This begins our coverage of the latest gear from the 2018 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, in Denver, Colorado.
This begins our coverage of the latest gear from the 2018 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, in Denver, Colorado.
July 16, 2018 Netanya, Israel, – RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. A leader in the development , production and sale of tactical land radar for force and border protection – announced that RADA together with its partners, Ascent Vision and Sierra Nevada Corporation, won a $200,000 prize at the SOFWERX ThunderDrone Rapid Prototyping Event (RPE) III demonstration, with its X-MADIS mobile drone defeat system.
RADA’s Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radar (MHR) is the primary detection and tracking sensor of X-MADIS (the eXpeditionary Mobile Aerial Defense Integrated System), tailored for Counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) missions. Combined with other state of the art systems (Electro-Optical/Infrared and electronic warfare equipment), the system is integrated into a commercial off-road vehicle. It can detect, locate, identify, track, exploit and defeat an enemy UAS on the move or while in a stationary position, protecting airports, no-fly zones and other high-value infrastructure.
X-MADIS excelled at every stage in the exercise, proving it could provide solutions for a broad range of threats. The award was presented late last month at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.
Dov Sella, RADA’s CEO, commented, “We are very proud to be part of the industry team achieving this success for X-MADIS. The system is a derivate of a system deployed successfully with a Department of Defense customer. Therefore, it demonstrates that our technology is highly scalable, flexible and truly adaptable for multi-mission environments.”
The SOFWERX RPE demonstration events, also called Game of Drones, began in June 2017. More than 450 technological capabilities aimed to tackle sea, land, and air-based UAS, tactical swarms, payloads (kinetic/non-kinetic/sensors), and their associated data science applications. ThunderDrone RPE III was the culmination of the events, and provided a venue for systems of various technologies to be tested in a true field environment.
The exercise was formally evaluated by a government assessment team. SOFWERX is a Partnership Intermediary Agreement between Doolittle Institute and the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), created to investigate new technology in an effort to put the most advanced capabilities into our warfighters’ hands.
For more information, see the SOFWERX website.
If you’re looking for something a little different for your next hunting trip, you might want to check out these Nike SFB 2 in Realtree Camo.
It’s an 8″ boot featuring a sneaker-like sole system integrating a Phylon foam midsole and TrailFrame TPU shank, mated to a Gore-Tex lined, full-grain leather and canvas upper.
www.nike.com/t/sfb-field-2-8-realtree-boot-vbtN3W
This signal tablet is smaller than a quarter, with one side a mirror and the other with one of four optional backers.
Luminous Glow Light Surface: charge in seconds from natural/artificial light source(flashlight, sun, phone screen) generates minutes of a low glow output for seeing a map or operation orders in dark environments.
SOLAS, Safety Of Life At Sea Reflector: Hi-Vis, Coast Guard approved signal and safety tape adhered to buckle. Use to communicate your location or MORSE Code. Waterproof. Long distance visibility.
Glint Tag, Infrared reflective signal: Non-fabric surface glows to provide covert combat identification. Reflects IR light brightly to identify friend or for when viewed through night vision equipment (Domestic Shipping Only).
Tinder Paper Sheet: Waxed parchment pine sheet of wood. Slow burn time, strong flame, good for one emergency fire. Peel off backing from mirror and ignite.
In conjunction with the USSOCOM J4, SOFWERX is hosting a Generation X Austere Basecamp Capability Assessment Event, 28-29 August 2018, which is a Capability Assessment Event to identify innovative and emerging technologies for power, waste/water management, construction materials/methods, and force protection/sensitive compartmented information facility at small (12 to 50 person), austere basecamps.
Generation X Austere Basecamp Desirements:
• Power: Click Here to Review Power
• Construction Materials/Methods: Click Here to Review Construction Materials/Methods
• Water Management/Sanitation: Click Here to Review Water Management/Sanitation
• SCIF/Force Protection: Click Here to Review SCIF/Force Protection
Interested? Visit www.sofwerx.org/basecamp.
PORTLAND, OREGON (July 23rd 2018) – GERBER, an industry-leading manufacturer of knives, multi-tools, and gear, announced today the introduction of two new multi-tools to cleverly streamline dining in the backcountry: the ComplEAT and the Devour. The first look at both products comes at Outdoor Retailer 2018 in Denver, Colorado, ahead of the products’ launch in early 2019. Both products are available in 4 distinct colors that aim to appeal aesthetically to the outdoor enthusiast: Silver, Flat Sage, Onyx, and Burnt Bronze. The ComplEAT Cook Eat Clean tool retails for $24.99 and the Devour Multi-Fork retails for $14.99.
“The goal was to create a multi-tool that addressed the entire eating process while in the backcountry: preparing food, eating, and cleaning up after,” says Eric Moore, Product Manager at Gerber. “Gerber presents two complimentary solutions to multi-task around the campfire or on the trail. The Devour is a minimalist tool at less than 1 ounce, with a removable solid state tool that mounts to the back and kickstands the tool to keep it off dirty surfaces and out of your cooking pot. The ComplEAT focuses on the organization of dedicated tools, working independently as well as configuring to a tong to bring the convenience of a home kitchen to the wild. Don’t go hungry with two solutions to keep your adventures nourished and Unstoppable.”
On the trail, the most important meal of the day is the meal you are about to eat. The ComplEAT tool has the bases covered with a long tine fork, deep basin spoon, dual-edge spatula, and 4 function multi-tool that nest for transport as well as snap together to convert into functional tongs. The multi-tool includes a bottle opener, veggie peeler, serrated package opener, and a can opener. Cook, eat, clean and get back out there.
Pictured: Individual Components [Silver], Nested Components [Burnt Bronze, Flat Sage, Onyx], Tongs Configuration, Storage Configuration.
At under an ounce, the Devour Multi-Fork is ideal for those who demand a lightweight, easy-to-use tool on the trail. Designed to handle mealtime from start to finish, the Devour has 9 tools on hand for prep, eating, and cleaning. The refreshed fork design doesn’t compromise function, and the detachable solid state tool offers 6 functions while keeping your multi-fork out of the dirt or pot with a unique kickstand design.
Pictured from Top: Individual Components, Kickstand Feature, Multi-Fork
Job Title: CBRNE Field Instructor
Description: This is the perfect part-time job for current or recently retired members from US Army 74D, USMC CBIRF, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management Flight, US Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team and National Strike Force Team Members, DOD/Local Fire Department HAZMAT Team Members, FEMA Team HAZMAT Component Team Members. This contract is for five years and will entail 8 hours of classroom instruction with 8 hours of didactic stations 3-5 times per month per location with 25 classes going every month. The pay will be at a day rate of $300.00- $350.00 as an independent contractor with per diem when applicable. If we are unable to fill the cadre with local personnel, there will be travel offered (airfare, lodging, food, rental car, etc.) with per diem and full travel reimbursement following US DOD guidelines and restrictions. We have positions open for contract support in in 18 US Cities to include Guam and Puerto Rico. Instruction and didactics will be done with a student to instructor ratio of 1:24 per class. We are looking for 50-60 Part-time contract individuals. We will be sponsoring all instructors for a Common Access Card (Contractor) to gain access to the DOD facility. This is a great opportunity for an individual to be exposed to this client and environment. Conduct indoor classroom-style training in a controlled environment, as well as outdoor hands-on demonstrations and exercises.
• Maintain knowledge base as a SME in assigned course content.
• Qualify and maintain eligibility and certification under the Contractor Employee Reliability Program (CERP).
• Actively seek and participate in cross-training opportunities to maximize instructor resources and the overall training experience for student responders.
• Assist with review of course outcomes to include weekly After-Action Reports and ongoing QA/QC of course.
• Participate in cross-training of instructional staff in related fields to maximize instructor resources and the overall training experience for student responders.
• Contribute to the revision of course materials and assist in the development, review and revision of policies pertaining to training delivery.
• Participate in lecture and practice exercises within the CBRNE/WMD field as assigned.
• Interface regularly with national, state, and local officials to maintain expertise in state-of-the art training techniques and methods.
• Ensure quality instruction for CBRNE/WMD related tasks in personal protective equipment (PPE) at a field training site using technology to detect, identify, and neutralize a weapon of mass destruction. Instruction includes hands-on, multi-task performance-oriented training.
• Address safety issues to ensure compliance as it relates to risk assessment and safety standard operating procedures.
• Address and instruct mass triage and principles of mass casualty response in relationship to a CBRNE related incident.
• M50 Gas Mask Donning and Doffing, Able to use and teach M256A1 Chemical Agent Detector Agent Kit; JLIST Donning and Doffing
Areas of Course Delivery:
Juneau, AK
Honolulu, HI
Seattle, WA
Portland, OR
Alamdea, CA
San Francisco, CA
Cleveland, OH
St. Louis, MI
Houston, TX
Corpus Christi, TX
Boston, MA
Washington, D.C.
Portsmouth, VA
Charleston, SC
Jacksonville, FL
Miami, FL
Santa Rita, Guam
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Qualifications: Requires 4 plus years’ experience required in lieu of degree.
• Preferred candidates will have 4+ years of experience working within one of the emergency response disciplines that support all-hazard response. Of the 4 required years of experience, 2 years must be specialized experience working with WMD, CBRNE, or Hazardous Materials (civilian or military) at the technician level as defined by OSHA. To include former individuals from US Army 74D, USMC CBIRF, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management Flight, US Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team and National Strike Force Atlantic Strike Team Members, DOD/Local Fire Department HAZMAT Team Members, FEMA Team HAZMAT Component Team Member
• Minimum 3 years of current instructional experience.
• Possess functional knowledge of the federal response plan/NIMS.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 65 pounds (i.e. SCBA and other equipment) during demonstrations and exercises.
• Ability to perform prolonged standing, bending, climbing, kneeling, and pushing and pulling carts containing equipment.
• Ability to wear Level A-C PPE including SCBA
• Must pass a pre-placement random drug testing.
• Must submit to and obtain final suitability by successful completion of background check, financial institutions/credit bureau check, and disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• All applicants must have the accepted form of government-issued ID compliant with the Real ID Act.
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Working knowledge of weapons of mass destruction which includes related experience in a WMD incident and/or experience in a manmade or natural disaster of national significance.
Please Submit Resume to: contact@autemnovus.com