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MATBOCK, LLC of Virginia Beach, VA, Is Awarded $17.3m Phase 4 Contract Modification to Further the Advances from the Previous Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Hybrid Electric Vehicle pOTA Contract

April 28th, 2025

Virginia Beach, VA: MATBOCK, an industry leader in bringing paradigm shifting technologies to the market, is excited to announce the 4th phase and partnership with the U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) to develop a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Hybrid Electric Vehicle (JLTV HEV) prototype that will utilize a Heavy Gun Carrier JLTV as the base platform.

On 16 September 2024, MATBOCK started the 4th phase in developing and building the battlefield changing JLTV HEV. MATBOCK was awarded a modification to a previously awarded contract to develop and deliver a JLTV HEV. The primary purpose of the 3rd phase of this project was to validate or negate the feasibility of prototyping a tactical HEV. The goals of the project were to increase the overall automotive performance and operational range, increase the availability of on-board and off platform power, and increase the vehicle’s overall operational effectiveness by adding additional capabilities.

During the 4TH phase of this contract, MATBOCK will refine and deliver two (2) additional JLTV HEVs to the Army for extensive testing. The design and build phases will require the MATBOCK team to design and deliver technology and parts that have not yet been developed for today’s use in this application.

MATBOCK has used the time between phases to redesign its facility to accommodate the additional personnel and equipment required to deliver battle ready JLTV HEVs. The MATBOCK Team of professionals dedicated to this project have been brought together from a diverse range of backgrounds to deliver the most innovative technology yet. Leading the charge is an experienced program manager who has delivered complex projects under tight timelines to the DoD. The team is comprised of former military personnel and EV / automotive professionals bringing a unique blend of overseas experience and industry thought leaders.

MATBOCK President Zach Steinbock said, “We are all extremely excited and proud to continue the development of the JLTV HEV. Overcoming the challenges of the last phase showed true resilience from our engineers and mechanics, and the lessons learned will be critical in the future successes of making this technology truly operational in combat scenarios. The capabilities of a hybrid electric allow for a redefinition of what combat vehicles can achieve in the battlespace.”

www.matbock.com

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Marine Corps to Deploy Counter-Drone Systems Across Units in 2025

April 28th, 2025

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. —

The proliferation of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems presents a significant tactical challenge for modern military forces. As adversaries across the globe increasingly mature and employ low-cost sUAS for reconnaissance, surveillance, and attack missions, it is imperative for the Marine Corps to enhance its capability to counter these threats in a dynamic, contested, and distributed environment.

This year, the Marine Corps will field dismounted counter-sUAS capabilities across the entire MAGTF, which will allow deployed Marines to effectively conduct self-defense against threat sUAS. The Marine Corps will maintain operational superiority and safeguard Marines, maritime forces, and the Joint Force against this evolving threat in diverse operational environments.

The technologies being fielded will allow Marines to detect, track, identify, and defeat adversary sUAS with both kinetic and non-kinetic means.

These systems will be lightweight, easy-to-use, easy-to-train, military occupational specialty agnostic, and to the maximum extent possible use weapon systems organic to individual units.

Small UAS pose significant risks due to their agility, low signature, and ease of employment. These systems can disrupt operations, compromise security, and destroy critical assets, and result in loss of life. The Marine Corps must therefore prioritize the development and integration of organic CUAS solutions, consisting of both mounted and dismounted capabilities, that provide a comprehensive protection against these emerging threats. Effective countermeasures are essential for safeguarding personnel and critical assets ensuring mission success.

Current Ground Based Air Defense capabilities that are being fielded today predominantly focus on mounted platforms organic to the Low Altitude Air Defense Battalions and the Littoral Anti-Air Battalions, which encompass the entire air defense continuum up to and including defeating manned aircraft and cruise missile threats. Those dedicated air defense assets are not always practical or available at scale to support individual unit operations. The fielding of organic-CUAS capabilities will address this gap by providing essential self-defense equipment while not detracting from the operator’s primary duties.

This decentralization of defensive measures aligns with the Marine Corps’ emphasis on maneuver warfare and dispersed operations, ensuring that all elements of the MAGTF can operate effectively in all environments.

Furthermore, continuous evaluation and adaptation of these systems will be crucial to keep pace with evolving sUAS technologies and tactics. By addressing this need, the MAGTF will enhance its defensive posture, safeguard its operational integrity, and ensure mission success in an increasingly complex threat environment.

By CD&I Staff | Marine Corps Combat Development Command

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NRAAM 25 – Chiappa AR 410 Upper

April 27th, 2025

Offered by Charles Daly is the AR .410 Upper from Italy’s Chiappa.

Adding a light shotgun capability to your AR, this drop-in upper receiver replacement features a 19″ barrel and quad rails.

www.charlesdaly.com/product/CF500.219/ar-410-upper

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NRAAM 25 – Heckler & Koch 75th Anniversary Knife

April 27th, 2025

To celebrate their 75th anniversary, Heckler & Koch has released a limited addition fixed blade knife featuring a Hand-Forged Damascus Blade.

Special anniversary engraving marks and each knife is individually numbered from 1 to 75.

SPECS

Overall Length: 11.25 in

Blade Length: 6.06 in

Weight: 6.41oz

Blade Material: Stainless Damascus

Sheath: Leather

Despite being limited to just 75, they are still available for order at us.hkwebshop.com/hkstorefront/hk/en/Knives/Fixed/Limited-Edition-75th-Anniversary-HK-Knife/p/95001308.

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NRAAM 25 – Dillon Rifle Company

April 27th, 2025

Dillon Rifle Company gave us a sneak peek at their upcoming Precision Rifle in .308.

I can share this, it’s chambered in .308, it has a slick folding stock, and it will be available this fall.

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NRAAM 25 – Magpul UCS

April 27th, 2025

Of the many new products announced by Magpul during this year’s NRA Annual Meeting, the new Universal Carbine Stock caught my eye, which is intended to be used with a vertical M-1913 stock mounting rail.

To accommodate the wide variety of charging handles styles and configuration, ejection port location, and control placement, the UCS features a reversible hinge for left and right folding configurations, and five degrees of drop for clearance (most stocks feature less of a drop, which doesn’t work for all firearms). The UCS stock also ships with two reversible cheek risers (0.50”, and 0.75”), and when combined with the reversible M1913 clamp (allowing for a 1/2-slot height adjustment along the rear rail for increased comb height flexibility), the shooter can dial in head placement for an optimal sight picture using iron sights or optics. The stock also gives shooters thee (3) inches of length of pull (LOP) adjustment across six (6) positions – which can be adjusted via the LOP buttons – the stock fits any shooter, with and without armor or other bulky equipment, and only adds about 18 ounces to a firearm without a stock. Just like the stock itself, the UCS’s sling attachment point is an anti-rotational QD socket that’s reversible. Last but not least, the stock is compatible with MOE SL and DT Butt-Pads, so you have options, there, too.

UCS Features:

-Six position, push-button adjustable LOP (3” total adjustment)

-Reversible folding mechanism

-Toolless removable and reversible cheek risers included (0.5” and 0.75”)

-5° drop angle for charging handle and ejection port clearance

-Reversible M1913 clamp for ½-slot height adjustment

-Reversible anti-rotation QD Socket

-Weighs just over 18 ounces

Get yours at magpul.com/ucs.

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NRAAM 25 – Waffen Tactical

April 27th, 2025

Waffen Tactical offers Vektor, a bespoke Anti-Mirage / Thermal Reduction Modular Handguard Technology.

They build each Vektor system individually, based upon your rifle and suppressor and have closed and open systems.

The system is capable of moving 50 cubic feet of air per minute. Although not intended for full-auto fire, the result is that you won’t need to use a glove while firing with a suppressor and more importantly, Vektor removes the mirage above the barrel.

The system uses a rechargeable 16850 battery with three hours of operation on high and six hours on the low setting.

www.waffentactical.com

They’ve just set the website up and are populating products. You can also check out facebook.com/61574852052835

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HunterSeven – Cancer Screening at SOF Week

April 27th, 2025

MILITARY VETERANS – HAVE YOU SIGNED UP FOR CANCER SCREENING? Time is running out cause slots are filling up!

We’ve gotten many questions lately—“Are you guys going to SOF Week this year?”

And the answer is: Absolutely.

But we’re doing it our way.

This year, we’re flipping the script.

Instead of getting tangled in the red tape, we’re staying laser-focused on what matters most:

PREVENTING AS MANY PREVENTABLE CANCER DEATHS AS POSSIBLE.

You’ll find us down by the waterfront alongside our excellent partners— Crye, Arc’teryx, and a lineup of other badass companies—where we’ll be spreading the word about health promotion, early cancer detection, and what it means to take care of our own.

But the real magic? Wednesday night.

That’s when it all comes together.

At the DuckCancer Happy Hour—hosted and sponsored by: Black Rifle Coffee – Crye Precision – Arc’teryx – We will be running on-site blood-based cancer screenings for at-risk post-9/11 military veterans, right in the middle of the action!

We’re talking great people, amazing raffles, tactical ducks, and literal lives being saved in real-time.

Spots for screening are extremely limited, so if you’re a post-9/11 veteran—or you know one—don’t wait.

Let’s party with a purpose and keep pushing forward in the fight against cancer.

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