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L9 Manufacturing Announces Delivery of Rifle to Utah Highway Patrol

September 14th, 2023

San Antonio, Texas – L9 Manufacturing proudly announces the successful delivery of 250 rifles to the Utah Highway Patrol, following a rigorous competitive bidding process.

We aim to be the trusted choice for the professional end-user and the community they serve by producing safe, reliable, and superior rifles tailored to their operational needs. Since 2014, L9 Mfg. has been dedicated to providing high-quality, American-made M4 and MK10 firearm platforms and accessories with proven craftsmanship and performance. As a leader in the firearms industry, L9 Mfg. instills confidence and trust in their clients through innovative design, extensive data collection, rigorous product testing, and accuracy. L9 Mfg. stands with the professional end-user by offering a lifetime warranty and a service promise to support and replace any issued firearm platform used in the line of duty.

“These rifles will enhance the Utah Highway Patrol’s public safety efforts. We’re honored to support the Utah Highway Patrol and are confident in these rifles’ value. We are committed to upholding the highest standard of quality and accountability through support and service.” ? L9 Mfg.

For more information, please visit:

www.L9Mfg.com

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S.O.Tech Helmet Scrim

September 14th, 2023

The new S.O.Tech Helmet Scrim is part of our new tactical line and can be found in our new 2023 tactical catalog. The Helmet Scrim is made up of laser cut pack cloth, making it lightweight, durable, and simple. It was made to add a layer of texture to help the user blend in with their surroundings and is cut in a way that helps you adjust to your helmet.

Our Helmet Scrim was made to be customizable, elastic draw cord runs all along laser cut holes that are located on the edge of the scrim. Everything is brought together by a cord lock, which helps secure the scrim over the helmet. Included in the kit are 8 ghillie strips that help add more texture to the scrim.

Kit Includes: Helmet Scrim, Shock Cord Plus Cord Lock, and 8 Ghillie Strips.

sotechtactical.com

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MoD Signs Contract with Edgar Brothers for Alternative Individual Weapon System

September 14th, 2023

Announced last week by the MoD, the contract for the Alternative Individual Weapon System was announced by the Ministry of Defence. The AIWS is a version of the KS-1 carbine in 5.56 NATO, manufactured by Knights Armament Co.

Yesterday, representatives from the British Army and Edgar Brothers signed a symbolic version of the contract.

Col Paul Cummings, Dismounted Close Combat Portfolio Leader and COL Stu Nasse, Field Army Representative, along with Mike Newman, Director, Edgar Brothers sign the contract for the L403A1 Alternative Individual Weapon System for the British Army and Royal Marines.

Nick Taylor, Head of Soldier Training and Special Projects receives a commemorative plaque on behalf of the Army from Matt Grundy Edgar Brothers Senior Manager.

The plaque, crafted from slate and reclaimed wood is part of the Social Value Model projects Edgar Brothers will undertake pursuant to this contract. It was crafted by Dan Earp-Jones a former Royal Marine.

Additionally, C. Reed Knight, Jr. and C. Reed Knight, III presented a bayonet to Nick Taylor, Head of Soldier Training and Special Projects.

Here is a photo of representatives from the government and industry team that made AIWS possible.

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DSEI 23 – Raider Targetry

September 14th, 2023

Raider Targetry’s motto is “we move. you shoot.” They provide robotic targetry which is fully instrumented and customizable for visual, thermal, radar and maneuver characteristics.

They are also lightweight and their static versions can be hand carried to desired target areas.

raidertargetry.com

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DSEI 23 – Beretta Debuts New Assault Rifle Platform

September 14th, 2023

Beretta debuted their New Assault Rifle Platform at DSEI. NARP is a short stroke piston platform with two gas position settings for normal and suppressed.

Currently chambered on 5.56 NATO, the representative assured me that other calibers are coming, including a scaled up 7.62 version.

It is fully ambidextrous and utilizes an AR-style rear charging handle. In addition to the M4-style collapsible buttstock, it will also accept a side folder.

There are currently three barrel lengths, 11.5″, 14.5″ (not shown in these photos), and 16″.

While they would not show me the internals, I was told that NARP features a lubricant free coating.

The max o/a LE th with a 14.5″ barrel and extended stock is 34.9″ and 31.7″ with the stock collapsed.

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GM Defense and NP Aerospace Announce Collaboration at DSEI

September 14th, 2023

Steve duMont, GM Defense president, and James Kempston, CEO, NP Aerospace, signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the 2023 Defense and Security Equipment International tradeshow.

The MOU will allow our companies to develop cooperative research and development, post-production support, and in areas such as global logistics and sustainment for integrated vehicles, fuel cell, power generation, system integration, platform integration, and beyond. Read more about this important collaboration at the link below, and if you’re at DSEI, come see the Infantry Squad Vehicle in the NP Aerospace booth, Booth 5.

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Black Hills Designs Ultra Slick Low Vis Universal Plate Carrier

September 14th, 2023

Designed with a new look at covert armor systems aimed at taking advantage of the civilian and mil & LE limited equipement and budget, we hope to be able to stretch current armor systems into a more applicable role.

The Black Hills Designs Ultra Slick – Low Vis Universal Plate Carrier is designed to improve the concealability, comfort and mission flexibility of the end users existing equipment. With a universal fit for plate size and shape you can transfer all of your mission essential kit into a covert carrier that fits into the palm of your hand. It will accept accept almost any existing hard plate and 6×6 side plates.

www.blackhillsdesigns.net/product/ultra-slick-low-vis-universal-plate-carrier

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I4 Performance – Nalgene Bikini Pouch

September 13th, 2023

Nalgene Bikini Pouch from I4 Performance is designed to fit 1 liter Nalgene and water purifitaction tablets. The pouch has removable and storable paracord strap and elastic pouch for small items like purification tabs. It can be carried attached to belt, MOLLE or over the shoulder with paracord strap.

www.greenforcegear.com

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