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PROJECT7 Launches First Direct-to-Consumer Digital Platform

December 4th, 2024

December 2, 2024– LA VERNE, CALIF

PROJECT7, an armor and tactical equipment brand exclusively distributed by AARDVARK Tactical, proudly announces the launch of a new website which includes its first ever direct-to-consumer storefront. This milestone initiative brings PROJECT7’s professional-grade tactical equipment to a wider audience through an innovative new retail store at project7armor.com.

The new platform showcases PROJECT7’s line of ballistic armor, tactical accessories, MOLLE packs, pouches, and specialized equipment, as well as PROJECT7 merchandise. Whether outfitting a vest or selecting individual mission-essential gear, users can access a streamlined digital experience to purchase retail products that provides seamless integration with AARDVARK’s existing quote portal at shop.aardvarktactical.com for ballistic armor inquiries.

This dual-platform approach ensures both individual users and agency buyers can access PROJECT7’s innovative product line efficiently.

“We are incredibly proud to expand PROJECT7’s reach with this new platform,” said Jon Becker, Founder of AARDVARK Tactical and PROJECT7.

“From day one, our mission has been to deliver exceptional tactical equipment developed with direct feedback from elite units. This new website allows us to extend that same professional-grade quality to our entire community while maintaining the standards that elite units have come to trust.”

Exclusively distributed by AARDVARK Tactical, PROJECT7’s reputation for technological advancement stems from its use of cutting-edge materials and manufacturing processes, delivering gear that meets professional operators’ exacting standards. The new platform enables users to customize their tactical loadout with mission-specific accessories, from belts and mag pouches to specialized backpacks.

Launching December 2, project7armor.com reinforces AARDVARK Tactical’s and PROJECT7’s commitment to developing, manufacturing, and distributing superior tactical equipment.

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RE Factor Tactical – Warnaments

December 4th, 2024

Offered as Frag, Smoke, or Banger, these warnaments will give your Christmas tree some pizzazz.

www.refactortactical.com/products/warnaments

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TRX DAPS II Approved for Full-Rate Production

December 4th, 2024

The U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S) recently announced that the TRX DAPS GEN IIsolution has received approval for Full-Rate Production (FRP).

TRX received the $402 million DAPS GEN II Program of Record award from the U.S. Army just 18 months ago, so achieving the FRP milestone this quickly is an outstanding accomplishment that demonstrates the rapid and successful DAPS GEN II program execution.

www.trxsystems.com

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2024 NDIA Future Forces Conference Poster #8 – The Colt Mk47

December 4th, 2024

Last year, Colt CZ Group purchased the TDP for the Mk47 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher from GD. In addition to its obvious role, they are marketing it for use for Counter-UAS paired with programmable fuse 40mm ammunition.

As always, the POC data is on the poster for those interested in learning more.

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Sneak Peek – Nutsof’s The Brim 2.0

December 4th, 2024

The year is 2025. The Empire introduces the Scout Trooper to its ranks.

The Brim 2.0 version will be available before the end of the year in MultiCam.

www.nutsof.com

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Spectre Military Equipment – Protected Compass Pouch

December 4th, 2024

While most of us in the US rely on the issue Lensatic Compass, many use various versions of the Silva line.

Manufactured from laser cut Cordura, the pouch is reinforced with Curv’s PauaSkin to offer rigidity and protect the compass.

Additionally, the compass can be accessed from top or bottom and there’s a tether eyelet inside so you can tie it down.

Now this is interesting, it’s available with two different attachment variants.

The MOLLE variant features PALS and the tear away variant is backed with Velcro hook which fits directly onto the loop MOLLE backer so you can remove the whole thing quickly.

Available in any color as long as it’s MultiCam.

www.spectremilitary.co.uk/product-page/protected-compass-case

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Army Mountaineering Badge Update

December 4th, 2024

During AUSA Sergeant Major of the Army Michael R. Weimer announced several qualification badge updates including the implementation of a Mountaineering badge to holders of Special Qualification Identifier (SQI) “E” which is awarded to graduates of the Basic Military Mountaineering Course (BMMC) a National Guard course held at Army Mountain Warfare School (AMWS) in Vermont.

For decades graduates have worn the Ram’s Head insignia. While not authorized for active duty Soldiers, National Guard troops have probably worn the badge on their uniform.

In fact, it has a long history in the Army. It was derived from the Distinctive Unit Insignia or unit crest for the 85th Infantry Regimental crest which was one of three regiments comprising the 10th Light Division (Alpine) when it was activated in July 1943. In the 1950s, the United States Army Mountain and Cold Weather Training Command at Fort Carson and Camp Hale, Colorado adopted the Ram’s Head Device as the badge worn by their cadre.

Despite this, when SMA Weimer made the announcement he stated that it would be a completely new badge and that the service would not adopt the Ram’s Head Device.

Instagram account @ovisapparel has seen artist concepts of the proposed badge and shared them online.

This is his post verbatim so as not to add or subtract from what was shared.

The Army Mountaineer Badge, an official replacement for the current Rams Head Device, is slated to be finalized this month. In October, the AMWS was asked to submit designs to the Heraldry office for use as inspiration. Initially I was told there would be ‘no animals allowed’, as the SMA appears to have a disdain for ‘goats’.

Above are three designs we created with my original artist and submitted to the Office of Heraldry. Directly after this, I heard there was strong pushback (from people with much more influence than me) on there not being a Ram involved in the conversation (shoutout).

I have been fortunate enough to see the two final designs being debated, one of which is in fact a Rams Head. I’m not comfortable sharing those quite yet, but I can say the other design is a combination of two of our sketches shown above, which is pretty rad (1 & 3). Funny enough, we just drew #3 as an undercover Ram (if it’s flipped upside down). Got ‘em.

~The AMWS was not a source for any of this information and remains unaffiliated with OVIS – this all remains as speculation until we see a Memo~

Here are the drawings:

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15 Companies Pitch Their Capabilities at GA-ASI’s Blue Magic Netherlands

December 3rd, 2024

Nov. 19 Event Hosted by GA-ASI and Supported by Lockheed Martin Ventures
and Brainport Attracts Cross-Section of Netherlands’ High-Tech Sector

SAN DIEGO – 02 December 2024 – On November 19, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) hosted its first Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) event in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Approximately 200 people attended the event that provided Dutch businesses with an opportunity to present their capabilities to GA-ASI and other companies interested in possible collaborations. GA-ASI was joined for the event by the Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Netherlands Ministry of Defence, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Brainport Development, Brabant Development Agency (BOM), the Netherlands Industries for Defence & Security (NIDV), and SpaceNED.

At this event, GA-ASI and its partners heard first-hand from Dutch companies about the important capabilities they are developing. The process started in July when GA-ASI put out an open invitation to Dutch businesses to apply for the opportunity to present innovative technologies at the November 19 event. Key areas of focus included Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Autonomy, Advanced Materials, Sensors, Advanced Manufacturing, and Space. Close to 50 companies applied and after reviewing the applications, 15 businesses were selected to pitch their capabilities to an audience that included lightweight lattice structures, gas detection technologies, advanced battery and photonics applications, and several innovative unmanned system and AI applications, among many others.

“This event is where the rubber meets the road,” said Brad Lunn, Managing Director-Strategic Finance at GA-ASI. “In addition to attracting many companies, we increased the areas of expertise and depth of knowledge from the presenting companies in order to provide research, development, and breakthrough innovations to support current and future missions by GA-ASI aircraft. We also wanted to give the companies an opportunity to pitch in front of other potential customers, partners, and investors.”

The first Blue Magic event held by GA-ASI was in 2019 in Belgium, with subsequent events held in 2020, 2021, and 2023. GA-ASI is deliveringeight MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF).

GA-ASI expects to announce technology partnerships stemming from the BMN event and intends to hold this event on an annual basis in the Netherlands.

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