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FirstSpear Friday Focus: Limited Quantities Stratton Flannel Blowout

March 26th, 2021

Limited quantities, sizes and colors in stock of Stratton Flannels. This year’s flannels are 100% American made in heavier 9 ounce weight and there are also some of last year’s flannels in 4 ounce weight.

Act now before they’re gone. Limited time only— 10% Stratton Flannels use code FLANNEL10 at checkout.

Premium construction with oversized breast pockets, exterior hang loop, and two button closure on forearm and cuff. They are machine washable and oversized to accommodate 3% shrinkage after a few cycles in the wash. Please note that the Stratton Flannel is an oversized design, step down one size from your normal T-shirt size for a standard fit.

Promo Code expires March 28, 2021 at 11:59pm. Only orders using promo code will receive the discount.

For more information about FirstSpear, check out www.first-spear.com/stratton-flannel-7385.

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Machine Learning Shows Potential to Enhance Quantum Information Transfer

March 26th, 2021

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Army-funded researchers demonstrated a machine learning approach that corrects quantum information in systems composed of photons, improving the outlook for deploying quantum sensing and quantum communications technologies on the battlefield.

When photons are used as the carriers of quantum information to transmit data, that information is often distorted due to environment fluctuations destroying the fragile quantum states necessary to preserve it.

Researchers from Louisiana State University exploited a type of machine learning to correct for information distortion in quantum systems composed of photons. Published in Advanced Quantum Technologies, the team demonstrated that machine learning techniques using the self-learning and self-evolving features of artificial neural networks can help correct distorted information. This results outperformed traditional protocols that rely on conventional adaptive optics.

“We are still in the fairly early stages of understanding the potential for machine learning techniques to play a role in quantum information science,” said Dr. Sara Gamble, program manager at the Army Research Office, an element of U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, known as DEVCOM, Army Research Laboratory. “The team’s result is an exciting step forward in developing this understanding, and it has the potential to ultimately enhance the Army’s sensing and communication capabilities on the battlefield.”

For this research, the team used a type of neural network to correct for distorted spatial modes of light at the single-photon level.

“The random phase distortion is one of the biggest challenges in using spatial modes of light in a wide variety of quantum technologies, such as quantum communication, quantum cryptography, and quantum sensing,” said Narayan Bhusal, doctoral candidate at LSU. “Our method is remarkably effective and time-efficient compared to conventional techniques. This is an exciting development for the future of free-space quantum technologies.”

According to the research team, this smart quantum technology demonstrates the possibility of encoding of multiple bits of information in a single photon in realistic communication protocols affected by atmospheric turbulence.

“Our technique has enormous implications for optical communication and quantum cryptography,” said Omar Magaña?Loaiza, assistant professor of physics at LSU. “We are now exploring paths to implement our machine learning scheme in the Louisiana Optical Network Initiative to make it smart, more secure, and quantum.”

Visit the laboratory’s Media Center to discover more Army science and technology stories.

By US Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory Public Affairs

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Massif Catalog

March 25th, 2021

Download your copy here.

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HLC Industries Inc – Commercial OCP Fabrics

March 25th, 2021

HLC Industries Inc – makers of the CORDURA® TRUELOCK™ Solution Dyed Solid Color Fabrics is now providing the current OCP Pattern for the Commercial Marketplace, available in 330D / 500D / 1000D Deniers, within their in-stock program of high quality fabrics that meet the Military Specification of Mil-C-32439B, PU Coated w/DWR Finish and meets the nIR Spectral Reflectance ratings. Driven by customer requests and warfighter needs, HLC is proud to introduce their OCPX Fabrics Collection – 100% USA Made / Berry Compliant.

Sample Swatches + Marketing Materials available, Contact: peter@hlcindustries.com

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AeroVironment Earns ISO 14001 Certification for Environmental Management System – Aligns with the Company’s Zero-Emission Unmanned Systems

March 25th, 2021

• Certification represents third-party validation of company’s commitment to conducting business in an ethical, environmentally sensitive and proactive manner

• Complements the AS9100 Revision D (2016), Quality Management System the company has held since 2018

• AeroVironment’s battery-powered small unmanned aircraft and tactical missile systems emit no greenhouse gasses during operation

SIMI VALLEY, Calif., March 24, 2021 – AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), today announced the company has earned International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 certification for its Environmental Management System.

The international ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management standard provides an environmental management system framework for companies to help identify, monitor and control their environmental impact, such as resource consumption and waste production.

“AeroVironment’s purpose is to secure lives and advance sustainability through transformative innovation. Earning ISO 14001 certification demonstrates our commitment to advancing sustainable practices,’’ said Kenneth Karklin, AeroVironment senior vice president and chief operating officer. “By developing a formal Environmental Management System that is ISO 14001 certified, we are able to actively measure and closely manage the overall environmental impact of company decisions, placing a greater focus on AeroVironment’s environmental footprint.”

“With a 50-year history of doing more with much less, AeroVironment offers a portfolio of battery-powered small unmanned aircraft and tactical missile systems designed for rapid deployment and small logistical footprint. Employed directly by frontline troops, AeroVironment’s solutions avoid the greenhouse gas emissions produced by conventional internal combustion aircraft, rocket-powered missiles and ground vehicles while delivering the situational awareness and precision that helps their operators Proceed with Certainty,” Mr. Karklin added.

AeroVironment’s ISO 14001:2015 certificate (CERT-013516) took effect February 9, 2021 after a multi-month audit with SAI Global Assurance, a leading global management systems certification body. The certification addresses all of the company’s operations in Ventura County, California as well as its operations in Huntsville, Alabama, Wilmington, Massachusetts and Lawrence, Kansas. The certification complements the AS9100 Revision D (2016), Quality Management System Certification AeroVironment received in 2018.

In line with its founding principles, AeroVironment has become one of the largest electric UAS manufacturers, delivering a suite of zero-emission, energy efficient, battery-powered UAS and tactical missile systems as well as developing stratospheric, solar powered high-altitude pseudo-satellites (HAPS) for global connectivity. These innovative vehicles are designed to deliver valuable new capabilities to their users while also reducing their logistical footprint and environmental impact.

To learn more about AeroVironment’s Environmental Management System and Corporate Social Responsibility program, visit www.avinc.com/about/corporate-social-responsibility.

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Kickstarter – Amabilis Responder Lite Tactical Chore Jacket and Primaloft Shirt-Jac

March 25th, 2021

The Responder Lite Tactical Chore Jacket and Primaloft Shirt-Jac we previewed awhile back are available from are now available for order on Kickstarter.

Made from NYCO 50/50 fabric, the Responder Lite Tactical Chore Jacket offers eight total pockets: seven outside pockets — two magnetic snap flap chest, two hidden zippered, two oversized zippered hand warmer, and one bicep — and one interior zipper pocket.

In order to accommodate all wearers, they’ve also introduced half sizing; choose from M.5, L.5, and XL.5, in addition to sizes XS-3XL.

Choose from tactical Black, Wolf Grey, Coyote Brown, and MultiCam Black.

The Primaloft Shirt-Jac allows you to ditch the puffy jacket. It’s made feom melange heathered fabric which features a 3M Scotchgard Water repellent finish paired with 100 grams of quilted premium Primaloft ECO insulation. For added comfort, there is a Sherpa fleece-lined neck and shoulder yoke adds warmth, comfort, and style.

It has seven total pockets: four outside pockets, two magnetic that snap on the chest, two hand warmers, three inside pockets, two cargo, and one zippered.

In addition to the Responder Lite Tactical Chore Jacket color variety, the Primaloft Shirt-Jac will be available in Graphite Grey, Olive Green, and Pacific Blue.

Remember, Kickstarter is a crowdfunding platform and if there’s jackets are funded, delivery won’t be for a few months.

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Wild Things Low Loft Jacket To Outfit Airmen B-Bags

March 25th, 2021

The US Air Force’s new Combat Ready Airman program has taken great strides to standardize unit issued deployment clothing and equipment across the service. Wild Things is pleased to announce they have successfully added their Low Loft Jacket (style 51017) to this program and it will start filling B-Bags (cold-weather bag which includes jacket/parka, gloves, boots and socks) soon.

The Wild Things Low Loft Jacket features similar performance to the SOCOM issued PCU Level 3B jacket with 2-Layer fabric featuring Gore Military fabric designed for insulation protection combined with PrimaLoft Silver Active 2.4 oz. synthetic insulation.

There are two zippered hand warmer pockets and two zippered biceps pockets along with an internal zippered chest pocket. The Low Loft Jacket has Velcro for USAF insignia placement. Offered in MultiCam for compatibility with the OCP uniform.

Units and agencies can purchase Wild Things garments and accessories by contacting sales@wildthingsgear.com or online at www.wildthingsgear.com.

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GNARBOX 2.0 Drone Edition and Edge Compute Platform

March 25th, 2021

This week GNARBOX announced two new products, GNARBOX 2.0 Drone Edition and Edge Compute Platform. For those of you unfamiliar, GNARBOX hit the imagery storage and exploitation scene a few years ago with a crowdfunded device which allows both storage and digital manipulation of image files outside of a computing environment like a laptop or handheld device. Rather, the heavy lifting is accomplished on the GNARBOX via wireless control from apps on a handheld.

Although intended for photographers, the tech was quickly picked up by others who work with various forms of imagery data sets.

The company claims the GNARBOX features “Mil-Spec” environmental hardness, so take it with a grain of salt until we verify what that actually means. It does however, include a 1TB NVMe SSD with two USB-C ports, an SD card slot, and a Micro HDMI port. The USB-C ports have a transfer rate of 390 MB/s, while the SD card has a transfer rate of 75 MB/s.

DNG images, H.264, H.265, and ProRes formats are supported by the GNARBOX 2.0 Drone Edition and can be backed up to Dropbox.

Additionally, it uses xxHash64 Checksum with byte-for-byte verification checks for corruption in the field automatically with progress displayed on the GNARBOX screen.

Essentially, Drone Edition is just software. It still resides on the GNARBOX. For the drone operator, it offers automated file organization using tagged geo-location and flight data to find specific image data. It also incorporates Pix4D’s cloud software to make workflows simpler and transfer data seamless.

Data sets may utilize a iOS hotspot to deliver from the GNARBOX to your cloud for additional 2D and 3D processing.

“While developing a complete solution for Photo and Video workflow, we built our stack on a containerized architecture with future markets in mind. The capabilities of a computer like ours are driven by software, and expanding offerings to new applications has been the vision since the beginning. It doesn’t matter if the data being collected is off a photographer’s camera, a powerline inspector’s drone, or an autonomous vehicle at an industrial site — it’s all data in need of storage, processing, and upload from the edge. We believe our proven track record in delivering rugged computing ecosystems will help us bring significant value to these markets.”
-Tim Feess
GNARBOX CEO

Interestingly, access to the software is via annual subscription and GNARBOX is offering a very optimistic 10-year plan.

It gets better (or worse, depending upon your point of view) as they also launched their Edge Compute Platform GNARBOX which allows drone operators to deploy software right in the platform, at the edge, rather than at a central server. This will make it more difficult to conduct some forms of countermeasures against threat systems.

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