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April 30th, 2018Persistent Systems Successfully Demonstrates Flat 320-Radio MPU5 Network
April 30th, 2018Mobile ad hoc networking solution delivers reliable comms, situational awareness, under rough conditions.
NEW YORK, N.Y. Persistent Systems, LLC (“Persistent”) announced today that it successfully demonstrated that its MPU5 smart radio could scale up to an unprecedented 320-node mobile ad hoc network (MANET) at a military operation urban training facility, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
The MPU5 runs the Wave Relay® MANET routing protocol, allowing the radio to transmit and relay secure voice, video, text, and sensor data in a robust, peer-to-peer fashion—all without external communications infrastructure. It’s a capability that the U.S. Army has been looking for with its Brigade Combat Teams.
“The Army wants a MANET that can scale up to 250 mobile radios in a flat, layer-2 network,” said Herbert Rubens, founder and CEO of Persistent Systems. “However, such a network would exceed the capability of most other solutions currently available.”
By contrast, Persistent’s Wave Relay® was designed to achieve extremely high levels of scalability without any limitation on the number of nodes or routing hops permitted in the network. And the Fort Bragg demonstration—in which, 320 MPU5 radios, spread across 37 multi-story buildings including basement levels, communicated successfully on a single RF channel—proved this capability.
“Let’s be clear: A flat MANET network of this size has never been demonstrated by any other organization,” Rubens said. “We not only proved that it is possible to scale up to a 320-node, flat, layer-2 network, but that it works, and it works well.”
During the demonstration, the MPU5:
• Tethered with Samsung Galaxy S7 phones, reported their GPS locations, to provide situational awareness in both ATAK and WinTAK;
• Connected a video camera on a Polaris DAGOR lightweight tactical vehicle, streamed more than 2 Mbps of multicast video over the network; and
• Used its Radio over IP (RoIP) capability to tether multiple legacy land mobile radios into the network, allowing dismounts to speak on Tactical Satellite while carrying only an MPU5 and the Persistent Dual PTT Device.
The load on the network was representative of an extremely large team running voice, video, and situational awareness. Yet despite the load on the network, the MANET still had additional capacity to spare.
“Persistent has a reputation for advancing the state-of-the-art in scalable MANET technology,” Rubens said. “And we have proven that the MPU5 can deliver a tactical MANET network that scales beyond the Army’s requirements.”
Arc’teryx LEAF Assault LT Uniform Featuring Gore Katana Fabric
April 30th, 2018Arc’teryx LEAF Assault LT Uniform Featuring Gore Katana Fabric
Although we’ve mentioned the Assault LT ensemble by Arc’teryx LEAF a couple of times in the past, many don’t know that it is made with a fabric developed specifically for he military market by WL Gore & Associates, called Katana.
Katana incorporates ePTFE ePTFE (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene) fiber technology and is lightweight, breathable, fast drying and no melt/no drip making it great for use in hot environments. Essentially, the inclusion of ePTFE in the standard 50/50 NYCO, improves the blend. Arc’teryx further tuned the uniform with 520E Tweave and Cyberknit mesh.
The advantages of Katana are many:
-Low wet pick-up for faster dry time
-Faster dry time with moisture absorption
-High mechanical durability (break & tear strength)
-High strength to weight ratio (weight reduction)
-Low coefficient of friction offers low, wet cling and improved hand
-Tunable with other fiber blends inherent characteristics, like FR
Features:
-PPE compatible allowing the shirt to be functionally worn with body armour
-Low profile zip neck allowing collar to be worn either open or as a neck protector
-Arm cuff velcro closures allowing for fully enclosed sleeves
-Upper arm zip pockets allowing for convenient pocket accessibility when wearing PPE
-Upper arm IFF Velcro 4×4.5” (w/V-Lite™ retention ring) enhancing the retention of electronic IFF devices
-Daisy chain hard points (in upper arm pockets) allowing for the tying off of mission essential equipment
-Mesh pocket bag liners (upper arm pocketing) allowing for enhanced ventilation and reducing overall apparel weight when the shirt is wet
Features:
-Adjustable waist (c.2”) allowing for waist sizing flexibility
-Enhanced belt loops allowing for the use of the LEAF Rigger’s system
-Retention loops (sewn into waistline) allowing for the tying off of personal items
-Reinforced knees & gusseted crotch allowing for increased durability and enhancing end-user mobility
-Hand pockets (w/internal folding knife pocket) allowing for the secure carriage of a standard folding knife
-Seat pockets allowing for optional/extra storage
-Expandable cargo button pockets capable of providing dump pocket capability
-Draw cord ankle cuff closure (w/vertical retention tunnel for adjustment end) allowing for pants to be worn tightly with boots
-Mesh pocket bag/knee pad insert liners allowing for enhanced ventilation and reducing overall apparel weight when the pant is wet
-Soft knee pad insert capable allowing the end-user an option to insert soft knee pads
The Recce Shirt LT is made from the same Katana fabric as the other items and features a user removable zipper closure down the front and mesh breathability panels inside the dual chest pockets.
New SureFire Products At The 2018 NRA Annual Meetings
April 30th, 2018
Fountain Valley, CA—SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative— illumination tools, suppressors, and tactical products, will be launching brand new products at the 2018 NRA Annual Meetings, Dallas, Texas which runs May 4th through the 6th. In addition to debuting never before seen products, there will be an exclusive show special available to those who stop by the SureFire booth! To see the absolute best in illumination tools, suppressors, and tactical products, be sure stop by the SureFire booth (#8256).
H&K – USC 45
April 30th, 2018It’s Back! The USC is derived from the .45 ACP HK UMP submachine gun. But remember, it’s imported from Germany specifically for the civilian market, so some of the features we associate with H&K’s military and LE weapons, are missing.
The “featureless” skeletonized buttstock incorporates the pistol grip as well as a rubber cheek rest and recoil pad, for those of you in areas where you need to avoid scary features. However, the USC also features attachment points on the top and sides of the receiver along with handguard for optional Picatinny rails. It also features a ambidextrous safety/selector lever and oversized trigger guard for easy operation while wearing gloves and a 16” cold-hammer forged target barrel.
Unfortunately, it comes with just two 10 round magazines, but still cool, nonetheless. If this goes like the SP5K released two years ago, you’ll want to pick one up on this first release, because there may not be a second shipment.
You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up
April 30th, 2018KCRF-Greetings from Berlin-Schönefeld (ILA 2018)! The Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion during its first flight on foreign soil at ILA2018 in Berlin-Schönefeld, Germany.
Danke JPW!
NRA Presents An Evening Honoring Charlie Daniels with Special Guest Travis Tritt At NRA Annual Meetings in Dallas
April 29th, 2018DALLAS – The National Rifle Association proudly presents An Evening Honoring Charlie Daniels with Special Guest Travis Tritt, scheduled for Satuday, May 5, 2018 at 7 p.m., at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center during the 147th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Dallas.
Celebrate our freedoms and enjoy an amazing night of traditional country music as we honor the great patriot Charlie Daniels, joined in concert by country superstar Travis Tritt and Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers. A special moment will recognize Mr. Daniels for his many charitable endeavors, particularly helping U.S. Service Members, before he performs fan favorites including “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” “Simple Man” and “Texas.”
NRA Presents An Evening Honoring Charlie Daniels with Special Guest Travis Tritt is made possible by support from Presenting Sponsor Davidson’s Gallery of Guns, and Supporting Sponsor Faxon Firearms.
“It is once again an honor to sponsor the NRA Saturday Night Concert, and we find it a privilege to partner with the NRA,” said Bryan Tucker, CEO of Davidson’s Inc. and Gallery of Guns. “Having recording artists Charlie Daniels and special guest Travis Tritt show their support for the NRA and our Second Amendment right is incredible. We hope see a packed house at the show Saturday night to celebrate the Second Amendment, the NRA, and country music.”
“Since starting a firearms business in 2012, it’s finally grown to a level where we can really contribute to an organization and a cause that has always been near and dear to our hearts,” added Bob Faxon, President of Faxon Firearms. “When it comes to the defense of the Second Amendment and our right to bear arms, there is no better partner than the NRA.”
Tickets start at only $25, and the show is expected to sell out. To purchase tickets, visit http://bit.ly/2F0954l. For questions regarding ticket purchase, call (800) 514-3849.
For more information at the 147th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, including tickets anc schedules for special events, a full list of exhibitors, hotel and parking information, and much more, visit www.nraam.org.
Hornady stands up to State of New York
April 29th, 2018Today, the State of New York did one of the most despicable acts ever perpetrated by any state by asking New York banks, financial institutions and insurance companies to stop doing business with the gun and ammo industry.
While it may not make a difference to New York, Hornady will not knowingly allow our ammunition to be sold to the State of NY or any NY agencies. Their actions are a blatant and disgusting abuse of office and we won’t be associated with a government that acts like that. They should be ashamed.
-Steve Hornady, president of Hornady Manufacturing Company
