Here’s a Sneak Peek of Maxim Defense’s new ammo with a note;
We have addressed the MV issues of terminal performance of Short Barrel Rifles……
See it at SHOT Show in booth #1857.
Sneak Peek – Maxim Defense Ammunition
December 15th, 2019GA-ASI Awarded Gray Eagle ER Modernization Contracts
December 15th, 2019SAN DIEGO–General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has teamed with the U.S. Army to enhance the capabilities and survivability of the MQ-1C ER Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The Army awarded GA-ASI multiple contracts to upgrade the Gray Eagle ER’s avionics, datalinks and software in order to improve the UAS’s operational capability in contested environments. The modernization initiative provides an open architecture concept on the aircraft that is capable of hosting government-owned software, as well as increased autonomy required to support Scalable Control Interface and the rapid integration of long-range sensors. These enhancements will enable the Army’s vision for Multi-Domain Operations (MDO).
“GE-ER provides the U.S. Army with a UAS that adjusts to the changing threat environment and mission needs with unmatched endurance.”
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“The Army is investing in the Gray Eagle system because they get a tremendous performance increase as a return on their investment,” said David R. Alexander, president, GA-ASI. “GE-ER provides the U.S. Army with a UAS that adjusts to the changing threat environment and mission needs with unmatched endurance.”
GA-ASI recently completed an open competition to modernize the datalinks on the platform. Tenets for the “best of breed” datalink competition included modular architecture with government-owned interfaces, reduction in size, weight, and power, with increased reliability, Soldier maintainability, and growth for future MDO requirements. Vendors selected include L3Harris Technologies, Airbus, Hughes Network Systems, LLC and Ramona Research, Inc. The modernized datalink solution, while significantly more capable, will cost less per aircraft than the current datalink suite.
CRKT Gulf by Ryan M Johnson
December 14th, 2019Although we aren’t close, I consider Ryan M Johnson a friend. Since founding RMJ Tactical, makers of tomahawks, he has spent quite a bit of time passing his craft on to others, many of whom are wounded warriors.
His latest creation is the upcoming GULF from CRKT Knives.
-Black Stonewash Finish improves Corrosion Resistance
-G10 Handle Provides Exceptional Grip in All Weather Conditions
-Low Profile Pocket Clip for Discreet Carry
Coming soon from www.crkt.com/gulf
Protective Technologies – Hazard Resistant Modules
December 14th, 2019
ENVISTACOM Awarded Million Multi-Year Task Order By U.S. Army for Deployable SATCOM Terminals
December 14th, 2019ATLANTA – December 4, 2019 – Envistacom today announced a $47.8 million, three-year award to support the Deployable Ku Band Earth Terminal (DKET) program managed by the U.S. Army’s Product Manager Satellite Communications (PdM SATCOM). The task order was awarded under the Deployable Adaptive Global Responder Support (DAGRS) indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract worth up to $480 million over five years. Envistacom will provide installation, training, relocation, integration, and upgrades for new, legacy and existing DKETs, DKET LT (“Lite” version) and mobile DKET (MKET).
PdM SATCOM is responsible for the Army’s tactical multi-channel satellite ground and commercial terminal programs and Envistacom will help upgrade existing terminals, as well as spares, new terminals, installation, relocations and necessary interface equipment and services. Additionally, the new deployable SATCOM terminal antennas provided by Envistacom will be multi-band capable, operating in Ku, Ka and X-Band frequencies.
“Envistacom will help support the Army’s PdM SATCOM achieve its modernization goals through the implementation of virtualization, and other new technologies,” said Nelson Santini, Senior Vice President of Sales at Envistacom. “We have built a strong rapport with the Army, and we are pleased to be selected for such an important program providing satellite transmission capability within the Department of Defense global network for almost 20 years.”
The DKET is the backbone of long-haul transmissions for the U.S. African Command (AFRICOM) and U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), with over 80 DKETs deployed to support multiple areas of operation (AOs). DKET provides intra-country communications within and between regional commands globally, and inter-theater communications with reach back capabilities to other countries and continents.
For more information on company solutions or contract vehicles, follow Envistacom online at www.envistacom.com, and on Facebook , @Envistacom on Twitter, as well as on LinkedIn and YouTube.
MoCap V.2 by Mojo Tactical
December 13th, 2019
My buddy Dave Tejada has introduced a new run of his MoCap V.2 in MultiCam. It’s a FlexFit cap in either Black or MultiCam with a Velcro pile front panel.
Get yours at mojotactical.com/products/mocap-v-2-multicam.
Use code SSD for free shipping.
Brownells Unveils Limited Edition Modern ARt Line
December 13th, 2019
GRINNELL, Iowa (December 13, 2019) – Triggered by emerging trends in the art world, Brownells unveiled its own limited-edition Modern ARt line – offering both a sculpture and t-shirts inspired by the sculpture.
The sculpture, titled “The Joke-AR,” is a Brownells AR-15 magazine, hand painted banana yellow, affixed to a white background with a strip of silvery tape.
Limited to only 10 signed and numbered copies, each version of “The Joke-AR” will retail for $1,200 with all proceeds going to support Special Operations Wounded Warriors – a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization dedicated to helping Purple Heart recipients of the US Special Operations community.
Based on the sculpture, the Brownells ARt shirt bears a stylized image of the yellow magazine taped to a wall on the front, and a fruit-inspired Brownells logo on the back.
Printed on white t-shirts made from a blend of 50/25/25 poly/combed ring spun cotton and rayon for comfort and style, the ARt Shirts are available in sizes Small through XXXL, and retail for $19.99.
Both the sculpture “The Joke-AR” and the Brownells ARt Shirts are limited in production and will be available for only a short time.
Too see more, visit www.Brownells.com
Unity Tactical – Remora™ for 3M Peltor™
December 13th, 2019
Remora™ for 3M Peltor™ Rail Adapters provides an accessory mounting platform directly overhead of the rail mount hub. It makes the most use of the very limited rail-estate on a helmet with rail-mounted comms that utilize the OEM rail mount assembly. Based on the original Remora™ for our successful MARK platform, Remora™ for 3M Peltor™ quickly and easily installs to the headset mounting hub using included hardware. The mount platform provides unprecedented versatility. Users are no longer relegated to precariously attaching lights and other accessories with Velcro.
Remora™ for 3M Peltor™ provides mount interface for M1913 Picatinny, Surefire Scout™ footprint, and our FUSION™ accessory footprint; giving users tons of options. Positive click detents allow the assembly to be rotated into several positions to direct the accessory orientation. Positioning the Remora™ assembly will not affect the stance of the headset rail adapter hub. Installation of Remora™ for 3M Peltor™ requires no permanent modification to the OEM product. Injection molded in the U.S.A.
Compatible with: OEM 3M Peltor™ ARC™ Rail Adapters / Team Wendy™ EXFIL™ Rail Back Plate / Crye Precision™ ARC™ Rail Back Plate / Busch Protection™ Rail Back Plate / MTEK™ M-LOK™ Rail Back Plate
Material: Impact Resistant Polymer
Interface: M1913 Picatinny | Surefire™ Scout Footprint | Unity Tactical FUSION™ Footprint
www.unitytactical.com/product/peltor-remora-mount
