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ADS Offering L3 Night Vision Device Sustainment Upgrade

November 2nd, 2018

I recently met with ADS Inc to discuss their new Night Vision Device Sustainment Upgrade Program with L3.

When the Army begins to field the new Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular (ENVG-B) to its Close Combat Forces, PVS-14s previously used by those forces will be redistributed within the Army.

That being said, there are hundreds of thousands of AN/PVS-14 night vision monoculars in service across all of the US services, our allies and with law enforcement agencies. Some have been in use for well over a decade. Most feature Green Phosphor tubes and are in need of an upgrade.

That’s what the Night Vision Device Sustainment Upgrade Program is about. ADS Inc teamed with L3 to offer upgraded tubes (un-filmed 2376 FOM White Phosphor). These White Phosphor tubes offer improved target identification and image clarity as well as decreased eye strain. They also work quite well with clip-on thermal enhancements like the Enhanced Clip-On SWIR Imager from Optics 1.

Tube replacement is relatively easy, meaning units can purchase the White Phosphor tubes and do the work themselves.

Alternatively, customers can send in the NVG and L3 will inspect the device and replace the tube. Many of these PVS-14s also need repairs or are missing parts. The program can make that happen as well.

Read about the upgrade program at adsinc.com/past-performance/l3-night-vision-device-sustainment-upgrade.

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ZEV Technologies PRO Flat Face Trigger

November 2nd, 2018

ZEV Technologies, known for creating the market for GLOCK upgrade triggers, announced the release of their PRO Flat Face Trigger. The new trigger incorporates a number of ZEV’s proprietary features including ZEV’s trigger bar, connector and riveted assembly process.

“This trigger represents the culmination of years of effort. We obviously recognize the popularity of flat faced triggers, but we took our time getting ours to market because we wanted more than just a different look. We wanted a trigger that really reset the bar for high performance triggers. This trigger puts all of our years of research and innovation together,” stated Matt Ridenour, CEO.

Dave Roberts, VP of Marketing, expanded on the benefits of the trigger, “At the end of the day, all other trigger upgrades on the market re-use the Glock factory trigger bar, the most important component in a trigger. We invested years and a lot of money developing our own trigger bar in the continuing effort to really differentiate the ZEV trigger. We believe shooters will feel the crispness of the break and the consistency of the trigger pull and reset. These things make shooters better and tighten up groupings”.

ZEVs trigger line now includes both flat and curved faced triggers for most Glock models.

Key features include:
• Wider trigger pad and safety for improved user engagement
• Drop-in installation
• Mil-Spec hard-anodized aluminum construction
• Proprietary ZEV Trigger Bar and ZEV Pro Connector
• Riveted trigger assembly

http://www.zevtechnologies.com/zev-tech-flat-face-pro-triggers

http://www.zevtechnologies.com

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USMC to Field Gen III Vest Systems with FirstSpear Technology

November 2nd, 2018

Fenton, MO – FirstSpear® Technology Group, industry leading technology integrator for Personal Protective and Load Bearing Equipment, announces the Gen III vest systems for the United States Marine Corps (USMC) will be produced and fielded with FirstSpear® Technology. After extensive testing and evaluation, the Marines chose to include FirstSpear® 6/12™ laser cutting and Tubes™ rapid-release system on the all new Gen III Vest System.

Debuted on Solider Systems Daily in 2011 and proven in the field for over seven years, FS™ 6/12™ laser-cut platforms and rapid-release Tubes™ fasteners are embraced by assets of the United States Department of Defense, State and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies, and friendly forces within the international community. The FS™ 6/12™ laser-cut and fused platform system helped the USMC achieve their goals for reducing bulk and weight of legacy PALS systems.

USMC Systems Command wanted to give as much mobility back to the individual Marine as possible by reducing the weight and bulk of the vest without decreasing ballistic protection. Integrating 6/12 laser cutting and Tubes allowed designers to reduce the weight of the vest by 25 percent.*

FS™ Tubes provide rapid donning and doffing of carriers without complicated cable systems adding weight or requiring specialized training and allows the Marine to remove and reassemble their vest in less than three seconds. Vest testing found the older system took about seven seconds to take off, and 10 minutes to reassemble. The Tubes have vastly improved the Marines ability to act fast while on missions.*

According to Sam White, Vice President of Applied Science at FirstSpear®, “Our primary mission is to provide equipment solutions to the men and women protecting our freedoms and the fastest way to do that is by working with industry partners and program managers to make this technology widely available. We couldn’t be more excited the USMC has integrated this technology into their new vest system and look forward to helping Vertical Protective Apparel provide it to the Marines.”

FirstSpear™ continually develops and refines Technology to meet the ever-changing requirements of the warfighter and first responder. Paramount to every development effort is a focus on mobility, lethality, weight reduction, functionality, durability, and manufacturability. Ideas are well thought out, tested, and proven in actual field use before general release, ensuring the final product works as intended when needed most. Once proven, FirstSpear® works closely with end users and manufacturers to allow for rapid fielding of advanced solutions.

For more information or to contact FirstSpear® Technology Group on how you can integrate these technologies visit www.first-spear.tech.

**Sources:

soldiersystems.net/2018/09/27/usmc-awards-vertical-protective-apparel-62-million-contract-for-gen-iii-plate-carriers

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Forces TV – The Cold War Legend That Delivered Sausages To British Tank Crews

November 2nd, 2018

Having served in Germany at the end of the Cold War, it’s always interesting to me, to hear these kinds of stories, even if they are from a different army.

The British Army of the Rhine consisting primarily of British I Corps and began duties as an occupation force but that quickly changed to a posture of defense in order to counter the Soviet-led Warsaw Pact forces. In this role, BAOR was lead force for NATO’s Northern Army Group and was equipped with nuclear weapons. The organization was changed slightly in 1993 and deactivated altogether in 1994.

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Survival Armor Announces Partnership with High Speed Gear International to Provide OEM Pocket / Pouch Upgrades for Tactical Ballistic Armor”

November 1st, 2018

Survival Armor is pleased to announce they have partnered with High Speed Gear International (HSGI) to provide high quality pocket and pouch upgrades for use with all of their tactical ballistic armor. “Survival Armor’s growing list of tactical armor customers will benefit greatly from this partnership with HSGI, and it will provide our customers with a very high quality, versatile, and modern option for pockets/pouches which will enhance user effectiveness” says Kurt Osborne, President of Survival Armor. Gary Hughes, Survival Armor’s Director of Special Projects added, “High Speed Gear is a long-recognized leader and innovator in the tactical nylon gear industry. I personally use their products as do many of our existing customers. It just makes sense that Survival Armor offer HSGI pouches and pockets as an OEM upgrade to our tactical ballistic product line. Both companies are committed to providing superior quality, innovative gear, to our Law Enforcement, Military, and First Responder customers.”

Effective immediately, Survival Armor tactical customers will have the option to upgrade to pre-selected HSGI pocket packages for all web MOLLE and light weight webless style attachments for their tactical carries. Individual optional single pocket offerings will also be available through Survival Amor.

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Check Out IDF Gear Review

November 1st, 2018

If you’re interested in Israeli military equipment, you might want to check out IDF Gear Review.

They are currently the only ones in Israel offering insight on tactical products and gear from a Military, LE and Counter-terrorism standpoint in English. They not only concentrate on Israeli gear, of which there is little information, but take a look at kit from all over.

www.idfgearreview.com

and on Instagram:

@idf_gear_review

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PocketUp

November 1st, 2018

Many of you may know my long-time friend Mel Terkla. He and his wife Rena have started a new company called PocketUp, specializing in load carriage.

They started out with various pockets for organizing larger packs but they are introducing the Park Pack, a simple daypack design.

Everything is reasonably priced and made by them. Be sure to check them out at pocketup.net.

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Proforce Equipment, Inc. Signs Laura Burgess Marketing (LBM) to Grow Tasmanian Tiger Brand in US Market

November 1st, 2018

As the exclusive US distributor for the global brand of high quality, professional tactical nylon products, Proforce Equipment will utilize LBM’s press and media relations services to introduce the American audience to an American-focused line of Tasmanian Tiger® gear.

Miramar, Fla. (October 2018) – Proforce Equipment, Inc., the exclusive distributor of several brands in North and South America, and the newly announced Tasmanian Tiger® tactical nylon line of products for the US market, has signed Laura Burgess Marketing (LBM) as their Public Relations firm.

LBM will be responsible for informing the American commercial, law enforcement and military markets of the Tasmanian Tiger products designed exclusively for an American audience through press releases, media outreach and writer relations. LBM will also develop the Tasmanian Tiger social media sites and branded newsletter in conjunction with the team at Proforce Equipment, Inc.

The Tasmanian Tiger brand of high quality, professional tactical nylon products for the military, special forces, SWAT and law enforcement, was established in 1999 and to date has been sold extensively within the European and Asian Markets. Tasmanian Tiger is a division of TATONKA GmbH.

“We will be officially introducing Tasmanian Tiger to the US Market during the 2019 SHOT Show,” said Richard Lewis, President & CEO of Proforce Equipment, Inc. “The brand has enjoyed a long, successful history around the world and we are excited to be bringing it to our American customers, specifically designed and manufactured in Tatonka facilities to meet the American requirements.”

“Tasmanian Tiger products have been extensively tested and used in practical and extreme combat situations around the globe, thus bringing to our US customers a deep knowledge of design and execution of nylon gear,” Laura Burgess, president of LBM, added. “We are thrilled to be part of the team to bring this new line to the US and help grow the brand.”

Tasmanian Tiger will have its official launch at the 2019 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan. 22 – 25, 2019 at Booth #20663 on Level 2. The new website www.tasmaniantigerusa.com and social platforms will also launch during January. All sales inquiries can be directed to tt@tasmaniantigerusa.com and all media inquiries can be directed to laura@lauraburgess.com.

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