“THE NOMAD 12 is for all the wanderers out there trying to find their way in life. We started with the limited edition Blackwater pump-action shotgun with FDE injection molded parts. Then the guys over at Red5Worx gave all the metal a custom M81 camo pattern Cerakote.”
“We topped this tool off with a Swampfox Liberator II red dot optic & an INFORCE WMLx WHITE/IR light to keep the party going well after the setting of the sun. Carolina Custom Foam finishes this kit off with a full custom NANUK case – guaranteed to be the envy of everyone at your local range.”
Prizes include:
• CUSTOMIZED BLACKWATER SHOTGUN
• INJECTION-MOLDED FDE POLYMER FURNITURE
• CUSTOM CERAKOTE BY RED 5 WORX @RED5WORX
• SWAMP FOX LIBERATOR II RED DOT OPTIC
• INFORCE WMLx WHITE/IR LIGHT
• CUSTOM NANUK CASE BY CAROLINA CUSTOM FOAM
• 20 ROUNDS OF BLACKWATER HEAVY HITTER 12 GAUGE SABOTS
• 2 x 5 ROUND MAGAZINES
• BLACKWATER SWAG KIT | STICKERS, PATCHES, SHIRT, HAT & HOODY
The Shield Arms Folding Lower Receiver (FLR) is now available in pistol, rifle, and stripped lower configuration. As originally reported at the time of the first release (and as the name portends), the FLR is a fully-folding lower receiver that does not require an adapter.
This lower is a patent-pending billet AR-15 lower receiver with a folding stock mechanism machined and built directly into the receiver, allowing the stock or pistol brace to fold without the need of an aftermarket folding adapter.
Each respective configuration is detailed below.
SA-15 FLR
A 16 in. folding rifle built on Shield Arms folding lower.
The SHTF (Stop Heat Transfer) Wrap is a new option from KE Arms for hot weather, rapid-fire, and other incalescent shooting conditions, particularly with free float tubes. Manufactured in the USA and designed in conjunction with Russell Phagan, the SHTF+ Wrap reduces heat transfer to a shooter’s hand and reduces wear from barricades in training or competition.
Storage in hot environments and rapid fire are both equally capable of making the free float tubes too hot to hold comfortably, reducing the shooter’s effectiveness. The Stop Heat TransFer Wrap attaches around the 9” to 15” aluminum free float tube on your AR15 rifle to reduce heat transfer to the shooters hand. The rifle can be handled normally after storage inside a hot vehicle and during rapid firing of multiple magazines.
The SHTF+ features thermal insulating material for even more extreme use (not recommended for use on silencers/suppressor directly). Reduce wear bracing on barricades in training or matches. Our customers in cold weather climates equally enjoy the SHTF wrap to stop cold transfer into their hands. The SHTF+ is 7? Long and can adjust to fit a wide variety of handguards.
It secures via hook and loop fastening (Velcro) to fit any handguard diameter. In addition to AR15 handguards, it will also work on FAL, Sterling, M1 Garand/M14 Fore ends, and potentially any other firearm with thin handguards needing additional insulation.
Lincad is pleased to announce that it has appointed Eltron Technologies to assist with business growth across the USA and Canada.
Focused on the defense and industrial OEM market segments, Eltron Technologies is a manufacturer’s representative partner with agents operating across the whole of North America.
Eltron Technologies will be focused on securing new customers for Lincad’s latest range of batteries and chargers suitable for a range of military applications and other applications that require military grade performance. Eltron Technologies will also be promoting Lincad’s bespoke design and manufacturing service.
Eltron Technologies has been operating since 1984 and supports several international clients in North American defence and industrial markets.
Peter Slade, Joint Managing Director at Lincad, said:
“We see opportunities in the USA and Canada for Lincad’s latest battery and charger solutions. Whilst we have previously had sales in North America, Eltron Technologies will allow Lincad to grow its business footprint within those territories. They have many years of experience working with similar clients and we’re excited to be working in partnership for the benefit of both companies.”
Joe Jevelle, Director at Eltron Technologies, added:
“Eltron Technologies is grateful for the opportunity to be selected as Lincad’s North America sales team promoting their military and industrial high-end battery and charger solutions. We look forward to building their brand within our defense and industrial communities. Thanks Lincad for the confidence you place in our abilities as your newly chosen partner.”
With a dedication to providing the highest performance products of uncompromising quality, Buck Knives, leader in sports cutlery, is pleased to introduce the 040 Onset. Further bolstering an exceptional 2021 product class, the introduction of this brand new mid-year 2021 entrant continues Buck’s commitment to best in class value and craftsmanship.
Sporting a S45VN Bos heat treated flat grind blade, ultra-smooth ball bearing flipper, G10 top scale and removable belt clip, this framelock knife elevates the everyday carry game. Featuring a 3 3/8” drop point blade with an overall closed length of 4 7/8” and Rockwell hardness of 59-61, the Onset is built for the rigors of daily use, offering superior edge retention and rock solid toughness.
The 040 Onset was developed through Buck’s commitment to continually expand and enhance their EDC (everyday carry) lineup. Building on nearly 120 years of knife making expertise to develop and optimize products, the Onset is Buck’s newest EDC in an ever expanding class that bears the trusted Buck name.
“Buck’s legacy of crafting iconic products, some over a half century in continuous production, makes it easy to forget we have a state of the art facility in which we design, develop, and test our products,” said Chris Bourassa, Director of Marketing and Product Development. “The Onset is an exciting edition to our everyday carry class featuring a material and technical combination that’s tough to beat. Built, tested, and refined, every hand edged and hand sharpened 040 Onset is proudly made right here in Post Falls, Idaho.”
Made in the USA and backed by Buck’s uncompromising Forever Warranty, the Onset will be available in August. MSRP: $180.
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Dutch defence company AEC Skyline and Europe’s leading robotics and autonomous systems developer Milrem Robotics signed a Memorandum of Understanding last week to cooperate in the development of unmanned systems.
The MoU that was signed by Stef Have, director of AEC Skyline Holding and Kuldar Väärsi, CEO of Milrem Robotics paves the way for joint development, testing and validation of products and software in the fields of activity of both parties.
Under the teaming agreement AEC Skyline will act as an integration partner of Milrem Robotics products including the THeMIS and Multiscope unmanned ground vehicles as well as the Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle. AEC will also engage with the Dutch Ministry of Defence as well as with potential civilian customers, primarily in the Netherlands.
With six THeMIS UGVs already being operated by the Royal Netherlands Army’s Robotics & Autonomous Systems unit under a concept development & experimentation (CD&E) scheme, both parties now aim to position Milrem Robotics’ solutions for future requirements of the Dutch MoD including the use of manned-unmanned teaming.
The parties are looking into requirements that might lead to the integration of new technologies and payloads including (tethered) UAS, sensors and armaments into UGVs. The companies are also analysing how UAS data can enhance AI and autonomous navigation solutions developed by Milrem Robotics and enhance their Intelligent Functions.
“AEC’s tethered drone technology is a welcome addition to the list of capabilities required in the development of the European Unmanned Ground System during the iMUGS project, which is why Milrem has invited AEC to contribute with their technology,” said Kuldar Väärsi, CEO of Milrem Robotics.
AEC Skyline’s director Stef Have added: “we look forward to contributing to Milrem Robotics’ range of products, adding significant systems integration expertise to the partnership while engaging with the end-user, both military and civilian.”
The companies have already identified counter-UAS technology and the development of a new integrated user interface as specific areas of cooperation.
TNVC’s releasing an “extremely limited” product from NG Systems: the OSSABAW DTNVG14P Dual Tube Night Vision Goggle (NVG).
Based on TNVC’s flagship YOTE MN14P Monocular, the OSSABAW DTNVG14P is designed specifically to meet the needs of outdoor adventure enthusiasts, hunters, nighttime photographers, naturalists, noctivigants, and other recreational night vision users.
The OSSABAW DTNVG14P uses a Photonis ECHO Gen 2+ image intensifier tube, which makes it the perfect dual-tube solution for the outdoor enthusiast community. Get them while you’re in stock! These will not be available on backorder, units are ready to ship.
Like the YOTE Monocular, the OSSABAW is a high-performance Night Vision Goggle (NVG) that can be used hand-held or head-mounted. Unlike the YOTE Monocular, however, the OSSABAW is a Dual-Tube NVG, meaning that it uses two (2) image intensifier tubes, to provide each eye with an aided image that improves depth perception and image quality by allowing the user to take advantage of true stereoscopic vision. This also makes it ideal for driving and maritime applications where depth perception, situational awareness, and reaction time are of critical importance.
The OSSABAW DTNVG14P uses the same ubiquitous AN/PVS-14 optical lens assemblies originally designed for military use and features Photonis ECHO “ONYX” White Phosphor Hybrid Photocathode image intensifiers uniquely suited to the needs of recreational night vision users. The Binocular housing is likewise based on a proven architecture with a highly durable polymer housing manufactured by ACTinBlack of Luxembourg and an international leader in high-performance optical systems. The DTNVG14P housing features independently articulating optical pods that allow the device to be adjusted for individual user’s eyes, as well as a monocular cut-off for stowing the system when the optical pods are rotated all the way out, providing extra security during storage or when being stowed when worn head-mounted. The DTNVG14P housing also features an industry-standard “dovetail” interface shoe allowing it to work with common head harness and helmet mounts such as the Wilcox G24 NVG Mount.
*Tube Specs:
Tube: Photonis ECHO High Performance Gen 2
Color: P45 White Phosphor (ONYX)
Gate: Auto-Gated
Figure of Merit (FOM): 1800+ (No Max)
‘Switch-Barrel’ capability offers ballistic advantages beyond NGSW program
GARLAND, TX (June 3, 2021) – Texas-based ammunition manufacturer True Velocity released a video today detailing the performance advantages of its proprietary 6.8 TVCM composite-cased cartridge currently being evaluated by the U.S. Army in its Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) program.
Though True Velocity’s 6.8 TVCM case design was originally optimized for use in the NGSW-Rifle and NGSW-Automatic Rifle submissions designed by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, the video demonstrates the cartridge’s additional compatibility with currently fielded weapons including the M240B belt-fed machine gun, the M110 semi-automatic sniper system, and the M134 rotary machine gun, or “minigun.” The company refers to this added 6.8 TVCM functionality as its “switch-barrel” capability.
“True Velocity is an American-owned, American-based company that set out with a singular goal in mind, and it was to provide the American warfighter with an unfair advantage on the battlefield,” said Patrick Hogan, True Velocity’s chief sales and marketing officer. “The Next Generation Squad Weapon program has given us the opportunity to do that … Not only do we have this forward-leaning momentum with next-generation capabilities, but we have a plug-and-play application that can be fielded on the battlefield today with weapons that our soldiers are carrying into battle.”
True Velocity’s composite-cased 6.8 TVCM cartridge delivers significant performance and logistical benefits over traditional brass-cased ammunition and currently meets or exceeds all requirements of the NGSW program. The 6.8 TVCM cartridge provides significantly increased muzzle velocity and effective range over the traditional brass-cased 7.62x51mm round, while simultaneously reducing the weight of the cartridge by more than 30 percent and keeping chamber pressures at normal, safe operating levels, a factor that allows for compatibility with currently fielded weapon systems like the M240B.
“You’re talking about something as simple as pulling a barrel off the M240 and replacing it with one that accommodates 6.8 TVCM,” said Hogan, “and, all of a sudden, you’ve increased the effective range of this weapon by more than 50 percent, you’ve reduced the weight of the ammunition by over 30 percent, and you’ve given our soldiers a meaningful advantage on the battlefield.”
The U.S. Army down-selected True Velocity’s composite-cased ammunition in August 2019 for the NGSW modernization program. True Velocity submitted its 6.8mm composite-cased cartridge as part of an overall NGSW weapon system in partnership with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems.
For more information on True Velocity and the NGSW program, visit tvammo.com.
