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The Valhalla Project – UTV Fundraiser

May 29th, 2014

The Valhalla Project is a Veteran reintegration and homesteading education project founded by retired Special Forces LTC Gordon Cucullu and his wife Chris Fontana. Based in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, the long term goal of the Valhalla Project is to become a completely self sufficient, permaculture based farm. It serves as a place for combat veterans and civilian wartime contractors to learn life skills, decompress, and transition back to a peacetime lifestyle.

Currently, Valhalla requires a Utility Vehicle for use as a workhorse and to transport Veterans with limited mobility around the 200 acre property, which operates year-round and sits on rough terrain.

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A fundraiser set up on GoFundMe is working towards purchasing a $12,000 Yamaha Viking UTV. Donate to support this worthy cause, and take advantage of some best donation rewards we’ve ever seen in a crowd funding campaign, including signed novels, certificates for training courses, a 762Tactical Operator Chest Rig, and even having your name immortalized in the latest Dalton Fury Delta Force book. The donation period is limited, so please, help out if you can.

www.gofundme.com/8g33gc

Johnny Primiano Joins SilencerCo

May 28th, 2014

This is an official announcement from SilencerCo regarding the recent hiring of Johnny Primiano to a position in their Business Development department.

Johnny Primiano

SilencerCo is proud to issue a formal welcome to the newest member of our team, Johnny “Primo” Primiano. Johnny is an Army Special Operations Veteran with two handfuls of deployments under his belt. A year and a half of his enlisted time was spent as Senior Selection Board Member during the writing of the current requirements for SOCOMs suppressor and muzzle device programs. This background makes Johnny ideal for his position in SilencerCo’s Business Development department, focusing on Government Programs in both the foreign and domestic realms. We are excited to have Johnny on board, and look forward to the impact he will have on SilencerCo’s culture of innovation, education, and dedication to customer service.

www.silencerco.com

Congrats Primo!

SOFIC 2014 – Physical Optics Corporation – Tactical Flex Display Unit

May 28th, 2014

Called SITA by its creator Physical Optics Corp, the Tactical Flex Display Unit is offered in a couple of different sizes. It’s currently greyscale and sunlight readable as well as compatible with NVGs. They’re working on a color version that will also be sunlight readable. Below, you can see a couple of mockups.

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SITA runs on Android OS and offers a certain amount of inherent functionality along with the ability to serve as a I/O peripheral for other devices. Currently using a commercial mapping software, they are working on the integration of NGA digital mapping products (raster and vector), SITA can be used as an autonomous Blue Force Tracker. POC pairs SITA with a digital GPS Receiver and commercial satellite tracker/text messenger Track24 to offer BFT services as well as sat text messaging.

SOFIC 2014 – Evinrude 30MFE

May 28th, 2014

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The 30MFE (Multi-Fuel Engine) is a 30 horse power model of the popular Evinrude outboard, used for years by maritime forces. This family of motors are the first outboard engines ever capable of running on multiple fuel types, including kerosene, JP-4, JP-5, JP-8, Jet A and Jet B as well as standard gasoline. Additionally, the 30 Horse Power model is going to be easier to man handle when afloat and configuring your boat after a successful RAMZ drop.

www.evinrude.com/en-US/Engines/MULTI_FUEL_ENGINES

SOFIC 2014 – Six15 JTAC Kit

May 28th, 2014

Six15 Technologies has developed a kit for use by JTACs consisting of their new Tactical Battlefield Computer and Odin see through display. The kit creates augmented reality by feeding data through the computer to the Odin to provide the user with actionable intelligence. I had a chance to try it on for a demonstration and it was cool to see the icons in the HUD that popped into view with additional info when I looked in their direction .

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Tactical Battlefield Computer

The Tactical Battlefield Computer is based around an Intel Core i5-425OU CPU and runs Windows 7 professional 64 bit. Comes with 8GB RAM, 480GB SSD, 6 external USB connectors, and a uSD card slot. An external display connector supports HDMI or USB. IP65 rated.

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Odin

Odin is a see through display technology that enables augmented reality. It allows the user to view revelant computer generated information such as graphics, maps, and alerts overlayed over the real world. The Odin’s display is 800 x 600 pixels (full color, RBG) with a 45 degree diagonal field of view with a usable image available in less than 3 seconds. Capable of operating in temperatures between -31C to 49C, IP68 rated.

www.six-15.com

SOFIC 2014 – ADS Inc / HDT Global Robotics – Protector

May 28th, 2014

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The Protector from HDT Global Robotics is a small unmanned ground vehicle that performs a wide variety of tasks.

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The Protector gives a small unit a great deal of organic rough terrain carrying capacity as well engineering support. It can be configured as Backhoe/Loader, Flail/Roller/Rake, weapon carrier with CROWS or as a mortar carrier, and as a logistics carrier. Additionally, it can offer support CASEVAC, ISR systems or comms relay.

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The tracked Protector can carry 1,250 pounds of gear and is <3' wide. It features a 32 horsepower turbo diesel/JP8 engine with 2kw of power available to users. The Protector is available for agency and unit purchase through ADS Inc.

Want Some More SOFIC Coverage?

May 28th, 2014

I hope the answer is a loud and thunderous “Yes!” Because that’s what you’re getting.

Major Rebranding At Salewa

May 28th, 2014

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During a recent sales meeting in Europe, boot manufacturer Salewa unveiled a new logo. We understand they are also releasing many new products in the coming year and can’t wait to tell you about them.