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Air Force Research Lab Awards Body Armor Vent SBIR Contract

Tuesday, April 27th, 2021

TEN 97 Inc. is proud to announce that THE AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY (AFRL) has awarded a SBIR/AFWERX PHASE 1 funding grant to TEN 97 inc. (dba – BODY ARMOR VENT®) to develop a group of potential U.S. Military customers for their unique BODY ARMOR VENT retrofit kit panels, and to secure MOU’s for same that say there is a desire/intent to purchase and use said panels with their soldiers’ plate carriers.

The rationale is that BODY ARMOR VENT panels, for the first time in the history of body armor, effortlessly (extremely light weight) and inexpensively, foster increased air movement between base layer and plate carrier, causing much more evaporative cooling under the armor than heretofore.

This cooling and evaporation keeps soldiers healthier, more aware and therefore safer while wearing all forms of armor. The panels also distribute the weight of the carriers better.

They also reduce epidermal issues caused by perspiration that does not evaporate.

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John ”JR” Ray Joins Modlite as LE/Mil Specialist

Tuesday, April 27th, 2021

Modlite is happy to announce that beginning in June 2021, John ”JR” Ray will be joining Modlite as our LE/Mil Specialist.

JR is a figurehead and a mentor to professionals in the Law Enforcement and Military communities. He is an experienced LEO with over 27 years in patrol, detectives, and SWAT with the Los Angeles Police Department. He actively pursues advanced training above-and-beyond the standaSWAT competencies, and also trains others to execute on those same skills in their duty roles. He is skilled at taking life-and-death tactical scenarios and breaking them down such that students retain and execute capabilities with confidence and precision. He’s been an instructor for years within his agency and as a welcomed guest to many others. JR is also a combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps. During his years with the LAPD, he worked various assignments and will be retiring from duty after 13 years as a member of their SWAT team.

JR was chosen for this role for both his incredible experience and his proven success at building relationships with LE professionals, military operatives, and manufacturers within the world of tactical conflict resolution. He is extremely excited to be joining Modlite after a very successful law enforcement career. JR will continue to be leader and figurehead within his profession as he consults with agencies on the Modlite product line and the advantages Modlite offers to professionals over any other manufacturer. Agencies wishing to contact him may reach him at jr@modlite.com.

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HENSOLDT Welcomes LEONARDO as New Major Shareholder

Monday, April 26th, 2021

Taufkirchen, 24 April 2021 – LEONARDO S.p.A. announced today that it has signed a purchase agreement for 25.1 percent of the shares in HENSOLDT AG with HENSOLDT’s majority shareholder Square Lux Holding II S.à r.l., a portfolio company of investment funds advised by KKR. HENSOLDT thus will gain one additional major shareholder and future potential strategic partner. The sale is subject to usual regulatory closing conditions. Square Lux Holding II S.à r.l. will still hold around 18 percent of HENSOLDT after completion of the sale to LEONARDO S.p.A. and after completion of the sale to Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) which acts on behalf of the German Federal Government. Square Lux Holding II S.à r.l. had agreed to sell a stake of 25.1% to KfW in March 2021.

Thomas Müller, CEO of HENSOLDT, said: “We very much welcome LEONARDO’s investment in HENSOLDT. With this transaction, we will have a second long-term anchor shareholder in our company and a strong potential strategic partner with whom we are already successfully working together on a number of programs. As a leading provider of sensor solutions for defence and security applications it has always been our goal to play a decisive role in the consolidation of the European defence market. We see multiple opportunities of working together with LEONARDO to further support our successful strategy and to be able to strengthen HENSOLDT’s long-term growth.

As an independent, listed company, HENSOLDT has successfully expanded its leading market position in recent months. As an important technology partner and strategic supplier of key national technology, HENSOLDT plays a significant role in decisive areas of the German defence and security sector. The shareholder structure therefore safeguards both German security interests and the independence of the company.

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Personnel Change on the Executive Board of Rheinmetall AG

Monday, April 26th, 2021

In light of the transformation resulting from the Group’s strategic reorientation, Jörg Grotendorst, until now Rheinmetall AG Executive Board member for Automotive, has asked the Supervisory Board to relieve him of his duties.

The structure of the Executive Board will be modified accordingly, enabling it to address forthcoming challenges during the course of Rheinmetall’s strategic reorientation. Following elimination of the Automotive holding and the resulting direct control of all Group divisions by the Executive Board, this body will now consist of three rather than four members: Armin Papperger, as Chairman of the Executive Board of Rheinmetall AG, as well as members Helmut P. Merch (Finance) and Peter Sebastian Krause (HR).

Citing the prime reason for his decision, Mr Grotendorst stated that due to the strategic reorientation, maintaining a division of responsibilities based on the old separation of the Group into Defence and Automotive entities no longer made sense, a view shared by the Supervisory Board and his fellow Executive Board members. It is felt that a leaner, more agile management structure is necessary in order to bind the two divisions that emerged from the former Automotive organization – Sensors and Actuators and Materials and Trade – more closely to the three former Defence divisions, particularly with regard to achieving the sought-after transfer of technology between all Group divisions.

Armin Papperger, the Chairman of the Executive Board, and his colleagues Helmut P. Merch and Peter Sebastian Krause, and Ulrich Grillo, the Chairman of the Supervisory Board, thank Mr Grotendorst for his services, and wish him all the best on the road ahead.

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JK Armament Announces Official Release of War Eagle Comp/Flash Hider Device

Monday, April 26th, 2021

Bruneau, ID (April 23, 2021)- JK Armament is proud to announce the highly anticipated release of the War Eagle muzzle device. Not only is the War Eagle an exceptional device for combating both muzzle signature and felt recoil, but installation is also extremely user-friendly without the need for shims, timing, or any special tools. The War Eagle Comp/Flash Hider is designed to interface with the Quick-Attach Taper Mount 1 for use with any JK 155 Modular Solvent Traps or most 1.375×24 TPI HUB-compatible attachments. It also compatible with all SilencerCo® ASR™ mounting systems without the need for additional locking mechanisms.

“We’ve been developing the War Eagle from the very beginning, and we’re just as excited as our customers to see a new, easy-to-use, advanced mounting option for solvent traps and silencers” states Jake Kunksy, founder and owner of JK Armament. Kunksy further says, “The taper on the War Eagle ensures concentricity and also prevents a solvent trap or silencer from backing off of the mount. Ultimately you end up with an incredibly strong seal that still allows for rapid attachment or removal of solvent traps for transport or swapping from gun-to-gun while on the range”

The JKA War Eagle is available in two different pitches; 1/2×28 TPI for .22LR and 5.56mm and 5/8×24 TPI for .30-caliber devices. Pistol-caliber devices are anticipated later in the year.

Specifications:

(1) JK Comp / Flash Hider
Color: Black
Coating: DLC
Material: Heat Treated 17-4 Stainless Steel
Weight: 3.3 oz
OAL: 2.32″
Thread Pitches: 1/2×28 TPI (5.56mm and .22LR), 5/8×24 TPI (.30 caliber)

Additional Details:
+ No timing required
+ True dual-use muzzle device
+ 13/16″ wrench flats on the front
+ 3/4″ rear wrench flats on the rear
+ compatible with JK Quick Attach Taper Mount 1

Made in Idaho.
To order or for more information visit us online here: jkarmament.com/products/jk-war-eagle-comp-flash-hider-hd

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Diamond Age NeoSteel Tactical Helmet Now Available in Full-Cut Option

Monday, April 26th, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The world’s toughest combat helmet adds a full-cut option along with a high-cut model introduced in the late summer of 2020.

McKinney, Texas (April 2021) – Texas-based, materials science and ballistics specialists, Diamond Age, are pleased to announce the Full-Cut model option of its next-generation steel NeoSteel™ Helmet. Designed to offer maximum coverage, the Full-Cut option meets and exceeds VPAM-3+ Special Threats ballistic requirements.

The ACH-style helmet is a modular combat helmet produced using the most technologically advanced metal alloys offering all-day comfort, balance, protection, and, unlike the current K-pot polymer-produced helmets today, will not degrade over time thus weakening its protective capabilities.

In addition, Diamond Age has reduced lead-time for products to meet the demand of its customers without sacrificing on materials, technology, or performance. The new Diamond Age NeoSteel Full-Cut, as well as the High-Cut helmets and Face Protection Module, are currently in stock and will ship within days rather than weeks.

The NeoSteel Helmets are an evolution in personal protection offering the lightest possible weight at 3.25 lbs. with high levels of ballistic performance in a steel helmet. NeoSteel Helmet offers best-in-class performance for minimal backface deformation (BFD) and impact trauma. Unlike current polymer-based helmets, the NeoSteel is also environmentally stable, providing users years of consistent rim-to-rim protection, without material degradation that would severely compromise protection performance.

Diamond Age has spent years of research and rigorous developmental testing to arrive at a tactical helmet designed to meet the requirements and needs of combat environments, as well as being an affordable personal protection helmet for civilians.

Diamond Age NeoSteel Helmet in Full-Cut or High-Cut is now available in Black, Foliage Green, or Tan and in Medium or Large/Extra-Large (Full-Cut available in Large/Extra-Large only) for an MSRP starting at $195.00 without accessories.

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Creating Binocular Night Vision Capability Using Existing PVS-14s: TNVC TNV/PVS-14 Powered Bridge Mount (PBM-A)

Monday, April 26th, 2021

Since it’s introduction at SHOT Show 2019 the TNVC TNV/PVS-14 PBM-A (Powered Bridge Mount) has been fielded by a number of users, including military, law enforcement, and commercial end-users. The patent pending Powered Bridge Mount is a unique product that allows individuals and organizations that already have PVS-14 Monocular Night Vision Devices (MNVDs) to obtain capabilities similar to dedicated Binocular Night Vision Goggles (BNVGs) at a fraction of the cost of purchasing new devices.

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While bridge systems that allow two PVS-14 MNVDs to be bridged together are not in and of themselves unique, the TNVC TNV/PVS-14 PBM-A features a unique power control system that not only allows both PVS-14s to powered and controlled using a single power control knob and on-board AA battery located within the Powered Bridge Mount rather than individually, but also allows the device to use an external battery pack for extended battery life, similar to the USSOCOM AN/PVS-31A BNVD.

The TNV/PVS-14 PBM-A also features a distinctive “yoke and harness” attachment system to provide the best possible image to the end user by ensuring optical and mechanical alignment of the individual PVS-14s, and is stable enough for collimation.* Like the TNV/DTNVS, USSOCOM BNVD, USMC SBNVG, and Army ENVG-B, the TNV/PVS-14 PBM-A is an articulating system that allows the individual monoculars to be rotated up from the center hub, allowing users to move the monoculars out of their field of view without fully stowing the entire goggle. This can be especially helpful inside of vehicles and other confined spaces with low overhead clearance. When the goggles are fully stowed, the articulating feature allows the device’s center of gravity to be located much closer to the head, reducing end user neck strain and fatigue.

Binocular night vision goggles offer significant advantages over individual monocular systems, such as improved depth perception and situational awareness, allowing end-users to process information faster and more accurately. While purpose designed dedicated binocular systems do continue to have advantages over bridged MNVDs such as overall system weight, many individuals and organizations already possess PVS-14 MNVDs and it may not be possible or cost-effective to immediately replace them with dedicated binocular systems. The TNV/PVS-14 PBM-A allows those individuals and organizations to obtain many of the advantages of binocular systems without having to purchase brand new dedicated BNVGs.

For more information, please visit tnvc.com/shop/tnvc-pvs14-powered-bridge-mount or e-mail sales@tnvc.com

*non-user level maintenance, requires collimation test set

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Silent Warrior Foundation Announces the 6th Annual Whiskey & War Stories Honoring Operation Eagle Claw

Sunday, April 25th, 2021

The Silent Warrior Foundation is proud to host the 6th Annual Whiskey & War Stories™, which will be held on August 21, 2021, at the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, Arizona.

This annual fundraiser will honor the men of Operation Eagle Claw. An in-depth discussion of the mission moderated by board member David Hall, SOCS (SEAL), USN, Ret. will be the highlight of the event. This night will bring together members of the rescue team and former hostages.

There will also be an online auction of tactical unicorns and military memorabilia to help raise funds for the charity.

Last year’s 5th Whiskey & War Stories™ brought together the men of Operation Ivory Coast otherwise known as the “Son Tay Raid” and raised over $200,000 to benefit veterans in need. This event also kickstarted the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Son Tay Raid.

Individual tickets for the event are $150 per person. A limited number of Patriot Sponsor Packages are also available for $3,500. This special package includes a table for 8 and a VIP meet and greet with the men of Operation Eagle Claw on Friday, August 20, 2021.

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased from the Silent Warrior Foundation’s website.

Special room rates available. Click here to book your room at the resort.

The Silent Warrior Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 charity serving active and former U.S. military veterans and their families since 2010.

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