alkaline or one 3-volt CR123A lithium battery, offering flexible power options and extended run time in extreme environments.

“We engineered this light with versatility at its core,” said Michael F. Dineen, President of Streamlight. “It offers a powerful combination of compact design, high performance, and rugged reliability. Whether it’s mounted on a helmet, clipped to a vest, or used handheld, the Sidewinder Compact III is ready to perform.”

The light’s white LED provides up to 275 lumens and 3,200 candela on High with a beam distance of 113 meters. Run times range from 70+ hours on Low when using an AA battery, and 100+ hours when a CR123A battery is inserted. The light’s color and IR LEDs also offer long run times and are ideal for preserving night vision, signaling, or task-specific visibility needs.

The Sidewinder Compact III was designed with a compound On-Off mode selector switch that separates the On-Off, dimming, strobe and LED-selection functions. The rotary selector knob features a tactile IR indicator and pull-to-turn locking design that provides easy operation even with gloves, while also preventing accidental mode changes. The light also features an unbreakable polycarbonate lens with scratch-resistant coating.

The Sidewinder Compact III includes a durable belt/gear clip with integrated helmet mount features, which fits existing Sidewinder® helmet mounts adapters. A cord attachment hole on the clip supports up to 25 lbs. pounds of load.

Constructed from high-impact nylon, the Sidewinder Compact III is built to withstand rugged use. It is IPX7 waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes and impact-tested to 3 meters.

Measuring 3.1 inches long, the light weighs 3 ounces with a AA battery and 2.7 ounces when using one CR123A lithium battery. The light has an MSRP that ranges from $137.47 to $198.22, depending on the model. The Sidewinder Compact III is available in Coyote and comes with Streamlight’s One-Year Limited Warranty.

Brookwood Stocking 70D Polyester in MultiCam Alpine

Thursday, September 25th, 2025

Brookwood Introduces IN-STOCK Flite™ 50 x 70D Polyester in MultiCam® Alpine for Winter 2025
Brookwood is expanding its in-stock offerings with the launch of Flite™ 50 x 70D lightweight polyester fabric printed in MultiCam® Alpine, available now and ready to ship.

Engineered for performance in cold-weather environments, Flite™ delivers the ideal balance of strength, packability, and lightweight construction. Designed with winter operations in mind, this fabric is particularly well-suited for overwhites and other tactical applications where concealment in alpine terrain is critical.
By making this fabric available in-stock, Brookwood ensures faster turnaround for customers needing reliable winter camouflage solutions this season.

For more information or to place an order, visit Brookwood’s website brookwoodcompanies.com/product/flite-multicam-alpine.