This is Shaw Concepts‘ first outing at SOF Week and they came on strong with several upcoming items including a new radio pouch, the H.I.V.E.
Naturally, it’s PALS compatible and is adjustable to accommodate most radios. In addition to adjustable height, the pouch features ventilation to deal with heat created by the radio.
Look for it soon.
Using the same Spear platform developed for the US Army Next Generation Squad Weapon, SIG has come up with a new version of the Spear which is being internally referred to as the Assaulter.
This shorty version (above) features a 10” barrel and follows similar developments of the MCX family including the Rattler and USSOCOM’s PDW, the Reduced Signature Assault Rifle.
Performance-wise, with the 10” barrel you can expect in excess of 2800 fps, firing a 113 grain copper projectile from a high pressure case. In contrast, a 147 grain M80 ball projectile from a 24” M240 barrel is ~2800 fps.
The shorter barrel also leads to a lower weight, just shy of 7.7 lbs which is about a pound heavier than an M4AA1 equipped with a URGI.
This developments falls in line with SIG’s continued development of this platform in multiple calibers.
Look for more details soon.
The Nightscan Night Camera from Sionyx can be seen below, mounted to the top of a mast in an example of an operational configuration.
Based on a commercial product, this version has been hardened for military use with n aluminum chassis and can be powered by military batteries like the 5590. This CMOS camera provides color vision in daylight as well as during extremely lowlight conditions. When combined with ROC.ai it can categorize objects within its field of view. Additionally, it is easily integrated into existing communication networks.
Drifire’s FR Soft Shell Jacket is Berry Compliant and made 14 oz. FR DRIFIRE Tri-Laminate with DWR.
Features:
Zippered hand warmer pockets
Loop on chest and sleeves for easy attachment of SSI
Stand up fleece lined collar for added protection and warmth
Zipper closure bicep pockets built for large phones and tools
Adjustable wrist tabs to help keep sleeve in place and close off wind and weather
Adjustable drawstring waist for closer fit to keep the cold out
There is also a pant available.
Germany’s DNS Alpha is exhibiting with Mountain Horse Solutions. I’m a big fan of their Unterziehnasseschutz, a GORE-TEX coverall which is worn as an undersuit leaving the BDU or combat uniform as the outer garment.
They’ve created a new display which depicts how it is worn with cutaways in the combat uniform.
Delivering complex data, artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities to the tactical edge
SAN DIEGO – May 7, 2024 – Cubic, a recognized industry leader in providing trusted, scalable and intuitive edge compute and networking platforms, is launching DTECH Fusion Edge High-Performance Compute (eHPC). Fusion eHPC is a single-case solution that enables complex, data-rich processing at the edge, in denied, disrupted, intermittent and limited (DDIL) environments. The innovative solution will be displayed at this year’s SOF Week from May 6-10 in the Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida.
“Today’s operations require timely and accurate data. Fusion eHPC supports mission-critical decisions at the speed of conflict,” said Anthony Verna, SVP and GM, Cubic DTECH Mission Solutions. “The eHPC addition to our Family of Systems enables actionable intelligence in a rugged, powerful, and affordable single-case solution.”
Fusion eHPC features a 64-core CPU, a dedicated graphics processor, high-speed networking, and user-accessible storage that’s smaller, lighter and faster than the competition. It allows for disconnected tactical-cloud and hyper-converged technologies at the tactical edge, delivering high-performance computing and networking to support data-rich workloads such as AI, ML and video analysis.
Visit Cubic at booth 1013 to speak with experts who will demonstrate DTECH’s Fusion eHPC.
Learn more at DTECH Fusion eHPC (cubic.com).
During the 2022 Land Forces conference in Australia we have you a sneak preview of the Banshee Land Autonomous Munitions Platform. At this year’s SOF Week, manufacturer DefendTex has unveiled the production version.
The Banshee is an Autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicle which serves a a platform for ISR, anti-tank and Anti-Access Area-Denial (A2/AD) missions. It offers a top speed 100 km/h top speed with a 30km range.
Although it’s not as sleek as the prototype, it is certainly a rigged, functional design which will accept a variety of mission payloads.
Crye Precision took the opportunity to launch G3.5 uniforms which combines the VTX ripstop fabric of the G4 line with the classic cut of G3.
They are available now in MultiCam in male and female cuts in combat and field cuts.
