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Rheinmetall Supplies Light Artillery Cannon to U.S. Army – Contract Worth over Two Million US Dollars

May 25th, 2022

Rheinmetall makes a decisive contribution to the U.S. Army’s light artillery cannon project. Rheinmetall’s subsidiary American Rheinmetall Munition (Stafford, VA) has been awarded a $2.5M contract from the U.S. Army for the delivery of a shorter and lighter artillery weapon system in support of the National Defense Strategy.

A lightweight artillery cannon would enhance the mobility, maneuverability and lethality of Army artillery systems and provide the long-range firing performance capability the Army is seeking for its entire howitzer fleet. It will further inform the Army’s ongoing capability assessment for a next-generation armament.

COL Lance Green, the Military Deputy of the Combat Capabilities Development Command-Armament Center (DEVCOM AC) stated, “This DEVCOM AC project alongside numerous other active Science and Technology efforts could provide our warfighters a distinct advantage in this increasingly complex security environment.”

“We are proud to have the opportunity to support the Army in its efforts to develop next-generation long-range precision fires technologies and particularly to prototype what could be game-changing advanced, lightweight howitzer technologies,” said American Rheinmetall Munition CEO John Somich. “Rheinmetall is a global leader in artillery technologies including munitions, propellant and cannons and we will bring to bear our tremendous expertise, technology and full commitment to the Army in this effort.”

American Rheinmetall Munition is currently expanding its role as a major supplier of innovative, next-generation weapons and ammunition in the U.S., drawing on a global portfolio of world class munitions and armaments offered by Rheinmetall and its affiliates. The company has been producing and supplying high-performance practice and direct fire service ammunition for American military and law enforcement customers for several decades. This new prototype artillery solution contract represents another opportunity to demonstrate American Rheinmetall Munition’s commitment to serve as a vital partner to the Army and to deliver next-generation technology.

American Rheinmetall Munition is part of the American Rheinmetall family of U.S. defense companies which include American Rheinmetall Systems in Biddeford, ME, American Rheinmetall Vehicles in Sterling Heights, MI, and U.S. corporate parent American Rheinmetall Defense in Reston, VA.

www.rheinmetall.com/arm

Rosco Manufacturing Releases the Sage Dynamics 12.5” K9 barrel

May 25th, 2022

May 20th, 2022: Rosco Manufacturing, an American manufacturer of high-quality gun barrels & accessories, is proud to announce the launch of their highly anticipated Sage Dynamics K9 12.5” barrel. Two years of R&D to produce the best 12.5” barrel on the market.

The K9 12.5 offers a proprietary patrol length gas system that is smoother than carbine length and more reliable than mid-length. Features an optimized gas port to run reliably suppressed and/or unsuppressed. The K9 continuous taper is the most effective profile to dissipate heat from hard use. With weight shifted to the back of the barrel, modern attachments on the front of the rifle create a perfectly balanced and better handling rifle.

Made in the USA, the Rosco way!

Effective immediately, the Sage Dynamics K9 barrel is live and for sale:

• 12.5” Sage Dynamics barrel MSRP: $170

Contact:
Rosco Sales and Marketing
sales@roscomanufacturing.com

MATBOCK – Davinci Helicopter T-Shirt

May 25th, 2022

MATBOCK launched their new Davinci Helicopter T-Shirt during last week’s SOFIC as the latest in the Freedom By Design line. The image features Leonardo Davinci’s design for what we would now consider a helo and a medic guiding a tether as a patient is lifted up to the craft nestled in a Cobra Sled.

Offered in Small – 2XLarge. Get yours here.

Six Industries Takes it to the Next Level with Tertia Optio

May 25th, 2022

Scotsdale, AZ May 23, 2022 The Tertia Optio, Hyper-awareness Enabled Battlespace, Advanced Digital Management and Networking System (HEBADMAN System) is a Mosaic Warfighter Network military infrastructure system including hardware support, software support and layered encryption in order to provide the warfighter, on all levels, with common operational cross-domain secure battlefield data enabling new levels of dynamic combat agility. It is a software networking suite designed for cell phone, internet of things (IoT) and desktop integration of military Command, Control, Computers, Communication, Cyber, Intelligences, Surveillance, Reconnaissance Networking (C5ISRNET) to provide a Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution enabling tactical and strategic information advantage, battlefield dominance, speed of command and maximizing mission effectiveness in the Mosaic Battlefield Environment.

It does this by leveraging the latest in cellular phone hardware technologies advancements to integrate them with the latest cutting-edge redundant encryption algorithms, advancements in geo-spatial technologies, and cloud computing capabilities couching them all in a server-side mission adaptable, user-managed, user interface, and customizable to mission requirements in dynamic combat environments.

The goal of this technology is to enable the warfighter and Commanders access to immediate actionable intelligence and capabilities to fight and win in increasing electronics dominated battlefields, while simultaneously eliminating digital information vulnerabilities inherent to use of private or unsecured mobile communications within a widely interoperable common information operating environment.

The system is nominally secured by end-to-end AES256 encryption, with cloud storage of encrypted signals until the target receiving device is available for download. This non-linear, elliptical curve encryption technology is considered secure by the US military for transmission of Top-Secret level signals. The data is then couched with-in a permissioned blockchain network, this decentralizes the network storage, maintains a permanent ledger and secures the already encrypted data. Then, and only then, is the data transmitted via Virtual Private Network (VPN) to the receiving nodes.

Features Included:

• Custom group building and tiering (operations): Enables units to be digitally structured in the system. A Battalion Commander could send directions to his whole Battalion simultaneously or pass down via the Chain of Command to all or a portion of his command, or in extreme cases could reach out directly to an individual Soldier via text or voice.

• Facial and fingerprint secure up-load (reporting): Using the High Value Identification (HVID) Module and a photo-capable, tactile capable phone, field sampling and upload of facial recognition features along with fingerprint scanning data to headquarters is completed in seconds for field identification of human high-value targets.

• HUMINT Contact Module (Reporting): Using elements from the HVID Module and the SPOTReporting modules, users are able to snap a photo of the individual(s) and their ID cards, fill out text space regarding said interaction and record the interaction which is then sent up the chain of command to be reviewed and filed.

• Contact reporting (reporting): Using the Contact Report Module, units in contact with the enemy can describe the enemy, their number and armaments, with accurate error-free location information instantly and silently. This module uses standard reporting formats such as; SALUTE, SALT and SPOT or user defined formats. Attached photos or video give Command an immediate visual snapshot of the contact situation.

• Medical Evacuation (support): The MEDEVAC Module allows service members on the ground to quickly and accurately, via dropdown menu, request Emergency Medical Evacuation, with no location transcription errors, silently. Using the touch-to-target function, this module also allows service member to select a requested pick-up zone away from their current location if they are moving rapidly in dynamic combat situations.

• Air support (support): The Close Air Support (CAS) Module allows service members to request CAS, select from a customizable menu the type of available CAS and using tap-to-target on the map request a specific target zone and approach vectors, additionally the target data could be sent and displayed on the aircrafts HUD for precise targeting or gun runs.

• Call for Fire Module (support): Similar to both the MEDEVAC and CAS functions, the Call for Fire uses a drop-down menu of the standardized Call for Fire request and tap-to-target functionality to request artillery support via their Tactical Operations Center (TOC). This streamlines the current multiple relay process where the request must be sent by radio after determining target’s location on a map the requestor radios their TOC, the TOC radio relays to the supporting Fire Direction Center (FDC), the FDC radio relays to the actual artillery squad who will aim and fire the gun. There are numerous opportunities for transcription errors in this system and it takes time. The Tertia Optio Call for Fire Module uniquely eliminates this problem by allowing the data to be sent through the system from the requestor to the gun crew in seconds, accurately and silently.

Six Industries also has just released for sale Emergency Management & Response (EMAR) to the Law Enforcement market as their Emergency Management System solution along the same vein as Tertia Optio. Contact Six Industries sales team at sales@six-industries.com to find out more information. Available in both Android and iOS today!

FN Unveils MultiCam FN SCAR Rifles at the 151st NRA Annual Meeting in Houston, Texas

May 25th, 2022

McLean, VA – May 25, 2022) FN America, LLC is set to unveil custom MultiCam® patterned FN SCAR® NRCH rifles at the 151st NRA Annual Meeting held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, May 26 – 29, 2022. The pattern, Crye Precision’s original MultiCam®, has been applied hydrographically to the receiver and trigger module frame of the SCAR 16S, 17S and 20S commercial SCAR variants.

The legendary FN SCAR® series, having roots in its battle-proven lineage, now features dual, non-reciprocating charging handles that enable users to shoot from any position or use any grip style. The benchmark of reliability and versatility with its three variants, the FN SCAR rifles are capable of consistent accuracy from their cold hammer-forged and chrome-lined barrels and one-piece forged aluminum receiver. They deliver precision fire with aid from their fully adjustable buttstock, low-flash gas regulator and fast-handling characteristics uncommon in similar rifle platforms.

The MultiCam®  pattern is arguably one of the most popular camouflage patterns currently used by conventional and special operations forces worldwide. According to Crye Precision, the MultiCam® pattern was developed to effectively limit the visual and near-IR signature of a person operating across a very wide range of physical environments and seasons. After many successful evaluations, after being proven in combat, and after becoming the officially issued pattern of the U.S. Army for all Afghanistan operations in 2010, MultiCam® is the proven multi-environment concealment solution.

To learn more about the MultiCam SCARs or other FN SCAR rifles, please visit www.fnamerica.com or the FN Booth (2923) at the 151st NRA Annual Meeting. 

Beez Combat Systems Predator Ghillie GAT Wrap

May 25th, 2022

The Beez Combat Systems Predator Ghillie™ GAT Wrap effectively reduces the visual signature of any make and model rifle. This includes additional accessories attached to the rifle such as optics, lights, grip attachments and protected suppressors.

The Predator Ghillie™ GAT Wrap can be easily assembled and allows the user complete customization over every portion of their firearm. Individual predator ghillie dreads can be repositioned in order to increase visual signature breakup and to better blend in with the surrounding environment.

The Predator Ghillie™ GAT Wrap is made using advanced laser cut methods, is available in a wide variety of camouflage patterns and can be easily stored in a small utility pouch while not in use.

www.beezcombatsystems.com

US Space Force Issues Dress and Appearance Guidance

May 25th, 2022

Although they are still a long way from their own version of AFI 36-2903, the US Space Force has issued a memorandum establishing their own dress and appearance standards.

It covers Operational Camouflage Pattern Uniform as well as Service Dress, Maternity, and Mess Dress uniforms wear along with physical fitness uniforms.

This includes several new accoutrements.

Patches can be PVC or woven cloth versions.

The memorandum also goes over grooming standards which allow neck tattoos, facial hair and lipstick as well as nail polish guidance.

Read the full guidance here.

Viridian to Showcase Exciting New Products at the 2022 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits

May 24th, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – May 23, 2022 – Viridian Weapon Technologies will be showcasing a variety of highly advanced weapon-mounted accessories at the 151st NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Houston, Texas, May 27-29, 2022. Exhibiting in a new expanded booth, Viridian will display newly released products including Green Dot Electro Optics and Reflex Sights.

During exhibition hours, Viridian will be selling merchandise and products in booth #3541. Attendees will also see Viridian accessories across the show floor at manufacturer booths, including Springfield Armory®, Ruger®, Taurus®, Mossberg® and more.

“We are thrilled to welcome Viridian fans to the 2022 NRA show for an opportunity to see everyone in person and to allow consumers to experience Viridian products in person,” said Viridian President and CEO Brian Hedeen. “Viridian continues to produce advanced laser lights and sights to equip any marksman, and visitors will get an exclusive chance to see our newly-released optics and sights.”

Green Dot Electro Optics from Viridian come in several different figurations – each SKU boasts a highly visible 3 MOA green dot to help with target acquisition, unlimited eye relief and is truly parallax free, has an extended battery life and is built with a high-grade aluminum alloy body with matte black finish exterior. The line is rounded out by the GDO MAG, an adjustable magnifier that lines up with all Viridian Green Dot Optics.

The Viridian Reflex Sight family brings light-weight, green dot-powered reflex sights designed to fit multiple mounting footprints, hold up to the toughest conditions and provide 30,000+ hours of battery life. These sights offer user-controlled or Viridian’s INSTANT-ON® technology for activation and are powered by CR2032 batteries. They’re easy to mount, include tools in the package and have an auto-off feature that kicks in after two minutes.

The NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits is a world-class consumer show featuring acres of exhibits, premier events, educational seminars, workshops and activities. It will take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, May 27-29.