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Team Polaris Stands Out in Army SMET Program

September 27th, 2017


Polaris, ARA and Neya Systems Collaborate with MRZR® X Submission

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MINNEAPOLIS and ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (September 25, 2017) — Polaris Industries Inc., Applied Research Associates Inc. (ARA) and Neya Systems LLC have teamed to provide the U.S. Army with an elite platform for the Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET) program: the Team Polaris MRZR® X, that will evolve squad mobility with advanced unmanned systems technology from ARA and the pioneering and unsurpassed autonomous systems behavior of Neya Systems.

“The MRZR X provides a modular, multi-mission platform for the U.S. Army’s SMET program to provide squad overmatch, no matter what the mission. It is based on the very familiar Polaris MRZR platform – and creates an optionally manned platform,” said John Olson, PhD, vice president and general manager of Polaris Government and Defense. “Off-road autonomy is challenging, but no one does off-road better than Polaris. And absolutely no one does off-road robotics and autonomy better than ARA and Neya Systems.”

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The modular MRZR is a prolific and preferred platform among infantry units in the U.S. and more than 25 allied countries, which helps make its integration and the transition from manned to unmanned vehicles easier for the Army and the soldier. The MRZR X maintains the same mission profile the Army is accustomed to, with additional capabilities for the soldiers that exceed SMET base requirements.

ARA is an employee-owned scientific research and engineering company that acquired Neya Systems earlier this year. Neya Systems is known for their development of unmanned systems for defense, homeland security, and commercial users. Neya Systems staff, under the continued leadership of Parag Batavia, PhD, have been recognized worldwide for their contributions in advanced unmanned systems technology, including Batavia’s development of open architecture used universally by the Department of Defense.

“With the combined skills and expertise of Neya Systems and ARA, we’re able to bring world-class robotic solutions to Team Polaris to provide the U.S. soldier with advanced capabilities, a lightened physical load, and increased situational awareness to equip them for the multi-domain battlefield,” says ARA’s President and CEO, Rob Sues, PhD.

Chase Tactical Partners with Big Sky Bravery

September 27th, 2017

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Chase Tactical is proud to announce its partnership with Big Sky Bravery in Bozeman, Montana. Big Sky Bravery is an official 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Organization with a mission of providing our Military’s Active Duty Special Operations Forces with post-deployment decompression programs throughout Montana’s restorative surroundings. Big Sky Bravery tailors its programs to these elite forces by focusing on psychological and emotional well-being, and by building trust, brotherhood, and friendships that last a lifetime.

AS A 100% CIVILIAN BASED ORGANIZATION, WE OWE A “DEBT” TO THE SOF COMMUNITY. THE PRINCIPLES BELOW OUTLINE HOW WE SPEND OUR WEEK AND THE OPPORTUNITY IT CREATES TO FORGE A LIFELONG BOND WITH OUR RECIPIENTS.

OUR PROGRAMS ARE NOT, AND NEVER WILL BE, A VACATION FOR AMERICA’S ELITE…

DECOMPRESSION

• To feel human again and foster freedom of thought

• Value of adrenaline and therapeutic recreational activities

ENGAGEMENT

• Activities that require execution

• Discussions that warrant ideas, implementation and meaningful conversations

• Proficiency in skills that promote teaching to future generations and opportunities

BROTHERHOOD

• A lifelong pledge to the recipient of friendship, mentoring, and guidance

TRUST

• The foundation of our program, without it, we have nothing

• Secrecy, minimal community knowledge of our operations

• The volunteers’ role, brothers, not volunteers

• The importance of communication and letting your guard down

• Respect. Each individual gets out of it what they put into it

Chase Tactical is now offering its customers the opportunity at checkout to donate to Big Sky Bravery.

Veterans supporting ACTIVE DUTY SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES, this is a cause many can embrace. Chase Tactical and Big Sky Bravery have collaborated to put their money where their mouths are in supporting our Active Duty Special Operations Forces.

You can also donate directly to Big Sky Bravery at www.bigskybravery.org.

Precision Armament Engineering – PAE-15 Stress Test Full Video

September 27th, 2017

Back in August, we featured a teaser video of a series of stress tests of the PAE-15, a rifle platform developed by Colorado-based Precision Armament Engineering. Now, PAE has released the full video, which details two days of testing.

www.precisionarmamenteng.com

UF PRO Launches Urban Line

September 27th, 2017

Maker of innovative tactical clothing announced its newest line: “Urban” for wear while conducting operations in metropolitan situations where blending in with the crowd is essential. The line employs state-of-the art fabrics that deliver real comfort while withstanding the kind of punishment that comes from field operations in all weathers.

TRZIN, SLOVENIA (SEP. 26, 2017) – UF PRO®, maker of innovative clothing for military and law enforcement personnel, today announced the new line of rugged yet civilian-looking tactical apparel for wear in “urban jungles.”

The line is in fact called “Urban” and is designed for both function and fashion, the company said.

The UF PRO® Urban line consists of pants, jacket, t-shirt, and polo short, all made from state-of-the-art fabrics that feel cottony soft but can withstand the punishment of prolonged brutalizing field operations in rain or cold weather, according to the company.

“The Urban line gives you the best of everything,” said Armin Wagner, head of UF PRO® product development. “Urban delivers the performance you’d expect from a great piece of tactical kit, it’s incredibly comfortable, you can wear it year-round, it looks fantastic, and its styling is such that you won’t stand out like a sore thumb when you’re mingling with crowds of people.”

UF PRO® P-40 Urban Pants

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The UF PRO® P-40 Urban pants are based on UF PRO®’s popular P-40 pants. Key attributes of the P-40 Urban pants are excellent freedom of movement, comfortable fit, superior knee protection, and seasonal adaptability, said Wagner.

“Our P-40 Urban Pants combine a sturdy rip-stop material with a state-of-the-art stretch material from Schoeller textile,” Wagner explained. “The pants stay remarkably durable and stretchy because this hybrid material is incorporated exactly where it’ll do you the most good.”

Wagner added that the Urban P-40 pants stay comfortable during the summer due to the fabric’s breathability. Come winter, the pants turn cold-weather ready simply by slipping in an optional WINDSTOPPER® lining, he said.

UF PRO® M1 Field Jacket

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The feature-packed UF PRO® M1 Field Jacket is patterned after the U.S. Army’s World War II-era M41 field jacket, but with several futuristic enhancements, said Wagner.

One of the biggest updates is use of EtaProof® fabric, a high-tech cotton. The material gives the jacket breathability while also making it permanently water-repellent.

“EtaProof® fabric is spun from very thin twisted fibres woven into an extremely dense plain-weave fabric,” Wagner said. “When this material gets wet – from rain, for instance – it absorbs the moisture, swells and eliminates almost all of the empty space between individual fibres. This keeps the water out, for the most part.”

The jacket also features an abundance of inner pockets and interior loops to permit secure carrying of small gear – up to and including a concealed sidearm, according to Wagner, who noted that, like the pants, the jacket also converts from summer to winter duty with the insertion of a liner (in this instance, one made from Merino wool).

UF PRO® Urban Shirts

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Two shirts round out the UF PRO® P-40 Urban line. One is a casual t-shirt, the other is a polo shirt, Wagner reported.

Both, he said, are fabricated from 37.5™ polyester-cotton blended Pique knit, which accords them a remarkably comfortable yet sturdy character.

“It’s a wash-and-wear fabric,” he explained. “You toss your P-40 Urban tee or polo into the washing machine, hang it up to dry overnight, and put it on wrinkle-free in the morning – no ironing necessary. And thanks to the 37.5™ technology, the fabric is the fastest drying of its kind ever.”

Wagner added that the fabric boasts excellent odor-control properties and provides enhanced protection against UV rays.

The UF PRO® Urban shirts, jacket and pants caused quite a stir among show-goers earlier this year at the IWA OutdoorClassics international trade show held in Nuremberg, Germany, where the full line debuted, Wagner indicated.

“Until Urban came along, it used to be that your options in an urban jungle were limited to tactical clothing that emphasized function at the expense of fashion, or the opposite,” he said. “The Urban line gives you both without sacrificing either – full technical functionality and attractive styling.”

Take a first glimpse at the new Urban line here: ufpro.si/urban_line

Today Is A Travel Day

September 27th, 2017

Please enjoy our catching up today on several industry announcements. It’s tough being everywhere and once in awhile we’re stuck on planes all day.

We’ve got loads of stuff to still tell you about from DSEI, MDM and NTOA. Plus, AUSA is right around the corner.

#winningatchesswhiletheykeeplosingatcheckers

Now Here’s A Service We Can All Appreciate

September 27th, 2017

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JM4 Tactical To Give Away a Glock 19 Gen 5 For Christmas

September 26th, 2017

Now accepting photo/video contest submissions


Abilene, Texas — Leather gun holster company, JM4 Tactical, is thrilled to announce their second annual pistol and holster giveaway valued at $595. The giveaway is open to past and future customers who can creatively show off their personal QCC holsters being used in either photo or video format (under 60 seconds). All pictures and videos should be submitted through the giveaway application, found here:jm4tactical.com/christmas-gun-contest-submission

Submissions will be accepted through 11:59 PM CST on November 30, 2017, with 10 finalists being announced on December 2. The photo/video with the most votes out of the 10 finalists will win the grand prize. That winner will be able to choose one of the following two packages, each with the same value:
1. Glock 19 Gen 5 and QCC Holster valued up to $95. (total value $595)
2. Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm, QCC Holster valued up to $95, and a $145 Visa Gift Card. (total value $595)
Shawndalyn Myers, co-owner of JM4 Tactical, has this to say about the second annual pistol giveaway: “Our customers are more like our JM4 Family and this giveaway is our way of giving back to them.”

Other important information regarding this pistol giveaway is as follows:

• 1 entry per person
• Submissions accepted through 11/30/17 11:59 CST.
• The 10 finalists will be announced on 12/2/2017 and posted to a finalist voting board
• The grand prize winner that receives the most votes will be announced on 12/24/2017, Christmas Eve, at 7:10 pm CST during a live feed
• All submissions entered by 11/30/2017 will be entered to win other great JM4 Gear, like belts, holsters, shirts, etc

www.jm4tactical.com

Jayhawk Military Textiles – Repro 1st Pattern USGI Jungle Boots Pre-Order

September 26th, 2017


Limited Edition 1st Pattern Jungle boots! Available in whole sizes 8-13. Certain sizes are selling out faster than anticipated so make sure you reserve your pair today, this will be the only run they will ever make of them! It cost nothing until November 1st and you save $31! Find out more at:

jayhawkmilitarytextiles.com/pages/1st-pattern-jungle-boots