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Silent Arrow Awarded Department of Defense Contract from Warfighting Lab Incentive Fund

February 24th, 2022

$2.2M Program Includes 5 Silent Arrow® GD-2000 Autonomous Cargo Delivery Aircraft Systems for Operational Evaluation and CONOPs Development

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14, 2022 // — Silent Arrow today announced that the company’s GD-2000 UAS platform was selected for a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Warfighter Lab Incentive Fund (WLIF) contract with a 12-month period of performance beginning in Q1 2022.

The $2.2M contract win resulted from the Pentagon-based Joint Staff (J7 Joint Force Development Directorate) partnering with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and one of its theater components, in order to fund a series of advanced operational demonstrations and Concept of Operations (CONOPs) development activities for Silent Arrow’s flagship product, the GD-2000.

The timing of the contract award aligns with the DoD’s need to supplement or replace tactical and operational overland logistics in future conflicts. As the battlefield becomes more accessible to all adversaries, Combatant Commands have identified the need to establish and sustain logistical operations in contested and denied operating environments.

Under the contract, Silent Arrow will deliver and support:

• Operational demonstrations for concept development (CONOPs, CONEMPs and TTPs) to include:

? Delivering two GD-2000s to Exercise Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field

? Delivering two GD-2000s to an undisclosed location for further demonstration

? Delivering one GD-2000 for non-flying purposes to include training and educating the joint special operations warfighter

• Radar signature assessment and management

• Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) integration

• Water landing and resupply at sea logistics

• An operational and technical utility assessment to include integration of the GD-2000 with military aircraft platforms & force structures

• Transition plan based on the outcome of the operational demonstrations

At the conclusion of this effort, Silent Arrow will have completed all necessary safety and operational milestones required to become a DoD Program of Record, will be compatible with Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) systems, and fully integrated with the end user’s equipment and force structure.

Coupled with the recent contract awarded by the U.S. Air Force to procure an initial lot of fifteen scaled-down Silent Arrows, the company now has a full suite of UAS capabilities to provide a variety of tactical and operational level, on-demand autonomous logistics support for nearly every airborne Special Operations platform as well as in overseas operations. Additionally, the Special Operations warfighter will have tested these cargo delivery drones on special purpose aircraft, standard cargo aircraft, and helicopters, both overland and in maritime environments.

“We’d like to thank the Joint Chiefs and J7 for their confidence in awarding this seminal program,” said Chip Yates, Silent Arrow’s Founder and CEO. “We are looking forward to leaning in with our mission partners and delivering these disruptive capabilities to the warfighter to create a logistical advantage while reducing physical threats to those operating in harm’s way.”

silent-arrow.com

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TacJobs – Primary Arms

February 24th, 2022

Looking for an exciting opportunity to work in the industry? Primary Arms is looking for motivated and dedicated individuals to fill several positions.

www.primaryarms.com/career-opportunities

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SK Customs Announces The Lost States of America Engravers Series with The Lost State of Jacinto – Sam Houston Introduction

February 24th, 2022

SK Customs® restores history by launching “The Lost States of America Engravers Series” production line with “The Lost State of Jacinto – Sam Houston” Colt 1911 pistols engraved in 24KT gold.

An important battle of the Texas Revolution, the Battle of San Jacinto took place in 1836 in present-day Harris County, Texas. General Sam Houston led the Texian Army against General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna’s Mexican Army in a critical victory. The battle lasted only eighteen minutes and changed the world.

In the end, the United States would gain not only Texas, but also New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, California, Utah and parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, and Wyoming. As a result of the Battle of San Jacinto, nearly a third of what is now the United States of America changed ownership. It is one of the most decisive and consequential battles in the history of the United States and indeed the Western world.

“We commemorate General Sam Houston and the Texian Army for avenging the Alamo and Goliad by launching this very exclusive limited edition of only 200 full size government model Colt 1911 pistols chambered in .45ACP,” said Simon Khiabani, owner and founder of SK Customs. “Each pistol includes a special engraved edition number and will be accompanied with a beautiful antique silver commemorative challenge coin.”

Details on each side of the gun include a beautiful custom scroll pattern which flows to the top of the slide. On the left side of the gun, SK Customs has engraved the iconic quote by General Sam Houston, “Texas has yet to learn submission to any oppression, come from what source it may.”

On the right side is the iconic quote used when the Texian Army charged into battle shouting, “Remember the Alamo, Remember Goliad!”

The top of the slide provides a portrait of General Sam Houston in front of the Monument of San Jacinto, while the rear of the slide is engraved with “The State of Texas” seal and “The Lost State of Jacinto.”

“The grips are made of Genuine Mesquite Burl native to Texas and to enrich the history of this production, both the grips and challenge coins were manufactured and sourced directly from our partners in the Lone Star State making this production even more special,” said Khiabani.

To learn more about SK Guns®, SK Arms VA® and SK Customs®, visit SKARMSVA.com.

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British Tactical – Mad Jack Sheath for the SA80 Bayonet

February 24th, 2022

Not long until the launch of the first sheath in British Tactical’s re-designed range of Mad Jack sheaths, this one is specifically for the SA80 Bayonet.

www.britishtactical.com

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USMC Activates New Littoral Anti-Air Battalion

February 24th, 2022

MCB HAWAII, Hawaii —

The Marine Corps administratively activated its first Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, the 3rd LAAB, in a small ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 11, 2022.

While the unit is not envisioned to be fully operational for several years, the ceremony marks one of the first steps in the Marine Corps’ Force Design 2030 modernization effort.

The administrative activation of 3rd LAAB sets leadership in place and allows the unit to manage existing facilities and equipment previously managed by the recently de-activated 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. Activation also facilitates wargaming and experimentation to better define unit requirements and employment concepts in support of the Marine Corps’ Force Design modernization goals.

As designed, 3rd LAAB will serve as a subordinate unit to the future 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, or 3rd MLR. While the details of how the LAAB will operate are still in development, the Marine Corps envisions the LAAB providing critical support and protection for small teams of MLR Marines distributed across wide areas of the Pacific region.

“Force Design creates advantages by having Marines think, act and organize in new ways…”

Lt. Col. James Arnold, 3rd LAAB commanding officer

Although 3rd LAAB is a new unit, its mission of air defense, air surveillance and early warning, air control, and forward arming and refueling is not new to the Marine Corps. What is new is how the Marine Corps envisions organizing and employing the battalion.

“Force Design creates advantages by having Marines think, act and organize in new ways,” said Lt. Col. James Arnold, 3rd LAAB commanding officer. “The capabilities formerly only found in the Wing that the LAAB will bring to the MLR commander used to require three different units that directly worked for an aviation commander. As envisioned with Force Design, this capability will now be organic to the tactical ground commander.”

The activation ceremony for 3rd LAAB represents a historical milestone, as the unit inherits the official Marine Corps history and lineage of a Marine anti-air unit that saw action from World War II to Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

The 3rd Light Anti-Aircraft Battalion was activated Dec. 19, 1938 and was re-designated as 3rd Defense Battalion in 1939. After the unit relocated in May 1940 to Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii, the unit saw action in the attack on Pearl Harbor, and fought in the battles of Midway, Guadalcanal, the Northern Solomon Islands, and Bougainville. It deactivated in 1944 but was later re-activated as the 1st Provisional Marine Guided Missile Battalion in 1961. The unit re-designated as 3rd Light Antiaircraft Missile Battalion, employing its Hawk area defense missile systems as it participated in the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 and deployed in support of Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990 and 1991. The unit de-activated Sept. 30, 1994 as the Marine Corps divested of its medium-range air defense capability.

1st Lt Isaac Liston, 3rd Marine Division

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Visit Helix Tactical at Enforce Tac

February 24th, 2022

Helix Tactical is attending Enforce Tac on the 1st-2nd March in Nuremberg, Germany. This is the best European show for seeing the latest specialist tactical solutions and this year they will be providing you with a multi-level, interactive experience. You will find their stand in Hall 12 – Stand 671.

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UF PRO Heading to Nuremberg for Enforce Tac and IWA Trade Fairs; Will Introduce Its Much-Anticipated 2022 Tactical Gear Lineup There

February 23rd, 2022

TRZIN, SLOVENIA (23 February 2022)—UF PRO today confirmed it will be exhbiting new products at the first post-pandemic Enforce Tac and IWA Outdoor Classics trade shows in Nuremberg, Germany, next week.

At those events the company will unveil its 2022 lineup of advanced-technology tactical garments. In addition, UF PRO will offer a sneak peek at other gear coming later.

Enforce Tac will be held 1-2 March in Nuremberg’s exhibition centre. UF PRO’s booth will be at Stand 432 in Hall 12.

IWA Outdoor Classics will be held 3-6 March at the same exhibition center in Nuremberg, but the UF PRO booth will have moved to Hall 3, Stand 315.

UF PRO, which makes cutting-edge tactical gear for military and law-enforcement personnel worldwide, plans to introduce at the two trade shows an impressive roster of innovative field apparel and related gear that includes:

M2 Parka. This reimagining of the iconic M65 parka protects against rain and wind, and is nearly 100% noiseless. UF PRO is positioning it as an all-in-one survival jacket that combines functionality with convenience and that is equally suited for use in foul weather or for everyday wear.

Striker XT Gen.3 Combat Shirt. Carrying forward UF PRO’s tradition of excellence in design and construction, the shirt looks to be a popular item thanks to its super-stretchy, fast-drying material in the torso and moisture-wicking 3D mesh fabric.

Striker XT Gen.3 Combat Pants. Tactical trousers that are set to impress with their improved knee protection plus high-comfort venting and Waist/Flex System-adjusted fit.

Striker FR Gen.2 BDU. This fire-resistant battle dress uniform is designed to significantly reduce the risk of life-threatening injury from flames and intense heat caused by improvised explosive devices as they detonate and by proximity to flashover fires.

Additionally, UF PRO will debut its new Delta Winter line of garments built from a novel water-repellent and windproof softshell material that promises improved breathability, better thermal insulation, and greater tactile-pleasing softness. The line consists of:

Delta Ace Plus Gen.3 Winter Jacket for wearing while engaged in physically demanding activities at freezing temperatures.

Ace Gen.2 Winter Combat Shirt featuring a smart combination of thermal insulation and air vents to support ops in frigid environments.

Delta Eagle Gen.3 Softshell Jacket designed for staying warm while preventing overheating on cool, damp, windy days.

Delta OL 4.0 Tactical Winter Jacket sheds nearly all of the bulk normally associated with outerwear intended use in sub-zero temperatures.

Delta OL 4.0 Tactical Winter Pants fit precisely without restricting the wearer’s freedom of movement while also providing impressive warmth.

For more information about UF PRO products, please visit the company’s website at: www.ufpro.com

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Arisaka Defense – Stock Angle Adapter – CTR

February 23rd, 2022

Based on the success of the first version of the Stock Angle Adapter for the Magpul SL and SL-S stocks, Arisaka Defense has just released a variant for the Magpul CTR stock which makes the CTR stock perform similar to a precision bolt gun stock.