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Milrem Robotics Opens Its Central European Office And Introduces Upgraded THeMIS UGV

November 18th, 2021

The European leading robotics and autonomous systems provider Milrem Robotics opened its office in the Netherlands today making the first step towards creating a Central European Robotics Center. Simultaneously the company introduced its upgraded THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle (UGV).

One of the reasons the city of Best near Eindhoven was chosen as the location for Milrem Robotics’ Dutch office is to be closer to one of the company’s key customers – the Royal Dutch Army – and other relevant markets.

“The main reason, however, is our goal to establish a Central European Robotics Center where R&D, simulations, training, system integration and technical support are under one roof and where end-users can visit, but more importantly come to acquire knowledge for their own Robotics and Autonomous Systems development,” explained Kuldar Väärsi, CEO of Milrem Robotics.

“Our office is situated in the middle of the Brainport Eindhoven technology region and is well connected by a large European Airport, and by a broad road network to access the rest of Europe. This allows us to efficiently provide training and coaching to officers and NCOs in tactical basic operations with unmanned systems,” said Julien den Ouden, Managing Director of Milrem Robotics Netherlands. “We will offer the “Milrem experience” in a comprehensive package where the UGV is integrated with various other third-party systems,” den Ouden added.

At the opening ceremony, Milrem Robotics also introduced their upgraded THeMIS UGV that was specifically designed to accommodate all hardware, software and the flawless operation of MIFIK – Milrem’ Intelligent Functions Integration Kit. MIFIK features wired and wireless follow-me, waypoint navigation and obstacle detection and avoidance. Considerable upgrades were also done to THeMIS’ camera system and overall user experience.

Milrem Robotics Netherlands is the company’s fifth office in Europe. The company has two offices in Estonia, one in Sweden and one in Finland.

Milrem Robotics is the leading European robotics and autonomous systems developer and systems integrator. The company is known for its THeMIS and Multiscope Unmanned Ground Vehicles and the Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle. The THeMIS supports dismounted troops while the Multiscope is intended for civilian use such as forestry and firefighting. The Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle is a wingman for mechanized units.

Milrem Robotics is the leader of a consortium that was awarded 30.6 MEUR from the European Commission’s European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) to develop a European standardized unmanned ground system (UGS).

During the project, titled iMUGS, modular and scalable architecture for hybrid manned-unmanned systems will be developed to standardize a European wide ecosystem.

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Bawidamann – Yippee Ki Yay

November 18th, 2021

Celebrate the best Christmas movie ever with Bawidamann’s Yippee Ki Yay ornament and stickers.

bawidamann.com/accessories/ticicle-candy-canes

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Kimmell New Editor at The Mag Life

November 18th, 2021

18 NOV 21 | Coppell, TX | For Immediate Release

Stephanie Kimmell Now TML Managing Editor

GunMag Warehouse is proud to announce that Ms. Stephanie Kimmell has taken on the role of Managing Editor for The Mag Life blog.

Kimmell, a Sigma Tau Delta NEHS member, seasoned SEO Consultant, and native Midwesterner, has previously contributed to a number of publications within and beyond the firearms/tactical industry.

Daniel Shaw, GunMag Warehouse Director of Training and CMO, explains:

“Steph has organically become a force multiplier for The Mag Life blog. She quickly became our go-to for emergency situations that require a high level of quality in a timely manner. There’s no one I’d rather have on our team to help us navigate toward greater success.”

Kimmell will be responsible for the day-to-day publishing operations of The Mag Life, coordinating the efforts of regular columnists and contributors, and assisting with long-term strategy.

David Reeder, who will continue in his role as Chief Editor, has this to say:

“Stephanie is, in a word, formidable. She’s an editorial linchpin who has vastly increased the quality and tempo of our work – and she’s responsible for improbable improvements to the team’s communication and coordination. I cannot overstate the value of what she has contributed to the success of our organization.”

Kimmell has already begun her new role and is likely editing even now from her secret editorial HQ somewhere in the Marmaton River Valley. You can liaise with her via email at Stephanie (at) kimmellwrites.com.

A view from Stephanie Kimmell’s desk.

About GunMag Warehouse

Founded in 2012, GunMag Warehouse has become the predominant gun magazine and accessory destination for new and veteran gun enthusiasts alike. Follow us: @gunmagwarehouse on Twitter; /gunmagwarehouse/ on Facebook. Connect on IG, @gunmagwarehouse.

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Blackhawk Adds Todd Jarrett as Brand Ambassador

November 18th, 2021

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – November 18, 2021 – Blackhawk®, a leader in law enforcement and military equipment for over 20 years, has announced the addition of competitive shooter Todd Jarrett as a brand ambassador.

With 38 years of competitive shooting experience under his belt, Todd Jarrett is a 16-time U.S. National Champion, 4-time World Champion, and holds hundreds of regional, state and area championships in USPSA, 3-Gun, Steel Challenge and IDPA. He is also the only USPSA Triple Crown Winner to have won the Open Nationals, Limited Nationals and World Championship in the same year.

Outside of competition, Jarrett is passionate about firearms education and he’s been actively involved in not only training law enforcement, military and civilian shooters, but consulting for numerous companies to improve their firearms, ammunition, holsters, optics, gear and more. Throughout Jarrett’s years of experience, he has been involved in television, sales, marketing, and training of dealers and distributors worldwide.

With his new role on the Blackhawk Tactical team, Jarrett will be working closely with law enforcement and other agencies in the use and development of Blackhawk’s duty lines of holsters and other tactical equipment.

“I really enjoy working with the team at Blackhawk because of our common mission,” Jarrett said. “They’re dedicated to maximizing the capability of the modern warrior with dependable holsters and gear, and they don’t look at failure as an option.”

Jarrett recently attended the SWAT Roundup in Orlando, and in the coming months he will travel to other law enforcement events with Blackhawk, including to Philadelphia, Denver and Washington D.C. Jarrett will also be competing at the USPSA PCC Nationals, Open Nationals and Fort Benning Multi-gun Challenge.

To learn more about Blackhawk and to see their full lineup of holsters and tactical gear, visit Blackhawk.com.

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Introducing Agilite AG Pouches

November 18th, 2021

Agilite say they don’t believe in “normal” and just because something has been industry-standard for a long time doesn’t mean it can’t evolve and be done better. Today they launch their line of Proprietary AG Pouches™-See the video explanation below:

Both the AG3™ and AG1™ are available from today at agilitegear.com/collections/pouches and more AG variants are planned for release in 2022.

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SilencerCo Celebrates The American Dream With Release of Latest American Gun Episode

November 18th, 2021

November 17, 2021 — West Valley City, UT — SilencerCo is excited to release episode five of the American Gun series, “American Gun: The Immigrant.” This video features Dahl, an American immigrant who was born and raised in Dominica, a small island in the Caribbean. Dahl’s story illustrates why the American Dream is not dead, and why the second amendment offers a freedom unlike anything else.

Dahl came to America when he was 25 years old on a path to citizenship through the U.S. Navy. Previously, he lived in other countries all around the world. The one thing that kept him from staying in any of these countries was his inability to participate in his favorite hobby: shooting guns.

“One thing I like about the US is you can be armed. The second amendment guarantees that you have that ability which is incomparable with any [other] country you go to,” said Dahl.

Now, as an American citizen, Dahl enjoys all of these freedoms and shares them with the people he loves. Although he and his brother are separated by a large age-gap, recreational shooting bridges that gap and creates a unique bond. Dahl also frequently invites other immigrant friends to join him in his hobby and teach them safety and tactical techniques.

This love of shooting is just one reason why the second amendment is so important. Previous “American Gun” episodes point out other reasons such as personal protection, craftsmanship and mental health.

Episode five marks the end of the first half of the “American Gun” project and videos can be found on the SilencerCo YouTube channel. The second half of the project will commence in early 2022.

For more information on the “American Gun” campaign, click here. To view “American Gun: The Immigrant,” visit youtu.be/dx7PcBWQcLQ.

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Next Generation Fixed Wing Flight Helmet by Lift Airborne Technologies

November 18th, 2021

Hasard Lee gives us a look at the Next Generation Fixed Wing Flight Helmet by Lift Airborne Technologies currently under evaluation by the Air Force.

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The US Army Releases A Two Volume Book About Operation Enduring Freedom

November 18th, 2021

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Center of Military History released Modern War in an Ancient Land: The United States Army in Afghanistan 2001–2014, a two-volume history, today.

These volumes, prepared by the Operation Enduring Freedom Study Group, present a first cut operational-level narrative of how the U.S. Army formed, trained, deployed, and employed its forces in Afghanistan from October 2001 to December 2014. At the same time, it delves into the tactical realm when such insights amplify the implications of operational decisions or occurrences.

To write this history, the study group, led by Edmund J. “E.J.” Degen, embarked on an extensive research program that relied heavily on primary source documents. The group also conducted dozens of oral history interviews with key military and civilian leaders. These volumes include fifty maps, a wide range of campaign photography and artwork, and volume-specific indexes.

The Army routinely conducts after action reviews of operations that capture lessons learned and are intended to help guide and inform future decisions by military leaders at all levels.

The process of researching, analyzing and writing the history can take several years, Degen noted that, “It’s important to capture these historical lessons as soon as we can as they may apply to future wars.”

As part of the Army’s continuous campaign of learning, CMH will write more in-depth histories of all aspects of the war in Afghanistan, including operations from 2015 to 2021, the evacuation of Kabul, and security force assistance.

The two-volume book set will be released as CMH Pub 59-1-1 and will be available in print, as an eBook, and as a free pdf download starting November 17, 2021. Access to these options are found at: history.army.mil/html/books/059/59-1

The general public can also purchase print copies of these volumes from the U.S. Government Publishing Office. bookstore.gpo.gov

For additional information about the history of the U.S. Army in OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM please visit:

history.army.mil/catalog/pubs/70/70-83 and history.army.mil/catalog/pubs/70/70-131

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