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AeroVironment Awarded $26 Million Switchblade 600 Tactical Missile Systems Contract by U.S. Special Operations Command

April 28th, 2021

• Switchblade 600 features high-precision optics, more than 40 minutes of loitering endurance and an anti-armor warhead for engaging and prosecuting hardened static and moving light armored vehicles

• Integration of Switchblade 600 into maritime platforms enables precision engagements against naval and littoral threats and greater deployment flexibility

Switchblade 600 is an extended-range loitering missile system capable of multi-domain operations. (Photo: AeroVironment, Inc.)

SIMI VALLEY, Calif., April 27, 2021 AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), today announced it was awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract on March 31, 2021 by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for $26,120,810 with $7,159,036 funded upon receipt. The contract includes delivery and integration of Switchblade® 600 tactical missile systems into specialized maritime platforms, scheduled to be completed by January 2023.

“Our team worked closely with our customers to develop Switchblade 600, a loitering missile system that addresses the increasingly complex needs and mission requirements of counterinsurgency operations and those against peer and near-peer adversaries,” said Brett Hush, AeroVironment vice president and product line general manager for tactical missile systems. “Integrating Switchblade 600 into combat platforms, such as the USSOCOM’s specialized maritime vessels, enhances force overmatch, minimizes warfighter exposure to enemy direct and indirect fires and accelerates the maturation of this innovative solution.”

The AeroVironment Switchblade 600 is an all-in-one, man portable solution equipped with a high-performance EO/IR gimbaled sensor suite, precision flight control and more than 40 minutes of flight time to deliver unprecedented tactical reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition (RSTA). Its anti-armor warhead enables engagement and prosecution of hardened static and moving light armored vehicles from multiple angles – without external ISR or fires assets – for precise, localized effects and minimal collateral damage.

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Point Blank Enterprises Company Submits Proposal for the Concept Design of the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle for the U.S. Army

April 28th, 2021

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Point Blank Enterprises, Inc., (“PBE”), today announced that it has submitted a proposal for the U.S. Army’s concept design phase of the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) program. The OMFV is intended to replace the aging Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle fleet.

“We see the government’s non-traditional OMFV program approach as a perfect opportunity to continue to diversify PBE by leveraging our core competencies in collaborative digital engineering design management, survivability systems engineering, and forming and leading teams of some of the industry’s best large and small defense companies,” said Mark Edwards, Executive Vice President, Point Blank Enterprises. “Working directly with Keshik Mobile Power Systems, PBE has formed a comprehensive design engineering and manufacturing team that includes large, experienced defense companies and a large group of innovative small businesses with advanced technologies that may not have had the chance to participate if not for this unique Army program. Our team’s OMFV proposed concept design is a truly innovative approach with robust survivability, mobility, interoperability and lethality.”

Frank Jones, Chief Technology Officer for Keshik Mobile Power Systems, Inc., (“KPMS”), says, “The team’s concept design will help fully inform the U.S. Army of what is possible today for the next generation fighting vehicle with a truly modular and technology-agnostic open systems approach for power, information, and physical architectures. The OMFV design concept PBE has proposed will fully enable the Army to rapidly adapt and scale the platform to emerging threats, changing missions, embedding the ability to integrate the never ceasing evolution of new defense technologies as they become available.”

Keshik’s CEO BG (Ret.) James Blackburn added, “Keshik’s aim is to augment the capabilities of future warfighters with a transformational fighting vehicle platform that leverages robust mobility and agility through a distributed redundant hybrid electric drive train, best-in-class survivability, unprecedented exportable electric power, and scalability for maturing cross domain operational flexibility in real time.

The PBE design concept eclipses near-peer capabilities with the ability to continuously transform and maintain supremacy for generations to come.”

For over 48 years, Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. has been an industry leading defense contractor and innovator of advanced products and designs engineered to maximize user survivability.

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SIG SAUER President & CEO Ron Cohen Highlights U.S. Army Next Generation Squad Weapons Program in Exclusive Video

April 28th, 2021

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Viktos – Johnny Combat Jungle Boot in Tigerstripe

April 28th, 2021

The Johnny Combat Jungle Boot from Viktos features a Green Tigerstripe upper fashioned from a mesh fabric which offers breathability and drainage.

They are 6″ high and feature rubber heel and toe counters for durability as well as a reinforced toe box. The sole is the Viktos Strife warfighter bottom unit.

www.viktos.com/products/johnny-combat-jungle-boot

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0241 Tactical Offering “ Fake-o-flage” Russian Camo

April 28th, 2021

0241 Tactical jumped at the chance to get a print of the Fake-o-flage Russian camouflage used to make uniforms for actors playing Russian troops in Red Dawn. Apparently in 1984 California Soviet uniforms were difficult to come by…so this pattern was made for the movie.

0241Tactical will be making Tactical Operators Pullovers and Smock-lites (as well as Beanies and Neck Gaiters) in this pattern.

Available at www.0241Tactical.com.

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Live Fire with the US Army’s New Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binoculars

April 28th, 2021

Soldiers assigned to 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, conduct a platoon live fire using the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binoculars at Joint Base Lewis-McChord April 19, 2021. The ENVG-B arms U.S. Army soldiers with the ability to target, engage, and neutralize threats; enhancing mission success and operator safety.

Video by 1LT Egor Krasnonosenkikh

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Better The Hunt Beats the Cold with Insulated Shotgun Mitt

April 27th, 2021

Many hunters understand the challenge of hunting in extreme cold weather. Whether it’s a late season duck limit you’re aiming to fill, walking the snow-covered prairie for upland birds, or mother nature simply does her thing and throws you a wet, cold, snowy curveball, hunting in cold weather can be a real challenge. That’s why Better The Hunt set out to help hunters find a new way to fight off the cold. Enjoying late-season hunts without pain or discomfort from the cold is now a possibility for shotgun hunters thanks to the Insulated Shotgun Mitt from Better The Hunt. This innovative product gives shotgun hunters an exciting and effective option for keeping their hands nice and comfortable on those long, cold, late season hunts.

The Insulated Shotgun Mitt takes a new spin on hunter hand comfort. The unique design of this mitt allows for it to install on almost any style or brand of shotgun with ease and will help fight off the bitter cold that often occurs during late season hunting. The Insulated Shotgun Mitt also eliminates the need to fumble around with thick heavy gloves and mittens that would otherwise be needed to keep warm in the Midwest winters. Keep your hands on the firearm, warm, and ready for the shot, and forget about fumbling with gloves. The Insulated Shotgun Mitt stays attached to your shotgun and allows for all day comfort with your bare hand on your weapon for simple, safe shooting.

Born out of a dissatisfaction for cold-weather glove options for hunters, the Insulated Shotgun Mitt, like all Mitts from Better The Hunt, allows a hunter to keep their hand in shooting position on their bow or firearm and maintain warmth and comfort at the same time. Simply slide your bare hand into the mitt and get after that game. Hunt with confidence thanks to unique attachment system that enables you to maintain a firm grip on your weapon without fumbling around with thick, heavy gloves. And for those bitter cold days, activate a hand warmer and place in the convenient pocket to keep even the coldest temps at bay. These innovative features eliminate the need for cold-weather hunters to choose between warmth and maneuverability.

www.BetterTheHunt.com

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ISOtunes Sport Launches DEFY: Hearing Solution for Sport Shooters

April 27th, 2021

Carmel, IN – ISOtunes®, creator of some of the world’s most innovative outdoor hearing protection, recently announced it has officially entered the shooting sports market with ISOtunes Sport. Continuing its new series of hearing protection for professional shooters, competitors, and hunters, ISOtunes is thrilled to announce another exciting new product: the ISOtunes Sport DEFY. An over-ear, muff-style headset, the ISOtunes Sport DEFY provides firearm enthusiasts an impressive catalog of innovative features.

A tactical shooter’s dream, the ISOtunes Sport DEFY enhances your hearing by up to 8x while protecting you from high-impact noises in under 2 milliseconds with a 25 NRR. Through its comfortable design and SafeMax Technology™ that limits volume output to 85dB, DEFY guarantees shooter safety, damage-free listening, and all-day performance. Additionally, DEFY features a unique dual-battery design that provides up to 11 hours of use with the rechargeable lithium-ion battery and up to an additional 22 hours with AAA batteries. The noise-isolating microphone allows for clear communication in loud environments.

DEFY’s innovative design allows it to tip the scales at just 15.5 oz, roughly half a pound lighter than other leading tactical earmuffs. With an IPX4 durability rating and a ventilated headband, DEFY delivers both sweat and water resistance and all-day comfort. Environmental awareness, active gunshot noise reduction, Bluetooth connectivity, and a comfortable fit are just a few of the other baseline features of the ISOtunes Sport DEFY.

The next generation of tactical hearing protection is here. Enjoy all-day safety, focus, and performance from the new ISOtunes Sport DEFY. For more information on the DEFY or any of ISOtunes’ other products, visit www.ISOtunesSport.com.

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