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US Army Releases TC 3-12.2.98 HUNT Operations

February 12th, 2024

At the beginning of February, the US Army published TC 3-12.2.98, “Hunt Operations” which provides tactics, techniques, and procedures for defensive cyber forces conducting hunt operations as part of defensive cyberspace operations.

The tactics, techniques, and procedures contained in this publication are intended to be used as a guide and are not prescriptive.

The principal audience for this publication is cyber professionals in the United States Army Cyber Protection Brigade who conduct defensive cyberspace operations and the commanders and staffs of units who request and receive defensive cyberspace operations support from the cyber protection brigade.

Get your copy at armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN40178-TC_3-12.2.98-000-WEB-1

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SOFWERX – SBIR 24.4 Release 4 Pre-Release – Advanced Manufacturing for Common Launch Container

February 12th, 2024

The USSOCOM Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program will soon be accepting for SOCOM244-005: Advanced Manufacturing for Common Launch Container. For a full description click here.

On 20 February, SOFWERX will host a virtual Q&A session for the area of interest.

Submissions Open 21 February 2024 12:00 PM ET (Noon).

To register for the Q&A, visit events.sofwerx.org/sbir24-4r4.

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Sikorsky Statement on the U.S. Army Announcement Ending the FARA Program

February 12th, 2024

RAIDER X at Sikorsky’s facility in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Prime contractor on the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft program, Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin Company, has issued the following statement on last week’s Army announcement ending the program.

“To provide the U.S. military and its allies a decisive advantage to deter conflict now and in the future, there must be a transformational improvement in rotorcraft systems capabilities – and a strong engineering workforce that can strengthen the nation’s leading edge in rotorcraft innovation. With a $1 billion investment, X2 aircraft offer speed, range and agility that no other helicopter in the world can match. We remain confident in X2 aircraft for U.S. and international mission needs now and in the future. We are disappointed in this decision and will await a U.S. Army debrief to better understand its choice.”

Sikorsky also mentions that the low and high-speed maneuverability of X2 aircraft, at 70-plus degree angles-of-bank, is critical for operating in contested environments. Fly-by-wire controls reduce pilots’ workload so they can focus on the mission. And the ability to fly at high altitudes and hover in hot conditions, common in the INDOPACOM region, is critical to the U.S. Army’s FARA mission.

As for future plans, Sikorsky has set out three focus areas:

Sikorsky will continue to execute on its current programs, seek to capture new business and remain a vibrant part of the rotary wing industrial base and Connecticut economy.

· Black Hawk in the U.S. and international includes a Multi-Year XI production opportunity and new modernization opportunities that will keep the Black Hawk powerful, ready and relevant for decades to come.

· The CH-53K Heavy Lift helicopter is a major growth driver for Sikorsky with international interests. MH-60R Romeo continues to see international demand for maritime operations. Our customers continue to depend upon the Combat Rescue Helicopter, VH-92 and S-92 to support their critical missions.

*Please note that the UH-60V cockpit is developed by Northrop Grumman.

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MATBOCK Monday – Lightweight Powerhouse

February 12th, 2024

The MATBOCK Berserker only weighs a little over 1lbs, and comes fully equipped with a 5.56 mag insert, kangaroo pouch, dual radio pouches, side armor pouches, shoulder pads, and 4-way stretch for versatile plate compatibility; it’s the last plate carrier you’ll ever need.

Using their proprietary Ghost Material, this carrier is super lightweight, extremely durable, and will have you running cooler than traditional materials on the market.

They have a cool feature with their radio pouches as well check out this clip:

To find out more about their carriers checkout www.matbock.com/collections/berserker or email them at sales@matbock.com.

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New EDC Accessories for ROSE by SIG SAUER Product Line

February 11th, 2024

NEWINGTON, N.H., (February 9, 2024) – On Valentine’s Day, SIG SAUER will introduce two Everyday Carry (EDC) accessories for the ROSE by SIG SAUER™ product line – the ROSE ROMEO-X red dot sight and the ROSE FOXTROT-EDC handheld flashlight.

“The optic and flashlight are exciting accessory additions to the ROSE family because they introduce new skills and encourage growth for our community to continue their journey,” began Lena Miculek, Team SIG professional shooter. “The ROSE ROMEO-X red dot is the easiest upgrade to improve all aspects of shooting and takes minutes to install.”

The ROSE ROMEO-X red-dot sight from SIG SAUER Electro-Optics features custom ROSE branding to include a rose gold button cover, fiber optics, and engraving. The sight is designed to fit micro-compact pistols with P365 and Shield™ RMSc footprints, including the ROSE by SIG SAUER 9mm and 380 pistols, is crafted from 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum, and features machined anti-reflection grooves on shooter facing surfaces, distortion-free aspheric glass, with a patent-pending Beryllium Copper flexure-arm adjustment system. The ROSE ROMEO-X Series incorporates a high-efficiency point source red LED emitter with 2 MOA dot / 32 MOA circle reticle, side independent brightness adjustment buttons, 15 brightness settings including night vision settings, and a side-mounted CR1632 battery compartment with a threaded battery cap so the optic does not need to be removed from the pistol for battery changes. Additionally, the ROSE ROMEO-X offers a low deck height for standard-height iron sight co-witness, has a minimum continuous runtime of 20,000 hours at medium brightness setting and utilizes MOTAC™ (Motion Activated Illumination), MAGNETAC™ (Magnetic Activation), and D.A.R.C™ (Dark Adaptive Reticles & Coatings) technologies.

ROSE ROMEO-X Compact Specs:

Clear Aperture Diameter: 24mm

Reticle: 2MOA Dot / 32 MOA Circle

Lens Type: Asphere

Illumination Settings: 15 ( 12 Day / 3NV)

Overall Length: 1.62 inches

Overall Width: .94 inches

Overall Height: 1.23 inch

Mounting Footprint: 365 and SHIELD™ RMSc

Weight (w/o battery): 1.0 ounce

Battery: CR1632

MSRP: $559.99

View the product page on sigsauer.com.

“The ROSE FOXTROT-EDC is awesome for anyone getting into EDC because it’s so bright and the extra rechargeable battery makes it so you are never left in the dark,” continued Miculek.

The ROSE FOXTROT-EDC flashlight from SIG SAUER Electro-Optics features custom ROSE branding to include a rose gold anodized tailcap, bezel ring, and laser engraved flashlight body. With 1,350 Lumens and 33,000 Candela, the ROSE FOXTROT-EDC offers up to 1 hour of runtime powered by a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery and is optimized to fit comfortably in pockets, pouches, purses, or packs with a deep carry pocket clip to compliment your ROSE by SIG SAUER pistol or as the start to your journey with ROSE. The flashlight includes two rechargeable batteries (one for use, and one to keep topped off for a hot swap) and a USB-C charging cable.

ROSE FOXTROT-EDC Specs:

Peak Lumens: 1,350

Peak Candela: 33,000

Overall Length: 4.12 inches

Overall Width: 1.18 inches

Overall Height: 1.18 inches

Material: Aluminum

Activation: Momentary or latching push button

Battery Type: 18350 High-Capacity Rechargeable Battery

Runtime: Up to 1 Hour

Waterproof Rating: IPX-7

MSRP: $169.99

View the product page on sigsauer.com.

The ROSE ROMEO-X red dot and ROSE FOXTROT-EDC flashlight will be available on sigsauer.com on Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, February 14th.

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Help for Ukraine: Rheinmetall Donates €100,000 to Olena Zelenska Foundation

February 11th, 2024

The Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall is supporting the Olena Zelenska Foundation in Kyiv with a donation of 100,000 euros. The founder of the foundation, Olena Zelenska, wife of the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, received a corresponding pledge at a meeting in Berlin. The foundation has been active since the beginning of the large-scale Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. Together with foreign supporters, it helps affected people to cope with the consequences of the war. The charitable initiative supports projects in the areas of education, healthcare and humanitarian aid.

In the words of Olena Zelenksa, “I am delighted that Rheinmetall AG is now one of the foundation’s reliable partners. This industrial giant is a symbol of outstanding German quality. I am convinced that our humanitarian initiatives will be strengthened thanks to such a solid partnership. Together we will certainly rebuild our country and make Ukraine stronger.”

As Armin Papperger, chairman of the executive board of Rheinmetall AG, makes clear, “Russia’s war of aggression has destroyed countless homes, schools and hospitals in Ukraine. Besides the defence of the country, which we as a company are doing our utmost to support, we’ve got to make sure that the people who live there can get on with their lives. Children need to go to school, the sick need to be treated, families have to be fed. In making this donation, we at Rheinmetall are helping here, too. We stand with Ukraine!”
Regarding the military defence of Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression, Rheinmetall has emerged as the nation’s most important private-sector supplier of defence technology, furnishing an extensive array of products and services. In October 2023, for example, Rheinmetall established a joint venture company in Kyiv with Ukraine’s state-owned Ukrainian Defense Industry JSC, the former Ukroboronprom: Rheinmetall Ukrainian Defense Industry LLC.
In a first step, the new joint venture is servicing and repairing tactical vehicles, with plans to produce armoured vehicles in Ukraine at a later date, including the Fuchs/Fox wheeled armoured transport vehicle, the Lynx infantry fighting vehicle and the Panther main battle tank.

Furthermore, Rheinmetall is a vital strategic partner of Ukraine, supplying the embattled country with ammunition, combat vehicles, air defence systems, military trucks and mobile field hospitals.

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Soldier Wins Gold Medal at Event in Egypt

February 11th, 2024

CAIRO — U.S. Army Sgt. Samantha Simonton won the Gold Medal in Women’s Skeet at the International Shooting Sports Federation World Cup in Cairo, Egypt, January 29, 2024.

The Soldier with the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Shotgun Team earned her place in the Final with a qualification score of 121 out of a possible 125, which beat 31 other competitors from around the globe and tied one from France.

In the final against five other international competitors, the Gainesville, Georgia native strongly represented Team USA in the cold and windy conditions. Simonton won the Gold with a score of 50 while Italy’s Martina Maruzzo earned the Silver with a 47 and Reem Al Sharshani from Qatar took the Bronze Medal with a 37.

With part two of USA Shooting’s Shotgun Olympic Trials coming up in March, the USAMU Soldier said a gold medal win in challenging conditions helps her prepare for the highly competitive match that determines which athletes will represent the United States at the Paris Games.

“I am just trying to use it as a training tool and move forward onto better scores like I have been training,” Simonton.

This gold medal win brings Simonton’s ISSF medal count to five. Her past medals are:

Bronze from the 2022 ISSF World Championships

Bronze from the 2022 President’s Cup

Silver from 2023 ISSF World Cup-Italy

Silver from the 2023 ISSF World Cup-Qatar

The Bronze World Championships Medal also came with a coveted Olympic quota for the United States in women’s skeet.

Though Simonton won one of the two possible Olympic Quotas for the Women’s Skeet event, that does not qualify her personally for the Games. It just ensures that an American athlete a ticket to the Games. Therefore, the U.S. Army Soldier will compete for a seat on Team USA at USA Shooting’s Shotgun Olympic Trials in Tucson, Arizona March 11-17. Until then, every match is training for her path to Paris.

Story by LTC Michelle Lunato

Photos by Andrea Caroppo

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Next Generation Squad Weapons Undergo Arctic Testing

February 10th, 2024

Soldiers from 1st Squadron – Airborne, 40th Cavalry Regiment, based out of Alaska, are supporting Project Manager Soldier Lethality with cold weather testing of the Next Generation Squad Weapons. Extreme environmental testing is critical to ensuring reliable systems. In addition to Arctic testing, the weapons, ammo, and fire controls will be subjected to jungle and hot weather testing.

Col. Jason Bohannon, PM SL, visited the testing site and shared his thoughts: “The Arctic environment is extreme and unforgiving to both the Soldiers and weapons. Our intent is for the weapons to perform in conditional ranges that exceed those which Soldiers would have to endure. I have been impressed with both Soldiers and weapon performance.”

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