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SIGHTRON Announces the New SVIII 5-40×56 ED Premium Riflescope Line

July 15th, 2021

Youngsville, NC- July 15, 2021 – SIGHTRON, one of the world’s most innovative optical observation and aiming device companies, is proud to announce the launch of the new SVIII 5-40×56 ED line of premium riflescopes. SIGHTRON is one of the most recognized brands in modern, high-powered long-range and precision shooting competitions today.

SIGHTRON’s high performance SVIII 5-40×56 ED line of riflescopes take performance and innovation to the next level. Designed for competition, long-range shooting and hunting, the new SVIII 5-40×56 ED riflescope line has all the features for success, including a close focus of just 10 meters. The SVIII 5-40×56 is SIGHTRON’s newest zero-stop first image focal plane (FFP) riflescope. This new SVIII model features an all new internal zero-stop mechanism that provides an audible positive stop for dead-on zero settings. The new SVIII offers your choice of an LRM or MH-6 illuminated reticle. The SVIII offers a generous adjustment range that provides 20 MILS of windage and 40 MILS of elevation utilizing .1 Mil tactical turrets. The windage and elevation knobs have a total of 10 MILS per revolution. The all new 40mm main tube is waterproof, shockproof and nitrogen charged. A high-quality set of 40mm rings for a picatinny rail are included.

We are very excited about the new riflescope line,” said Mack Matsumoto, President of SIGHTRON. “The SVIII 5-40×56 is SIGHTRON’s first 40mm main tube riflescope. It’s also, the first to utilize the new MC-777 coatings on every air-to-glass surface throughout the entire optical system.”

For superior performance, SIGHTRON created a new MC-777 multi-coated lens coating for increased light transmission and improved clarity. SIGHTRON’s patented ExacTrack windage and elevation system is standard on all models. All reticles in this premium line are illuminated with a side-mounted 11-position on/off rotary-type dial which uses a standard CR2032 Battery. Another standout feature is the side-mounted focus system that has been redesigned for improved minimum focus performance.

Be sure to visit an authorized SIGHTRON dealer to get one before they are gone!

Features:
• Precision tactical turrets with internal zero-stop
• 11-position on/off side-mounted illumination dial
• NEW MC-777 Fully Multi-coated optics
• Exclusive ExacTrack windage and elevation adjustment system
• Illuminated MH-6 and LRM FFP designs
• Screw-in aluminum lens covers
• 40mm mount rings for picatinny rail
• Sightron Lifetime Warranty

Included in Box:
• 3-inch sunshade
• CR2032 battery
• Screw-in aluminum lens covers
• Allen wrench for knob and zero-stop adjustments
• 40mm mount rings for picatinny rail
• T-15 wrench for 40mm mount rings

Specifications:
• FOV @ 100 yards: 23.7-2.9 ft. Range of adj. windage/elevation @100 meters: 20/40 MRAD
• Eye Relief: 3.8-3.7” Knob Style: Precision Tactical with internal Zero Stop
• Click Value @ 100 meters: .1 MRAD Tube Diameter: 40mm
• Minute per revolution: 10 MRAD Weight: 49 oz
• MSRP: $3,099.00 Length: 16.8”

For more information on the SVIII 5-40×56 ED riflescopes and the complete product line from SIGHTRON, please visit sightron.com or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sightroninc.

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New Viridian HS1 Lasers and New FDE HS1 Housings

July 15th, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – July 08, 2021 –Viridian Weapon Technologies is pleased to announce that its celebrated and innovative hand stop laser, the HS1, is now available with a red laser. Both the new red laser HS1 and the original green laser version are available in both Black and Flat Dark Earth housings.

“The HS1 has proven to be exceptionally popular,” said Brian Hedeen, President and CEO at Viridian. “The laser aiming capabilities add to the speed of an already fast rifle design and the minimalist hand stop design is ideal for ergonomic control without getting in the way. And now we’re adding new colors to both the laser and the housing. Fans of FDE can match their HS1 to their rifle’s forend and those who prefer red lasers have that option available, too, in Black or FDE.”

Viridian’s HS1 is the first laser integrated into a hand stop. The shooter’s support hand grips the HS1 and this grip activates the laser. The HS1 provides an intuitive control surface and instantaneous targeting guidance.

M-Lok® mounts make installation effortless and Viridian now offers a picatinny to M-Lok rail adapter. The HS1’s laser adjusts for windage and elevation. The HS1 lasers will be available through retailers, or on Viridian’s website: viridianweapontech.com/hs1.

Features
• M-Lok Mounts
• Grip Activation
• Daytime-visible Green Laser
• Ergonomic Design for varying types of guns
• Single 1/3n battery
• Adjustable for Windage and Elevation

For more information about the Viridian HS1, visit viridianweapontech.com/hs1.

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Safariland Announces Holster Fits for the Heckler & Koch VP9 and P30 With Compact Lights

July 15th, 2021

Versatile retention options for H&Ks with lights.

Jacksonville, Florida – Safariland®, a brand of The Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, today announced holster fits for the Heckler & Koch VP9 and P30 with TLR-7 or other similarly sized compact lights. These holsters from Safariland provide retention and versatility for these dynamic H&K pistols.

“The H&K family of products continue to grow in popularity, initially in Europe but increasingly in the U.S.,” said Eric Gasvoda, Vice President and General Manager for The Safariland Group duty gear division. “Safariland offers innovative retention systems that allow owners to access their firearms efficiently under stress, but keep the guns secure when they should be secure. And now we’re expanding our options for VP9s and P30s and have excellent options for guns equipped with weapon-mounted lights.”

Holster Fits for the VP9 and P30:

Both the VP9 and the P30 have a proven track record and Safariland’s duty holsters are ideal options for the H&K pistols. Previously available for these guns with full-size lights such as the SureFire X300U or Streamlight TLR-1, the Safariland models 6360, 6365, 6390, 6395 are now being built for both pistols with compact lights. These 6000 series holsters combine either ALS and SLS retention or ALS only in a robust duty holster mounted using Safariland industry standard Universal Belt Loops.

For those that prefer the versatility of a drop-leg rig, the Safariland 6304, 6354, and 6384 models will now also fit both pistols with compact lights.

These duty and tactical holsters for the Heckler & Koch VP9 and P30 are designed to accommodate lights like the Streamlight TLR-7, Surefire XC-1 or XC-2, Nightstick TCM 550XL/XLS, or Inforce APLc.

For individual options for either the VP9 or the P30, check out Safariland’s Holster Finder.

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Mystery Ranch Releases Volume 2 US Military Catalog

July 15th, 2021

MYSTERY RANCH launched its Volume 2 US Military Catalog during the recent 2021 SOMA Special Operations Medical Association Conference at the Charlotte Convention Center.

Here’s a preview of the MOLE which was designed for the Norwegian TCCC program (Photo by TacGas). See the entire catalog here.

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Kestrel Ballistics Firmware Update

July 15th, 2021

Kestrel Ballistics announced its newest firmware updates, including the Kestrel 5 Series – 1.47, the Kestrel HUD – 1.03, and the Kestrel LiNK Ballistics App – iOS/258, Android.

New HUD features include:
• Hold Over Predial

New K5 Series Features include:
• Improved Zero Offset direction and battery icon
• Ability to re-order gun profiles
• Various bug fixes for K5 and KLB app

For more info, click here.

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S&S Precision Resupply Bundles

July 15th, 2021

S&S Precision’s new Resupply Bundles program offers four different complete armor and load bearing solutions. Options include Active Shooter Response, Shoot-Move-Communicate, Basic PF-M, and Direct Action.

As you can see, they differ in the gear involved as well as commensurate pricing. Let’s take a look at one of the bundles, the top-of-the-line Direct Action.

As you can see, it’s fully kitted out so you won’t be missing a component your supply guy didn’t realize he needed to order.

It is based around SSP’s latest PlateFrame-Modular which comes equipped with their auto adjust cummerbund. You can specify the armor plates you will be using so it comes with the correct pair of SOCS Ballistic Plate Covers. The bundle also includes the OSS Redux Triple Mag Pouch RAP, Radio Pouch and Hydration Pouch.

Each of the bundles is available in various colors including Black, Tan, MultiCam and SSP’s proprietary Toadvine color.

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US Army Test Facility Recreates Space on Earth

July 15th, 2021

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — Just exactly how cold is it in space?

The unofficial answer: really cold. The official answer: typically -460 degrees Fahrenheit. So how exactly would you operate a space-based sensor, which needs to detect and track very faint infrared signatures when operating in the cold vacuum of space?

That is where the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center’s space-based sensor test facility comes into play. Its two independent space chambers, which operate under the center’s Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate, utilize cryogenic refrigeration systems to achieve the required low temperature and pressure environment. The sensor under test is installed within the space chamber, allowing it to observe a multi-spectral target generation source, with all other elements within the chamber conditioned to space-like temperatures and pressures.

“This is the closest you get to a flight test without actually being in space,” said Space Chamber team member David Riesland.

But how exactly would a sensor’s projection system survive and operate within the chamber’s lower temperature/pressure environment? A high-fidelity scene generation system provides radiometrically precise dynamic scenes to the projectors, depicting the threat engagement from the perspective of the sensor field of view. The system presents a TV-like image to the sensor under test, which changes based upon the sensor viewpoint within the simulated battlespace. This allows evaluation of the optical, photon collection, and image processing functions of the sensor under test.

Just because the facility is only two years old doesn’t mean the team gets to rest on its laurels. “We are constantly trying to keep up with the sensors,” said Space Chamber’s Daniel Saylor.

These types of chambers are very rare, which is why it is highly unusual that another space chamber exists down the road at Air Force facilities on Arnold Engineering Development Center in Tullahoma, Tennessee. But there are significant differences.

AvMC’s chambers were specifically designed for Missile Defense Agency testing, including features to extend the operational duration of test events with reduced operational costs. Their state-of-the-art technology allows AvMC’s chambers to heat and cool faster than previous capability increments. They are more limber and can operate for months at a time to allow extended duration testing for large-scale scenario studies.

Just how long of an extended duration?

“We haven’t found the limit yet,” Riesland said.

By Katie Davis Skelley, DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center Public Affairs

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Draper Advances Capabilities of the Military’s Autonomous Airdrop System to Enable Operations in GPS Denied Environments

July 14th, 2021

CAMBRIDGE, MA—July 13, 2021—Draper recently delivered advanced guidance, navigation and control technology to the U.S. Army that enables the Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS) to operate in areas where signals from the Global Positioning System (GPS) network may be degraded or nonexistent. This new technology ensures that this critical autonomous resupply capability will be available to warfighters operating in contested environments.

JPADS is an autonomous airborne resupply system that leverages advanced technology to accurately deliver supplies at precise locations anywhere in the world.

Since GPS signals are subject to degradation and jamming, both of which affect the reliability of GPS information to JPADS, Draper has equipped JPADS with new sensors and enhanced software to enable autonomous flight comparable to when JPADS has good access to GPS.

Draper has a long history with the JPADS program and was responsible for the initial development of the guidance technology in partnership with the U.S. Army. Draper continues to work with the U.S. government and its partners to bring new capability into the system to ensure its reliability. The addition of these new capabilities is expected to ensure the systems can perform in near-peer contested environments.

“Evolving and expanding global challenges require the development and fielding of next-generation capabilities to ensure that the U.S. military is able to compete and win in complex operating environments,” explains Jonathan Cash, senior program manager in national security at Draper. “One significant challenge is being able to operate systems such as JPADS in GPS-denied environments. Draper developed this new technology for JPADS specifically for that reason.” Cash leads a team that builds on Draper’s six decades of experience in unmanned and robotic systems for air, land and sea.

JPADS is intended to provide increased tactical maneuverability and enable a sustainment capability to support multi-service and multi-national ground forces. Future research may include adding capabilities such as enabling JPADS to disperse smaller payloads, according to the Army.

The work is sponsored by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC), Natick, MA, Product Manager Force Sustainment Systems (PM FSS), Natick, MA and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM AC), Picatinny, New Jersey.

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