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Spectra Group Participates in UK Army Warfighting Experiment 2020 (AWE20)

Tuesday, November 10th, 2020

Spectra Group is an internationally renowned specialist provider of secure voice, data and satellite communications systems, specifically optimised for use in remote and challenging environments, with offices in UK and USA. Spectra Group has recently taken part in the UK Army Warfighting Experiment 2020 (AWE20) demonstrating high-capacity over-the-horizon communications systems.

The British Army has established AWE20 as a capability spotlight to explore emerging technologies and identify specific capabilities in the agile Command, Control and Communication (C3) space that are suitable for rapid exploitation. AWE20 aims to push the boundaries of technology and military capability, testing a range of systems by putting them in the hands of the user while giving invaluable military feedback to suppliers. Previously known as URBan Experimentation (or URBEX), AWE20’s purpose is to ‘Identify how the Army can exploit developments in technology in the agile C3 arena’.

At AWE20, Spectra Group, together with industry partners Comtech, have been demonstrating the advanced troposcatter mobile system known as COMET (Compact Over-the-horizon Mobile Expeditionary Terminal) that provides high capacity, low-latency data links for over-the-horizon communications, without the need to rely on satellites or multiple line-of-sight repeaters. At AWE20 Spectra demonstrated how the new, innovative, low-RF signature modems can consistently deliver bandwidths far exceeding those possible using satellite communications systems. Sitting alongside Spectra Group’s highly acclaimed SlingShot satellite tactical communications system, COMET completes a mobile communications suite, enabling Spectra Group to deliver remote, beyond line of sight communications capability, both with and without satellites.

Simon Davies, President of Spectra Group said: “It’s an important and prestigious step for Spectra Group to take part in AWE20 with the COMET troposcatter system. Feedback has been very positive with users appreciating the ease of use, large bandwidth and overall ability to communicate over the horizon in a potentially satellite and GPS denied environment”. He added: “Troposcatter and SlingShot offer different yet complimentary capabilities to our users. We’re confident that all of our existing and future customers will see the benefits on offer in using both systems side-by-side, to meet every Beyond Line Of Sight communications scenario”.

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Everest.com Offers Reduced Pricing of Caliber Memberships to Veterans, Active Duty Military, Law Enforcement, and First Responders

Tuesday, November 10th, 2020

The Woodlands, Texas – November 10, 2020 – Everest.com, the nation’s first outdoor lifestyle-focused, multi-merchant marketplace announced today that the company will offer Caliber memberships at 50% off to all members of the military and first responders’ communities.

Everest Caliber Memberships are now available to veterans, active duty military, law enforcement and first responders for $59.94 for a one-year membership with annual billing. Caliber members receive the following benefits:
– Free shipping on Caliber-eligible products
– Access to streaming entertainment
– Eat, Play & Travel discounts to 700,000+ locations
– Donation to our non-profit partners
– Early-bird notices on sales and closeouts
– Samples from Everest Storefronts
– Extreme discounts on gear
– Everest t-shirt
– Everest Collectible Pure Copper or Silver Bar
– Discount on a U.S. LawShield membership

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TNVC Announces new Infrared Vehicle Lighting Systems by Lightforce

Tuesday, November 10th, 2020

Redlands, CA – TNVC and its sister company Night Goggles, Inc announced today they will be bringing on the Lightforce product lineup consisting of Infrared Vehicle Lighting Systems, handheld spotlights and will be one of the premiere suppliers in North America for Lightforce.

Lightforce, based in Adelaide South Australia and sister companies to Nightforce Optics, remains one of the most trusted names in off road vehicle lighting for over 38 years. Having been in use with US Special Operation forces for over 15 years, the new version of the Lightforce Striker IR LED was designed specifically for TIER 1 Military and Special operations units, Law Enforcement, and hard-use hunting applications. Designed to perform to our impossibly high standards, and their IP68 and IP69k ingress protection rating means they are built for extreme conditions. Reduced radio interference (RRI) technology allows you to operate critical communications equipment such as Ham Radios, CB and FRS radios static-free. Optional modular filters let you modify the lights beam patterns to meet the conditions your mission requires. Operating at 850nM, they perform well with all types and generations of night vision and remain our most premium IR product offering.

Other new products available include the Enforcer IR LED Handheld spotlight, which offers a range of 800+ yards of Infrared Light in IR mode, focusable beam, and rechargeable via 12v or 110v wall outlet.

The ROK40 Infrared series offer a more entry level price into the Infrared Driving lineup, and also are more compact to fit on ditch brackets, fog light positions and tighter mounting spaces. They are available in Flood or Spot beam pattern configurations and come as a pair with harness.

For more information regarding the Lightforce lineup of products, please visit:

tnvc.com/shop/category/brands/lightforce

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CRKT Adds Septimo Multi-Tool to Forged By War Program

Tuesday, November 10th, 2020

Born of Flames. Seriously. The Septimo™ Multi-Tool is a tactical carry designed by a seasoned Green Beret to be more than a convenience—he forged it of experience to serve as a lifeline. A tanto blade with one Veff Serration™ pairs with a Philips and flathead screwdriver, bottle opener, glass breaker, and adjustable wrench to create this deployment-prepared powerhouse.

Jeremy Valdez of Tampa, Florida brings combat experience and time serving in the 7th Special Forces Group to the aptly named Septimo™ Multi-Tool; a tribute meaning “seventh” in Spanish. Designed in the spirit of his tactical folding knife by the same name, the main motivation for this multi-tool design arises from his 2009 deployment to Afghanistan. During combat operations, Jeremy was involved in a helicopter crash. In the chaotic aftermath, the small folder he had failed to perform when he was cutting straps and moving debris while pulling fellow soldiers out of the burning, tangled chopper wreckage.

Duty to his fallen comrades and brothers and sisters in arms drove him to design the Septimo™ and now the Septimo™ Multi-Tool with a thumb stud opening, a desert-proof black oxide finish, and friction points on the handle to help deal with inclement conditions. It was given a single Veff Serration™ for impressively effective strap cutting ability.

In addition to the powerful blade, the Septimo™ Multi-Tool features both a Phillips and flathead screwdriver, a bottle opener, and an adjustable wrench with a strong glass breaker.

Some are born of novelty. The Septimo™ is born of purpose.

About the Forged By War® Program

In 2013, Ryan Johnson of RMJ Tactical, designer of elite, military, tactical tomahawks, approached CRKT® with the news that he had been working with a few combat veterans that had returned from war with varying degrees of post-traumatic stress (PTS).

To help work through their challenges, they have been designing and forging steel into custom tools. Drawing from their experience earned in combat situations, they have been creating tools they wished they had available to them in the battlefield.

CRKT® cares deeply about our returning veterans and we saw a way to give back to the community that created them. In 2016, we launched the Forged By War® program.

These are mission ready tools, designed by veterans, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the veterans’ charity of choice.

Mission ready tools that are Forged By War®. Learn more here.

Jeremy Valdez’s charity of choice for this tool is the Green Beret Foundation.

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Rohde & Schwarz Helps to Protect Dutch Soldiers in the Field

Monday, November 9th, 2020

Rohde & Schwarz Benelux to provide signal and spectrum analyzing and recording solutions for the Netherlands’ Defence Material Organization TESLA-M project.

Munich, November 9, 2020 – Rohde & Schwarz Benelux has been awarded €1.8 million by the Netherlands’ Defence Material Organization (DMO) for the TESt Lane Analysis Mobile (TESLA-M) project. Under the contract, Rohde & Schwarz Benelux will provide signal and spectrum analyzing and recording equipment to be installed in a 4×4 Mercedes Sprinter van.

Rohde & Schwarz Benelux will team up with Contour Advanced Systems for the integration and assembly of the TESLA-M vehicle.

This gives Defense a high-quality mobile measurement setup to test various types of Jammer configurations to protect defense personnel from a wide variety of Remote Controlled (RC) IED’s. IEDs are a daily reality in conflict and are considered by the Armed Forces tactical weapons with a strategic effect. To develop the operation and coverage per threat for jammers as good as possible, TESLA-M is used.

In 2021, the Dutch Ministry of Defense (MoD) will get an improved measurement and control vehicle that validates jammers now and in the future, thereby protecting the lives of Dutch soldiers. DMO expects TESLA-M to have a minimum lifespan of nine years.

Under the contract, Rohde & Schwarz Benelux will provide:

• The R&S FSW signal and spectrum analyzer offering analysis bandwidth for wideband-modulated or frequency agile signals.

• The R&S SMW200A vector signal generator for digitally modulated signals required for the development of new wideband communications systems.

• The R&S IQW wideband I/Q data recorder offering wide recording bandwidth and high sampling rate and bit depth.

“Thanks to TESLA-M, we will be able to protect our soldiers from RC-IEDs,” said Mr. H.D. Mooibroek, Project manager, DMO. “With this future-proof installation, Dutch Defense is prepared for current and future RC-IED threats and set the tone internationally. This is possible with the help of TESLA-M; a high-quality mobile measuring set-up with which various types of jammer configurations can be tested.”

“We are thrilled that DMO has chosen Rohde & Schwarz technology for the TESLA-M project and to deliver the first vehicle fully equipped with our equipment next year,” Mr. B. Maarleveld, General Manager of Rohde & Schwarz Benelux, explained.

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New Agilite Logo Stretch-Fit Hats

Monday, November 9th, 2020

Agilite has just launched their new Logo Stretch-Fit Hats that now allow you to run Agilite downtown, not just downrange.

Available in both Wolf Grey and Full Blackout, they feature 3D embroidery of the renowned Agilite Scorpion logo, the tell-tale sign of a member of a warrior brotherhood in constant pursuit of perfection.

Someone who’s committed to defending their country, their community or their Family, and to doing so in the finest equipment available.

It is exclusive to Agilite and authorized Agilite dealers and has custom woven and embroidered branding both inside and out.

The Stretch fit, internal fit band wicks moisture and ensures a comfortable, all-day fit.

It is a one-size-fits-most design so if you think you have a particularly large or particularly small head you may want to check out exact sizing on the Agilite website.

See more and grab yours during their store-wide Veteran’s day sale that’s live now:

agilitegear.com/products/agilite-logo-stretch-fit-hat

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SIG SAUER TANGO6T Riflescope Selected by U.S. Department of Defense for Direct View Optic (DVO)

Monday, November 9th, 2020

NEWINGTON, N.H., (November 9, 2020) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is proud to announce the TANGO6T has been selected by the U.S. Department of Defense for the Direct View Optic (DVO) in response to a solicitation to enhance squad performance with a variable powered riflescope. Unlike older generation non-magnified or fixed-magnification optics, the TANGO6T is a 1-6X variable-magnification riflescope that enables the soldier to engage both close quarter targets and targets at extended ranges.

This award from the U.S. DoD is the third award for the SIG SAUER TANGO6T; previously selections for the TANGO6T include the Squad Designated Marksman Rifle (SDMR) and the USSOCOM Squad-Variable Powered Scope (S-VPS). The TANGO6T riflescope is currently in use with the U.S. Army Squad Designated Marksman and U.S. Military Special Forces.

“After rigorous and stringent testing, where the best of the industry competed, we are proud to confirm the SIG SAUER TANGO6T riflescope has been selected by the U.S. Army as the Direct View Optic,” began Ron Cohen, President and CEO, SIG SAUER, Inc. “This is a three-peat for the TANGO6T as the riflescope continues to prove it will withstand the rigors of U.S. military testing making it the choice for use with our soldiers. The further proliferation of the riflescope into the U.S. Military’s M4A1 operating system is an exciting achievement for SIG SAUER Electro-Optics and further proof that the TANGO6T is the direction of the future.”

The TANGO6T 1-6×24 DVO riflescope will be used on M4A1 carbines and is a first focal plane ruggedized riflescope with a Flat Dark Earth (FDE) anodized aircraft grade aluminum main tube. The riflescope features the DWLR6 reticle capable of providing range estimation and wind holds at extreme distances, the advanced HELLFIRE illumination system for fast target acquisition, a locking illumination dial, Power Selector Ring (PSR) Throw Lever, the ALPHA4 ultralight mount, and a laser-marked scope level indicator for intuitive installation.

“The TANGO6T riflescope platform has been ruggedized and battle-hardened over the course of both the SDMR and S-VPS programs,” added Andy York, President, SIG SAUER Electro-Optics. “We are proud to assemble the TANGO6T here in the USA to support our warfighters with a variable powered riflescope that was developed to match the engagement requirements of today’s battlefield.”

The SIG SAUER TANGO6T 1-6x24MM riflescope is available commercially at local retailers and at sigsauer.com, in first and second plane, and varying reticles including 5.56/7.62 Horseshoe Dot, HELLFIRE MOA Milling, HELLFIRE FL-6 and the new DWLR6.

“This award solidifies the TANGO6T as the premier riflescope of the U.S. military as it continues to exceed the highest standards for ruggedization, range, and accuracy throughout testing protocols, and in the field with our soldiers. We are honored to partner with the U.S. Department of Defense as they continue to modernize their weapons systems and look forward to the continued proliferation of the TANGO6T amongst our fighting forces,” concluded Cohen.

All SIG SAUER TANGO6 riflescopes are designed and assembled in the USA at the state-of-the-art, ISO-certified, SIG SAUER Electro-Optics facility in Wilsonville, Oregon.

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SAAMI Adds Affiliate Membership Category

Monday, November 9th, 2020

The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute® (SAAMI®) is pleased to announce that it has added a new membership category, Affiliated Members, to the organization’s body of professional suppliers.

As defined in the SAAMI bylaws, an individual or company eligible for Affiliated Member status is:

Any supplier of essential products or services used for the design, manufacture or testing of firearms, ammunition or propellant, including any major component part as defined in Art. V, Section 1, such as ballistic laboratory test and measurement equipment; tool and die makers; gauge and reamer manufacturers; and ballistic testing and materials testing, may be eligible to become a non-voting Affiliate Member of the Institute.

“None of us is as smart as all of us working towards a common goal,” said Rick Patterson, SAAMI Executive Director. “These companies are an essential part of our industry and including them in our membership body presents a more united industry working to assist in delivering SAAMI’s mission of firearm safety, reliability and interchangeability.”

To learn more about SAAMI, including its available memberships and how to apply, visit SAAMI.org.

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