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Wiley X Launches New Ultra Lightweight WX Sierra Frame

June 4th, 2024

The newest addition to the brand’s Active 6 Series of eyewear

FRISCO, Texas (June 3, 2024) – Wiley X, the global pioneer and leader in premium protective eyewear, is proud to launch an exciting new frame style: The WX Sierra. This new arrival comes on the heels of a brand refresh in early 2024.

The WX Sierra will be joining the Active 6 series, alongside this year’s earlier releases, the WX Founder and WX Recon. Built thoughtfully for those who prioritize both comfort and safety, the WX Sierra is ultra-lightweight and engineered with comfort in mind. This sleek frame showcases features designed for all-day wear, ensuring you can conquer any adventure.

“The WX Sierra is our latest advancement in innovative eyewear that can provide users with utmost safety while ensuring both style and function,” said Dan Freeman, CEO and Co-Owner at Wiley X. “Whether you’re a sports enthusiast, outdoor adventurer, or simply looking for a reliable pair of sunglasses, the WX Sierra is a must-have.”

Dual-injected rubber temple tips and molded nose pads provide a secure, comfortable fit that won’t budge, even during the most rigorous activities. Furthermore, the built-in lens ventilation helps prevent fogging, keeping your vision clear no matter the environment.

The WX Sierra is also available in RX for customized comfort and clear vision. Like all Wiley X lenses, the WX Sierra will sport shatterproof Selenite™ 6-Base lenses for superior clarity and durability, while WX CAPTIVATE™ lens technology (available in polarized and non-polarized options) enhances the visual experience with improved clarity and color perception. Shielding user’s eyes from harmful UVA/UVB rays, these sunglasses prioritize complete eye protection.

The unique design allows for the included clear ANSI Z87.1+ side shields to be either removable or permanently attached, giving the user the flexibility to customize their protection level based on their needs. With side shields installed, the WX Sierra meets rigorous ANSI Z87.1+ safety standard.

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Streamlight Celebrates 25 Years of Supporting C.O.P.S.

June 4th, 2024

Company Donates $146,000 as Organization Marks 40 Years of Serving Survivors of Fallen Officers

From left: Streamlight Sales Director, Pat Lucas; Streamlight Inside Sales Manager, Angel DelliGatti; C.O.P.S Executive Director, Dianne Bernhard; Streamlight Board of Directors member, Clayton French; C.O.P.S. National President, Connie Moyer; Streamlight Sales Manager, Brett Marquardt

EAGLEVILLE, PA, June 4, 2024 – Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices for the law enforcement market, has renewed its sponsorship of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) for the 25th year in a row. The company’s support helps to underwrite ongoing programs and activities for survivors of fallen officers. Streamlight’s 2024 contribution as a C.O.P.S. Guardian Sponsor totaled $146,000, including proceeds from recent sales of its ‘blue’ C.O.P.S. logoed products.

Streamlight supports C.O.P.S. by sponsoring multiple programs and svents throughout the year, culminating in this year’s National Police Weekend activities in Washington, D.C. where the company was the Presenting Sponsor at the 40th Anniversary Formal Celebration Gala on May 14. The company also is a sponsor of Law Enforcement United (L.E.U.), which helps to raise money for C.O.P.S. through Streamlight programs like “The Road to Hope” memorial bicycle ride. This year, L.E.U. is celebrating its 15th year in supporting the fallen and survivors.

“We are extremely proud to serve as a Guardian Sponsor of C.O.P.S. as it marks 40 years of supporting those who have lost loved ones in the line of duty,” said Streamlight President and Chief Executive Officer Ray Sharrah. “As a leading provider of lighting equipment for first responders, we remain steadfast in our commitment to not only provide tools to keep police safe, but also to assist C.O.P.S. in the important work it does for law enforcement. It is our honor to have served this fine organization for all these years.”

As part of its annual contribution, Streamlight earmarks $1.00 from the sale of each Blue Nano Light® for C.O.P.S. The keychain flashlight boasts a super bright white LED and a double-sided FOB that features the C.O.P.S. logo on one side and Streamlight’s logo on the other side. Streamlight also donates $2.00 from the sale of each Blue Siege® AA lantern, featuring one white and two blue LEDs, and the C.O.P.S. logo on its globe.

Today, more than 50 C.O.P.S. chapters nationwide provide resources to some 50,000 survivors, including immediate and extended families and co-workers of officers who have died in the line of duty.

For more information about C.O.P.S. and the programs that it offers, please visit Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.).

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TNVC vSHOTT 2024 Starts Tonight 8PM ET / 5PM PT: New Product Launches, Giveaways, Grand Prize TNV/MOD-3B Night Vision Binocular!

June 4th, 2024

Adams Run, South Carolina—

The Time Has Come for another TNVC virtual Shooting, Hunting, Outdoors, and Tactical Tele-event!

tnvc.com/vshott

Held annually since 2021, TNVC’s live vSHOTT Presentation features TNVC’s Staff as we take deep dives into night vision, thermal, and visual augmentation systems technology–and answer your questions, as well as making exciting new product annoucements available first to vSHOTT viewers and exclusive deals and giveaways, including a GRAND PRIZE of a Crazy Vic’s TNV/MOD-3B L3Harris MIL-SPEC Green Phosphor modular Night Vision Binocular System!*

vSHOTT 2024 begins TUESDAY, JUNE 4TH and runs to THURSDAY, JUNE 6TH starting at 8PM Eastern, 5PM Pacific, and runs until the questions run out, or 12AM Eastern / 9PM Pacific, with daily giveaways and discussion themes. This year’s daily themes are:

DAY 1 (Tuesday, June 4): VAS 101 — Whether you’re an experienced user or a beginner who knows nothing at all about night vision, and are just wanting to get some background knowledge, TNVC’s Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS) 101 will have something for you to learn, as our hosts Joe Halloran, TNVC Director of Training, Shane Cook, Law Enforcement and Commercial Sales Manager, and Tom Austin, Night Goggles Program Director, as well as our Emcee, Augee Kim, TNVC COO discuss the ins-and-outs of Visual Augmentation Systems, including I2 image intensification technology, thermal, lasers, equipment integration, and other basics–and not so basics of working in the dark.

DAY 2 (Wednesday, June 5): Hunting, Thermal, Consumer Night Vision Considerations — While night vision and visual augmentation systems have been a staple tool for military and even some law enforcement for decades, there’s no denying the HUGE growth of the consumer night vision market and industry in the last few years, with everyone from hunters, preppers, overlanders, and just plain enthusiasts jumping into the night vision game. Led by Tom Austin, Day 2’s discussion will discuss the various considerations and applications for hunters and outdoors enthusiasts, as well as customers that may not have the need for “military grade” gear, but are interested in night vision capabilities and products as well!

DAY 3 (Thursday, June 6): Advanced Programs — Arguably one of the most popular an interesting days of vSHOTT every year, Day 3 will once again focus on advanced programs and developments coming through the pipeline, as well as some deep-dives into some of TNVC’s newest products like the Ops-Core RAILINK system as well as more exciting new product releases. And of course, the Grand Prize Giveaway of a complete TNV/MOD-3B Green Phosphor goggle system!

vSHOTT does not require any purchase, sign-up, or registration to watch, and is offered 100% Free streaming on multiple platforms, including:

tnvc.com/vshott

www.facebook.com/tnvcinc

www.youtube.com/TNVCINC

Moreover, every TNVC vSHOTT is archived for future viewing if you’re unable to tune in live!

However, while you don’t need to sign up to watch or take part in the vSHOTT presentation, you DO need to be signed up to be entered for a shot at our vSHOTTGiveaways, and to receive exclusive deals and links, so don’t forget to sign up!

Sign-Up to Enter TNVC’s vSHOTT Giveaways, as well as the first shot at exciting new product releases and exclusive deals!

tnvc.com/vshott

*Grand prize giveaway open to valid U.S. Persons only and subject to ITAR

Founded in 2005, Tactical Night Vision Company (TNVC) is a Veteran-Owned small business which specializes in providing industry-leading visual augmentation systems, modified-COTS solutions, and systems integration as well as training, education, and life-cycle support to government and commercial customers alike.

For all inquires please contact: marketing@tnvc.com

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Tactical Tuesday: The Ultimate Everyday Carry Backpack

June 4th, 2024

The Ready Pack by Vertx® is far from your average backpack – it’s a tactical powerhouse optimized for the modern individual. Crafted with upgraded fabrics and innovative features, this pack is purpose-built to elevate your everyday carry game.

Let’s break down the features:

• The bag offers ample storage without compromising a low-profile look, with additional pockets and an expanded CCW compartment.

• The Rapid Access Pull tab offers fully customizable EDC setup.

• It’s compatible with Premier Body Armor Vertx Ready Pack Level IIIA Insert for maximum protection.

• The enhanced CCW compartment depth ensures ease of draw, while the convertible MOLLE front flap enables gear customization.

• VELCRO Brand loop all throughout the bag for unbeatable custom organization with Tactigami and other hook-and-loop accessories.

• The modular padded laptop sleeve adjusts to fit up to 15″ laptops.

• 3-D molded back panel provides uncompromising comfort and luggage pass-through for travel or shield carry access

• Adjustable padded shoulder straps, a tuckable waist strap, and multiple attachment points for versatile rigging.

• Hydration and comms routing, a light-colored interior, and bonded nylon thread enhance durability and functionality.

• The bag has a 20L capacity, with outside dimensions of 19″H x 11. 5″W x 7. 5″D and a CCW compartment of 16. 5″H x 11″W x 2″D.

Upgrade your EDC game with the ultimate everyday carry backpack, combining functionality, durability, and style. Shop the Vertx Ready Pack at: vertx.com

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Soldiers Test Launched Effects Prototypes

June 4th, 2024

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — “No humans at first contact.” That was the goal of the APEX Lab during the Launched Effects Crew Station Working Group exercise held in April 2024.

The APEX lab — organized under the Systems, Simulation, Software, and Integration Directorate of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center — hosted the exercise with support from mission partners Future Vertical Lift Cross-Functional team, Program Executive Office for Aviation and their program and product offices.

The laboratory welcomed seventeen Soldiers from across the U.S. Army to participate in the exercise. Pilots and crewmembers were selected from operational units to vet potential updates and additions to cockpit and cabin interfaces via government-developed, government-owned software. This enabled AvMC engineers to rapidly prototype some of the Soldiers’ recommendations in real time.

The Soldiers not only test launched effects prototypes in development at the lab, but to also influence — and possibly change — the Army doctrine that will accompany those effects in the future. The event was conducted using the Engineering Analysis Cockpit developed in support of the Utility Helicopter Program Office. Launched effects are drones that can be used in a multi-domain capacity — launching from air, ground, or sea for reconnaissance or target strike far ahead of the accompanying forces.

“All the data that comes from this is going to our PMs,” Jena Salvetti, lead human factors engineer for DEVCOM AvMC’s Aviation Crew Stations Branch, said. “It’s going to help inform requirements and it’s going to help inform a lot of the decisions made.”

As the subject matter experts on hand instructed the Soldiers — they are rewriting the rules.

“We need your help on what it’s going to look like,” FVL’s Chief Warrant Officer 4 Alex Drouin told the Soldiers. “That’s what we’re going to tackle this week. What do you, the users, think works? What doesn’t work? Because I can make a PowerPoint presentation that looks absolutely incredible and a great video, but if it doesn’t work for the users, we are going to fail.”

For Capt. Spencer Hudson, 3rd Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment, who traveled from Fort Bliss, Texas, to participate, it was an opportunity to influence the equipment Soldiers use daily while also getting a first-hand look at how the engineers develop that technology.

“It is interesting to see the thought process of the developers,” Hudson said. “It builds trust when you have two sides that want to get to the same goal.”

Crew station working groups help ensure that technology is developed right on the first try. Long known as the tip of the spear on the battlefield, what launched effects will do for Army forces, Drouin said, is make that tip autonomous.

“The battlefield is drastically changing from the way we know it,” he said. “This is the future and this is where we are going.”

By Katie Davis Skelley, DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center Public Affairs

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GA-ASI on Contract to Build and Field First Gray Eagle 25M Unit for Army National Guard

June 3rd, 2024

SAN DIEGO – 31 May 2024 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announces that the Army National Guard (ARNG) has ordered 12 Gray Eagle 25M (GE 25M) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) paid for as part of 2023 congressional funding. The funding comes after ARNG leaders, which make up 45 percent of the U.S. Army’s combat divisions, requested GE 25Ms to make ARNG Divisions mirror the active component in being Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) capable, deployable, and better able to team with newly formed Division Artillery Brigades (DIVARTY). They will also be available to support domestic missions, such as homeland defense and disaster response, as needed.

GE 25M is a modernized model of the Gray Eagle designed to meet the U.S. Army’s needs forMDO capability for both active duty and National Guard units. GE 25M is equipped with the new EagleEye multi-mode radar and electro-optical/infrared sensors, and can host a wide range of additional kinetic and non-kinetic payloads. Equipping ARNG Divisions with organic GE 25Ms makes possible the necessary mission planning, targeting, communications, detailed coordination, and realistic training needed to employ the systems successfully in combat. GE 25M will allow ARNG Divisions to have Divisional Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition (RSTA) for the first time.

“The Gray Eagle platform has a proven record of performance with over a million hours of safe operations, including automatic takeoff and landing capability,” said GA-ASI Vice President of DoD Strategic Development Patrick Shortsleeve. “The aircraft excels as an enabler for Fires, Maneuver, Network, and Intelligence operations. It is also an integral part of the Army Aviation team, working closely with manned rotary-wing systems to achieve overmatch against pacing threats.”

GE 25M flew its maiden flight on Dec. 5, 2023, following the award of an undefinitized contract award announced on Dec. 1, 2023, for the Gray Eagle 25M Production Representative Test Aircraft.

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Taking Responsibility in the Air Dimension: Rheinmetall at the Aerospace Trade Fair ILA Berlin 2024

June 3rd, 2024

Rheinmetall will once again be one of the exhibitors at the aerospace trade fair ILA Berlin in 2024. The traditional exhibition will take place from 5 to 9 June 2024, right next to the capital’s BER airport in Berlin-Schoenefeld. “Taking responsibility in dimension air,” will be the motto for the Duesseldorf-based technology group and present, amongst other things, cannon-based air defence solutions (stationary and mobile), reconnaissance capabilities in air and space, effective instruments for increasing the combat effectiveness of established systems (loitering munition) and the industrialisation of high technology for Germany.

The highlights of Rheinmetall’s trade fair presentation in 2024 include:

Air defence system Skyranger 30: Ground-based air defence has become increasingly important for Europe, particularly against the backdrop of the war in the Ukraine. Numerous EU and NATO members, including Germany, have opted for Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 mobile air defence solution. The system offers an ideal combination of mobility, protection, flexibility and precision to meet the growing demands of challenging threat scenarios in near surroundings and within closer ranges. At the ILA, Rheinmetall will be showcasing the Skyranger 30 turret on the Boxer 8×8 armoured vehicle with an integrated guided missile. With this combination, the Skyranger 30 is ideally suited to decisively encounter current and future threats.

Laser weapon demonstrator (LWD): A laser weapon system – complementary to tube weapons and guided missiles – is particularly suitable for scaled defence against drones, swarms of drones, attacking speedboats or guided missiles at a close and even closer range. With the appropriate performance, such a system could also be used in future to destroy supersonic guided missiles and rockets as well as mortar and artillery shells. The LWD, which Rheinmetall AG is presenting at the ILA together with its cooperation partner MBDA Deutschland GmbH, was integrated on the German Navy’s frigate 124 “Sachsen” from June 2022 to September 2023. During these trials, the demonstrator performed impressively in more than 100 test firings on board. In future, it shall be further examined at the Weapons and Ammunition Technical Centre (WTD 91) in Meppen with regard to its development potential and risk minimisation.

Airborne reconnaissance system LUNA NG: Operational experience from the war in the Ukraine shows the crucial aspect of real-time reconnaissance in command and control. The LUNA NG (Luftgestützte Unbemannte Nahaufklärungsausstattung: Airborne unmanned close reconnaissance equipment – Next Generation) was developed precisely for this purpose. In 2023, Rheinmetall delivered such a drone on behalf of the German government to Ukraine for its defence campaign. It is one of the latest systems for unmanned airborne reconnaissance, classification and detection of objects. Thanks to its aerodynamic, ultra-light and highly stable design, the LUNA NG can easily handle twelve-hour missions. Rheinmetall is presenting the drone at the ILA with its expansion stages for engaging targets and the capability for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). The LUNA NG with glide bomb on display at the ILA is one of several possible configurations.

Loitering munitions: Loitering munition (LM) combines the characteristics of drones and guided missiles. It increases the ability of infantry units to reconnoitre targets over a long distance in a target area. The infantry units can then precisely engage these targets at a distance and in a timely manner, yet at a time of their choosing. Rheinmetall and UVision have agreed to cooperate in order to customise and market the Hero family of loitering munition in Europe. At the ILA, both companies will be showcasing Hero LM systems in various sizes for different missions, including the corresponding launchers.

F-35 fuselage centre section production: The F-35 Lightning II is currently the most modern and powerful fighter aircraft in the world. At its heart is the fuselage centre section, which connects various critical systems, including weapon systems, avionics, hydraulic and electrical systems. Rheinmetall is currently building a state-of-the-art production facility in Weeze on the Lower Rhine area, where at least 400 of these fuselage centre sections are foreseen to be manufactured on behalf of its U.S. partner company Northrop Grumman, starting in mid-2025. Inside its ILA stand, the Duesseldorf-based group will be presenting the industrialisation of high technology for Germany in the form of various models, the F-35 fuselage centre section, the factory and various workstations.

The two-storey Rheinmetall stand at ILA Berlin 2024 is located at Dis G / 006. The renowned trade fair, which only opens its doors every two years, presents cutting-edge technology from all business areas of the international aviation industry. In 2022, it attracted more than 70,000 visitors.

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SIG NEXT: An Immersive Brand Experience & Products Launch Showcase

June 3rd, 2024

NEWINGTON, N.H., (June 3, 2024) – A commitment to innovation is more than simply designing new products and solving problems. Innovation is the unrelenting drive to do things differently, having the audacity to take an unconventional approach and leading with a fierce desire to forge a new path.

SIG SAUER is proud to present SIG NEXT, an industry first immersive product and brand experience unveiling the highly anticipated 2024 product offerings from SIG SAUER in pistols, rifles, optics and ammunition. SIG NEXT presents attendees with the rare opportunity to be the very first to experience new products, go behind the scenes, and on the range with SIG developers, engineers, ambassadors, and experts.

“SIG NEXT is the hallmark of innovation and advancements in products and technology; it will unquestionably be the ultimate showcase for content creators, influencers, and industry to experience the future of SIG, with SIG, at SIG,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales. “While the genesis of SIG NEXT was the platform for our product launches, we are hosting a complete experience and will give attendees unprecedented access to our products and inside our factories to see how we are using the very latest in automation and robotics to achieve unprecedented levels of innovation, quality, and precision.”

SIG NEXT will take off on Monday, June 24 – Wednesday, June 26, 2024 across various SIG SAUER New Hampshire locations including the SIG SAUER Academy, SIG Experience Center, the recently completed SIG SAUER Next-Gen Manufacturing Center, and the SIG SAUER Worldwide Corporate Headquarters.

The inaugural SIG NEXT event is invitation only, and SIG fans and followers are being given unprecedented access to join the event through the SIG SAUER social media channels @sigsauerinc. Experience SIG NEXT and the future of SIG along-side our guests to learn what’s new from SIG and why SIG is the global leader in small arms innovation.

For more information about SIG SAUER products visit sigsauer.com.

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