If you’re looking for something new to sport around the cantonment area, check out the All-Terrain Atlas from Crocs with its shoe-like construction, all rubber MTN outsole inspired by the shape of the Rockies, and nylon webbed cross-strap with a magnetic pull release closure.
Also available in classic Crocs clog-style.
www.crocs.com/p/all-terrain-atlas
Experience the next level of innovation and performance with the Vanquish ISR.
This revolutionary firearm breaks free from the limitations of conventional suppressors, thanks to our patented zero baffle design.
Gone are the days of relying on expensive, high-grain subsonic rounds for optimal sound suppression. The Vanquish features a ported barrel design that erases the sonic boom of standard 115-grain ammunition, delivering a suppressed shot that rivals the quietness of high-priced subs. And with no baffles, maintenance becomes virtually nonexistent and eliminates the possibility of a baffle strike.
Key Design Features:
• No Baffle Design: No chance for a baffle strike
• Adjustable Ported Barrel: Allows 115grain 9mm ammo to remain subsonic
• Quiet: Average reduction of 40dB and no first round pop
• Minimal Maintenance: With no baffles, cleanup is virtually nonexistent
• Maximum Compatibility: The Vanquish suppressed barrel is compatible with any straight blowback AR9
• Premium features: Equipped with an upgraded EMT-9 trigger, ambidextrous Radian Weapons Raptor charging handle & Talon safety sector, BCM vertical foregrip and a choice of 6 Cerakote finishes
The Vanquish is available in two barrel lengths: a 16″ rifle and 10.5″ SBR and can be purchased as a complete firearm (MSRP $1,995), complete upper (MSRP $1,095) or standalone suppressed AR9 barrel (MSRP $585).
Learn More: angstadtarms.com/vanquish
WIESBADEN, Germany – More than 200 leaders from across Europe attended the fourth annual Foreign Area Officer Symposium on Clay Kaserne, Aug. 16-18.
The symposium provided a venue for FAOs to network, improve their understanding of U.S. military equities, exchange information, and improve professional capacities, in order to strengthen connections and European security throughout the U.S. European Command area of responsibility.
“In our very small global world, partnerships and alliances are key to success,” said Gen. Christopher Cavoli, the Commander of U.S. European Command, and Supreme Allied Commander Europe. “Working with allies and partners is extremely important for achieving U.S. national security objectives in this theater and globally.”
USAREUR-AF leaders led participants in panels on threat security, defense strategies and plans, capabilities development, and the shared understanding of the Army Campaign Plan.
“You have to be a communicator across national alliances, across U.S. organizations and national lines, you have to have the skills to develop and cultivate relationships,” Cavoli said, speaking directly to the FAOs gathered. “Your personality, reputation, and integrity as a Soldier is more important than your position or title and is directly tied to your effectiveness.”
FAOs are commissioned officers selected from any of the six branches of the United States Armed Forces. In 1997, the U.S. Army transformed the FAO branch into a single-track career field, allowing them the concentration needed to become regional experts, specializing in political-military operations. They possess a unique combination of strategic focus, regional expertise, with political, cultural, sociological, economic and geographic awareness, and foreign language proficiency. There are more than 1,000 FAOs serving in more than 150 countries around the world. They are commissioned officers deliberately selected, trained, educated, and developed to meet worldwide Department of Defense requirements.
“FAOs are often called strategic scouts because they work independently and in complex forward situations,” said General Darryl Williams the Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, and the Commander of NATO’s Allied Land Command. “The FAOs in this theater are no exception. They provide a key element that allows us to of our Allies and partners; a deeper understanding providing key elements and strengthening their abilities to conduct the large-scale operations and training across Europe.”
FAOs have extensive roles and varied responsibilities, and serve in overseas assignments such as military attachés, security cooperation officers, or as a political-military planners in a service’s headquarters, joint staff, geographic combatant commands, or in agencies of the Department of Defense. They provide expedited communication connections with Allies and partners to coordinate foreign military sales, policies, cooperative research, military training for partner nation service members, and engage in diplomatic meetings between military leaders.
“Each FAO has individualized experiences working in various embassies, and through these symposiums, they are able to connect and share combined experiences with others in the career field,” Lt. Col. Oksana Grisko said, a FAO and Branch Chief for the Central European region in the International Operations Division at U.S. Army Europe and Africa.
The symposium addressed major efforts made to improve upon a shared understanding of how FAOs are shaping the European security environment.
“The FAOs who work for the embassies, and in the USAREUR-AF headquarters, facilitate contact with our Allies and partners – we do that on a day-to-day basis,” Grisko said. “From a security standpoint, and from the Department of Defense standpoint, we’re on the front line, FAOs continually push the importance of the Allies and partners and continued support to the alliance.”
For more information on U.S. Army Europe and Africa please visit: www.europeafrica.army.mil
By Casey Slusser
Fort Worth, Texas (September 12, 2023) – XS® Sights now offers its new, second-generation R3D 2.0 and Minimalist tritium night sights in standard and suppressor-height for select SIG SAUER, Springfield Armory, and FN pistols.
R3D 2.0 Tritium Night Sights
These new and improved second-generation tritium self-defense sights are brighter, stronger, and even easier to install than the original R3D models. Designed for improved speed and accuracy in any light, the R3D 2.0 features a notch and post design with two rear tritium dots and a high-contrast, Orange or Green dual-illuminated Glow Dot front sight that is wider than many on the market at 0.145”. The Glow Dot’s self-luminous tritium vile glows in low or no light for 12 years and is surrounded by XS’ proprietary photoluminescent dot material that absorbs ambient light to glow in low light. This makes the front sight brighter than the two rear tritium dots and, combined with the wide notch, provides more visible indexing for increased precision and accuracy.
R3D 2.0 improvements over the Gen-1 models include:
• Bigger and brighter rear tritium dots
• PVC rings surround the rear tritium dots for a more defined edge to improve sight picture and differentiate the front and rear sights
• EasyPress features eliminate the need for filing and hammering and reduce the force needed for installation by up to 50%.
• BlackNitride finish with double the corrosion resistance of the original black oxide surface treatment for increased durability.
Retail Price: $131.99 Standard Height, $142.99 Suppressor Height
Minimalist Night Sights
The Minimalist Night Sights are equipped with a self-illuminating tritium, Orange or Green Glow Dot front sight and serrated, anti-glare, non-tritium rear sight. Designed to be as minimalist as possible, this sight drives focus to the front sight. The dual-illuminated Glow Dot front sight features a self-luminous tritium vile surrounded by XS’ proprietary photoluminescent Glow Dot that absorbs ambient light to glow in low light. The pairing ensures the front sight will glow brightly in low light and contrast well against the blacked-out rear in bright light conditions.
Retail Price: $59.99 Standard Height, $69.99 Suppressor Height
R3D 2.0 and Minimalist Night Sights both feature a rear sight ledge for one-handed racking of the slide and are available with Orange or Green Glow Dot front sight in standard or suppressor-height models for the following pistols:
SIG SAUER
P320, P365, P225, P226, P228, P229, SP2009, SP2340, X-Macro, X-Compact, P365XL
Springfield Armory
XD, XD-M, XD-S, XD-S MOD.2, XD-E, Hellcat
FN
509
All XS sights are backed by a 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee. The company also offers a 12-year warranty on all tritium products and a limited lifetime warranty on all other products. For more information, visit www.xssights.com.
Watertown WI, Sept. 14th, 2023 –
Using intellectual property developed by Griffin circa 2013, the Griffin MK2 AR-15 Series improves on the features of the MK1 by upgrading the foundation of the rifle; its lower receiver. The Griffin MK2 fully ambidextrous lower receiver is manufactured using state-of-the-art aerospace manufacturing techniques to achieve sub-mil-spec tolerances and unparalleled quality.
The MK2 AR-15 lower receiver is CNC-machined from a custom 7075-T6 aluminum forging with exacting tolerances at Griffin’s Watertown, WI manufacturing facility. In-machine probing, tool setting, machining, and premium deburring & de-flashing ensure a premium fit and finish and unparalleled quality. Finished in Type 3 black hardcoat anodizing, with a 60-degree flared magazine well, and built in all-weather trigger guard, the MK2 series lower is the premium foundation of an excellent fighting rifle.
The tuned gas system and suppressor optimized buffer system ensure a soft, yet reliable gas system during suppressed or unsuppressed use. The nitrided, 416R SS barrel provides improved accuracy and exceptional durability. Internal testing of this barrel to 47,000 suppressed rounds yielded zero baffle strikes, and intact rifling until the barrel was retired due to extension lug wear. Other case studies, such as multiple M24 SWS barrels holding 0.35 MOA to 20,000+ rounds in army testing provide further evidence that 416R SS is an extremely durable barrel material.
Griffin MK2 rifles are available in two rail styles, both featuring M-LOK compatible mounting interfaces throughout. The Low Profile rail is a rigid yet slender option for ideal ergonomics; featuring internal supporting ribs, this rail has extremely minimal flex, we measured at 30% of alternative market systems, and therefore is very accurate with laser systems and clip-on rail mounted night vision devices. The Griffin SR rail is a suppressor optimized hex rail allowing suppressors of 1.5” of diameter to free float under the handguard providing better hand holds with short, suppressed barrels.
The Griffin MK2 lower receiver’s controls are mirrored on both sides affording full-ambidextrous capability and vastly improved functionality for left & right-handed shooters. Ambidextrous controls include:
• Ejection Port Side Bolt Catch & Release
• Non-Ejection Port Side Magazine Release
• Safety Selector Kit
• SN-ACH™ Charging Handle
“It is satisfying to finally release these, ten years after my original design of the Ambi Lower suite. The Mk2 is everything the MK1 should have been – forged, ambidextrous, better than mil-spec dimensions, with the classic lines we all know and appreciate. It was great to be able to fully control quality this time around and give this project the attention to detail required to make these parts exceptional as they should be. It’s a great feeling to put the part in your hand and realize one of the nicest lowers you’ve ever handled is the product of your company.”
– Austin, Product Development Manager, Griffin Armament
MK2 rifles are machined in Griffin’s Watertown Wisconsin facility by freedom loving Americans.
Key points:
• Griffin 416R SS HEDP™ Barrels
• Griffin Enhanced BCG
• Griffin Forged Upper & Lower Type 3 Black Hardcoat Anodized
• Griffin Full Ambidextrous Lower w/ 60-degree Flared Magazine Well and Integrated Trigger Guard
• Griffin A3 Grip and Enhanced Trigger Guard
• Griffin Contour Connect QD End plate
• Griffin Maritime Receiver Extension™
• Griffin AR-SOB (Suppressor Optimized Buffer)
• Griffin ECS™ Extreme Condition Stock
• Griffin RailShield™ 4 Piece Panel Kit
• Griffin Low Pro Rail System
• Griffin Primo Gas Block (pinned)
• Griffin Silencer Mount Muzzle Device
• Griffin Dimpled Takedown Pins
• Warrantied for life with Griffin’s Perpetual Lifetime Warranty
Models Available:
MK2 Recce 16” Carbine .223 Wylde MSRP: $1,720.00
MK2 Patrol 14.5” Carbine .223 Wylde MSRP: $1,720.00
MK2 CQB 11.5” SBR .223 Wylde MSRP: $1,720.00
MK2 PSD 9.5” SBR .223W or .300BLK MSRP: $1,720.00
MK2 CQB 11.5” Suppressed SBR .223 Wylde MSRP: $1,720.00
MK2 PSD 9.5” Suppressed SBR .300BLK MSRP: $1,720.00
To find out more on Griffin Armament’s entire product line, please visit their website at www.GriffinArmament.com
The European leading robotics and autonomous systems developer Milrem Robotics unveils a new THeMIS Combat Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) equipped with loitering munitions that allow engaging targets farther behind enemy lines.
The new system is equipped with Hunter 2-S tactical swarming drones by Halcon and features artificial intelligence that offers frontline forces the ability to locate, track and accurately eliminate soft targets, light vehicles and armoured vehicles from safe distances in challenging battlefield conditions.
“Units can manoeuvre the THeMIS Combat with Hunter 2-S drones closer to the enemy line. This allows them to engage closer targets faster or venture farther behind the lines to find suitable targets,” explained CPT (res) Jüri Pajuste, Defence R&D Director at Milrem Robotics.
The Hunter 2-S is able to autonomously follow a flight plan to an intended target area, coordinate with other drones in the swarm and loiter while seeking and classifying targets until engagement by a man-in-the-loop.
“Deploying robotic systems across enemy lines is considerably faster and more efficient than using manned units for the same task,” Pajuste said and added that using loitering munitions also enhances a unit’s situational awareness and ISR capabilities.
Hunter 2-S drones carry a payload of 2 kg each, can reach a cruising altitude of 500 m and cruise at an indicated airspeed of 25 m/s with a total available flight time of 45 minutes.
The mission-proven THeMIS UGV, which is part of robotics programs in 16 countries, is intended to support dismounted infantry units. It comes equipped with MIFIK – Milrem’s Intelligent Functions Kit that allows for independent mobility of the system, including point-to-point navigation, follow me, obstacle detection and avoidance.
The THeMIS Combat and other Milrem Robotics’ solutions are presented at DSEI 2023 in London and can be found in stand no H4-122.
Milrem Robotics is the leading European robotics and autonomous systems developer and systems integrator, with offices in Estonia, Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands and the US. The company is known for their THeMIS and Multiscope UGVs, the Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle and the MIFIK autonomy kit.
NEWINGTON, N.H., (September 14, 2023) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the 7th Annual SIG SAUER Charity Golf Tournament raised over $120,000 for Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA). The tournament held in August at Pease Golf Course in Newington, New Hampshire is an annual event hosted by SIG SAUER in support of the HAVA organization.
“This signature HAVA event is made possible through the overwhelming generosity of individuals, organizations, supporters, and industry partners. Since the events founding, the SIG organizing committee has raised close to $500,000 and countless volunteer hours,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, SIG SAUER Inc. “One hundred percent of this funding goes directly towards expanding the HAVA programming through shooting events and hunting, and in support of the HAVA mission to re-integrate disabled veterans and injured military back into normal life.”
HAVA is a 501(c)3 organization founded in 2007 by a group of executives from the hunting and shooting industry to help disabled veterans and injured active-duty military returning from war heal and reintegrate back into everyday life through participation in outdoor activities. HAVA sponsors guided hunts, shooting events, and outdoor activities across the country hosting hundreds of veterans annually.
SIG SAUER is a longstanding supporter and sustaining sponsor of HAVA. Annually, SIG SAUER participates in HAVA sponsored shooting and hunting events across the country benefiting hundreds of veterans, including the upcoming flagship San Antonio Police Department HAVA Family Day at the SAPD Training Facility on November 4, 2023.
To learn more about the HAVA organization visit honoredveterans.org.
“We have a goal to offer dependable gear that our customers can trust for all aspects and missions in their lives and that lives up to our Purpose-Built Gear™ motto,” said 5.11’s CEO, Francisco J. Morales. “That goal, in addition to customer requests and feedback, led to the design of these new products that customers can depend on when they’re joined by their K9s, whether that’s for a weekend adventure or an active patrol.”
The Mission Ready™ Dog Collection was created with active dogs in mind and is highlighted by the Mission Ready™ Dog Harness ($45). Built with lightweight 330D nylon, a padded chest panel and adjustable straps, it was designed to offer comfort for any dog. Meanwhile, a low profile quick-release buckle, dual V-ring attachment points, a grab handle and a MOLLE loop panel offer added convenience for users.
The Mission Ready™ Dog Collection is rounded out by two great leashes. The Mission Ready™ Modular Dog Leash ($35) is built with 1” Nylon webbing and a tubular webbing bungee system with a metal swivel hook for added flexibility and up to 7 feet of length. It can be used in handheld or waistband configurations with a padded handle and side release buckle that attaches to an accessory loop.
The Mission Ready™ Dog Leash ($30) offers 5 feet of 1” Nylon webbing with a metal swivel hook for attachment. A padded neoprene handle, accessory loop and secondary handle are incorporated to create added comfort and capabilities.
The AROS K9 Collection was built with input from professional K9 handlers to ensure functionality and reliability in even the most demanding situations. The AROS K9 Harness ($150) features a low-profile and minimalistic design that allows a free range of motion for K9s while the padded chest panel and adjustable straps distribute weight evenly to reduce strain and provide a comfortable, secure fit. Durability is ensured by nylon webbing with reinforced construction, a metal V-ring and an AustriAlpin COBRA® buckle. Additional features include a lay-flat grab handle for maximum control and a removable loop ID panel.
To learn more about the Mission Ready™ Dog and AROS K9 Collections or to shop its offering, visit www.511tactical.com.
