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UVisionUSA Unveils Autonomous Multi-Launch Loitering Munition System at AUSA 2024

October 11th, 2024

AUSA, Washington, October 14-16 2024, Hall C booth #4047

October 10, 2014, UVisionUSA, a global pioneer in loitering munition systems, unveils its latest innovation: the autonomous multi-launch system. This cutting-edge solution marks a significant evolution from single munition operations to an advanced multi loitering munitions system capable of launching and managing multiple HERO 120 munitions simultaneously, coupled with advanced mission planning capabilities.

The newly introduced system offers unprecedented operational flexibility to armed forces, allowing for autonomous mission management from target engagement to neutralization. It integrates seamlessly with various intelligence-gathering platforms, including tactical UAS, drones, and command and control systems. The system’s real-time AI-driven automatic target recognition and mission management capabilities ensure rapid and accurate responses to both pre-identified and time-sensitive targets. Operators can deploy multiple loitering munitions per operator, with the system continuously processing intelligence from multiple sources.

Designed for saturated area dominance, the system can launch munitions in waves, overwhelming enemy defence and providing operators with full mission control and the ability to abort missions’ mid-flight if necessary.

The containerized design of the HERO-120 system ensures quick deployment across various platforms without the need for mechanical or electrical modifications. Its unparalleled mobility and flexibility make it easily integrable with existing and third-party command and control structures on trucks, naval vessels, and other mobile platforms.

Dr. Ran Gozali, Chairman of the Board of Directors, UVision USA and CEO of UVision Air, states: “Our new holistic battlefield solution revolutionizes mission planning and execution. With the ability to manage multiple loitering munitions and autonomously decide the engagement of multiple targets, operators can concentrate on strategic decisions, enhanced lethality and fire-power efficiency while operating from stand-off position.”

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High Speed Gear Launches GEN 2 AR10 X2R TACO, Expanding its Popular GEN 2 TACO Line

October 11th, 2024

SWANSBORO, NC – October 11th, 2024 – High Speed Gear® (HSG®), a top manufacturer of battle-proven tactical gear, announces the launch of its newest addition to the GEN 2 TACO® line up – the GEN 2 AR10 X2R TACO®. This pouch has been optimized to accommodate larger AR10 style magazines, meeting the demand for versatile magazine carriers in today’s evolving battlefield.

As modern militaries and tactical teams adopt larger caliber battle rifles, the GEN 2 AR10 X2R TACO® is engineered to meet the growing need for gear that can securely hold and quickly deploy large-bodied magazines. Built upon the foundation of the original X2R TACO®, this version features several key updates to accommodate the larger magazine platforms while maintaining the superior retention and durability that HSG® is known for.

Key Features of the GEN 2 AR10 X2R TACO®:

• Designed for AR10 Style Magazines: Engineered with a larger fabric bracket and small geometry tweaks to ensure a perfect fit for large-bodied magazines.

• Enhanced Retention: Delivers the same versatile retention as the original X2R TACO®, ensuring magazines are held securely in place.

• Lightweight Design: Constructed from laser-cut nylon laminate and woven thermoplastic, making it up to 20% lighter than the original TACO® pouch (varies by SKU).

• Streamlined Profile: Features updated molded sides that are more compact, with channels designed to manage shock cord tails more efficiently.

• Modular Mounting System: Equipped with ½ inch MOLLE, it can be mounted on both MOLLE platforms and belts and includes two HSG clips for convenience.

• Retention Options: Compatible with multiple over-the-top retention options for additional security.

• Berry Compliant: Proudly made in the USA and Berry Compliant, ensuring the highest quality and adherence to military standards.

“The greater adoption of larger caliber weapon systems means our gear needs to adapt,” said Adam Garrison, Director of Government Business Development at High Speed Gear Products Group. “The GEN 2 AR10 X2R TACO provides a solution for operators who need reliability, durability, and quick access in the field, no matter the magazine size. We’re proud to provide a product that meets the needs of our customers and is ready to perform in any environment.”

As with all HSG® products, the GEN 2 AR10 X2R TACO® is built with durability, functionality, and the end-user in mind. Whether on the battlefield or in training, this pouch ensures warfighters have the gear they can trust when it matters most.

For more information reach out to Adam Garrison adam.garrison@highspeedgear.com or visit our website www.highspeedgear.com/gen-2-ar10-x2r.

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FirstSpear Friday Focus: Split Bar Tubes

October 11th, 2024

FirstSpear released their Split Bar Tubes® Fasteners for purchase on the web a few years ago and they remain the top fastener on the market.

Male and female Split Bar Tubes® Fasteners are offered in 4 inch and 2 inch sizes as well as four different colors: black, coyote, foliage green and tan.

Tubes® Quick Release technology allows end users to don and doff in seconds. Single handed operation with a two-motion quick release allows you to engage the lift gate with 3 to 4 pounds of force and slide in either direction to release the buckle. Ditch your cable, faster re-assembly and repeatable fit every time. Tubes® Fasteners eliminate the need for additional layers of fabric and Velcro and effectively reduce weight. Tubes® Fasteners meet all U.S. military specifications for infrared signature reduction between 600 to 800 nanometers.

FirstSpear is in the business of providing innovative solutions to long unanswered challenges. Our Tubes® technology reaffirms that position. Quick to close and even quicker to doff, Tubes® fasteners are manufactured from lightweight high-performance polymers that exceed the strength of other molded fasteners currently used on operational equipment. Molded in signature suppressive colors and with a variety of choices for activation, this closure system can be rapidly deployed and completely reassembled in SECONDS. Tubes® technology will improve performance, enhance mission functionality, and reduce weight.

Visit FirstSpear to find all the gear and apparel for America’s Warfighter.

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Terrain 365 CAS OTF

October 11th, 2024

California Special OTF Featuring Rustproof-Edge HoldingTerravantium™ Blades

New for Fall 2024, Terrain 365™ in collaboration with Prometheus Design Werx, releases their variant of the CAS OTF. An automatic “out the front” knife featuring a sub 2” blade which is legal for carry in the State of California and many others. Made with Terrain 365’s their proprietary, corrosion-proof, edge holding, Terravantium™ bladealloy. This “CA Special” mini-OTF features a contoured, aerospace grade T6061 handle with DLC or anodized finishes in 4 colors and a titanium thrust switch and pocket clip. Signature design details include a Hyperglowglow dot inlay in the switch, streamlined modern styling, and a clean, screwless presentation handle side.

Creative Director and Co-Founder Patrick Ma of Terrain 365 states,

“The CA.lifornia S.pecial OTF exemplifies my design and production ethos. Its functional design strength comes from its simplicity. There are no racing stripes, randomly ground contours, garish decorative elements, superfluous swooshes and silly lines. Despites its diminutive ‘California Special” size, this compact out the front knife is very versatile and highly usable for your daily cutting chores. From opening boxes, stubborn plastic packages, to envelopes, and much more, this knife will easily tackle the job and do so with our rustproof X edge holding Terravantium blade. The action is crisp and satisfying to fire and close. We chose the highest level of materials and held steadfast to our stringent attention to details and highest quality of make. For those who adhere to the philosophy of form follows function, find beauty in finely made edged tools, and demand precision made mechanical objects, the CAS OTF is made for you.”

The CAS OTF is available with Terravantium™ blades, and T6061 handles in DLC Black, DLC Map Green, anodized Gray and anodized Purple colorways.

The CAS OTF is be available from $205 on their website.

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Innovation Lab Opens at Fort Drum

October 11th, 2024

FORT DRUM, N.Y. – The 10th Mountain Division proves through its evolution and challenging formation that it is possible for change to occur. Even in its conception, birthed from the need to change how we fight, Soldiers are at the forefront of that change and in a celebrating tradition the division continues that legacy by opening the Mountain Innovation and Systems Integration Lab, which signifies bringing solutions to the Soldier’s hands, so they can become a reality.

“When I think about innovation, I think about the bottom up,” Maj. Gen. Scott Naumann, Commanding General of the 10th Mountain Division (LI), said during his opening remarks.” I think about unlocking the potential of our Soldiers.”

The new Mountain Innovation and Systems Integration Lab or MISIL opened its doors to Fort Drum on October 3, 2024. In a Grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony, this lab is now available for all of Fort Drum and 10th Mountain Division units.

Project members of the Catalyst Pathfinder program, as well as Maj. Gen. Scott Naumann, gave speeches prior to witnessing 1st Lt. Cameron Tomczyk, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, cut the ribbon.

Soldiers will have access to various equipment and people, who will help make their ideas real.

“The mission of the Catalyst Pathfinder program is to bring together Soldiers, engineers and researchers,” said Dr. Arwen DeCostonza, the program’s manager. “To quickly solve problems and challenges identified by the Soldiers within other military units.”

The division will find common ground at Fort Drum’s new lab with inclusive systems and machinery. Soldiers, now, have a place of their own to invent or produce solutions for a constantly changing battlefield. It is the legacy and honorable passing of the torch to continue the evolutionary transformation of the 10th Mountain Division into a more formidable and lethal fighting force.

“Our whole process is centered around understanding Soldier needs,” Dr. Arwen continues. “Understanding Soldier’s ideas to solve their needs, fosters bottom-up innovation.”

MISIL offers assistance in software, 3-D printing, woodwork, Computer Numerical Control or CNC Machine and other various ways to build solutions to how the division fights.

The Soldier understands problems best, and is always told to adapt, improvise and overcome the problems they are faced with. MISIL brings a Soldier’s ideas into practice with the experts they need to solve problems at their level.

“There are two things that this lab is fantastic for, rapid advancement changes and the second is bringing solutions from the bottom up,” Tomczyk said. “We are able to quickly address the friction with those systems with the knowledge we directly have at our level.”

Soldiers are at the forefront in creating change, driving innovation and sparking a lasting impression.

The MISIL provides an opportunity for Soldiers for diverse units to improvise, adapt and overcome challenges.

Today marks the grand opening of a Soldier’s laboratory, where they can use all three to solve a problem.

Photo by SSG Osvaldo Martinez

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Premier Body Armor Introduces Ballistic Briefcase – A Compact, Sophisticated Solution for High-Risk Environments

October 10th, 2024

GASTONIA, N.C. – October 9, 2024 – Premier Body Armor is excited to announce the launch of its newest product, the Ballistic Briefcase, designed specifically for professionals in executive protection and private security. Combining sleek aesthetics with advanced level IIIA ballistic protection, this briefcase provides discreet, ready-to-deploy security in high-risk situations, ensuring both functionality and safety.

“The Ballistic Briefcase delivers a perfect blend of style and protection,” said Alex Stewart, President of Premier Body Armor. “It’s designed for professionals who need rapid access to reliable defense, without compromising their professional appearance.”

The Ballistic Briefcase features a seamless ballistic package made from woven aramid fibers that maintain flexibility and resilience, even after repetitive folding. Constructed with premium Cordura and Milliken Tegris® Thermoplastic Composite fabrics, it offers exceptional durability while maintaining a lightweight, compact design that seamlessly integrates into everyday professional routines.

Key Features of the Ballistic Briefcase:

• Lightweight and Portable: Weighing only 8.8 lbs, this briefcase is easy to carry and deploy.

• Seamless Level IIIA Ballistic Protection: Made from woven aramid fibers, the ballistic core ensures maximum protection against handgun rounds and shotgun threats while maintaining its integrity after repetitive folding.

• Durable and Robust: The exterior is crafted with Cordura and Tegris® Thermoplastic Composite fabrics, ensuring long-lasting durability and rigidity.

• Compact Design: Measuring 14” x 19.5” when folded and extending to 19.5” x 40.5” when deployed, it offers substantial coverage in a small, portable form.

• Subtle Deployment: Discreetly transforms to provide immediate protection in critical moments.

• 5-Year Warranty: Backed by a comprehensive warranty, offering peace of mind in your investment.

With its ultra-thin build (just 0.3 inches thick) and professional design, the Ballistic Briefcase is ideal for executive protection teams, private security professionals, and discerning civilians who want an added layer of protection without sacrificing style.

Available now at premierbodyarmor.com, the Ballistic Briefcase is the ultimate accessory for those who demand security with discretion. For inquiries, media coverage, or more information, please refer to the media contact provided below for assistance.

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WATCHTOWER Introduces Limited Edition DEMOLITIA – 1911 Double Stack 9mm

October 10th, 2024

SPRING, TX (Oct. 4, 2024) — Designed in conjunction with YouTube sensation Matt Carriker of Demolition Ranch– whose YouTube channel has over 16 million subscribers and an estimated daily viewership of 600,000-plus, veteran-owned firearms manufacturer WATCHTOWER Firearms announces the introduction of the Limited Edition DEMOLITIA 1911 pistol. This is an all-steel, double-stack 1911 platform and the first full-sized ported model in WATCHTOWER’S lineup. WATCHTOWER will have a limited production of the DEMOLITIA 1911 pistol.

“The Demolitia is the next evolution of the Precision Double-Stacked 1911,” said WATCHTOWER CEO Jason Colosky, a former Recon Marine. “In collaboration with Matt Carriker and Demolition Ranch, this top-shelf handgun features a full-length ported barrel with custom PVD and configurations to match the exacting tolerances and accuracy that you have come to expect from WATCHTOWER’s firearms. All this is done to meet one objective: More rounds on target, making this a highly capable competition or defensive pistol optimized for speed and accuracy. We’re limiting production and the first 500 will be offered with an exclusive VIP package.”

“The new DEMOLITIA 1911 Double Stack 9mm has a near-to-perfect return to zero due to its barrel porting, with remarkable PVD buttery coatings that provide a corrosion-resistant finish against the elements,” said Carriker, the YouTube sensation with over 17 million subscribers to his three channels. Matt is known for his rigorous firearms reviews and a vast collection of guns, and he shares his in-depth experience with his viewers. “This limited edition pistol will last several lifetimes and is American-made. I wouldn’t put my name and reputation behind this product if I didn’t believe in it 100 percent.”

Of the DEMOLLITIA Double Stack 1911s scheduled to be built, the first 500 units will ship in an Elite Limited Edition Package that is truly a collector’s dream. At the heart of this exclusive offering lies the coveted collectors’ ammo can, a symbol of prestige and Americana. Crafted to perfection, this meticulously designed container is more than just a storage solution; it’s a statement piece that commands attention and admiration. But that’s not all. As a member of the elite few who purchase this ELITE Limited Edition package, buyers will also receive the limited WATCHTOWER Demolition Ranch co-branded challenge coin, a tangible representation of our allegiance to excellence. Impeccably crafted and intricately detailed, this coin serves as a constant reminder of your membership in an esteemed community of enthusiasts. There’s also the limited co-branded morale patch and hat, designed to reflect the spirit of adventure and innovation synonymous with WATCHTOWER Firearms and Demolition Ranch. These items are not just accessories but emblems of WATCHTOWER’S unwavering dedication to quality and excellence.

For more information on the one-of-a-kind DEMOLITIA, as well as WATCHTOWER’s complete lineup of firearms and accessories, visit www.watchtowerfirearms.com.

Watchtower Demolitia Specifications

• Edition: Watchtower Demolitia – Demolition Ranch Limited Edition

• Manufactures UPC: 810085127291

• Manufactures Item Number: DEMOLITIA-9MM-5-GOLD

• Action: SAO Hammer Fired

• Caliber: 9×19

• Slide: Stainless Steel Slide – Optics Cut with Front and Rear Slide Serrations

• Slide Finish: Graphite PVD

• Frame: Steel

• Frame Finish: Graphite PVD

• Barrel Length: 5 inch Ported (127 MM)

• Barrel Twist: 1:16

• Barrel Finish: PVD Gold

• Recoil system: Dawson Precision Tool-Less Recoil System (Ships with 12.5lb Spring Installed)

• Trigger Travel: User Adjustable

• Safety: Ambidextrous

• Grip: Watchtower Kelver and Carbon Fiber Composite

• Magwell: Tactical Magwell

• Rear Sights: RMR/SRO/Holosun Optics Plate included

• Front Sights: Fiber Optic (Green)

• Coating: Watchtowers Firearms Proprietary PVD Coating on Frame, slide, Barrel and All Major Components

• Magazines: 4 Magazines – ships with 2 (126mm) 17 Rd 2 (140mm) 20 Rd Magazines

• Length: 8.7 inches (221 MM)

• Width: 1.5 inches (38 MM)

• Height with Extended Magazine: 6.6 inches (168 MM)

• Height with Standard Magazine: 6.1 inches (155 MM)

• Weight without Magazine: 2.4 lbs. 38.4 Oz (1090 G)

• Weight with Magazine Unloaded: 2.65 lbs. 42.4 Oz (1203 G)

Like the WATCHTOWER Apache double-stack 1911 introduced earlier this year, this new Demolitia 1911 is going to take the industry by storm. Be sure to order one before they are sold out.

The company offers a lifetime manufacturer product warranty on all firearms to protect customers against any manufacturing defects. If your firearm does have evidence of such defects, WATCHTOWER Firearms will accommodate fixing, repairing, or replacing your product. To learn more about WATCHTOWER and the company’s unique vision for the firearms industry, visit www.watchtowerfirearms.com.

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TacJobs – Digital Marketing Assistant at Aimpoint

October 10th, 2024

Our marketing team is hiring!

Aimpoint Inc is seeking a full-time employee to fill the role as Digital Marketing Associate based in our Manassas office in Virginia. This role will facilitate and assist in the activities and process of Aimpoint’s digital ecosystem including websites, e-commerce, and digital marketing campaigns. This person will aid in the creative design, email, and digital communication delivery, facilitate brand communication delivery, and facilitate brand communication with our multi-channel marketing strategy.

Apply here.

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