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TacJobs – Knights Armament

August 11th, 2023

Multiple positions are currently open at Knight’s Titusville facility.

Please feel free to look under the Employment Opportunities’ page at www.knightarmco.com/careers

Wilcox Industries 2023 Catalog

August 11th, 2023

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T8 ANTHEM from Garmont Tactical

August 11th, 2023

Made in the USA, the T8 ANTHEM is an athletic, comfortable style, with lightweight soles and uppers assembled in Tennessee. Utilizing a traditional 1.8mm suede leather upper, and an abrasion resistant and breathable nylon fabric insert offering an athletic fit and feel. Additional features include Zama alloy hooks that provide a safe and reliable closure system. The Garmont® PU Footbed, combined with an injected PU outsole creates needed flexibility and lightness as well as comfort. MSRP $215.

Available now in size 7-14 in medium and wide widths.

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FirstSpear Friday Focus – Limited Edition Spicy Uber T-shirt

August 11th, 2023

Embrace your rowdy side with the Limited Edition Spicy Uber T-Shirt! This edgy shirt is a nod to the clandestine air support dedicated to SOF units It’s comfortable fit and lightweight fabric make it perfect for every occasion. With a wicked MH-47G design that packs a punch, this shirt will turn heads and get a conversation going.

Not for the faint of heart — it’s the fiercest way to show your pride for our rotary wing warriors. Own the night and show them who’s boss with the Spicy Uber T-Shirt, while supplies last.

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

Army Modernizes Batteries to Boost Supply Chain, US Manufacturing

August 11th, 2023

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — Army researchers are advancing the capabilities of tactical batteries as a critical piece of the military’s comprehensive effort to improve U.S.-based manufacturing and strengthen the industrial supply chain.

Engineers at the Army’s Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center are focused on integrating advanced cell chemistry into batteries as the next generation of modernized Soldier electronics are fielded. The team is focused on developing standardized form factors for use in Soldier-worn and handheld equipment such as radios, GPS, night-vision devices, and weapons.

“By standardizing battery form factors, the Department of Defense aims to aggregate demand throughout the services and improve buying power among the industry’s battery cell manufacturers,” said Dr. Ashley Ruth, a C5ISR Center research chemical engineer. In addition, standardization avoids the old model of fielding a proprietary battery for each piece of gear, as technology developers have historically delivered unique batteries for new capabilities.

The Center is an element of the Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, known as DEVCOM.

“The Army is working on forecasting a fully developed demand signal for a range of Soldier batteries,” said Dr. Nathan Sharpes, a research mechanical engineer with the Center. “This provides an incentive for industry to onshore battery manufacturing to the United States and support the domestic industrial base and secure the supply chain. The overall DoD goal is the ability to procure cutting-edge batteries affordably and reliably with a coordinated strategy.”

The C5ISR Center’s latest R&D effort in support of battery standardization is the Operational Single Cell for Accessory Readiness, or OSCAR. The program’s benefits include safety, performance, and cost, according to Sharpes.

OSCAR research originated from the need to develop a AA form-factor military battery capable of recharging.

New electronics in the Army’s R&D pipeline can require higher instantaneous power draw than current AA form-factor batteries can provide, according to Sharpes. OSCAR will be capable of performing like a AA battery in legacy applications but also enter a high-power mode to satisfy next-generation enabler devices such as night-vision scopes that are typically mounted to a rifle or helmet.

With the capability for recharging more than 100 times, OSCAR batteries represent significant cost savings compared with existing single-use options. The C5ISR Center anticipates prototypes available for lab and safety testing in the near future.

OSCAR follows the team’s successful development of the Small Tactical Universal Battery, or STUB, which is a standard family of batteries for handheld and small form factor devices, with eight sizes that share a common mechanical and electrical interface — the key to unlocking interoperability, Sharpes said. Each battery size provides a different amount of energy, from which Soldiers could choose, depending on their mission needs. This interoperable battery system seamlessly delivers the correct voltage and power level needs to any device.

Army project managers can now procure these batteries for integration into fielded Soldier-worn and handheld systems. The STUB program’s current emphasis is to mature manufacturing to ensure the Army has sufficient and consistent demand for industrial production.

These C5ISR Center’s research projects support the broader effort within the Defense Innovation Unit’s Family of Advanced Standard Batteries program, along with DEVCOM’s Ground Vehicle Systems Center and the Navy.

“We’ve committed our R&D to the collective goal of building a robust U.S.-based battery supply chain that incorporates the latest technological advancements,” Ruth said.

By Dan Lafontaine, DEVCOM C5ISR Center Public Affairs

Intel Federal, Qorvo, Ayar Labs, and Lockheed Martin ATL Win Co-Packaged Analog-Drive High-Bandwidth Optical Input/Output (KANAGAWA) Prototype Project

August 10th, 2023

(Arlington, VA) – The Strategic and Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S²MARTS) OTA announced Ayar Labs, Intel, Lockheed Martin ATL, and Qorvo are the prime awardees of the Co-Packaged Analog-Drive High-Bandwidth Optical Input/Output (KANAGAWA) prototype project. This significant achievement was made possible through the utilization of the Other Transaction Authority (OTA).

The KANAGAWA project aims to revolutionize optical input/output technologies by developing advanced solutions that provide unprecedented data transfer speeds and enhanced performance for next-generation computing systems. By leveraging the expertise and cutting-edge capabilities of Ayar Labs, Intel, Lockheed Martin ATL, and Qorvo, this collaborative effort will unlock new possibilities for high-speed data communication.

Ayar Labs, known for its innovative solutions in silicon photonics, will leverage its expertise to develop optical input/output systems that enable high-bandwidth data transfer at ultra-low power consumption. Ayar Labs’ unique approach to silicon photonics will pave the way for more efficient and sustainable computing systems.

Intel, renowned for its leadership in advanced computing technologies, will contribute its extensive experience in chip design and manufacturing. The company’s expertise in developing highly efficient and high-performance processors will play a crucial role in achieving the project’s objectives.

Lockheed Martin ATL, a leading provider of advanced technologies and solutions, will contribute its expertise in system integration and security to ensure the successful deployment of the KANAGAWA project. Their proven track record in delivering complex projects to the DoD will be instrumental in the success of KANAGAWA.

Qorvo, a global leader in RF solutions, will bring its extensive expertise in radio frequency systems to the KANAGAWA project. Their advanced technologies and proficiency in signal processing will enable seamless integration of optical input/output with existing computing architectures.

The use of the Other Transaction Authority (OTA) to award the KANAGAWA prototype project highlights the commitment of the United States Government to foster innovation and collaboration within the private sector. The S²MARTS OTA enables rapid acquisition of cutting-edge technologies, fostering public-private partnerships that accelerate the development and deployment of critical capabilities.

Through this collaboration, Ayar Labs, Intel, Lockheed Martin ATL, and Qorvo will collectively address the challenges associated with high-bandwidth optical input/output technologies, leading to advancements that can transform the computing landscape. The KANAGAWA project holds immense promise for achieving breakthroughs in data transfer speeds and establishing new standards for computing systems of the future.

DroneShield Launches Area-Specific Satellite Denial Systems

August 10th, 2023

DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) (DroneShield or the Company) is pleased to announce launch and initial order from a Defence customer for its target area-specific Satellite Denial Systems.
 
There are multiple Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) used around the world – the U.S. GPS being the most known, alongside of the Russian GLONASS, the Chinese BeiDou and the European Galileo system. 
 
DroneShield has used GNSS denial against drones/UAVs for number of years as part of smart defeat capability within its products.  The Company has developed a number of unique techniques during that time and has a growing reputation as experts in this domain. Importantly, DroneShield systems work on focussing the disruption on a specific targeted area.
 
A FVEY government (FVEY, or Five Eyes, refers to U.S., UK, Canada, Australia and NZ) has requested that DroneShield develops this capability to the next level with a paid R&D project, expected to be followed by a series of further projects, each project including more advanced development of the system.  The dollar value is not material for the initial project, but it is an area of expansion that is likely to become material in the next 24 months.
 
DroneShield’s CEO, Oleg Vornik, commented: “DroneShield has proven a successful ability to rapidly innovate and deliver on defence R&D contracts, as recently demonstrated in our Electronic Warfare domain efforts, where the Company has progressed from the initial $600k project, to $3.8 million, to $9.9 million, all within a 3-year period.”
 
“Both Electronic Warfare and Satellite Denial represent closely adjacent areas to our core C-UAS space, with the learnings able to be channelled into our C-UAS work, in addition to the contracts on their own representing value for the business.”

Finnish Brutality Gathers Practical Shooters from Around the World

August 10th, 2023

Varusteleka’s Finnish Brutality will be organized for the sixth time at the Loppi shooting center in Finland on Aug 19 and 20, 2023. This international competition sold out in a few seconds. The idea behind Finnish Brutality is that the shooters need to be able to perform even under physical duress.

Created by Finnish military and outdoor store Varusteleka and online video program InRange TV, the Finnish Brutality shooting competition will see its sixth iteration at the Loppi shooting center in Southern Finland. This international competition gathers contestants from all around the globe. A total of 160 shooters will participate in the competition, 50 of which will shoot in the pre-match and work as Range Officers during the main match. Tickets were sold out in 10 seconds this year. 

Brutality matches are known for challenging the contestants’ marksmanship in unconventional and stressful situations, such as shooting from a trench filled with cold water, from a moving vehicle, or immediately after physically challenging tasks.

The competition is also very popular among the YouTube community. The social media stars Forgotten Weapons and Administrative Results from the US, Polenar Tactical from Slovenia, and many other influencers will take part in Finnish Brutality.

This year, the stages have been designed to be even more brutal and challenging than before. Last year, the contestants of the Recon division had to run 2 miles between each stage. This year, it has been replaced by the Breacher category, where the shooters must perform a variety of physical challenges between stages in full combat gear.

Brutality matches were born in 2018 as a collaboration between Varusteleka and InRange TV. The first Brutality match was Desert Brutality in Arizona, soon followed by Finnish Brutality in Finland. Over the years, new Brutality matches have been arranged in various locations – in 2022, Lynx Brutality saw the light of day in Slovenia, and Woodland Brutality was arranged for the first time in the US.

Media representatives are warmly welcome at Finnish Brutality 2023. We ask that you contact toni.suokas@varusteleka.com or jenny.koskimaki@varusteleka.com a few days beforehand. Please bring your own eye and ear protection.

The rules and more info about the event can be found on Varusteleka’s website