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Buck Knives Introduces New EDC

June 3rd, 2021

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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AEC Skyline and Milrem Robotics Join Forces

June 3rd, 2021

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.

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TNVC Inc Limited NGI Outdoor Systems Release

June 3rd, 2021

TNVC’s releasing an “extremely limited” product from NG Systems: the OSSABAW DTNVG14P Dual Tube Night Vision Goggle (NVG).

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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.

Grunts: noctivigant

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)

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True Velocity Extends Performance Benefits of ‘Next Gen’ 6.8 TVCM Cartridge to Currently Fielded Weapons

June 3rd, 2021

‘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.

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Inventus Power Awarded Nine-year, $1.25 billion Contract to Supply Conformal Wearable Batteries to the U.S. Army

June 3rd, 2021

Inventus Power, a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced battery systems for military, medical, commercial, and industrial markets today announced it has been awarded a $1.25 billion contract to supply Conformal Wearable Batteries to the U.S. Army over a nine-year period.

The United States Department of Defense released this contract information on its website on May 12, 2021.

Inventus Power, the inventor and current producer of warfighter wearable power, has been working closely with the U.S. Army for over a decade. In 2010, Inventus Power invented the Conformal Wearable Battery (CWB) for the U.S. Army, and since then, has delivered over 100,000 CWBs for its Nett Warrior Program and Small Unit Power programs as the sole source supplier.

Inventus Power’s CWB 150 (14.8V; 152Wh) is a safe, flexible, and wearable power source designed to increase the mission effectiveness of the warfighter. It is the only fielded and proven battery that meets 100% of the U.S. Army’s requirements and exceeds the MIL-PRF-32383/4A specification in several areas critical to warfighter safety and mission accomplishment. Its anti-ballistic and antipropagation technologies make it one of the most advanced battery systems in the industry.

“We take pride in our long-standing partnership with the U.S. Army and our commitment to supply them with the most advanced centrally-powered source available – CWBs,” stated Mark Fiedler, Program Executive and Vice President of Government Programs and Support (GPS) at Inventus Power. “We are proud of this opportunity to continue to support our U.S. Military during its modernization effort. Our CWB is a proven product that meets the power, performance, and safety needs of today’s soldiers while reducing their overall weight burden.”

Technological advances have equipped today’s soldiers with more portable electrical systems than ever before. As their power needs continue to grow, future advancements in wearable power will need to offer higher energy density without increasing a soldier’s weight load or risk in battle.

“Inventus Power practices a process of continuous improvement for all our products and our CWB continues to evolve to meet the central power source requirements for warfighters,” stated Ilyas Ayub, Executive Vice President of Global Product Development at Inventus Power. “With our deep-rooted history of designing safe, innovative, and reliable power solutions for mission-critical applications, we are confident in our ability to design and develop more advanced, next-generation CWBs to meet the increasing energy needs of the modern soldier.”

www.inventuspower.com

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Kill Cliff Joins Hard Ready Brand at Blade Show 2021

June 3rd, 2021

(Gastonia, NC) – Hard Ready® Brand Knives is proud to announce that KillCliff will be one of their special guests at Blade Show 2021, Booth 39F. The Hard Ready® Brand encompasses tools, gear, training, and events united by one underlying motto: Life is Hard. Ready is Relative.®

The 2021 Blade Show will once again be held at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, GA. Nearly a thousand exhibitors will comprise the world’s largest knife exhibition: EDC knifes and tactical knives, hand-made blades and collector’s blades, tomahawks and hatchets, and all manner of outdoor gear.

The show is open to the public, with General Admission hours at the following times:

? Friday, June 4 from 12 pm – 6 pm
? Saturday, June 5 from 9 am – 6 pm
? Sunday, June 6 from 9 am – 2 pm

Find a list of all the other Blade Show exhibitors online here; plan out your visit with the exhibition map, but you should check the full Blade Show schedule first. Tickets can be found online at the Blade Show website.

Don’t forget about Blade University, either. Learn to sharpen, grind, design, build, and photograph knives from the likes of Les George, Bill Burke, Jason Knight, Lin Rhea, Jordan Lamothe, and many more.

Find us at the east end of the show south of the 2300 Aisle near the Rotunda Entrance. You can see Hard Ready® on display in Alexander Castiglione’s article about knife carry considerations and more on Jerking the Trigger. Also, check out Jim Davis’s review of the HR1 knife to learn more about it (and the HR ethos).

About Blade Show: BLADE Show & Blade Show West are hosted by BLADE Magazine. Globally-recognized exhibitors & legendary makers gather under one roof to bring you the largest knife show series in the world: @blade_show. https://www.facebook.com/thebladeshow/,

Hard Ready® Brand Knives: HR Knives is a Ryan Hoover led knife design team. Online at HardReadyBrand.com; connect on Facebook, /hardreadybrand/, or follow us on Instagram, @hardreadybrand.

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Reconfigurable Antenna Design in Modern Wireless

June 3rd, 2021

COMMUNICATIONS EXPLORED IN EXCITING BOOK

NORWOOD, MA — Artech House today announced the publication of Reconfigurable Antenna Design and Analysis by Mohammod Ali. This exciting new book focuses on the analysis and design of reconfigurable antennas for modern wireless communications, sensing, and radar. It presents the definitions of basic antenna parameters, an overview of RF switches and explains how to characterize their insertion loss, isolation, and power handling issues. Basic reconfigurable antenna building blocks, such as dipoles, monopoles, patches, and slots are described, followed by presentations on frequency reconfigurable antennas, pattern reconfigurable antennas, and basic scanning antenna arrays. Switch biasing in an electromagnetic environment is discussed, as well as simulation strategies of reconfigurable antennas, and MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) reconfigurable antennas. Qualitative characterization of reconfigurable antennas is also presented.

The book provides information for the technical professional to design frequency reconfigurable, pattern reconfigurable, and MIMO antennas all relevant for modern wireless communication systems. Readers learn how to select switching devices, bias them properly, and understand their role in the overall reconfigurable antenna design. The book presents practical experimental implementation issues, including losses due to switches, materials, and EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) and shows how to address those.

Reconfigurable Antenna Design and Analysis is available from Artech House, a leading publisher of books for professionals in high-technology industries.

Reconfigurable Antenna Design and Analysis
Mohammod Ali
Artech House 2021
Print ISBN: 9781630817077
$169

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New Remington 700 Bolt Opener From Fix It Sticks

June 3rd, 2021

Chicago, IL- Fix It Sticks, the industry innovator of modular firearms maintenance tools and torque limiters has introduced an exciting new tool bit, the Remington 700 Bolt Opener. This new tool allows quick, safe and effortless removal of the firing pin assembly from the bolt of Remington 700s, Remington 700 clones and rifles with this style of bolt shroud and firing pin assembly. Like all Fix It Sticks tools, the Remington 700 Bolt Opener is extremely compact, making it easy to carry in any Fix It Sticks took kit or range bag.

Using the Remington 700 Bolt Opener is intuitive and easy. With the bolt removed from the rifle, place the back of the Remington 700 bolt through the tool so the polymer insert is contacting the bolt shroud, engage the firing pin with the firing pin catch at the bottom of the tool, then simply retract the firing pin to with a “bottle opening” action. With the spring pressure now off the bolt body, simply unscrew the firing pin assembly. Reverse the procedure to reinstall the firing pin.

See how easily and quick the Remington Bolt Opener works!

The new Remington 700 Bolt Opener has a steel tool body for maximum strength with a polymer insert to protect the finish of the bolt shroud. Like all Fix It Sticks tool bits, it works with all Fixt It Sticks drivers as well as any ¼ hex bit driver and is now available with an MSRP of $20.00.

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