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NEWINGTON, N.H., (June 25, 2024) – The SIG SAUER®LEGION® has joined forces with industry innovator FLUX Defense to create the SIG / FLUX factory built P320-FLUX LEGION collaboration. Designed with feedback from the Special Operations Community, the P320-FLUX LEGIONdelivers on innovation and enhancements that have become the trademark features of SIG SAUER LEGION Series designs.
“The P320-FLUX LEGION takes a 9mm handgun, using the SIG SAUER P320 Fire Control Unit, and transforms it into an easily concealed PCC style platform, with the stability of a carbine and loads of LEGION upgrades to bring more speed, maneuverability, and control to conceal carry,” said Robby Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer, SIG SAUER, Inc. “This build has a long list of features including a single-finger fast deploying spring brace for rapid deployment, 30-round capacity, an integrated compensator in the custom LEGION slide, and a dual-mag release system to get you started. Add to that the endless amounts of customization that can be achieved with thefront and rear picatinny mounts and an ambidextrous safety we are sure that the P320-FLUX LEGION is destined to be a LEGION fan favorite.”
The P320-FLUX LEGION is a complete SIG Factory build using a P320 Fire Control Unit (FCU) with a LEGION skeletonized trigger, a full-size LEGION Gray slide with integrated compensator housed in the LEGION Gray FLUX Defensechassis with rapid-deploying Stabilizing Brace. Build features include XRAY3 Day/night sights, an ambidextrous dual magazine release system, front picatinny mount, rear non-reciprocating picatinny optic mount, an integrated flared magwell, and ambidextrous safety. The full build ships fully assembled with (2) extended 30-round P320 magazines.
“A collaboration of this scale is an exciting first for us, but given the reputation SIG has for quality, innovation and disrupting the industry, which FLUX Defense also shares, this partnership came naturally to everyone,” added Arrius Sorbonne, FLUX Defense Co-Owner.
P320-FLUX LEGION:
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 30
Grip Module: LEGION Gray FLUX Chassis
Overall length: 10.9 inches (collapsed)
Overall height: 6.1 inches
Overall width: 1.6 inches
Barrel length: 3.9 inches
Sight Radius: 5.9 inches
Weight (w/magazine): 49.2 ounces
SKU: 320FLUX-9-LEGION
The LEGION® Series pistols is an exclusive product line developed by SIG SAUER® based on input from elite shooting professionals and designed to exceed the expectations of the serious shooter. The SIG SAUER LEGION is an exclusive members-only access program available to owners of the SIG SAUER LEGION Series of firearms. Upon registration of any LEGION Series firearm, members receive a complimentary case, exclusive access to LEGION gear and merchandise, and receive exclusive communications from SIG SAUER and the LEGION.
To learn more about the SIG SAUER P320-FLUX LEGION, the full SIG SAUER product line, or locate a SIG SAUER authorized dealer visit sigsauer.com.
NEWINGTON, N.H., (June, 25, 2024) – The P365-FUSE is the ultimate fusion of full-size capability that delivers a 21 + 1 round capacity featuring a long slide, 4.3” barrel, and the LXG (laser engraved X-grip) grip module that doesn’t compromise on capacity, shootability, or concealability.
“Born from the iconic roots of the game changing P365, the true crossover handgun has finally arrived; the P365-FUSE is the ultimate in full-size capability and micro-compact concealment for unmatched versatility,” said Robby Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer, SIG SAUER, Inc. “With an optics-ready slide and barrel longer than any other compact in its class, combined with the ultra-thin LXG grip, the P365-FUSE delivers on accuracy, performance, and reliability.”
The SIG SAUER P365-FUSE is a striker-fired, 9mm pistol with the polymer laser engraved LXG grip module, 1913 accessory rail, removable magwell, interchangeable small, medium, and large backstraps, and a nickel-plated flat-faced trigger. The optics-ready stainless steel slide features aggressive serrations with fiber optic front sight and with black serrated rear sight and houses a 4.3” carbon steel, DLC finished barrel. The P365-FUSE ships with (2) 21-round and (1) 17-round magazines; in states with magazine capacity requirements the P365-FUSE ships with (3) 10-round magazines.
The SIG SAUER P365-FUSE ROMEO-X features a factory installed ROMEO-X compact sight crafted from 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum, machined anti-reflection grooves on shooter-facing surfaces, distortion-free aspheric glass, with a patent-pending Beryllium Copper flexure-arm adjustment system. ROMEO-X series optics incorporate a high-efficiency point source red LED emitter with 2 MOA dot / 32 MOA circle reticle, side independent brightness adjustment buttons, 15 brightness settings including night vision settings, and a side-mounted CR1632 battery compartment with a threaded battery cap so the optic does not need to be removed from the pistol for battery changes. Additionally, the ROMEO-X offers a low deck height for standard-height iron sight co-witness, has a minimum continuous runtime of 20,000 hours at medium brightness setting and utilizes MOTAC™ (Motion Activated Illumination), MAGNETAC™ (Magnetic Activation), and D.A.R.C™ (Dark Adaptive Reticles & Coatings) technologies.
P365-FUSE:
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 21 / 17 / 10
Overall length: 7.2 inches
Overall height: 5.1 inches
Overall width: 1.1 inches
Barrel length: 4.3 inches
Sight Radius: 6.0 inches
Optics Slide Cut: Compact
Weight (w/magazine): 23.1 ounces
SKU: 365XF-9-BFO
SKU (State compliant): 365XF-9-BFO-10
P365-FUSE ROMEO-X:
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 21 / 17
Overall length: 7.2 inches
Overall height: 5.7 inches
Overall width: 1.1 inches
Barrel length: 4.3 inches
Sight Radius: 6.0 inches
Optics Slide Cut: Compact
Weight (w/magazine): 24.8 ounces
SKU: 365XF-9-BFO-RXX
ROMEO-X Compact:
Footprint: P365 and Compact
Magnification: 1x
Reticle: 2MOA Dot / 32 MOA Circle
Objective Lens Diameter: 24 mm
Illumination Settings: 12 Daytime, 3 Night Vision
The P365-FUSE is now shipping and available at retailers. To learn more about the P365-FUSE and ROMEO-X optics visit sigsauer.com.
KEY WEST, Fla. – “To build the best skilled maritime operators for such dangerous missions, the training these Soldiers undergo is inherently dangerous,” said Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jim Dougherty, Special Forces Underwater Operations (SFUWO) chief warrant officer. “Until now, no memorial existed to honor the memory of the brave Soldiers who took their last breath.”
Dougherty’s opening remarks echoed across the Special Forces Underwater Operations compound during a memorial unveiling ceremony honoring the legacy of eight fallen combat divers since 1964 before kicking off the 2024 USASOC Best Combat Diver Competition at Naval Air Station Key West, Florida, June 10-12.
This year marks the 60th anniversary since the inception of Special Forces Underwater Operations. Under the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School footprint, this is the second year the Special Forces Underwater Operations school hosts the competition at Fleming Key, Key West’s northern point.
“The purpose of the United States Army Special Operations Command Best Combat Diver Competition is to foster camaraderie amongst the joint special operators who combat dive,” said Maj. Alexander Pombar, commander of the Special Forces Underwater Operations school. “The competition tests a number of key attributes of a combat diver.”
The competitors were challenged on academic rigor, physical toughness, mental agility, and adaptability while executing high-risk waterborne operations. The competition included rigorous tactical underwater events, boat movements, and airborne insertion related to real-world combat dive operations.
Twelve two-man teams from across U.S. Army Special Forces, U.S. Marine Forces Special Operations, and U.S. Air Force Special Operations competed in a ten event, multiple day, and night competition to demonstrate skill and capability through performance.
Day one events encompassed a combat dive physical fitness test, safety round robin, and equipment validations.
Day two officially kicked off the competition with a memorial unveiling ceremony straight into a helo-cast kayak race at the SGM Jerry D. Patton Water Drop Zone in Fleming Key. Competitors then performed a subsurface swim, cache race, and neuro-crossover subsurface activities in the pool.
Day three started with a target contour dive in Mole Harbor, where dive teams had to test their navigation skills to tag multiple targets. They went on to conduct an Over-the-Beach dive then shuttle race on Patio Beach and return to the ocean for exfiltration. The final event was a helo-cast, followed by a one kilometer surface swim, and a five kilometer run.
Following the conclusion of the competition, the winners were announced during an award ceremony.
This year’s winner of the USASOC Best Combat Diver Competition is the combat diver team from the 10th Special Forces Group.
The 1st Marine Raider Battalion took second place followed by the USASOC team in third.
CW2 Dante from 3rd Special Forces Group scored highest in the physical training event.
The Special Forces Underwater Operations School is the premier institution in generating the expert special operator in underwater and maritime operations. Combat dive operations reflects one of many advanced capabilities of the special operator in unconventional warfare, integrated deterrence, and irregular warfare.
For more information about the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, visit www.swcs.mil.
The names of the fallen combat divers are the following:
• 2nd Lt. William Koscher, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 15 Aug. 1969
• Spc. 4 John A. James, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), 15 Aug. 1969
• Sgt 1st Class Kevin L. Devorak, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), 18 Oct. 1990
• Staff Sgt. Bruce L. Miller, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), 14 Sept. 1991
• Sgt. Charles L. Glenn, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 15 May 2007
• Staff Sgt. Mark M. Maierson, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 13 March 2009
• Staff Sgt. David J. Whitcher, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 2 Nov. 2016
• Staff Sgt. Micha E. Walker, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 27 July 2021
By Steve Morningstar
DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) (DroneShield or the Company) is pleased to advise that Hon Richard Marles, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and Minister for Defence, has visited the new DroneShield Sydney facility in mid June.
DroneShield was included into the Australian Government’s Ukraine aid package in late 2023, contributing its rapidly deployable C-UAS sensors and effectors, and was approximately half of the total package amount at the time ($10m out of the $20m total). Its products are continued to be used on the frontlines in Ukraine to stop Russian drones, as well as a substantive number of other locations globally.
The Company has moved into the new and substantially enlarged premises earlier this year, with the facility currently hosting approximately 130 staff, including over 100 engineers, as well as operations, business and corporate teams. With a larger own manufacturing floor combined with growing outsourced manufacturing capacity, DroneShield has a current manufacturing capacity of approximately $400m per annum. All of DroneShield’s R&D and manufacturing is done in Australia.
Hon Richard Marles receiving a brief at the DroneShield facility
Hon Richard Marles, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and Minister for Defence, commented: “DroneShield is an example of an Australian high-tech success story, with world-class cutting edge local R&D and manufacturing, and growing exports around the world, with focus on the US.”
Hon Richard Marles inside the DroneShield anechoic test chamber
Oleg Vornik, DroneShield CEO, commented: “Over the last 10 years, DroneShield has become a global leader in AI-powered C-UAS solutions. Critically in the current geopolitical environment, it is also a significant sovereign manufacturer. We are pleased to have had an opportunity to brief the Deputy Prime Minister on our operations, and look forward continuing to support Australia and its allies with our advanced technologies.”
Hon Richard Marles receiving product brief in the display area from DroneShield CTO Angus Bean
AWS, Inc is offering a Command Post Panel which measures a massive 43.5″ Tall by 93″ long and incorporates 20 clear vinyl pockets for mission folders as well as a central map pocket.
The panel incorporates grommets along the edge to facilitate mounting on a wall.
Finally, it all rolls up in a carrying bag made from 1000D OCP Cordura, just like the body of the panel.
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The partnerships deliver innovative software to enhance transmission of mission-critical intelligence from ops to edge and support next-generation technology
Palo Alto, Calif., June 24, 2024 – Mattermost, Inc., a leader in secure collaboration for mission-critical work in complex environments, today announced that it has completed its $1.25 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract, delivering mission-critical ChatOps capabilities for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) and ATAK operating systems.
Built in collaboration with the development team at BrainGu, a leader in mission software solutions, the Mattermost integration for TAK improves distributed collaboration and enhances warfighter efficiency, safety and accuracy. Developed to improve TAK’s tactical chat function by providing secure, enterprise-grade ChatOps capabilities, the plugin also leverages the Mattermost open-source secure collaboration platform’s self-hosting capabilities, enabling teams to retain full data ownership and meet communications security (COMSEC) requirements. Additionally, with support from BrainGu, the Mattermost integration creates an extension for TAK capabilities, laying the foundation for future capabilities such as AI-enabled decision support tools.
“We’re pleased to address a demonstrated capability gap with the delivery of the Mattermost integration for TAK, enabling our operators to leverage streamlined ChatOps functionality that facilitates the mission-critical transmission of intelligence,” said Corey Hulen, co-founder and CTO of Mattermost. “In partnership with BrainGu and goTenna, we’ve developed this integration to satisfy the Department of Defense’s need for primary, alternate, contingent and emergency communications protocol.”
In addition to the secure ChatOps plugin, Mattermost and BrainGu also worked closely with goTenna, the world’s leading mobile mesh networking platform, to develop and deliver transmission-layer integrations for TAK on goTenna’s mesh radios, addressing challenges associated with low-bandwidth communications and providing resilient, decentralized connectivity. The goTenna plugin also offers support for ATAK systems, enabling seamless connectivity with TAK servers and ensuring scalability and reliability in diverse operational environments.
With new collaboration features now available, 350,000 civilian, DoD and partner TAK users can leverage the secure chat integration and low-bandwidth capabilities to effectively communicate mission-critical information between operational teams at the tactical edge and their forward operating bases (FOB) in near-real-time. The completion of this contract marks Mattermost’s second completed SBIR Phase II this year, just two months after the company announced the completion of its first contract with delivery of its message acknowledgment and urgency capabilities for the 618th AOC.
To learn more about how Mattermost enables mission-critical collaboration for government customers, visit mattermost.com/solutions/industries/government.
I’d like to address the recent issue of the comments feature turned off on posts. It’s not by design.
WordPress recently updated their app and new posts automatically default to no comments allowed and there’s nowhere to address the issue via the app, which I use most of the time, unless I’m having issues talking to the server which is a recent hassle due to my new Webhost. I’ve been so used to comments being automatically turned on, I sometimes forget to go back to the desktop version of WordPress to turn them back on.
I apologize for any confusion. Feel free to comment, just please keep it civil.
