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UVision Announces Successful Demo of its New Hero-120 Loitering Munitions System for Strategic NATO Customer

February 28th, 2020

Loitering time and radius of target hit met the customer’s stringent criteria

February 18, 2020 UVision Air Ltd. – a global leader in Loitering Munitions Systems of all sizes for a variety of missions- announces a successful demo of its Hero-120 system for a strategic NATO customer. All of the strict criteria demanded by the Customer were met, including loitering time, accuracy and radius. This is the first time the new Hero-120 platform has been demonstrated, following its recent public release at the Paris Airshow and AUSA.

Maj. Gen. (ret.) Avi Mizrachi, CEO of UVision, commented, “We are very pleased with the results of the recent Demo and the strong and positive reaction from the customer ? for whom the new Hero-120 proved to be an ideal solution for their needs. As pioneers in the field, our globally-recognized loitering system house provides the global defense market with precision, cost-effective Loitering Munitions Systems. Through state-of-the-art development, production and implementation processes, the company quickly responds to evolving needs from the field, and rapidly optimizes its solutions, delivering today’s most advanced capabilities to suit the realities of the complex missions required by modern warfare for a wide range of platforms, applications and scenarios. These systems with their unique characteristics are becoming a core required capability of leading armies worldwide.”

The New Hero-120

This portable, modular, customizable loitering weapon system can be fitted with a range of powerful multi-purpose warheads and variety of payloads. The versatile, precision, multi-operational system with a unique aerodynamic structure can carry out pinpoint lethal strikes against mid-range hard targets ? vehicles, tanks, concrete fortifications and personnel ? in populated urban areas or remote locations with minimal collateral damage. Its high-speed transit flight and low-speed loitering, BLOS capability, and rapid reaction in response to time-sensitive targets deliver a critical advantage in confined and populated battlefields.

The lightweight, compact, highly maneuverable man-pack configuration, with extended endurance of over an hour and a loitering range of40 km and more, can be independently operated by frontline forces, precisely striking time-sensitive targets from a wide variety of angles. Featuring low acoustic and low visual and thermal signatures and fully gimbaled, stabilized day/night tracking, the Hero-120 delivers critical situational awareness with its advanced data link and real-time intelligence. Providing cutting-edge abort and target re-engagement capabilities, it provides a whole new range of operational possibilities. Despite being a highly sophisticated weapon system, the Hero-120 is affordable and cost-effective due to its recoverable option, using a parachute, while securing the warhead.

For more information on UVision, please visit www.uvisionuav.com

Zenbivy Dry Sacks

February 28th, 2020

Zenbivy’s Dry Sacks are made from 30d Nylon Ripstop combined with a sturdier 75D base material, but weigh less than 3 ounces.

These roll top bags use a one-way valve rather than waterproof breathable material to allow compression.

Offered in three sizes.

zenbivy.com/products/zenbivy-dry-sack

Grey is the New Coyote – NEW Floperators

February 28th, 2020

Because Grey is the New Coyote

If Special Operations had flip flops, it would be the Floperator from Combat Flip Flops. Built for any terrain, these not-so tactical, military, or law enforcement footwear will take you where you need to go in style.

When you show up as a Floperator, you show up with authority. On the land, over the sea, and in the air—these foot soldiers perform. Military grade nylon, proprietary rubber for increased traction across any terrain, and real estate to proudly display your current vibe with customizable morale patches. Combat Flip Flops Floperators do what they do. Floperate. Available 28 Feb at www.combatflipflops.com.

TacJobs – Outdoor Research Seeks Tactical Sales Manager

February 28th, 2020

About this role

The Tactical Sales Manager will help manage all programs related to the Outdoor Research Tactical Sales Channel

What you will do

Achieve annual Tactical Sales Channel revenue and margin goals by developing and understanding new and existing customer requirements and making recommendations for programs, product solutions, and resource allocation

Partner with Tactical Sales Channel to identify and visit relevant DOD units to increase brand recognition

Assist Tactical Sales Director in Government business development via Fed Biz Ops website portal monitoring and identification of opportunities

Develop price proposals for Government products and prepare responses to RFQ/RFP

Partner with the OR factories directly and via ERP system to ensure accurate LTs and deliveries of products are communicated and maintained

Help manage re-seller partners, distributors, and product end users

Attend and manage the logistics for Tactical Trade Shows (ADS Warrior Conferences, Shot Show, Outdoor Retailer etc.)

Partner with OR cross functional resources (Customer Service, Product Development, Marketing, IT) to enhance Tactical customer relationships

Partner with the OR Marketing department to coordinate marketing communications, public relations, and social media platforms; Instagram, Facebook, Twitter etc.

Coordinate all content and assets with OR Marketing to create product marketing materials to include the workbook, sell sheets, DTC web portal, and seasonal pricelist

Demonstrate complete command of the customer opportunities (DOD, LE, Tactical Retail, etc.)

Leverage knowledge of competitors and customers to enhance competitiveness and accelerate Tactical Sales Channel growth

Work closely with inside sales team and factory production team to help fulfill customer requirements

Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary

What you should bring to the table

Demonstrated collaboration, interpersonal influence, and teamwork skills

Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking

Strong project planning, organizational, and time management skills and a high level of initiative

Ability to manage deadlines, be flexible with change, and drive timely resolutions

High tolerance for ambiguity and ability to find a solution

Strong presentation and written communication skills

Comfortable working with Tactical suppliers/partners

Ability to travel up to 10 times a year domestic or international

Experience and Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Business Administration preferred

A minimum of 5 years in sales or consumer marketing

A minimum of 4 years of sales forecasting experience

Understanding of military procurement process preferred

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, ERP database skills a plus

Clean driving record

What do we bring to the table?

10 paid holidays each year and 3 floating holidays

Transportation benefits

PTO and sick/safe time

Paid volunteer time

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

401K with company match

Ron Gregg Annual Benefit

Climbing wall

Product discounts

Outdoor Research is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.

Our company’s Core Mission is to provide innovation and inspiration for the relentless adventurer. Please visit us at www.outdoorresearch.com for more information.

We are a dog friendly company!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales

Industries

Apparel & Fashion

This position is posted on LinkedIn.

Unity Tactical – Platform Adapter

February 28th, 2020

Unity Tactical is excited to announce that the Platform Adapter has entered production.  Platform Adapter was unveiled at the 2020 SHOT Show last month. It is designed to expand the reach of the already-versatile Ops-Core AMP. Users that have already purchased or been issued non-Gentex helmets will have the ability to run one of the most popular and advanced headsets on the market.

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The New Unity Tactical Platform Adapter for Ops-Core AMP attaches the USSOCOM-contracted headset to various helmet rails beyond the Ops-Core / Gentex ARC system.  The Platform Adapter installs in minutes with a single screw and allows the AMP Helmet Arm to attach to Team Wendy EXFIL and MTEK / Hard Head Veterans M-LOK rails.

Functionality is the same as ARC-mounted configurations. The Platform Adapter retains breakaway functionality for airborne and high-angle operations. Made in the U.S. from U.S. materials. Platform Adapters will be available for purchase by the public in 12 weeks.  Interested units/agencies can purchase the Platform Adapter from Ops-Core and other helmet manufacturers.

www.unitytactical.com

FirstSpear Friday Focus – Woobie Full Zip

February 28th, 2020

Today we are getting the first look at another all new American merino wool garment from FirstSpear using their ACM Warm 600 package. Introducing a new take on the popular Woobie now available in a full zip configuration. 100% American made with American merino wool the Woobie Full Zip features a vertical breast pocket and two zippered slash pockets in the front. High collar and full zip front makes for an easy on and off. Built with FirstSpear ACM 600 the heaviest wool package FirstSpear offers, creating an incredibly warm garment with all the natural performance characteristics of merino wool.

Available now in black, commando, heather grey, and sand. Berry Compliant.

www.first-spear.com/woobie-fr-insulation-shirt

You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

February 28th, 2020

Giacomo from Victrix Armaments sent this to us.

Future Soldiers May Get Improved Helmet Padding

February 27th, 2020

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — Army researchers and industry partners recently published a study showing how they developed new materials and manufacturing methods to create higher performing helmet padding that reduces the likelihood of head injury in combat and recreational helmets.

A team from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Army Research Laboratory and its HRL Laboratories partners used advances in 3-D printing to create new helmet padding that consists of highly-tuned open-cell lattice structures.

“Careful control of the lattice design imparts novel compression characteristics to the padding that reduce peak head acceleration during blunt impact events compared to existing state-of-the-art foam padding,” said Dr. Thomas Plaisted, the lab’s project lead. “Testing demonstrated a 27% increase in energy attenuation efficiency when inserted into a combat helmet compared to current best-performing foam pads.”

A significant challenge for the design of protective padding is providing the highest level of impact protection while minimizing weight and space it occupies inside the helmet, Plaisted said. The padding must be comfortable to allow a Soldier to wear a combat helmet for extended periods.

“Typical multi-impact attenuating materials include expanded polypropylene and vinyl nitrile closed-cell foams, which absorb impact energy through the collapse of internal pores when compressed,” he said. “The material is carefully tuned to yield at a threshold force, or acceleration, specific to the tolerance of the head, thereby mitigating injury.”

Recent advances in additive manufacturing techniques have enabled the fabrication of cellular materials with architected lattice topology.

“We demonstrated, via design of the cellular architecture, improved control over the collapse process in elastomeric lattices that enables impact-attenuation performance exceeding state-of-the-art foams for both single- and multi-hit scenarios,” Plaisted said. “An improvement over state-of-the-art vinyl-nitrile foam helmet pads was achieved during a standard helmet test, leading to lower head acceleration. This breakthrough could pave the way to helmets with improved injury protection. The open cell design of the lattice further aids in comfort and breathability to dissipate heat away from the head.”

Researchers recently briefed their transition partners at CCDC Soldier Center on the performance of the new padding materials and helmet suspension technologies to mitigate blunt impact head injury. The laboratory is transitioning this technology to the center for further evaluation and implementation in future helmet systems.

“Building on this work, CCDC SC has initiated its own research efforts to develop and evaluate additive manufactured helmet pads,” Plaisted said. “Concurrently, we provided updates on an alternative helmet suspension technology, rate-activated tethers, invented at ARL that have demonstrated even greater performance for reducing blunt impact injury. We are working with the center to identify helmet industry partners to integrate the new rate-activated tether technology.”

The Army’s fundamental responsibility is to equip, train and field Soldiers with the tools and resources to engage with and destroy the enemy, while providing world-class protection, according to Army officials. As an Army Modernization priority, Soldier Lethality narrows the capability gaps to enhance a Soldier’s ability to fight, win and survive through increased lethality, mobility, protection and situational awareness in order to facilitate rapid acquisition of increased capabilities.

By U.S. Army CCDC Army Research Laboratory Public Affairs