Designed to fit the AN/PRC-152 family of radios, the LBT Light Modular Comms Pack can be configured with shoulder straps or attached to armor back panel. It features industry standard zippers and PALS compatible zipper adapters are available for vests without integrated zippers.
There’s a zippered outer mesh pocket at the back of the pack and the radio can be accessed via a U-shaped zipper. Additional top access is provided through a flap which secures via Velcro.
TACOMA, WA – November 5, 2020 – Rite in the Rain® is proud to announce two new zeroing targets, Target product numbers: #9129 (MOA) and #9130 (MIL).
Both targets are produced on proprietary Rite in the Rain® cardstock paper, removing any concern of targets falling apart under adverse weather conditions. In addition, the targets present clean bullet holes for ease of analyzing shot groups or scoring targets.
Rite in the Rain® Product #9129 (NSN 6920-01-660-0348), is an improved A8 Target, based on the original US Army A8 featured in Training Circular (TC) 3-22.9. Designed to make subtle, yet substantive improvements to an already superior design. The improvements are functional and aesthetic. The # 9129 target design is subdued to present a cleaner target presentation for shooters, proving a better focus on the center of visible mass and providing a more useable scoring target for short range marksmanship training. The zeroing adjustment grid is upgraded, using true minute of angle (MOA) in place of shooter MOA. This allows greater fidelity in making sight adjustments. #9129 offers a more precise zero, with less time and ammunition expended. The final improvement is the addition of directional arrows, to show sight correction directions.
Rite in the Rain® Product #9130, eliminates the need for Soldiers to calculate their mean point of impact (MPI), adjustment in MOA, and conversion into mils. The .1 mil grid is designed to facilitate zeroing aiming devices with adjustments in mils for the following weapons:
-AN/PEQ-15/15A, M-249 Iron Sights
-M145 Machine Gun Optic
-SIG Tango 6 optic used with the M-110A1 Squad Designated Marksman Rifle (SDM-R)
Product #9129 can be ordered by NSN 6920-01-660-0348, through normal supply channels.
Both Product #9129 and #9130 can also be ordered through GSA advantage or directly from Rite in the Rain® at riteintherain.com.
Produced in collaboration with Canebrake Consulting. Proudly USA Made!
LYON, France — Elistair, a leader in tethered drone solutions, announced today the development of its new Orion 2 tethered unmanned system for military, government, and industry users. Unlike other multi-rotor drones, the Orion 2 hexacopter delivers round-the-clock surveillance for up to 24 hours at a time, making it a true persistent surveillance platform.
“For example, we made it IP54; we optimized the lifespan of the components, including the motors; and we added a safety battery that could recharge in the air.”
“Small, unmanned multi-rotor systems are great if you want a hover-and-stare capability, but they’re also notoriously short on battery life,” said Timothée Penet, CTO and co-founder of Elistair. “Powered tethering stations, like our Safe 2 and Ligh-T 4, offer a solution by increasing a platform’s time in the air—and that’s great for many missions. But what if you need to be on station for a whole day?”
That is where Elistair’s own Orion 2 comes into the picture.
A lightweight yet extremely durable hexacopter, the Orion 2 is designed as a quick-deploy system (automated push-button takeoff and landing) that can stay in the air for 24 hours—something that, previously, could only be done by a helium-filled tactical aerostat, which was a much larger platform and came with a very complicated logistical train.
“We developed redundancies at every level to ensure that the Orion 2 could stay up that long,” said Pierre-Moana Levesque, R&D Director at Elistair. “For example, we made it IP54; we optimized the lifespan of the components, including the motors; and we added a safety battery that could recharge in the air.”
The new Orion 2 is an improvement over the original Orion drone, which has already proven itself with international customers. The Orion helped secure the Ryder Cup in September 2018, flying over crowds of 300,000 attendees for 8 to 11 hours a day, and has been employed by the French police, British military, and Singaporean government.
With its micro-tether of 330 feet (100 meters), the Orion 2 flies higher than its predecessor and surveils more ground. It can also carry up to 2kg (4.5 pounds) of payload, so it can serve simultaneously as an ISR and telecom platform. The Orion 2 can also stream georeferenced electro-optical and infrared imagery at the same time, and it can deploy 4G/5G communications nodes thanks to a new fiber optics cable option.
“The Orion 2 tethered drone is a clear advance over the very capable Orion in terms of persistence, logistical footprint, and data control. We are thrilled by this product launch,” said Guilhem de Marliave, CEO and co-founder of Elistair.
As temperatures take a dive layering becomes crucial. Enter FirstSpear’s ACM400 Merino Wool line. The FirstSpear Lightweight Vest (LWV) is low bulk, high warmth garment. Additional features include the quarter-zip closure in the front. Along with the external and hidden internal chest pockets which are lined with a lightweight comfort mesh. In the back, there is a hem scoop into a tailcoat style to cover your waistband when active or bending over. The LWV is designed with a closer fit to take advantage of the natural stretch feature of FS400 and be comfortable under a shell or additional layer.
What makes this merino package so unique is that it is a bi-ply material, not a blend. Using a super-fine polyester on the interior and merino wool layer on the exterior, this material combo does some very incredible things. When the user sweats or gets wet the poly layer will quickly wick away moisture from the body and transfer it to the absorbent wool layer. Once the moisture permeates into the wool layer it allows the poly to dry very quickly which helps avoid the typical stink you find with other synthetic layers, additionally wool is naturally antimicrobial which makes it incredibly difficult for the garment to produce bacteria that causes odors in all synthetic base layers. Furthermore, once the moisture is absorbed into the wool layer it will keep the user insulated and warm even when wet.
Another garment in the ACM400 lineup to consider is the Mid Shirt. The Mid Shirt is durable and ultra-soft with a 2/3 length front zipper that allows extra ventilation when you really warm up. The high collar keeps your neck covered and is great for when you are working with a sling.
“Excellent mid layer, insanely comfortable. I’ve been a cotton thermal guy for decades, saving the expensive wool layers only for those coldest hunts/trips. This ACM MID 400 though, has now changed all that. The ability of this shirt to wick sweat/moisture from the body to keep that chill away is awesome. Sizing is accurate and the extra length to stay tucked in is welcomed on this 6’2″ frame. The 2/3 zip allows you to regulate venting and is stellar at keeping wind chill at bay combined with one of the neckie’s. Quit reading reviews, invest in your base layer and thank First-Spear later.” — Online Reviewer
The Mid Shirt and LWV are Berry Compliant (100% American Made with 100% American Materials) and are available in Black, Charcoal, Commando, Manatee Grey and Sand. The composition and fabrication of the FS ACM 400 is exclusive to First Spear!
To check out FirstSpear Merino wool products, click here. For more information, check out First-Spear.com. To discover more about FirstSpear’s technology, check out First-Spear.tech.
Howard Kent sent us this one.
Highlights:
• The first production delivery order for the STORM 2 contract
• The company will deliver more than 1,100 combat-ready systems to the U.S. Army
• STORM 2 enables a soldier to perform laser ranging and target hand-off operations in all battlefield conditions
LONDONDERRY, N.H., Nov. 5, 2020 — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has received the first order on its multi-million dollar contract from the U.S. Army for the Small Tactical Optical Rifle-Mounted Micro Laser Rangefinder 2 (STORM 2). L3Harris will deliver more than 1,100 combat-ready systems to the Army. This is the first production delivery order associated with the $215 million STORM 2 contract the company announced in 2019.
“STORM 2 represents a next-generation laser technology that enables the soldier to perform laser ranging and target hand-off operations in all battlefield conditions,” said Lynn Bollengier, President, Integrated Vision Solutions, L3Harris. “Our STORM portfolio has been a staple of the U.S. Army’s laser rangefinding capabilities for more than 15 years and we are proud to continue delivering combat-ready systems that provide a tactical edge for our soldiers.”
The company’s STORM 2 is the next advancement in rifle-mounted, multifunction laser systems that provide soldiers with heightened performance and enhanced visibility at extended range during field maneuvers, surveillance and engagement, while remaining undetected during dismounted and vehicle- mounted missions.
Beyond has introduced a line of Trade Act (TAA) Compliant gloves. Seen here are three of the five styles which are all built for cold weather. Depending on the option, they will protect you down to -17 C / 0 F.
Touch screen compatible, they are available now, in stock, and ready to ship.
Coming soon from Deckers X Lab…Who, you might ask, is Deckers X Lab? Deckers is the parent behind some powerful footwear brands; Hoka Running Shoes, UGG Boots, Teva Sandals, Sanuk Surf Shoes. Their innovation division (Deckers X Lab) put together a line of boots using technologies found in their high end products.
Launching an AR670-1 line of military boots with inner carbon plates as well as a unique water shoe targeted to any and all things water (OTB, VBSS, GOPLATS, even Canyoneering), its a high end climbing shoe meets water shoe.
The products will see store shelves in 2021.
