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ZeroTech Optics Unveils the Revolutionary Aspherical H.A.L.O Enclosed Reflex Sight – A Game Changer in Fast Shooting Optics

Thursday, February 8th, 2024

ZeroTech Optics is excited to announce the much-anticipated launch of its cutting-edge reflex sight launched at Shot Show 2024, the H.A.L.O (Heavy duty Aspherical Lens Optic) TRAE28. This state-of-the-art Optic is set to redefine standards in reflex sights, combining unparalleled durability with extraordinary performance.

Key Specifications of the H.A.L.O TRAE28:

• Magnification: 1x

• Objective Lens: 28mm x 20mm

• Footprint: RMSc

• Reticle: 3 MOA Red Dot

• Material: 7075 Aluminum

• Brightness Settings: 10 Adjustable (including 2 NV settings)

• Durability: Shockproof, Waterproof, and Fog Proof

• Auto Sleep/Auto ON: Motion Sensor

• Illumination Control: Buttons +/- with lock feature

• Battery: CR2032 – Top Loading

• Battery Life: 50,000 Hours (Mid setting)

• Turret Index Value: 1.5 MOA/Click

• Adjustment Range: 80 MOA for Windage/Elevation

• Eye Relief & FOV: Unlimited

• Lens Coating: Fully Multi-Coated

• Operational Temperature Range: -20°c to +70°c

• Dimensions & Weight: L: 44mm, H: 33.2mm; Approx. 78 Grams (Battery Included)

Redefining Durability and Performance:

The H.A.L.O reflex sight is engineered to withstand the toughest shooting conditions. Its robust construction ensures it is shockproof, waterproof, and fog proof, making it reliable in any environment. The top-loading CR2032 battery design is a significant enhancement, allowing for battery replacement without the need to remove the entire sight, thus maintaining zero.

Advanced Features for Precision Shooting:

Featuring a 3 MOA Red Dot reticle with 10 adjustable brightness settings, including two night vision settings, the H.A.L.O offers superior visibility in various lighting conditions. The auto sleep and auto-on (shake awake) functionality, powered by a motion sensor, conserves battery life while ensuring the sight is ready when needed.

The optic’s unlimited eye relief and field of view, coupled with a multi-coated lens, provide a clear and broad visual field, essential for rapid target acquisition and situational awareness. The turret’s precise 1.5 MOA per click adjustment enables accurate windage and elevation tuning.

A Game Changer in the Field:

“The H.A.L.O reflex sight is a culmination of our commitment to innovation and excellence,” said Chris Watkins, CEO & Founder at ZeroTech Optics. “We’ve pushed the boundaries of technology to offer shooters an optic that not only withstands extreme conditions but also enhances their shooting experience with its unmatched accuracy and reliability.”

Availability:

The H.A.L.O TRAE28 reflex sight will soon be available for purchase through authorized ZeroTech Optics dealers and on the company’s website. For more information, visit www.zerotechoptics.com.

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Persistent Systems Awarded $5.1 Million Contract to Supply MPU5 Radios to Air Mobility Command

Thursday, February 8th, 2024

Networking solutions to support Air Mobility Command’s Contingency Response Groups

Persistent Systems (“Persistent”), a leader in mobile ad hoc networking (MANET), announced today that it was awarded a $5.1 million contract by the U.S. Air Force to supply its Air Mobility Command with more than 280 MPU5 handheld MANET radios and 10 integrated sector antennas.

The MANET technology will enable the Air Mobility Command ‘s 621st and 821st Contingency Response Groups to quickly react to international situations that, in line with the service’s Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept, require the U.S. Air Force to set up foreign airstrips, amass fuel and other resources, and coordinate aircraft landings with host countries.

“Our MPU5s deliver robust, secure, broadband line-of-sight and beyond-line-sight communications,” said Adrien Robenhymer, Persistent’s VP of Business Development for Air Force and Intelligence Community Programs, “and they do so without Air Force personnel having to rely on third-party infrastructure, which is key in a contested environment.”

The Air Mobility Command personnel currently employ old, walkie-talkie radios that cannot share video and still imagery or use geospatial awareness programs like ATAK. These limitations mean that “first-in” Contingency Response Groups operate in a slower, more plodding fashion when trying to set up runways. Likewise, relying on only audio can lead to planning errors.

The MPU5 radio runs the robust, self-forming, self-healing Wave Relay® MANET. With this adaptable, high-throughput network, users with MPU5s can seamlessly share voice, video, text, GPS and sensor data in a true peer-to-peer fashion. The radio also has a Cloud Relay™ capability which connects the line-of-sight MANET to beyond-line-of-sight LTE and SATCOM.

Working in conjunction with the MPU5s, the easy-to-erect Integrated Sector Antennas extend the Wave Relay® MANET over a massive geographic area.

“Persistent’s MANET products extend the enterprise to the tactical edge and allow full situational awareness even in austere environments,” Robenhymer said. “Beyond AMC and ACE, we see this technology have strong applications for the U.S. Department of Defense’s Joint All-Domain Command and Control, or JADC2, concept.”

Persistent Systems plans to deliver a full complement of MPU5 MANET radios and Integrated Sector Antennas to the Air Force in January.

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American Rheinmetall Vehicles and GM Defense Deliver Prototypes for First Phase of U.S. Army’s Common Tactical Truck Program

Wednesday, February 7th, 2024

American Rheinmetall Vehicles (Sterling Heights, MI) and GM Defense LLC (Washington, DC) have successfully delivered 3 prototype trucks for the first phase of the U.S. Army’s Common Tactical Truck (CTT) Program. The aim of the multi-phased program is to replace the Army’s family of heavy tactical trucks, with production of up to 40,000 trucks valued at up to $14 billion. The two powerhouse defense companies formed a strategic collaboration in 2022 to compete in the program; bringing together two world-class engineering and manufacturing giants to deliver a modern, tactical truck that focuses on Soldier safety and protection while enhancing capability through advanced technologies including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), increased off-road mobility, cybersecurity hardening, superior survivability, autonomy readiness, and improved fuel efficiency among other critical emerging technologies. These capabilities, currently on most commercial vehicles, help reduce military vehicle accidents and lower the number of Soldiers exposed to dangerous convoy operations.

The team’s offering, the HX3 CTT, is the latest generation of trucks in the highly successful, combat proven, HX family of trucks which are in service with a number of NATO and U.S. allied nations. The HX family of trucks derives from MAN Truck and Bus commercial truck offerings bringing a high degree of commerciality to the fleet, a priority for the Army in the CTT program. The HX3 CTT next-generation system has enhanced on and off-road mobility, integrated survivability, and an open digital architecture supporting ADAS, and enabled for autonomous vehicle operation. Combined with the open architecture, the commercial backbone of the HX3 CTT will support persistent modernization and allow for rapid increases in capability as technologies mature, to include robotic and autonomous operations. With a global footprint of 20 user nations, including our staunchest allies and a commercial dealer network, the HX3 CTT provides a basis for optimized lifecycle costs and service support to the Army around the globe.

“We are committed partners to the Army, bringing tremendous operational capability coupled with advanced safety features, ensuring our Soldiers can achieve their mission safely and effectively. Together our team delivers a transformational truck that leverages the commercial strengths of our partners, Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles and General Motors, and the commonality of the HX3 CTT design,” said Matthew Warnick, Managing Director for American Rheinmetall Vehicles.
“Today marks a significant milestone that brings this partnership one step closer to delivering the Army’s next generation Common Tactical Truck,” said Steve duMont, President of GM Defense. “I’m proud to celebrate along with our American Rheinmetall Vehicles teammates and look forward to leveraging the deep expertise that both of our companies bring to this competition to deliver a modern, American-made truck that will best support our warfighters today, and into the future.”

HX3 Common Tactical Truck
Technology for the future: The HX3 CTT features an advanced, interchangeable protected cab design, ADAS, and drive by wire operation. The new open systems electrical architecture allows rapid integration of leader-follower, tele-operation, and fully autonomous capabilities that focus on protecting our most valuable combat asset – the Soldier.

Commonality to support a family of vehicles: The HX3 CTT is the new, next-gen variant of the globally successful HX family of military-off-the-shelf tactical trucks. It possesses an extremely high level of commonality and modularity across variants: cargo, load handling systems, tankers, and line haul tractors. With an HX family that can scale from 4×4 to 10×10, the HX3 CTT can meet any military need.

Commerciality in its DNA: The HX3 CTT leverages best-in-class advances in commercial truck technology, safety, fuel efficiency, and emissions reduction. Ruggedized for the stresses of military service, the HX family provides an “off the shelf” capability. This commercial backbone reduces obsolescence risk/cost, expands parts availability, and reduces sustainment demands.

Allied Interoperability: The HX family of trucks have been sold to 20 customers globally including an active Allied user group consisting of United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Austria, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, creating common global supply chains, training opportunities, and integrated operations among key allies operating around the world.

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Saab Receives Order for AT4 from NATO Support and Procurement Agency

Wednesday, February 7th, 2024

Saab has received an order for the anti-armour weapon AT4 from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). The order value is approximately EUR 63 million (approximately SEK 700 million) and deliveries will take place 2026-2027. The order was booked in Q4 2023.

“Our AT4 stands out on the market as a highly sought-after and effective support weapon. We are honoured that the NSPA has trusted our products once again, and they can feel confident that they have a leading single-shot weapon that is robust and reliable,” says Görgen Johansson, head of Saab’s business area Dynamics.

The AT4 series comprises a selection of easily manoeuvrable, lightweight, and disposable weapons designed for straightforward operation by a single soldier. Capable of countering tanks, heavy combat vehicles, and threats within structures and fortifications, the AT4 also serves to safeguard fixed installations, supply points, and other critical assets. Read more about AT4: www.saab.com/products/at4.

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Introducing the New Sauer 505 Bolt-Action Rifle

Wednesday, February 7th, 2024

San Antonio, Texas (February 7, 2024) – J.P. Sauer and Sohn, Germany’s oldest manufacturer of hunting firearms, is pleased to introduce the new Sauer 505. This bolt-action rifle is an engineering masterpiece, delivering timeless elegance, absolute accuracy, and exceptional versatility.

Hallmarks of this latest Sauer rifle include a robust, newly designed steel chassis, silky-smooth bolt cycling, and interchangeable, cold hammer forged precision barrels that allow for quick and easy caliber changes. Hunters can select between four pre-set trigger weights from 0.77 lbs. to up to 2.75 lbs.

The ergonomically perfected manual cocking system is safe, lightweight, quiet, and easy on the thumb. Once ready to shoot, simply apply slight pressure with your thumb to cock the rifle. Uncocking and unloading in the uncocked position is just as easy.

Sauer has adopted the proven Blaser saddle mount technology for easy and accurate optics mounting. This quick detach mount is designed to ensure the unit can be taken off the Sauer 505 and put back on while maintaining the precise point of aim without having to re-zero the scope. This is a significant advantage for those who travel frequently.

“The Sauer 505 represents the finest in German craftsmanship and engineering, and it’s precision, beauty, and timeless elegance ensures it will be cherished by generations to come,” said Jason Evans, CEO, Blaser Group. “This German rifle is a meticulously designed platform with the smoothest, 60-degree action available, and Sauer offers various stocks for specific purposes from lightweight carbon fiber options for mountain hunting to heavier stocks and barrels for dangerous game hunts in the African savanna.“

Available in four stock options – walnut (from wood grades 2 to 10), synthetic, synthetic thumbhole, or carbon fiber. The flush mounted detachable magazine features an integrated MagLock safety which prevents unwanted triggering of the magazine button. Rifle weights range from around 6 lbs. with the ultralight carbon fiber stock to heavier weight field options with magnum barrels.

MSRP: Starting at $3,500.00

Available in Summer 2024 in multiple calibers. For more information, visit: Sauer 505.

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C&H Precision Family of Companies Names Patrick Kisgen President

Wednesday, February 7th, 2024

RICHMOND HILL, Ga. – February 7, 2024 – C&H Precision, a leading provider of pistol-mounted red dots, precision-made red dot pistol adapters and slide milling, proudly announces the appointment of Patrick Kisgen as the President of the company. Formerly the Vice President of Sales at Daniel Defense, Kisgen brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in the firearms industry.

As the newly appointed President, Patrick Kisgen will play a key role in steering the strategic direction of C&H Precision and overseeing its operations in Richmond Hill, GA. With a strong background in sales, business development, and leadership, Kisgen is well-positioned to drive growth and innovation within the organization.

Buck Holly, CEO of C&H Precision Family of Companies, expressed confidence in Kisgen’s ability to lead the company to new heights. “We are thrilled to welcome Patrick Kisgen to the C&H Precision family. His extensive experience and leadership skills make him the ideal candidate to guide our company through its next phase of expansion and development. We believe his strategic vision and industry knowledge will contribute significantly to our continued success.”

Patrick Kisgen’s career in the firearms industry spans several decades, during which he has built a reputation for fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. His tenure as the Vice President of Sales at Daniel Defense showcased his ability to drive revenue growth and implement effective sales strategies.

“I am honored to join C&H Precision and lead this dynamic team,” said Patrick Kisgen. “C&H Precision has a well-established reputation for excellence in manufacturing precision components and firearms. I look forward to collaborating with the talented individuals within the organization to continue delivering high-quality products and expanding our market presence.”

C&H Precision is known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. The appointment of Patrick Kisgen as President marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey to reinforce its position as an industry leader.

For more information on C&H Precision visit www.chpws.com. You can also find C&H on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

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WATCHTOWER Firearms Joins Forces with Pro-2nd Amendment Advocate Steven Crowder and Free Speech Platform Rumble

Tuesday, February 6th, 2024

SPRING, TX (Feb 5, 2024) — WATCHTOWER Firearms, “The Next Great American Firearms Company,” is excited to announce an exclusive rifle partnership with The Louder with Crowder Show hosted on Rumble, the rapidly growing streaming platform known for its commitment to free speech. This collaboration aligns WATCHTOWER Firearms with one of the leading programs on a platform that champions open dialogue in today’s censorious media landscape.

“Louder with Crowder,” founded and hosted by Steven Crowder, a staunch supporter of the 2nd Amendment, streams his popular show on Rumble. Rumble offers creators a free speech platform that creators have recently been flocking to having abandoned big brother media platforms that shadow ban and cancel creators with opinions that differ from the mainstream. Crowder’s significant influence, reflected in his substantial social media following, and exclusive “Mug Club” community, makes this partnership particularly impactful.

Jason Colosky, CEO of WATCHTOWER Firearms, noted, “We’re thrilled to partner with Steven Crowder. His dedication to the 2nd Amendment and free speech perfectly aligns with our values at WATCHTOWER. This partnership will significantly enhance our awareness and engagement with an audience that values freedom and the right to bear arms.”

Gerald Morgan Jr., CEO of Louder with Crowder, remarked, “Our alliance with WATCHTOWER Firearms is a testament to our shared principles. We are committed to promoting the rights guaranteed by the 2nd Amendment and are delighted to bring our audience a sponsor that stands with us in this commitment.”

This partnership brings together like-minded individuals under the banners of freedom, world-class firearms, and award-winning content.

For more information, please contact WATCHTOWER Firearms, Karen Lutto (804) 539-6699 or email karen@hunteroc.com.

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Gentex Corporation Announces Agreement to Supply Helmets and Headborne System Accessories to New Zealand Defence Force

Tuesday, February 6th, 2024

CARBONDALE, PA, February 6th, 2024– Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel, announced today, that it has agreed to supply Ops-Core FAST Ballistic headborne systems, accessories and supporting spare parts to the New Zealand Defence Force in a multi-year program.

Through our Australian and New Zealand distribution partner Spearpoint Solutions & Technology Pty Ltd, Gentex Corporation will supply the FAST SF Helmet System, AMP Communications System and associated accessories and spare parts to the New Zealand Defence Force Soldier Personal Protective Equipment Program, primed by Australian Defence Apparel – New Zealand.

“The decision by the New Zealand Defence Force demonstrates the superior performance of the Ops-Core range of headborne systems and reinforces the commitment of the New Zealand Defence Force to equip its personnel with the utmost in integrated helmet systems” said Tom Short, Vice President of Sales for Gentex. “Through Spearpoint Solutions & Technology, our partner in Australia and New Zealand, the agreement to supply New Zealand’s front-line troops will ensure they are well equipped for all current and future operations.”

Andrew Jiear, CEO of Spearpoint, said “Spearpoint is pleased to be working with our established partners to deliver world-class solutions from Gentex, to New Zealand’s Soldier Protective Equipment Program through Australian Defence Apparel – New Zealand. This is a comprehensive solution that we are actively seeking to replicate for other militaries in the Region going forward.”

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