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Tactical Distributors Offering Pre-Order of Shirts to Benefit Recent Hurricane Victims

October 13th, 2024

THIS IS PREORDER! ANY ITEMS BOUGHT WITH THESE TEES & CREWNECKS WILL BE SHIPPED OUT AT THE SAME TIME. ESTIMATED FULFILLMENT TIME IS 4-6 WEEKS.

This limited edition design is more than just apparel—it’s a lifeline. 100% of the proceeds from this preorder will go directly towards providing essential boots for rescue teams and volunteers on the ground, helping those affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

By purchasing this top, you’re not only supporting those who have lost everything but also equipping the brave individuals working tirelessly in the most challenging conditions. Join us in this mission and wear your support proudly.

www.tacticaldistributors.com/collections/hurricane-relief

Cubic Defense to Demonstrate Multi-Domain Convergence Solutions at AUSA

October 13th, 2024

Transforming Data Dominance and Warfighting Readiness
Cubic Defense, a recognized industry leader in providing digital intelligence, edge compute and networking, live, virtual and constructive (LVC) training and secure communications will showcase its Multi-Domain convergence solutions during this year’s AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition from October 14-16 in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

“Mission requirements are constantly evolving, and tomorrow’s battlespace will be more complex and contested. A new advantage is needed to train, connect and adapt quickly with precision across all domains,” said Anthony Verna, Senior Vice President and General Manager of DTECH Mission Solutions. “Cubic’s portfolio delivers a decisive advantage with mission inspired solutions that enable assured data access, converged digital intelligence and superior warfighting readiness.”

Visit Cubic Defense at Halls D & E, booth #8033, and speak with experts who will demonstrate how Cubic’s digital intelligence, edge compute and networking, LVC training and secure communication solutions can empower the U.S. Army to modernize at the speed of the threat.

Demonstrations will include:

Edge Compute and Networking: DTECH’s edge compute and networking family of systems deliver a persistent information advantage, accelerating the transformation of data to decisions, enabling the Next Generation Tactical Edge:

• The DTECH Fusion Edge High Performance Compute (eHPC) stands alone in its ability to provide enterprise-level computing power to the tactical edge enabling complex data-rich workloads including AI/ML, even in Denied, Disrupted, Intermittent and Limited (DDIL) environments.

• DTECH M3-SE, M3X, Cross Domain Guards and ROIP Gateway are ideal platforms for edge applications that enable users to connect, secure and analyze mission-critical data throughout the mission chain.

Digital Intelligence: Cubic Digital Intelligence is advancing information superiority with scalable C5ISR integration, from space to the edge, tailored for Joint and Mission Partner environments. Revolutionizing Data Management: Cubic’s digital intelligence solutions make vast amounts of data manageable by automating data routing and distribution, ensuring seamless sharing and accessibility. Whether in DDIL environments or high-demand operations, our resilient systems are built to maintain critical functionality and data flow.

• Automation and Tactical Integration: Cubic enhances intelligence operations with automated workflows and integrated Tactical Awareness Kit (TAK) support, enabling faster, more informed decision-making across the mission spectrum.

• Enabling Future Applications: From small form factor computing designed for AI/ML processing to scalable, space-efficient systems, Cubic’s Digital Intelligence solutions drive operational efficiency and innovation, supporting future capabilities like TAK, and more while reducing Size, Weight and Power (SWaP).

LVC Ground Training: Force-on-Force Training: Cubic’s LVC ground training solutions empower realistic training with scalable interoperability, immersive realism and insightful analytics.

• Cubic’s direct-fire training systems (Soldier, vehicles) provide effective, force-on-force engagement training with instrumented direct-fire solutions that establish the roadmap for advancing live training capabilities that bridge current operations with the synthetic training environment.

• Cubic’s indirect-fire training systems provides the ability to conduct individual, crew and collective indirect-direct fires training in live environments including support for instrumented call for fire (Joint fires, JTAC) and conduct of fires (mortars, artillery, launchers) missions, that are integrated with Mission Command systems, as well as EXCON and AAR capabilities.

Secure Communications: Resilient Communications: Cubic’s Secure Communications solutions deliver assured and stealthy communications that resolve critical gaps in wideband tactical communications. Cubic accelerates the evolution from federated terminals to open architectures enabling the US Army to modernize software communications at the speed of the threat.

• Halo is Cubic’s modular, low-SWaP, phased array antenna that provides robust wideband communications for the DoD’s Hybrid-SATCOM networks enabling simultaneous connectivity between bands and orbits.

• Cubic’s Software Defined Radios (SDR) and protected waveforms deliver high data rates in compact, lightweight designs enabling resilient communications that extends the reach of Future Vertical Lift (FVL) platforms in contested electromagnetic spectrum environments.

Savage Arms Announces New Serve the Land Episode: Farming the Wild

October 13th, 2024

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – October 10, 2024 – Savage Arms®, is proud to announce the new episode of Serve the Land is featured on multiple platforms. “Serve the Land” debuted on Carbon TV and premiers on YouTube tonight at 7 pm ET.

“Serve the Land” is a captivating series that showcases the importance of sustainable hunting and responsible wildlife management. In this exciting new installment, Beth Shimanski joins forces with renowned British chef and deer manager Mike Robinson to explore the world of fallow deer hunting. 

Together, they delve into the United Kingdom’s distinctive approach to wildlife management, which has enabled Mike to incorporate wild game into his acclaimed Michelin-star restaurants throughout the country. Additionally, Mike’s direct-to-consumer service, Deer Box, offers individuals the opportunity to savor the finest wild game meat.

“I was thrilled to have the opportunity to get in the field with Mike Robinson and shed light on the unique wildlife management practices in the United Kingdom. This episode will provide viewers with a deeper understanding of the importance of sustainable hunting and its role in promoting conservation,” said Shimanski.

This episode of “Serve the Land” features the all-new Savage 110 Pro Pursuit Rifle (PPR), designed with Mike Robinson. The 110 PPR is a true standout among hunting rifles, crafted for those who spend time pursuing big game. The 110 PPR is available now in nine different calibers, including 308 Win., 6.5 PRC and more, for an MSRP of $2399.

The fallow deer hunt and Robinson’s mission to use wildlife management to bring venison to more tables can be watched, read and experienced on Carbon TV, Savage YouTube and on the Savage website. 

For more information about Savage Arms and its extensive line of leading firearms, visit savagearms.com. The Savage Blog is also a resource for all things Savage that is updated regularly with a wide-variety of content. 

15 Medal of Honor Recipients Endorse Trump for President

October 13th, 2024

Joining more than 200 flag officers, 15 Medal of Honor recipients have endorsed Donald Trump in his bid for President of the United States.

Considering there are currently only 60 living Medal of Honor recipients, having 25% endorse a candidate is significant.

Read their full endorsement here.

Introducing the Air Force Accessions Center: A New Era of Recruiting and Accessions

October 13th, 2024

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. —  

Air Force officials hosted a ceremony at Maxwell AFB, Oct. 8, 2024, highlighting the activation of the Air Force Accessions Center (Provisional) at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, and the implementation of a broader strategy to improve how the Air Force inspires, engages, recruits and trains the next generation of Total Force Airmen and Guardians needed to compete, deter, and win in today’s global landscape.

Air University’s Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development at Maxwell AFB merged with JBSA-Randolph’s Air Force Recruiting Service to form the newly established AFAC (P), which is expected to reach Full Operating Capability by Oct. 1, 2025.

“Combining recruiting and specific training missions enables Air Education and Training Command to optimize resources and weight of effort across the enterprise ensuring agility, adaptability, and effectiveness to meet Department of the Air Force, and by extension, combatant command requirements,” stated Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, AFAC (P) commander. “Our goal is to be able to inspire, recruit, train and develop the right talent, whether Airman or Guardian, into the right job at the right time and while being agile enough to adjust while in execution.”

Recruiting across the Department of Defense has become increasingly challenging due to a widening unfamiliarity gap between the civilian sector and the military.

While the DAF exceeded its recruiting goals for this year, this gap has made the mission of attracting high-quality recruits more difficult.

This gap has made the mission of attracting high-quality recruits more difficult. However, the Air Force is committed to communicating that service in the Air Force or Space Force offers much more than employment it provides profound opportunities, unparallel community, and sense of purpose. The Accessions Center will now be able to garner that talent as well as train and develop the ROTC, JROTC, OTS, and Warrant Officer pipelines under one umbrella.

To learn more about the Air Force and Space Force and discover full and part-time opportunities, visit our website www.AirForce.com of www.SpaceForce.com. To speak with a recruiter near you, click here.

By Joe Gangemi, HQ Air Force Recruiting Service

Limited Edition KS-1 Decanter from Hotspur

October 12th, 2024

Hotspur will be releasing a collectors edition KS-1 Decanter, limited to 100 premium units. There are a few left, allocated on a first come, first served basis. Each will be presented in a limited edition collectors case, with a drinks flask which will be an exact copy of the (very cool) moderator & other exclusive collectors items. This will never to be repeated in this format or quality. KS-1 decanters can personalised to an individual or unit. A military charity will benefit from the sale of these items at the request of Knight’s Armament Company. A big thank you to Edgar Brothers for all their support & help on this project.

This is set to be a really beautiful item. The rifle in the main will be pewter, the base, top & barrel & moderator will be 304 stainless steel. Note the detailing on the top and base to mimic the forend of the rifle. The interior base of the decanter is ‘dimpled’ to echo the rifles ground breaking barrel heat dissipation design. The moderator unscrews to reveal the pouring spout. Each collectors set will come with an anodised aluminium CNC made flask that will be an exact replica of the moderator.

Please e-mail andy@hotspur.co for further information. This product is not listed on their website.

The Moog Reconfigurable Integrated-Weapons Platform to Feature Five Distinct Configurations at AUSA 2024

October 12th, 2024

Moog and General Dynamics Land Systems plan daily configuration changes in respective booths to demonstrate multiple mission capabilities.
East Aurora, NY (Oct 14, 2024) – Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) Defense Division’s Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (RIwP®) will feature five unique launcher configurations across two locations during the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition 2024. In the Moog booth #1051, the RIwP turret will be displayed on a stand to demonstrate its platform-agnostic design. General Dynamics Land Systems also will feature a RIwP turret integrated with its TRX Defender robotic combat vehicle in booth #703. RIwP is a proven modular, and scalable remote turret offering unmatched capacity to host multi-domain payloads for current and future ground-combat platforms. This remote weapon platform offers air defense, anti-armor, or multi-mission capabilities via world-class, precision medium-caliber and indirect fires.

“We are excited to showcase multiple configurations of the RIwP turret for the U.S. Army at AUSA 2024. The daily configuration changes across the Moog and General Dynamics Land Systems’ booths will demonstrate how this product can transform to meet the changing needs of our complex battlefield. This is a shining example of industry coordination and an extension of the multi-year TRX collaboration between General Dynamics Land Systems and Moog,” said Tony Peck, Turreted Weapon Systems Director, Moog Inc. On day one, Moog will feature RIwP with a 30mm gun, Stinger and Coyote missile launchers, and radars. On day two, RIwP will be outfitted with an APKWS 70mm rocket launcher and a Stinger launcher along with the 30mm gun and radars. Both configurations are designed to meet air defense and counter-small unmanned aircraft systems (C-sUAS) missions.

The RIwP turret on the TRX Defender in General Dynamics Land Systems’ booth also will change each of the three days of AUSA. Supported by RIwP’s multi-mission payload modularity options, the TRX Defender is designed to protect formations against air and ground threats in a Mission Command on the Move scenario, relieving subordinate units from being tasked for command post defense.

Product and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.

The Moog exhibit will also feature other defense solutions including the Flexible Mission Platform (FMPTM), Control Actuation Systems (CAS) for precision missile steering, a Portable Weapon Management System (PWMS), avionics systems, and high-performance integrated rotary solutions including slip rings, motion control, and media conversion. Additionally, Moog actuation, flight control computers, and active feel and trim capabilities for the U.S. Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) will be highlighted in the booth.

moog.com/defense

MARSOC Ditching MultiCam and Going Back to MARPAT and OD 782 Gear

October 12th, 2024

In a directive issued in late September, the Commanding General of Marine Special Operations Command orders the cession of wear of MultiCam uniforms and equipment. Instead, MARSOC Marines and Sailors will wear FROG uniforms until the command can procure SOF Peculiar uniforms in MARPAT patterns. Additionally, they will no longer use field equipment in MultiCam but rather procure gear in OD Green.

This will cost millions of dollars after the decision was made to streamline SOF procurement to one colorway, the MultiCam pattern.