Teaser Video for Irregular Warfare Forum
October 1st, 2024Australia’s DefendTex Develops 3D Printed Rocket Boosters for Space Lift
September 30th, 2024DefendTex has collaborated with Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Group scientists and researchers to develop 3D printing of rocket boosters for space launch. It’s the fourth Cooperative Research Centres Project (CRC-P) DefendTex has partnered with DSTG on.
The collaboration allows for the printing of rocket boosters in the field, allowing Australian Defence Force to have responsive capability. ‘These partnerships are a critical link between science and technology and Australia’s Defence,” says Julia O’Callaghan, Director University Engagement.
GA-ASI Adds NIDV and NATO DIANA to Blue Magic Netherlands Agenda
September 30th, 2024SAN DIEGO – 26 September 2024 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has added Raymond Knops, Chairman of the Dutch Industry Foundation for Defence and Security (NIDV), and Thomas McSorley, General Counsel for NATO DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic), to a growing list of speakers and panelists on the agenda for the first-ever Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) event being held on November 19, 2024. Other companies participating in GA-ASI’s BMN event include Brainport Development, Brabant Development Agency (BOM), SPACENED, and Lockheed Martin Ventures.
“We’re excited to launch this event in the Netherlands, which will bring together the best of Dutch industry and innovation,” said Brad Lunn, Managing Director of Strategic Finance at GA-ASI. “We are already engaged with companies who have contacted us to pitch their capabilities for possible inclusion in Blue Magic and open up funding opportunities.”
Dutch businesses that would like to pitch their technology and capabilities at BMN 2024 are encouraged to register on the event website by no later than Oct. 28, 2024.
Blue Magic Netherlands will be held in Eindhoven, a city known as a global technology hub. BMN will bring together Dutch startups, universities, government officials, aerospace leaders, and representatives from other high-tech industries, who will see technology advancements within the Dutch technology ecosystem and connect qualified partners with funding opportunities to support next-generation dual-use solutions.
GA-ASI has organized several successful Blue Magic events in the past and is bringing that same concept to the Netherlands. Areas of focus for BMN 2024 will be artificial intelligence/machine learning, autonomy, advanced materials, sensors, advanced manufacturing, and space. GA-ASI delivered its MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) in 2021 and recently announced an increase in the total order of MQ-9As in its service to eight.
Primary Arms SLx 1-6x24mm SFP Rifle Scope with ACSS NOVA Reticle Named Industry Choice Awards (ICA) 2024 Scope of the Year
September 30th, 2024
HOUSTON, TEXAS — The Primary Arms SLx 1-6x24mm SFP Rifle Scope with ACSS NOVA Reticle has been recognized as the Industry Choice Awards (ICA) 2024 Scope of the Year. This accolade, awarded by a panel known for its stringent evaluation criteria, underscores the scope’s balanced design, reliability, and value—a combination that outperformed many of its higher-priced counterparts in this year’s competition.
The SLx 1-6x24mm, now in its fourth generation, features a fully upgraded optical system, offering users enhanced image clarity and consistent performance in various conditions. It’s lightweight, compact, and incorporates many technologies found on premium LPVOs, including the fiber optic-powered ACSS NOVA, an advanced reticle that delivers Red Dot Bright® illumination for split-second target acquisition in close-quarters. These features helped the SLx 1-6×24 SFP Rifle Scope win this year’s Industry Choice Awards (ICA) ‘Scope of the Year’, recognizing its performance in extensive real-world testing.
Established to recognize excellence in product development, the ICA gathers a diverse panel of experts, including gunsmiths, competitive shooters, instructors, and industry professionals, to rigorously evaluate entries across various categories. Products are judged not just on technical specifications but also on real-world performance, durability, and user satisfaction. The comprehensive testing process includes hands-on trials in different conditions, allowing the ICA to identify products that truly excel in both design and functionality.
“Recognition from the ICA is particularly meaningful because it reflects the views of both industry professionals and end-users. The SLx 1-6x24mm’s performance in the field speaks volumes about our team’s dedication to creating optics that deliver the best performance for their value,” said Stephen Morgan, Director of Product Marketing at Primary Arms Optics.
For more detailed information on the SLx 1-6x24mm SFP Rifle Scope and the ACSS NOVA Reticle, click here.
Luminae MOE Tool Sleeve
September 30th, 2024
PALS compatible and made from Laser cut laminate, reinforced with Tegris, the Luminae MOE Tool Sleeve will fit many breeching tools, keeping them handy, yet secure.
Produced at the Luninae North Carolina office. Get yours at www.luminae.co.uk/Shop/Luminae-MOE-Tool-Sleeve.
ANVL USA MJÖLNIR Riser with NGSW XM250
September 30th, 2024
Here are some images from a demonstration of the ANVL USA MJOÖLNIR Riser and MJÖLNIR with Picatinny Extension with the US Army’s new XM250 Next Generation Squad Weapons Automatic Rifle with the XM157 NGSW Fire Control and Thermal Systems. It allows the optic to flip-to-side on the loading tray.
Like SIG SAUER which produces NGSW, ANVL USA and parent company ANR Design is located in New Hampshire.
www.anrkydexholsters.com/product-category/anvl-products
MATBOCK Monday: Shop Show 2024 Next Week
September 30th, 2024
The MATBOCK team will be in NC next week at Shop Show 2024. Visit our table to see the latest gear from MATBOCK.
If you would like to schedule a demo, email sales@matbock.com
Rheinmetall Wins Mid-Double-Digit Million Euro Order for Mortar Ammunition for International NATO Customer
September 30th, 2024An international NATO customer has placed an order with Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall for the production of mortar shells for the NATO partner’s armed forces. The value of the order, which was booked at the beginning of the third quarter of 2024, corresponds to a volume in the mid double-digit million euro range.
In total, a six-digit number of mortar shells of various types will be manufactured by Rheinmetall Expal Munitions S.A.U., Spain. The order also includes various additional services as part of the product launch.
Delivery of the ammunition is scheduled to begin in summer 2025 and be completed in summer 2026.
The order underlines Rheinmetall’s expertise in the production of state-of-the-art steep-fire weapons in the field of mortar ammunition.
