Profile Equipment is a Dutch company which offers a variety of Israeli technology like the TrekAce, a wearable command and control device which provides haptic feedback to the wearer which means less time staring at the screen of an EUD.
Enforce Tac 23 – Profile Equipment
March 8th, 2023Army Sniper Association Sponsors 2023 Sniper Vendor Exposition on 12 & 13 April 2023
March 8th, 2023Join the Army Sniper Association for the 2023 Sniper Vendor Exposition on 12 & 13 April 2023!
Come see the latest in sniper equipment and technology. There will be live-fire demonstrations and food trucks on site. You will also have the opportunity to speak with representatives from some of the sponsors and vendors that support the 2023 International Sniper Competition.
We’ll see you at the range. As always, one shot-one kill!
Where: Fort Bening MWR Recreational Shooting Complex (Coursen Range)
When: April 12 from 10am to 4pm.
April 13 from 10am to 4pm.
ADS Ft Bragg Expo Is Next Week
March 8th, 2023ADS Inc is hosting an expo at the Crown Expo Center in Fayetteville, NC, March 15, 2023
from 9:00am-2:00pm.
This event brings together attendees and leading suppliers to network, interact personally with product demos, and connect with ADS Representatives to customize mission-critical solutions.
Register here.
Qualified attendees include active duty military, federal/state/local government agencies, law enforcement and first responders. Military and government attendees must present official government-issued identification.
Air Commandos Co-Host SAWS, Champion Transformation and Partnerships
March 8th, 2023FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. —
Air Force Special Operations Command and the Global SOF Foundation co-hosted the annual Special Air Warfare Symposium [SAWS] and expo at the Emerald Coast Convention Center Feb. 28 to Mar. 2, 2023.
The symposium featured speakers from across the special operations aviation community that included AFSOC senior leadership, defense officials, industry representatives as well as allies and foreign partners from more than 10 countries that were focused on integration and cooperation to remain relevant as the threat environment continues to evolve.
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Wolfe Davidson, AFSOC deputy commander, delivered opening remarks to symposium participants.
“The threat environment continues to evolve across the globe and we now have contested environments in areas previously not considered high risk due to the continued proliferation of threat systems,” said Davidson. “This [symposium] is an opportunity to get closer to our industry partners who are doing greats things in technology and are critical as we look to adapt our tools to the fight we have.”
Military and industry speakers identified an on-going need to collaborate to prepare, prevent, and prevail against current and future adversaries over the course of the 3-day event.
“We must continue to adapt and look for opportunities to innovate and transform our Air Commandos to remain the most capable, most lethal Air Force in the world,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, AFSOC commander. “AFSOC, alongside our industry partners, has been transforming…and we continue to look for opportunities and avenues, like the Special Air Warfare Symposium, to do so.”
The ongoing transformation of AFSOC involves a new force generation cycle, the implementation of mission command, the development of Special Operations Task Groups and Units as well as creation of multi-domain theater-focused squadrons.
“Although change can be difficult, irrelevance is worse,” said Bauernfeind. “We have a proud history and heritage of transformation to meet the mission…and we too shall rise to ensure our nation’s security.”
By TSgt Jonathan McCallum, AFSOC
AFSOC Selects MQ-9B Skyguardian for UAS Family of Systems Concept
March 7th, 2023GA-ASI to Deliver Three Aircraft to First U.S. Customer
SAN DIEGO – 06 March 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is proud to announce a new contract with U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) to provide three MQ-9B SkyGuardian® remotely piloted aircraft systems to its first U.S. customer.
AFSOC’s acquisition of MQ-9B builds on more than 20 years as a GA-ASI partner and more than 14 years flying the MQ-9A Reaper, operating more than 40 aircraft in harsh environments around the world.
MQ-9B will feature a key role in developing AFSOC’s new Adaptive Airborne Enterprise (A2E) concept, which envisions AFSOC projecting air power for special operations forces from beyond the horizon, using a family of large UAS and expendable, small UAS from permissive to denied environments.
“We’re very excited to continue our great partnership with AFSOC well into the future,” said David R. Alexander, president of GA-ASI. “MQ-9B is the ideal platform for inserting air-launched effects into potentially hostile environments. The MQ-9B’s combination of range, endurance, reduced manpower footprint, and overall flexibility will make it a true centerpiece of AFSOC’s future family of advanced UAS systems.”
MQ-9B represents the next generation of UAS, having demonstrated airborne endurance of more than 40 hours in certain configurations, automatic takeoffs and landings under SATCOM-only control, as well as a GA-ASI-developed Detect and Avoid System, among other upgrades. Its development is the result of a company-funded effort to deliver a UAS that can meet the stringent airworthiness certification requirements of various global military and civil authorities.
MQ-9B has garnered significant interest from customers throughout the world. After the UK Ministry of Defence selected MQ-9B SkyGuardian for its upcoming Protector program, the Belgian Ministry of Defense signed a contract for SkyGuardian. The Japan Coast Guard is currently operating MQ-9B in the SeaGuardian® configuration, which the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) also recently selected for its Medium-Altitude, Long-Endurance (MALE) RPAS Trial Operation Project beginning in April.
Caracal USA Signs Laura Burgess Marketing
March 7th, 2023Laura Burgess Marketing (LBM) will lead efforts to increase brand awareness of the global company to new customers within the commercial markets in the US.
“We are thrilled to be a part of the marketing team for the Caracal USA brand,” Laura Burgess, president of LBM, commented. “This company has built its reputation on serving the world’s elite law enforcement and militaries, and now our efforts will focus on driving brand awareness to the concealed carry and self-defense markets, shooting sports competitors, and hunters in the US.”
“As part of our 2023 corporate strategy to increase brand awareness and visibility in the commercial market, while continuing to support our law enforcement and military markets, partnering with an industry veteran with a solid reputation for success is key,” Jeffrey Spalding, president and CEO of Caracal USA, added. “LBM will be instrumental to our success in the shooting sports community this year.”
Aeroknox – AX // MP5 Lower
March 7th, 2023
The new AX // MP5 Lower from Aeroknox is manufactured from 7075 billet aluminum and offers AR grip compatibility. Weighing just 6 ounces there is no FFL requirement for purchase and it is fitted with no tools.
Currently only available for PTR 9 clones. Zenith clones and HK will follow.
www.aeroknox.com/product-page/ax-mp5-lower
SOG Sponsors AKTI’s “Carry With Confidence” Knife Giveaway
March 7th, 2023Cody, WY – SOG Knives & Tools, a supporter of the American Knife and Tools Institute (AKTI) for more than 20 years, is hosting a knife giveaway in March, helping to reinforce AKTI’s mission of educating and informing the public about the value of carrying knives.
In 2023, AKTI will celebrate 25 years as the leading, cohesive voice of the knife industry and advocate for the knife community. Industry members like SOG will spearhead knife giveaways throughout the year to help amplify AKTI’s message. The nonprofit provides valuable information for knife owners to carry and use their knives and edged tools with confidence by providing accurate laws and other valuable information. It advocates to remove or clarify knife laws so individuals can use and enjoy the tool they choose for the task at hand.
The SOG giveaway is free to enter and will be held for two weeks – March 6-20. One winner will be chosen for a grand prize package that includes a folding knife, a multi-tool, and a fixed-blade knife. The prize package is valued at more than $500. To enter, click here.
“We’re incredibly fortunate to have the leading brands in the knife industry step up and assist in promoting our mission,” said Mark Schreiber, President of CRKT and President of AKTI. “While we celebrate our 25th anniversary year, these giveaways are one way for us to stay engaged with the knife community that supports our advocacy and education work.”
Other giveaways are planned this year, as is the annual Free to Carry auction that features an outstanding mix of production and custom knives.
