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Further Call-off from Rheinmetall Framework Agreement: Ukraine Receives Artillery Ammunition – Order Value in the Triple-Digit Million Euro Range

December 19th, 2023

The German Bundeswehr has again called off 155 mm artillery ammunition from Rheinmetall under the framework agreement. Rheinmetall has been commissioned to supply a total of several tens of thousands shells of various types for the Ukrainian armed forces. The order is worth a three-digit million euro amount. Delivery is scheduled for the course of 2025.

The new call-off continues the series of artillery ammunition orders previously placed by the Bundeswehr for the Ukrainian and German armed forces. In July 2023, Rheinmetall concluded a new framework agreement with the Bundeswehr in the artillery sector. It covers the delivery of several hundred thousand shells, fuses and propelling charges. The new framework agreement runs until 2029 and has a potential gross order volume of around €1.2 billion (including VAT).

The need to replenish stores of ammunition caused by the war in Ukraine is resulting in major artillery ammunition contracts for Rheinmetall.

Rheinmetall’s family of artillery ammunition includes, among other ordnance, the high explosive DM121, the DM125 smoke/obscurant shell, the DM121 SMArt search-fused round (jointly developed with Diehl Defence), as well as the RH68 practice version and the range-optimized RH1901 and RH1902 smoke/obscurant shells. The Group’s product portfolio also encompasses the versatile Assegai family of 155mm artillery ammunition made by Rheinmetall Denel of South Africa. It includes insensitive munitions (IM), conventional high explosive (HE) rounds, as well as smoke/obscurant, illumination, infrared illumination, and other shells. With its boat tail (BT) and base bleed (BB) configurations, the Assegai family displays a ballistic equilibrium, ensuring that the entire ammunition spectrum can be used at its maximum effective range of approximately 40 kilometres. Under the framework contract, the Bundeswehr will be introducing the tried-and-tested Assegai ammunition family. Rheinmetall also offers the artillery family from Rheinmetall Expal Munitions, including the 155mm M107 and 155mm Extended Range.

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Gun Tote’n Mamas Proudly Supports Military and First Responders

December 19th, 2023

NORTHBROOK, Illinois – December 18, 2023 – Gun Tote’n Mamas is proud to announce its year-round discount of 20% off all regularly priced bags for Military and First Responders. This exclusive offer represents commitment, respect, and privilege to assist the men and women who serve our country and communities.

Gun Tote’n Mamas honors the sacrifices made by those in the armed forces, first responders and other public service professionals. That’s why the company extends this discount to active-duty personnel, veterans and dependents, law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs/EMS, nurses, doctors, public service/government employees and retired individuals from these professions.

“We are humbled to support those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving others and our Nation,” said Claudia Chisholm, President of Gun Tote’n Mamas. “By offering this discount, we hope to make our high-quality concealed carry bags more accessible to those who daily put their lives on the line.”

In addition to the year-round discount, Gun Tote’n Mamas is proud to support organizations such as the Military Women’s Memorial. This organization honors the service and sacrifice of women in the military and provides a place for their stories to be shared and celebrated.

Gun Tote’n Mamas offers a wide range of concealed carry bags that combine style, functionality and safety. Each bag is meticulously designed to provide easy access to firearms while ensuring secure and discreet carry. With a variety of sizes, styles and colors available, there is a broad choice for every individual’s needs, preferences and profession.

Gun Tote’n Mamas is committed to providing exceptional products and outstanding customer service. When you need us, we will be there to guide you through options from leather qualities to bag form and function. We drill it down to you, personally!

To take advantage of the year-round discount and explore Gun Tote’n Mamas’ collection of concealed carry bags, visit gtmoriginal/military-discount.com.

For more information about GTM Original and its services, visit gtmoriginal.com or call 847-446-0700 Ext. 105.

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CLAWGEAR BDU – RAIDER ATS, OPERATOR ATS and RAIDER CLASSIC

December 19th, 2023

STEYR, AUSTRIA (18.12.2023). The Swiss-Austrian brand CLAWGEAR® today announces the availability for purchase of its range of OPERATOR AND RAIDER battle dress uniform products. Designed specifically for military and law enforcement professionals, the product lines deliver state of the art technical textiles solutions and ergonomic design in a modern battle dress uniform.

“2023 was a somewhat challenging year for us and our customers” said CFO Christian Flixeder. “However, after a lot of hard work, our team has made a huge effort to get the products available before the winter holiday season begins.”

“All the new BDU products were designed from scratch using ergonomic shaping to maximize range of movement and material surface area. We also took this opportunity to consolidate our supply chain and vendor base to futureproof our growth added Business Unit Leader Stevie Malcolm. “This has allowed us to be ready to serve our dealers with not only the RAIDER & OPERATOR product lines today, but also to introduce new solutions that solve future problems for our users much faster.”

The new products will be available at CLAWGEAR® dealers and our own online store from 19 December 2023.

CLAWGEAR® OPERATOR & RAIDER ATS

CLAWGEAR® products with ATS technology are the lightest, fastest drying and most durable battle dress uniform available for professional law enforcement and military personnel. The products, utilise the CORDURA® T420HT fibre in a rip stop weave. This allows them to be 16% lighter; 4 times more breathable; 60% faster drying time when compared with conventional textiles. And with the CLAWGEAR® DARKSTONETM technology high wear areas are 60 times more durable.

CLAWGEAR® RAIDER CLASSIC

CLAWGEAR® CLASSIC products allow users with a less demanding mission profile to benefit from the similar functionality using a more conventional material. Based on the RAIDER platform, the 50% polyamide and 50% cotton features a ripstop weave in a 220GSM (6.5OPSY) weight textile. The RAIDER CLASSIC is available in male fit and from March 2024 in female fit.

www.clawgear.com/en/c/clothing

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Sig Sauer P365 380 Magazine Extension Now Shipping From XTech Tactical

December 19th, 2023

XTech Tactical has expanded its magazine / grip extension product line for the Sig Sauer P365. The newest version is the MTX 365-380, a 10rd to 13rd magazine and grip extension for the Sig Sauer P 365 380 pistol. The kits offer the ideal ergonomic grip and 3 rounds to the magazine.

The MTX 365-380 shares the same external housing with the other XTech Tactical MTX 365 offerings, but has a custom engineering 17-7 extended spring, easy loading follower, and spring button spacer specific to the MTX 365-380. Like the factory P365 10rd magazines, the .380 kit once installed will not allow the loading of 9mm. The kits fit both 9mm and 380 magazines for use with the P365 380.

The kits are now shipping and available at the below link as a single and two pack:

www.xtechtactical.com/product/mtx-365-380-3-round-magazine-extender-with-spring-for-p365

MSRP for the MTX 365-380 is $24.95 with a two-pack option available for $42.95.

All components are 100% Manufactured and Designed in the US.

About the MTX 365:

With the MTX 365 installed, the user can easily maintain a complete grip on firearm, a full purchase of the palm area and a proper high grip on the pistol frame. The aesthetics of the extender match the P365 frame with a functional texture on the side panels for rapid extraction if needed.

The product uses both of the company’s now issued US utility patents for magazine extensions, US11408697B2 and US11168954B1.

The MTX© line up now includes options for:

Sig Sauer P365 9mm 10rd Magazines +3 & +0 for restricted states

Sig Sauer P365 380 10rd Magazines +3

Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 1.0 & 2.0 +2/+1 in both 9mm and .40 S&W

Smith & Wesson M&P9 Full Size +5 for the 1.0 & 2.0 in 9mm

Heckler & Koch VP9/P30 +4/+6 Full Size in both 9mm & .40 S&W

Heckler & Koch VP9sk/P30sk +2/+1 in both 9mm and .40 S&W

Coming Soon:

Sig Sauer P365 380 10rd Magazines

Sig Sauer P365 9mm 12rd Magazines

Website: www.xtechtactical.com

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Night Force Releases Limited Run of SOCOM Contract Scopes for Commercial Sale: Squad Variable Power Scope & Precision Variable Power Scope

December 19th, 2023

Limited production runs, 300 units each, of two Nightforce contract riflescopes have been released to select dealers.

The Squad Variable Power Scope (S-VPS) is the MIL-SPEC ATACRTM 1-8x24mm F1 and includes the accompanying accessories, mounting kit, tools, and manuals all in the commemorative hard case.

The Precision Variable Power Scope (P-VPS) is the MIL-SPEC ATACRTM 7-35x56mm F1 and includes the accompanying accessories, mounting kit, tools, and manuals all in the commemorative hard case.

The limited release of these riflescopes is available while supplies last from these select dealers:

EuroOptic

Mile High Shooting Accessories

MidwayUSA

Sport Optics

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First USAF Officer Training School-Victory Graduates Take Flight

December 19th, 2023

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFNS) —

The first Officer Training School-Victory class graduated at Maxwell Air Force Base Dec. 8.

The graduation ceremony marked the historic transformation of the Department of the Air Force’s Officer Training School, setting an elevated standard for the next generation of Air and Space Force leaders. OTS-V provides a competency-based course designed to develop warrior-minded leaders of character committed to the Air Force oath, values and creed.

The new course promotes transformative change through leadership reps and sets in the affective, cognitive and behavioral learning domains. This experiential learning includes 60 hours across 28 days of challenging mission command experiences, as officer trainees lead their teams in multiple demanding environments to achieve the commander’s intent. OTS MCEs are conducted in three primary environments: a new tactical level Multi-Domain Warfighting Lab, an innovative Combined Joint Task Force Wargame and a deployed field exercise to prepare graduates to serve and lead Airmen and Guardians through volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous challenges to accomplish difficult missions.

“All of it has changed to produce a better warfighter,” said Col. Derrick J. Iwanenko, deputy OTS commandant. “For the first time, we’re a competency-based course, executing mission command experiences. Within our condensed timeline, nobody is executing the level of reps and sets we’re able to induce for the trainees through mission command.”

OTS-V incorporates a physically, intellectually and emotionally rigorous five-module approach across 60 training days. OTS will conduct, on average, 20 classes per year with a new class starting every two weeks. The additional class start dates promote flexibility for stakeholders, reduce candidates’ wait time to attend training, and allow for increased trainee throughput. At any point, OTS will have up to five classes in session in various phases of training. The new training construct allows OTS to easily surge production to meet mission requirements in both steady state and a contingency mobilization posture.

“I’m extremely grateful and honored to have had the privilege to serve and to be a part of our OTS transformation,” said Col. Keolani Bailey, OTS commandant. “I’m sincerely appreciative of the entire OTS team for their innovation, passion, and commitment to the mission, each other and our trainees. Our OTS professionals are the best in the leader development business! I am also thankful for the officer trainees who invest their best to develop themselves, their peers, and our staff as we continually improve to become the premier leader development institution within the profession of arms. As warrior-minded leaders of character, our graduates emerge committed to living with honor, lifting others and elevating the performance of their teams to deter, fight and win our nation’s wars.”

By Airman 1st Class Tyrique Barquet, Air University Public Affairs

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Silencer Central and Federal Ammunition Join Forces to Announce the BANISH Speed K

December 18th, 2023

Sioux Falls, South Dakota – December 18, 2023 – Silencer Central, America’s largest silencer dealer, is thrilled to announce the release of the highly anticipated BANISH® Speed K. Available to the professional market as well as civilian, the BANISH® Speed K is a revolutionary suppressor intended to address the unmet needs of law enforcement agents.

Designed and optimized in partnership with Federal Ammunition, the BANISH® Speed K is a 5.56 suppressor offering unmatched performance and versatility. With its innovative features, this suppressor is set to revolutionize the shooting experience for enthusiasts across the country.

“With the release of the BANISH Speed K, we are excited to bring professional-grade suppressor technology to the civilian market,” said Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central. “This collaboration with Federal Ammunition has allowed us to create a suppressor that exceeds expectations in terms of performance, durability, and ease of use.”

“Our goal at Federal is to continually improve the shooting experience,” said Federal’s CEO and President Jason Vanderbrink. “As an ammunition company driven by innovation, partnering with Silencer Central to engineer the BANISH Speed K continues our legacy of collaborating with industry partners to provide law enforcement, hunters, and shooters the best products while on duty, at the bench, or in the field.”

The BANISH Speed K is constructed using cutting-edge technology to ensure incredible durability and longevity. It features an industry standard hub that allows for direct thread or muzzle brake mounts along with any compatible QD mounting system.

Additional benefits include:

• Internal design that supports higher efficiency and improved sound reduction

• Controlled Flow TechnologyTM mitigates back pressure

• Straight venting allows for ease of cleaning, further supporting the longevity

• 4” length provides increased maneuverability

• Duty Temperature ControlTM technology maintains lower internal temperatures compared to competitors.

BANISH Speed K Specifications:

• Caliber: 5.56

• Material: Inconel 718

• Diameter: 2”

• Length: 4”

• Weight: 14.1 oz

• Mount: Industry standard hub

• MSRP: $1,199

The BANISH Speed K will be available in December with a limited run online at www.SilencerCentral.com/Speed-K or by calling 888-781-8778. Following this, a full product launch and announcement will take place at SHOT Show 2024 in collaboration with Federal Ammunition.

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Scalarworks – LEAP/12

December 18th, 2023

Another great item I missed earlier this year is the LEAP/12 from Scalarworks.

Weighing just 68 grams, this 2.26″ mount not only accepts the EOTech HWS but also integrates space for a 3X magnifier, replacing two commonly used mounts.

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