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Mercury Completes Delivery of Critical Hardware for the U.S. Army’s Next-Generation LTAMDS Radars

August 18th, 2023

ANDOVER, Mass., Aug. 09, 2023 — Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY, www.mrcy.com), a technology company that delivers processing power for the most demanding aerospace and defense missions, today announced it has completed delivery of the processing hardware for the U.S. Army’s first six Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) radars, being built by Raytheon, an RTX business.

LTAMDS is the Army’s newest air and missile defense sensor that will operate on the Army’s Integrated Air and Missile Defense network. LTAMDS is a 360-degree, Active Electronically Scanned Array radar that provides significantly more capacity and capability against the wide range of advanced lower-tier threats, including hypersonic missiles.

Mercury has provided radar processing systems to Raytheon for Patriot® radars since 2009. In 2019, Raytheon was chosen by the Army to deliver the first six LTAMDS radars, and Raytheon tapped Mercury to develop an expanded suite of advanced electronic systems that included the radar processing platform, the beamforming platform, ethernet switching hardware, and high-power amplifiers for the antenna array. In May, Mercury delivered the last of more than 160 hardware units that fulfilled its obligations under the proof of manufacturing contract.

“We are extraordinarily proud to meet our initial commitments to the LTAMDS program, which will play an enormous role in the safety and security of the United States and our allies for years to come,” said Mitch Stevison, EVP and President of Mercury’s of Mission Systems division. “The leading-edge processing technologies we pioneered for this program represent a major step forward for integrated air and missile defense.”

Mercury envisions, creates, and delivers innovative technology solutions purpose-built to meet its customers’ most pressing high-tech needs. For more information, visit mrcy.com.

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Introducing the Forward Controls Design Nautilus Variable Timing System

August 18th, 2023

The NVTS Nautilus Variable Timing System is a meticulously designed and machined muzzle timing device that offers users the ability to time their muzzle device quickly and easily. NVTS consists of 2 interworking components: a base and a disc. The base has 12 tick marks, each tick mark corresponds to 30 degrees of rotation of the muzzle device.

NVTS is precision-machined in 4140 steel and finished with a patent pending QPQ process that protects it against corrosion, and is extremely durable, and can be reused. Installation is an easy process: Seat NVTS on the barrel, hand-tighten the muzzle device to determine the amount of timing required, then dial in that timing required by adjusting the disc in the base.

NVTS is patent pending and is developed and manufactured by Swiss CNC in Montgomery, TX, with input from Forward Controls Design on ergonomics and user friendliness. As always, proudly made in the USA. The NVTS Nautilus Variable Timing System is available now from Forward Controls Design, Big Tex Ordnance, Revival Defense, and Primary Arms. Installation video can be found on FCD’s product page.

Forward Controls Design

Big Tex Ordnance

Revival Defense

Primary Arms

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GBRS Group Announces Lerna Mount Kit

August 18th, 2023

The new Lerna Mount Kit from GBRS Group is going live this weekend.

Developed at the request of end users who preferred the 2.91 optic centerline for its fast target acquisition and heads up posture but didn’t need an IR laser, the team created the Lerna Mount.

This stand alone option is intended for those who operate with gas masks, those dealing with a cross eye dominant issue and those who seek a more natural position when transitioning from pistol to rifle.

Interestingly, the screws are custom stainless steel (with GBRS on the heads) for the mount and the clamp bar is made from stainless steel.

The mount will be available in three footprints; AIMPOINT T2, EOTECH HWS, and TRIJICON MRO.

Coming August 19th at 1300 ET.

gbrsgroupgear.com/collections/mounts

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Scopex – Special Operations Jammer

August 18th, 2023

Covering the range of 20MHz – 2.7GHz with options up to 6GHz, this man portable electronic attack system emits up to 100mW of power allowing a range of up to 5 km.

The system can be used in three modes:

– Counter Remote-Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices
– To interrupt electromagnetic communication systems
– To intercept communications

It is powered by two or four 2590 batteries and weighs 15kg. Additionally, it can be remotely controlled.

www.scopex.fr/en/products/special-operations-jammer

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Introducing the Modular Vest Adaptor (MVA) by Unobtanium Gear and @The_Random_Oh

August 18th, 2023

The MVA (Modular Vest Adaptor) fills a capability gap in the standard issued IOTV (Improved Outer Tactical Vest) and MSV (Modular Scalable Vest) platforms. Designed by active duty soldiers and produced in partnership by Unobtanium Gear and The Random Oh.

The MVA allows the user to attach any hook/loop wing or radio pocket and dangler style pouches without interfering with the quick disconnect features found on the vests themselves. No modification to the plate bag or cummerbund necessary.

The MVA has been tested to be compatible with the following vests and sizes:

MSV Gen 2 – XS, S-S, S, S-L, M, L
IOTV Gen 3 – XS, S, M, L
IOTV Gen 4 – XS, S, M, L
Weight: 1.55oz / 44g

Available now, the MVA can be purchased online at Unobtanium Gear and OP Tactical, as well as select in store retailers in the Fayetteville, North Carolina area.

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FirstSpear Friday Focus – Cell Tags

August 18th, 2023

Do you or your team need to be labeled and identified easily and effectively? Check out the FirstSpear Cell Tag! Our patented Cell Tags solve the problem of identifying key and specific personnel under passive and thermal night vision with ease. Don’t let your team get confused – the FirstSpear Cell Tag is the perfect way to differentiate and label key members. Let our unique and top-of-the-line precision cutting and bonding processes do the hard work for you! Whether it’s a call sign, an identifier or other information that you need to quickly display, the Cell Tag has you covered. It’s easy to attach to technical clothing or equipment with its hook back design. Take the confusion out of tedious night ops with the FirstSpear Cell Tag.

Visit FirstSpear to find American Made kit and accessories, Built For The X.

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Army Kicks Off Network Field Experiments

August 18th, 2023

JOINT BASE McGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. — Army scientists and engineers are kicking off the annual Network Modernization Experiment, or NetModX, as they move their capabilities from the lab to a field environment across the New Jersey installation.

The Army’s Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center conducts NetModX at JB-MDL and Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, over eight weeks as a capstone experimentation event. It creates an operationally relevant, threat-informed environment to prove out disruptive and transformative C5ISR technologies. The C5ISR Center is an element of the Combat Capabilities Development Command.

The center’s field experimentation builds upon its modeling and simulation work and lab research, according to Noah Weston, the C5ISR Center’s chief of strategic experimentation. The NetModX team partners with subject-matter experts from across the Army to design experiments that best address the Army’s needs and gaps.

“The Army needs data to make the right decisions at the right time to mature science and technology products to be deployable,” Weston said. “Experimentation allows us to obtain early data on system performance that can inform future Army requirements.”

The C5ISR Center conducts NetModX, which is composed of about 80 technologies for 2023, with the Army’s programs of record, cross-functional teams, other DEVCOM organizations and industry partners for an approach that ranges from science and technology to acquisition.

“NetModX expands our knowledge of emerging networking technologies in relevant field conditions and fosters critical early collaboration between government and industry partners,” said Stephen Blair, senior science and technology advisor for the Network Cross-Functional Team, part of Army Futures Command. “It informs our collective efforts to reduce network complexity at lower echelons; increase speed and survivability through mobile command posts; manage electronic signature; and improve interoperability.”

NetModX intends to deliver key insights to help transition capabilities from the “art of the possible” to the “achievable,” said Joe Saldiveri, NetModX project lead and C5ISR Center engineer.

“These experimentation opportunities enable the Army stakeholders to come together to spark collaboration and inform critical decisions,” Saldiveri said.

The C5ISR Center partners with the Army’s Program Executive Office Command, Control and Communications-Tactical during NetModX to provide technical and operational data on emerging technology.

“Experimentation events such as NetModX support our network design efforts for the Army of 2030 or to inform conditions as we look forward to how our programs will support Army of 2040 network modernization,” said Assistant Program Executive Officer Ward Roberts. “NetModX data supports our developers with integration and technical maturity insight on targeted capability that has transition potential into programs of record and informs formulation of design goals as we work with Cross-Functional Team community.”

By Dan Lafontaine, DEVCOM C5ISR Center Public Affairs

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RCBS Rumble Returns for Second Year

August 17th, 2023

Precision Rifle Match Draws Elite Shooters from Across U.S.

RCBS Pros Robert Brantley Takes Top Tactical, Melissa Gilliland Takes Top Lady

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – August 16, 2023 – RCBS®, the leading manufacturer of ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, congratulates RCBS pro shooters and the entire RCBS team for another successful “RCBS Rumble” — one of the most popular and fastest-selling Precision Rifle Series matches of the season.

A major high point for the RCBS brand as it celebrates its 80th anniversary, this year’s RCBS Rumble was held August 11-12 near Pleasant Hill, Missouri. With additional support from partners including Bushnell®, Hoppe’s®, Hodgdon®, GA Precision and Manner’s Composite Stocks, the Rumble drew 92 elite PRS shooters from across the country and sold out of registration spots in under an hour.

“This year’s RCBS Rumble was by all accounts a tremendous success,” said Laurie Kokoruda, senior product manager and match director. “We knew from the beginning that we wanted to make the course of fire even more challenging than the previous year, so we added more movement and new obstacles for competitors to face. Of course, the weather itself added its own degree of difficulty. Despite the new challenges, we heard nothing but positive feedback from shooters throughout the match.”

The match had a go-big-or-go-home feel, presenting plenty of fresh challenges for competitors to navigate. Hot and humid weather on day one gave way to hard rains and fierce winds that partly obscured targets on day two. Over the course of two days, shooters worked their way through 18 unique stages, including a new shooting tower. In addition to the main competition, the match included side stages sponsored by Manners Composite Stocks and Bushnell.

Team RCBS and Elite Tactical shooter Robert Brantley took Top Tactical at the match, taking home one of the coveted RCBS custom press trophies. The win is Brantley’s third in a row as he continues to lead the points race for becoming the Top Tactical shooter of the 2023 PRS Season. Meanwhile, RCBS and Elite Tactical teammate Melissa Gilliland took Top Lady. First through third place winners won gold, silver and bronze Summit presses. Fourth and fifth place finishers were awarded a custom copper RCBS Rebel press.

“We greatly appreciate all the efforts that went into this match, from the volunteers to the range officers and sponsors,” said Kokoruda. “This is definitely an event that showcases the power of the RCBS brand, and we can’t wait to be back again next year.”

RCBS would like to congratulate all the shooters who participated in this year’s event as well as extend its thanks to the many sponsors and volunteers who helped make the match a success.