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NP Aerospace Extends Ukraine Support with Norway Contract

April 25th, 2024

Ukraine soldiers wearing NP Aerospace body armour (image copyright NATO)

NP Aerospace is continuing its support for Ukraine with the delivery of a further 2,000 sets of body armour and carrier vests via Norway and the UK Ministry of Defence.

This takes the total number of ballistic plates sent to Ukraine from NP Aerospace to over 180,000 since the start of the war. In addition to NP Aerospace ballistic helmets and bomb disposal suits which are being used on the frontline.

The latest delivery is in support of Operation Ellisiv a Norwegian Ministry of Defence operation. Previous deliveries have been in support of Operation Interflex, aBritish-led multinational military operation to train the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and part of the UK’s commitment of £3 billion in military aid for this year. The 2,000 sets of body armour (4,000 plates and 2,000 vests) were contracted and delivered from Coventry in the UK in less than three months.

Peter Hardisty, Managing Director and Senior Vice President of NP Aerospace’s Composites and Armour Systems business, said: “Our team in Coventry are honoured to continue to support Ukraine with life-saving body armour and associated military equipment. We have expanded our facilities and team to deliver NATO programmes and will continue to do so for as long as the war continues.”

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ANZAC Day

April 25th, 2024

I want to thank you for being a friend. As every year, I’ll tip back a pint this evening in memory of all the ANZAC troops, from World War One’s Battle of Gallipoli to the battle fought today. I’ll think of friends in both the Australian and New Zealand militaries and good times deployed to bad places.

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Tactical Communications for the Bundeswehr: Rheinmetall Wins Framework Contract with a Potential Order Value of €400 Million

April 25th, 2024

Intercom with hearing protection function for cross-sectional force equipment

Rheinmetall has been commissioned by the Bundeswehr in a key project for tactical communications which is of cross-sectional importance for the entire force. The technology company has been contracted to supply up to 191,000 sets of the “intercom with hearing protection function”. The framework contract has a seven-year term and a potential order volume of up to €400 million net.

The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag had imposed conditions on the project. 30,000 sets including connection cables with delivery in 2024 have been firmly ordered. A call-off for the delivery of a further 30,000 sets for 2025 is expected. These two delivery batches financed from the special fund will have a net value of up to around €140 million.

The intercom with hearing protection function (abbr. SmG in German, for “Sprechsatz mit Gehörschutz¬function”) includes modern active capsule ear protection that attenuates harmful impulse noise and amplifies quiet sounds. It also has a microphone and can be connected to various radio devices so that radio communication is possible. In addition to the combined headset, the scope of supply includes various push-to-talk (PTT) buttons and different cable sets for connecting to a range of radios and on-board communication systems. Rheinmetall has involved two leading manufacturers as subcontractors for the project: 3M Peltor with the ComTac VIII headset and CeoTronics AG with CT-Multi PTT 1C and 3C. The SmG is compatible with the Rheinmetall-supplied new combat helmet as well as with other Bundeswehr helmet types.

This order underlines Rheinmetall’s leading role in the field of military equipment. The technology company is the prime contractor for the System Infantry Soldier of the Future – Expanded System to the Bundeswehr. Rheinmetall markets various configurations of its Gladius soldier system internationally.

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B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. Exhibiting at Modern Day Marine 2024

April 25th, 2024

April 24, 2024 (Redmond, WA) – B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc., a defense technology manufacturer specializing in advanced photonic solutions for military, law enforcement, consumer, and aerospace applications worldwide, will be exhibiting at the 2024 Modern Day Marine expo from 30 April – 02 May 2024, booth #615 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Modern Day Marine is the largest military equipment, systems, and technology expo specific to the United States Marine Corps.

B.E. Meyers & Co.will be showcasing the U.S. Army adopted BOARS®-M2, (NSN) 1240-01-682-8650, a modular, low-profile optics and accessory mounting solution for the M2 series of .50 Cal crew-served weapons that offers a quick-disconnect with true return-to-zero reattach capability. They will also be showcasing their United States Department of Defense-specific variant of their Modular Advanced Weapon Laser (MAWL), the MAWL®-X1, a high-powered infrared and visible green multi-function aiming and illumination laser designed for individual carbines and crew served weapons. It has been engineered from the ground up to exceed the needs of the modern night fighter. Other products on display will include the KIJI, a Class 3R VCSEL-based infrared laser illuminator that can be rail mounted on a wide variety of systems including individual weapons, shoulder-fired anti-tank rockets (i.e. AT-4) and spotting scopes, as well as helmet-mounted for aid in night vision navigation. The KIJI can also be used in a handheld configurationin support of aviation applications and has been used by pilots and crew to provide clear and bright infrared illumination to identify ground HLZ hazards and communicate with ground personnel.

To schedule a meeting with a member of the B.E. Meyers & Co. team at Modern Day Marine, please connect with us atinfo@bemeyers.com.

For more information about B.E. Meyers & Co., our products, and our 50-year history, please visit us at www.bemeyers.com.

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Hunter Seven Foundation Activities During SOF Week

April 25th, 2024

While our mission isn’t focused entirely on Special Operations we do believe in providing equitable healthcare, prevention-based screenings and evidence-based education.

Knowledge is Power.

A few members of our team will be present in the SOF Community Corridor, we’ll also be scattered around discussing early cancer detection, risk mitigation, and current trends with our partners at SOCOM, the nonprofit space and business communities.

On Tuesday, May 7th from 4:30-7:30 at the Westin Tampa Waterside – Channelside Room, we’ll be with Mrs. Christina Sterling, founder of the Sterling Promise Foundation and widow to Army Ranger and Delta Force Operator, SSG Scott Sterling, who passed in April 2021 after a heroic battle against Colon Cancer

On Wednesday, May 8th, from 11:15 to noon, join us for a discussion on Cancer: Causes, Early Detection & Treatments at the Marriott Water Street. The discussions will be led by SOCOM’s own, Col. April Verlo, cancer survivor and current cancer fighter, along with Naval Special Warfare Development Group K9 Handler and Colon Cancer survivor CMC (ret.) Billy Clark. They’ll be joined by medical providers actively caring for and supporting members of the Special Operations community.

Visit the Hunter Seven Foundation here.

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SIG-MMG 338 Program Series: Tested and Delivered (Part 2) Available on The Objective by SIG SAUER

April 25th, 2024

NEWINGTON, N.H., (April 24, 2024) – “The Objective” by SIG SAUER, the go-to industry resource for cutting-edge innovation in the world of military small arms technology is proud to publish SIG-MMG 338 Program: Tested and Delivered (Part 2).

This second installment of a two-part series details the journey of SIG SAUER’s machine gun development effort that began with the SIG-MMG 338 for U.S. SOCOM’s LMG-M program, transitioned to the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) program, and is now returning to its roots. This feature picks up at Gen 3 and brings the reader to the future.

Through insightful topics that illuminate the world of weapon development, “The Objective” delivers unparalleled content about the cutting-edge world of military small arms technology direct from the team that is reshaping the modern battlefield through innovation.

Read now: The SIG-MMG 338 Program: Tested and Delivered (Part 2) at sigsauer.com.

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Available Now – Särmä TST Assaulter Panel

April 25th, 2024

The new Särmä TST Assaulter Panel from Varusteleka is a pretty versatile piece of kit, especially for harsh weather conditions, if you need to keep your stuff protected but also easily accessible when crossing the line of departure.

Tbis PALS compatible assault pack is designed to carry essentials including bolt carriers.

In this video, Anssi goes over the pack’s features.

Made in the EU from Cordura and offered in Ranger Green or Finnish M05 Woodland pattern.

www.varusteleka.com/en/product/sarma-tst-assaulter-back-panel

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Marking the 44th Anniversary of Operation Eagle Claw

April 25th, 2024

America woke up on the morning of 25 April, 1980 to hear President Carter announced to a stunned world that the our nation had undertaken an ambitious raid into Iran to liberate 52 American hostages held illegally at our Embassy compound in Tehran. The assault force of what was known as “Operation Eagle Claw” can be seen here, loading C141s.

Unfortunately, the plan was complicated and the task force was made was made up of forces which hadn’t trained together long. The weather was problematic as well, and as the task force began to organize a withdrawal from Iranian territory after one-too-many helicopter failures, disaster struck.

We lost eight American servicemen in a horrible aircraft ground collision during refueling operations where a hovering SH53 helicopter flew into a C130 full of fuel bladders.

However, their deaths were not in vain. The hostages were eventually repatriated and the accident was the watershed event that created, over the next several decades, the world’s preeminent Special Operations capability; USSOCOM and its components. Over forty years later, we wouldn’t be where are without the determination of that fledgling task force.

Join me in remembering those who had the guts to try; legends to a man.

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