Sidewinder Compact III

DroneShield Releases a Ground-breaking Firmware Release for its C-UAS Devices

April 29th, 2022

Virginia and Sydney (April 26, 2022) – DroneShield, an Australian/US global leader in Artificial Intelligence based platforms for protection against advanced threats such as drones and autonomous systems, has commenced a release of a ground-breaking software update across the global fleet of its C-UAS portable, vehicle/ship based and fixed site devices, deployed with military, intelligence community, Homeland Security, law enforcement, critical infrastructure and other users.

Enrolled devices receive quarterly firmware updates of the proprietary DroneShield RFAI Artificial Intelligence engine, with periodic quarters being major enhancements, such as this 2Q22 release.

Major upgrades include:

• Site Install Wizard – the new ‘Spectrum Viewer’ mode, in which C-UAS detection devices scan the deployment area for optimal sensor placement, and

• the “Machine Learning in the loop” option to enhance the RFAI engine from the data received by the user. These features were added in response to the end-user requirements.

DroneShield RfPatrol body-worn C-UAS device with enrolled firmware upgrades

Angus Bean, DroneShield Chief Technology Officer, commented, “DroneShield offers unparalleled C-UAS performance as the original pioneer in this sector. Ongoing R&D programs sustain the cutting-edge nature of our products, protecting and serving our user community. We are excited about the enhancements to the performance of our deployed fleet of devices, developed, field-tested, and rolled out in a highly expedient manner.”

The updates will be rolling out across DroneShield devices globally in the next week, with heightened urgency given the continuous widespread use of drones in Ukrainian and Middle Eastern conflicts. The technology upgrade is validated by deployments with the US Air Force and Australian Army.

Additional information about the system can be found at www.droneshield.com.

Check Out The Latest From BE Meyers At SOFIC

April 29th, 2022

If you’re interested in meeting with the team at 2022 SOFIC, please email info@bemeyers.com.

Mystery Ranch Introduces Women’s Harnessing to Fire Packs

April 29th, 2022

Mystery Ranch surveyed 150 men and women to help improve their pack harnesses. Out of this effort came a new female fit harness for their Wildland Fire Fighting packs.

www.mysteryranch.com/womens-fire-harnessing

TacJobs – Production Assistant at Black Triangle

April 29th, 2022

Available Position: Production Assistant I

Position Location: Chesapeake, VA 

Position Availability: Permanent / Full-time

Us: Growing small business innovating in a niche defense industry.

You: Strong attention to detail, highly motivated, and task oriented. Prior experience is not required, however a basic competency and ability to learn and retrain skills is a must. Work is done with tools ranging from hand tools to light machinery. Training on all tools used in the production of our products will be provided.

Pre-employment screening is required prior to employment.

Please send resume and/or inquiries to jobs@blktriangle.com

ZEV Technologies Announces Their Official Partnership With Christian Craighead

April 29th, 2022

ZEV Technologies announces their official partnership with Christian Craighead, the famed SAS veteran known for saving lives and leading the offensive against a terrorist attack in Africa in 2019. The partnership will consist of critical feedback from Craighead in developing the newly released Core Combat line of handguns and the soon-to-be-released line of Core Combat Rifles. Craighead himself will be receiving a special signature line of products, the first of which will be the Craighead OZ9.

“Team ZEV is more than excited to have Christian on board to help us develop our Combat line of firearms. Being a master at his craft allows us to transfer that knowledge and apply it to design, resulting in industry-leading innovation.”

– Dan Groce, Director of Brand Engagement

www.zevtechnologies.com

FirstSpear Friday Focus: NEW Strandhögg T-Shirt

April 29th, 2022

Launched at Warrior West Show— check out this LIMITED EDITION FirstSpear white shirt with our popular Standhögg Plate Carrier is featured in vibrant colors. On the back is the classic FirstSpear logo.

Get one before they’re gone. Check out, www.first-spear.com/pop-art-strandhogg.

Emerald Warrior 22 Prepares Air Commandos for Strategic Competition

April 29th, 2022

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. (AFNS) —  

Air Force Special Operations Command is hosting the 15th annual Emerald Warrior exercise at multiple locations across the Southeast U.S., from Hurlburt Field, April 25-May 15. The combined exercise provides realistic and relevant training to prepare special operations forces, conventional forces and international partners for operations in the evolving strategic environment.

Emerald Warrior applies lessons learned from real-world operations to provide trained and ready forces to the joint force, while also focusing on security priorities laid out in the AFSOC Strategic Guidance, and nested and relevant national-level strategy. 

It hones the skills of participating units and is an opportunity to test future concepts. In line with AFSOC’s Strategic Guidance, the exercise fuels on-going innovation and experimentation efforts within the command.

Additionally, Emerald Warrior strengthens international cooperation by inviting partner-nations to participate in the exercise. This year’s foreign partners are from the Czech Republic.

Emerald Warrior is not in response to any specific event and is a regularly-scheduled exercise. Exercises like Emerald Warrior are necessary to rehearse U.S., allied and partner abilities to deploy and conduct operations under challenging conditions. These exercises help our forces to prepare for mission requirements.

Residents near training locations may experience increased military activity in their area. All training occurs at designated sites, previously coordinated with local authorities.

Air Force Special Operations Command Public Affairs

Milliken & Company Tracks Progress on Sustainability Initiatives in Fourth Annual Sustainability Report

April 28th, 2022

Spartanburg, S.C. — Today, diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company published its fourth annual Sustainability Report, a key reporting component in the company’s progress toward its 2025 Sustainability Goals. In 2019, Milliken laid out 12 sustainability goals, focused on its people, its products and the planet, as a roadmap to achieving a healthier tomorrow. Guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, these 12 goals signal the company’s commitment to sustainability in all forms.

In 2021, Milliken eliminated coal as a primary fuel after investing $25 million into cogeneration, which combines steam and power generation. Notably, Milliken also increased the diversity of its U.S. management team by 8% and announced that its entire flooring portfolio is now carbon neutral.

“Our shared purpose and our material science expertise make us uniquely Milliken,” shares Halsey Cook, president and CEO of Milliken & Company. “We embrace not only our ability to make a positive impact on the world around us but also our responsibility to build a healthier future for this generation and generations to come.”

Completed in line with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards: Core, Milliken’s fourth report details the holistic sustainability progress made in 2021. These efforts include:

· Recording zero lost time safety incidents from COVID-19;

· Logging 27,000 volunteer hours—the greatest number in company history;

· Partnering with groups including Accelerating Circularity, Polypropylene Coalition, PureCycle Technologies and the Alliance to End Plastic Waste to lend our expertise in solving product end-of-life challenges;

· Upgrading lighting to LED lights at 13 manufacturing facilities, reducing GHG emissions by 3,000 metric tons and marking the halfway point in the goal to convert all manufacturing facility lighting to LED by the end of 2023; and

· Increasing renewable energy use to 97,608 MWh/year, over 97% of the 2025 goal of 100,000 MWh/year.

“The cover of this year’s report is an image from the documentary, Everest, which details the dramatic true story of a team of four climbers who ascended the mountain,” says Kasel Knight, senior vice president and general counsel. “Milliken and Polartec are sponsoring the 25th anniversary re-release of this film. For us, this story of teamwork, hope and perseverance was a natural fit for our 2021 report. Our goals are lofty, but working together, we know that we can achieve a brighter, healthier tomorrow.”

To view the complete report, visit Milliken’s Sustainability Hub here.