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Schiebel Camcopter S-100 to Perform Coast Guard Services for European Maritime Safety Agency in the Republic of Croatia

Friday, July 26th, 2019

Vienna, 23 July 2019 – The Maritime Safety Directorate of the Ministry of Sea, Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Croatia issued the first mobilization request to the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) for CAMCOPTER® S-100 maritime surveillance services.

Starting in the summer of 2019, the service provision for Croatia will assist in maritime Coast Guard functions such as search and rescue, monitoring and surveillance, ship and port security, vessel traffic, environmental protection and response, ship casualty assistance, as well as accident and disaster response. For these purposes, the CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) will be based on the island of Brac? and will carry out regular patrolling flights, on-demand incident monitoring missions and specific inspection operations. The S-100 will execute these tasks equipped with an L3 Wescam Electro-Optical / Infra-Red (EO/IR) camera gimbal, an Overwatch Imaging PT-8 Oceanwatch payload and an Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver.

EMSA awarded the multi-year maritime surveillance contract for a Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) to Schiebel in November 2018. In execution of this contract, Schiebel will provide simultaneous maritime surveillance services to several European Union (EU) member states and EU bodies.

“The CAMCOPTER® S-100 is the perfect Vertical Takeoff and Landing UAS to perform these Coast Guard functions,” notes Hans Georg Schiebel, Chairman of the Schiebel Group. “Backed by an impressive service record in the maritime domain, the S-100 has established itself as the best choice whenever sophisticated maritime surveillance is required.”

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Washoe County Sheriff’s Office SWAT chooses Rosco Manufacturing

Friday, July 26th, 2019

July 16th, 2019: Rosco Manufacturing, an American manufacturer of high-quality gun barrels, is proud to announce the successful implementation of their 10.5” Bloodline barrels (via American Defense Mfg. Mod 1 LE upper receivers) by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (NV) SWAT team. The Washoe County (NV) SWAT team and American Defense Mfg. have recently fulfilled a program that retrofits their current duty rifles with the Rosco 10.5” Bloodline equipped Mod 1 LE upper receiver groups.

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office provides law enforcement services for the unincorporated area of Washoe County with approximately 412 commissioned personnel. The highly trained, dedicated SWAT team routinely responds to situations such as barricaded subjects, entry into high risk locations, and other situations that require such tactical support.

“With the implementation of the new Rosco equipped Mod 1 LE uppers the Washoe Co. SWAT team will have a much-needed upgrade in their armory. These SWAT officers can be confident in the level of quality available to them every-time duty calls.” -Gabriel Cabrera (Marketing/Sales Director for Rosco Mfg.)

For more information on Rosco Manufacturing and our products go to www.RoscoManufacturing.com

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SIG SAUER P320 Patent-Pending XSERIES TXG Grip Module Now Available

Friday, July 26th, 2019

NEWINGTON, N.H., (July 25, 2019) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to introduce the P320 XSERIES TXG Tungsten Infused Grip Module is now available for SIG SAUER P320 Pistols. The TXG grip module was developed by SIG SAUER engineers with a patent-pending process by infusing tungsten into the polymer material providing the weight of steel with the flex of polymer.

“The new P320 TXG Grip Module is significant leap forward in innovation for polymer pistols, and an exciting addition for factory-direct accessories for the P320,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “This innovative grip module can be easily installed on any existing P320 XFIVE or P320 Full-Size pistol, increasing the weight by over 8 oz., which helps to reduce muzzle flip by almost fifty-percent.”

The TXG Grip Module includes the P320 XSERIES enhancements including a generous undercut, and a high beavertail allowing for a higher grip and better recoil control. The patent-pending process to develop the grip module infuses the polymer with tungsten, resulting in an overall weight of 16.6oz including the removable grip weight and magwell. All of these features combine to give you the weight of steel, with the flex of a polymer that results in one of the flattest, softest shooting 9mm pistols ever manufactured.

P320 TXG Grip Module:

Frame Size: Full-Size Medium

Weight: 16.6oz (includes grip and magwell)

Finish: Gray Polymer

Compatible with P320 XFIVE or Full-Size Slide Assemblies

MSRP: $299.99

The SIG SAUER P320 XSERIES TXG Grip Module is available at the SIG SAUER Web Store, and is currently shipping to dealers.

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Milliken Joins Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide, Sponsors Global Summit

Thursday, July 25th, 2019

2020 PCIAW Summit and Awards will be in partnership with Milliken& Company

SPARTANBURG, S.C.– As a global leader in performance and protective textiles, Milliken is pleased to expand its industry engagement by joining the Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW®), an association created to strengthen the influence of the clothing industry through collaborative leadership and strategic advocacy. Milliken boasts a diverse textiles portfolio, including a range of apparel fabrics that serve various industries like workwear, protective, military and outdoor markets.

The 2020 PCIAW Summit and Awards, to be held in London, will be in partnership with Milliken & Company. The event brings together industry professionals from around the world in corporate wear, workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE) to address emerging industry topics and current affairs. With the U.S. serving as the host country, Milliken will help to preside over one of the largest gatherings of global apparel executives and influencers, and further industry collaboration.

“Aligning with PCIAW is a natural extension for Milliken,” commented Jeff Morris, senior vice president of Milliken’s Uniform and Protective Textiles business. “Our reach spans the globe as we provide the apparel industry with a broad range of innovative textiles built on our legacy of quality and expertise. We look forward to connecting and collaborating with the global industry through PCIAW.”

Driven by award-winning research and design capabilities, Milliken’s global textile portfolio includes leading brands like the respected Westex by Milliken flame resistant fabrics and the recently acquired Polartec business, among other superior fabrics for protective, workwear, fire service, military, retail and outdoor apparel. Milliken’s R&D capabilities uniquely positions them to collaborate with customers to solve their complex textile needs, and more than 154 years of textile knowledge underpins its reputation as one of the most cutting-edge fabric manufacturers. In addition, Milliken textiles incorporate intentional sustainability measures, including responsible resource management and landfill diversion, to create responsible textiles that help create a positive impact on the world.

“PCIAW is the first and only worldwide organization developed to represent the global companies of the professional clothing industry,” states PCIAW CEO and founder, Yvette Ashby. ‘We encompass the entire supply chain from buyers, suppliers, manufacturers and distributors and understand that our buyers and procurement managers sit at the heart of our industry. Milliken’s recent membership of the PCIAW is set to strengthen the PCIAW’s international presence. Their support as sponsors of our 2020 PCIAW Summit and Awards will be beneficial not only to other members, but to the industry as a whole, and we are thrilled to add their extensive knowledge and innovation to our collective work.’

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TangoDown Inc ACRO Mount for GLOCK MOS Models

Thursday, July 25th, 2019

TangoDown® Inc. is excited to announce the latest addition to the lineup – the TangoDown® ACRO® Mount for GLOCK® MOS® Models (AAM-01). Due to Aimpoint® having a reputation of developing top-notch products, we decided to introduce an ACRO® mount plate that wouldn’t dent your wallet while maintaining a solid mounting platform. The AAM-01 is made from ordnance grade steel with a Melonite finish to remain rust free.

**Please read installation instructions prior to installing. If you aren’t familiar with modifying your firearms, seek appropriate assistance from a certified GLOCK® Armorer or Gunsmith.

For more information on the AAM-01, including model compatibility, visit: tangodown.com/tangodown-aam-01-acro-mount-for-glock-mos-models

Fits GLOCK® MOS models only.

MSRP: $28.95

Customer Questions: sales@tangodown.com

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Samson’s 9mm AR Compensator Now Available in Stainless Steel

Thursday, July 25th, 2019

Keene, NH — The Samson 9mm AR Compensator is now available in stainless steel. For a limited time it’s priced at $47.99, the same price as the original Nitride finish version. As a special introduction to the new stainless steel compensator, both the stainless and Nitride finished compensators are 20% off, now through Sunday, July 28. That’s a savings of $9.60…so hurry and get yours before it’s too late!

Originally designed for 9mm pistol caliber carbines, these 1/2x28mm comps work equally well on 5.56 pistols and SBRs. With an overall length of 1.25”, they’re perfect for your compact build, and come with a crush washer for installation.

Like all Samson products, these compensators are made in New Hampshire, USA.

Don’t forget to check out the incredible deals on Samson Clearance page.

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German Army Relies On Rohde & Schwarz

Thursday, July 25th, 2019

IDZ-ES and the PUMA infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) for the VJTF 2023 are making a start on the end-to-end digital command radio link over the first mile using software defined radios from Rohde & Schwarz.

Munich, July 22, 2019 – The seamless command radio link for the PUMA armored infantry system with the infantryman of the future (IdZ-ES) for the Very High Readiness Joint Taskforce (VJTF) 2023 is provided by Rohde & Schwarz. With the Budget Committee of the German Lower House of German Parliament (Bundestag) having given its approval for the armored infantry system service package at the end of June, the necessary contracts for procurement have now also been completed.

“This order is a milestone that we have reached after winning against international competitors in challenging trials and comparative tests set by the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) in 2018 in Munster, Germany,” explained Hartmut Jäschke, Senior Vice President Market Segments Secure Communications Sales and Projects at Rohde & Schwarz.

Its basis is the intention of the Bundeswehr to be ready with the PUMA IFV/armored infantry system and the latest version of IdZ-ES for NATO VJTF (Land) in 2023. Rohde & Schwarz is a subcontractor of Rheinmetall Electronics, which is responsible for the IdZ-ES system, and will supply the latest tactical software defined radios (SDR) together with suitable waveforms, integration, training and services. The SOVERON family works with the high data rate and interference-immune SOVERON WAVE waveforms for tactical rugged use on the first mile, and is thus an exact match for the spectrum of requirements of a battle group for territorial and collective defense as well as for international crisis management operations. All members of the SOVERON WAVE family of waveforms offer mobile ad hoc network (MANET) functionality. Radios equipped with this capability function as routers within the IP network group, forwarding the information via other communication nodes and thus ensuring that a robust, interference-immune link can be maintained under all circumstances.

Rohde & Schwarz will supply the latest tactical software defined radios of the SOVERON family together with suitable waveforms, integration, training and services to the German Armed Forces for NATO VJTF (Land) in 2023. (Photo: Rohde & Schwarz)

The Rohde & Schwarz VHF/UHF radio systems selected for this project will establish and maintain the command radio link with simultaneous voice and IP data from dismounted troops up to the platoon and company level. The systems concerned are handheld (SDHR/SOVERON HR) and vehicular radios (SDTR/SOVERON VR) that are interoperable with the German Armed Forces joint radio system (SVFuA, series name: SOVERON D) that has already been commissioned by the Bundeswehr and the SDR waveforms procured with it. The first batch of SOVERON D commissioned for command vehicles will be delivered to the troops in the first half of 2020. This interplay is also of great importance for future viability in the context of the Digitalization of Land Based Operations/Tactical Edge Networking (D-LBO/TEN) major project for highly secure and trusted interoperable connections that will only come into effect after VJTF 2023. SOVERON D also provides backward compatibility with the analog SEM radio infrastructure that will be in service for some time yet even though it is obsolete. This capability was also recently demonstrated in further tests.

“With our innovative overall approach – SOVERON – we provide national trusted solutions that can be tailored to the customer’s needs but which, due to their open architecture, are compatible with established radio systems and architectures and, at the same time, will be viable in the future,” Mr. Jäschke continued. “It is an honor for us to bring into operation by the troops the latest state of the art for the VJTF. By doing so, we are not only paving the way for the next steps of D-LBO/TEN and for further strategic projects of the Bundeswehr. There are also significant synergies with the Telecommunications of the Army (TK A) project in Switzerland, comparable to the networking part of D-LBO/TEN. We are in the final round of a multi-year competition here.”

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DroneShield Wins Defence Innovation Network Scheme Grant

Wednesday, July 24th, 2019

DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) (“DroneShield” or the “Company”) is pleased to have been selected for a grant-based collaboration program by Defence Innovation Network (DIN), in conjunction with Innovation Connections.

NSW Defence Innovation Network (DIN) is a university-led initiative of the NSW Government and the Defence Science and Technology Group to enhance NSW Defence industry capability through collaboration with government and academic research institutions. Supported by seven leading NSW universities, DIN focuses on bringing world-class research capabilities and innovation to the defence sector, supporting the Australian defence export industry.

Under the program, DroneShield will draw on the NSW universities’ resourcing, in combination with own engineering team, to design and develop a real-time optical drone-detection capability using recent

advancements in machine Deep Learning and Convolutional Neural Networks. The collaboration is expected to result in a product that will be taken to market by DroneShield by 1Q 2020, further enhancing its existing suite of market-leading technologies.

DroneShields’s CEO Oleg Vornik commented “DroneShield is pleased to continue our collaboration with the Australian and NSW Governments to further strengthen our position as a leading Australian defence exporter in this highly innovative sector. This grant secures access to some of the best minds in the world, based here in Australia, to complement our best in class engineering team in continuing to stay at the forefront of the counterdrone space, as it rapidly grows.”

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