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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13, 2024 — OKSI has been awarded a $2 million follow-on contract from the U.S. Army to continue developing their scene-based Variable Aperture Mechanism for Non-Uniformity Correction (VAM-NUC) system for integration to the 3rd Generation Forward Looking Infrared (3GEN FLIR) program. 3GEN FLIR is an advanced targeting sensor system produced by Raytheon Technologies to enhance lethality, survivability and situational awareness under the cloak of darkness. The system provides overmatch for the Army’s ground combat platforms with notable applications like the M1 Abrams Tank and the MQ-1C Gray Eagle UAS. 3GEN FLIR will replace 2GEN FLIR components, starting with…

This is sponsored content on Matt’s youtube channel. That said, Matt discloses potential conflicts of interest, and does his best to control for them. It is both sad and wild that an item like this is necessary some places, but either way it is technologically fascinating to me.   Read the full article here

Allen-Vanguard, a global leader in providing customised solutions for defeating Radio Frequency (RF) based terrorist and extremist threats, is very excited to announce a strategic collaboration with the domain knowledge experts in passive RF detection, Metis Aerospace. This collaboration has been established to leverage their respective expertise and proven products to address the growing requirement for a highly mobile counter unmanned air system (C-UAS) capability that delivers a tried and tested baseline capability to detect and defeat an increasing range of threats posed by the nefarious use of drones. Both Allen-Vanguard and Metis Aerospace will be at the Specialist Defence…

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – November 15, 2024 – SK Guns®, the Nation’s only series-driven, limited-edition manufacturer of custom firearms, is proud to announce its new “Alexander the Great” production. Introducing SK’s all-new “Conquerors Series,” this firearm is a limited-edition product of only 200 Colt 1911s in Royal Blue and chambered in .38 Super. Alexander the Great was a member of an ancient dynasty, born to King Philip II of Macedonia. This royal lineage paved the way for Alexander’s military success. He was tutored at a young age by the legendary erudite Aristotle, who inspired his interests in philosophy, medicine and…

Smith & Wesson is announcing new carry bundles featuring the S&W Equalizer and M&P22 Magnum that come with extra magazines and pistol cases, free of charge. M&P 22 Magnum Range Kit The MP&P 22 Magnum is an internally hammer-fired, gas-operated pistol. It has a unique locked-breech operating system, where the barrel doesn’t cam open until the projectile passes the gas port. M&P 22 Magnum Features Green fiber-optic front sight with black-notch rear sight Slim, textured grip. Ambidextrous slide stop Manual thumb safety Flat-face trigger for consistent finger placement allows for more accurate and repeatable shooting. Picatinny-style rails Ships with two…

By Mark Hampton As I was browsing through several social media platforms in the hunting and shooting groups, I couldn’t help but notice the amount of handgun hunting being shared. This thrills my soul as I’ve been a dyed-in-the-wool handgun hunter for the better part of 40 years. The TRP Operator 1911 in 10mm makes a solid choice for reasonably close-range handgun hunting. But why does anyone want to hunt with a handgun in the first place? Good question, and there are probably a wide variety of answers. However, the sheer challenge involved would more than likely have something to do…

Gifts $100 to $19999 1 | Falco Holsters Large Bum Bag for Concealed Gun CarryDiscretion is the better part of valor, as the expression goes, and sometimes blending in with the crowd is the way to go. The bag’s main compartment keeps your firearm secure, while three additional compartments can hold the rest of your EDC gear. It’s ambidextrous, too. $119.95; falcoholsters.com 2 | Revision Military Slingshot Sunglasses 2 Lens KitThe Slingshot line combines battlefield-level protection with everyday style to make sure you look good and see clearly, and the interchangeable lenses (clear and smoke) and customizable fit are just…

Varusteleka is based in Finland and not only do they make great gear, but they have fun as well. Take for example these Cottage Rank Insignia’s. They look and feel like genuine Finnish military rank insignia, but they are designed for civilian battlefields. They have the same simple hook and loop attachment system as issue clothing so you can sport them for fun. Prince Colonel Prince Colonel is the rank of the head of guard for the queen of Fog Valley. There is also a herbal liqueur with this name in Finland. This might also suit someone who is into…

Saab’s Autonomous Swarm technology recently featured in the ground-breaking Project Convergence 2024 trials, consisting of one month in the United States. A large UK team, comprising 40 employees from Saab-owned BlueBear and UK MOD Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) personnel, demonstrated the ability to deploy interoperable AI within Autonomous Swarms of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS). AUKUS, a trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, held trials that demonstrated the pivotal role of BlueBear’s technology in collaborative, networked, swarms of UAS. BlueBear’s AI enabled Centurion™ mission system provided the ability for a single operator to…

This video from Mark Smith of JBS Training Group talks rifle support bags and why they should be something you pick up for your rifle. Learn about different bags, features he likes and dislikes, how these bags support both your gun, your body, and more. Be sure to check out recent articles we’ve done with Mark Smith below: Mark Smith of JBS Training Group – Range Mindset & Training the Individual In Defense of the Red Dot Optic with Mark Smith High Scope Mounts on the AR-15 – A Q&A with Mark Smith LPVO Basics – Mark Smith On Low…