TECH & KIT
The Ultimate Sniper: Guided Bullets
Sandia researchers have invented a dart-like, self-guided bullet for small-caliber, smooth-bore firearms that could hit laser-designated targets at distances of more than a mile (about 2,000 meters). Sandia’s design for the four-inch-long bullet includes an optical sensor in the nose to detect a laser beam on a target. The sensor sends ... FULL STORY
SpotterRF's Portable Surveillance System
WASHINGTON, DC – SpotterRF recently unveiled it's new portable surveillance system dubbed the "M80." Weighing in at only 3 pounds, the radar system has reportedly been proven to accurately track moving personnel by range, azimuth, velocity, and location out past a distance of 500 meters within a coverage area of nearly 40 acres.The company has ... FULL STORY
STORM MLRF
The AN/PSQ-23 Small Tactical Optical Rifle Mounted (STORM) Micro-Laser Rangefinder (MLRF) is a lightweight (1.2 pounds) multifunctional laser system designed to operate on individual and crew served weapons and the Stryker Remote Weapons Station. It combines the functionality of a laser rangefinder, the AN/PEQ-2A Aiming Light, the Multiple Integrated Laser ... FULL STORY
Nett Warrior
Nett Warrior (NW) is an integrated dismounted leader situational awareness (SA) system for use during combat operations of the United States Army. Currently in development, the system will provide unparalleled SA to the dismounted leader, allowing for faster and more accurate decisions in the tactical fight. With advanced navigation, SA, and information ... FULL STORY
A-TACS
Since 1999, Tactical Concealment Manufacturing has been the “go-to” source for all manner of specialized sniper gear and other concealment products. They specialize in building uniquely designed, high-quality gear for law enforcement and military use. Their client list consists primarily of highly trained military and special operations professionals worldwide. Their ... FULL STORY
"Ironman" a Game Changer
FOB MEHTAR Lam, Afghanistan, Oct. 14, 2011 – It all began during an intense 2 1/2-hour firefight with the enemy earlier this year in Afghanistan. As members of the 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, Iowa National Guard, sat around later at Forward Operating ... FULL STORY
AFSOC's First MC-130J Combat Shadow II Arrives
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, NM – The 27th Special Operations Wing held an aircraft acceptance ceremony Sept. 29 on the Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., flightline for the arrival of Air Force Special Operations Command's first MC-130J Combat Shadow II. Lt. Gen. Eric E. Fiel, AFSOC commander, and Brig. Gen. ... FULL STORY
Revision BATLSKIN
MONTREAL, CANADA – Revision Military, the recognized global leader in ballistic and laser eye protection, launches into the head protection arena with the introduction of its new Batlskin Head Protection System. The first fully integrated and fully modular solution of its kind, the Batlskin Head Protection System combines groundbreaking technology ... FULL STORY
DARPA's RPG Nets
The goal of the Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) Nets program is to use special high-capability nets to dud, break or otherwise disable rocket propelled grenades (RPGs). The defined net systems will be tested in an extensive live fire program and incorporated into defensive systems currently under development as a low-cost, low ... FULL STORY
LSAT: SAW Replacement Lighter
PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ – Any Soldier who has ever served as a squad automatic weapon gunner is resigned to the burden of lugging a heavy weapon and ammunition on patrol.Soldiers may soon have a solution, however, one that cuts the weight of small-arms ammunition nearly in half and provides a potential replacement for the SAW ... FULL STORY
DARPA's Flying Humvee
Woburn, MA – The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has launched a $65M program to develop a four person flyable and roadable vehicle. Terrafugia, Inc., developer of the Transition® Roadable Aircraft, or “Flying Car”, is the largest subcontractor to one of two winning teams, led ... FULL STORY
Individual Gunshot Detector (IGD)
ARLINGTON, VA – U.S. Army forces in Afghanistan will begin receiving the first of more than 13,000 gunshot detection systems for the individual dismounted Soldier later this month, service officials said. "We're really trying to ensure that every Soldier is protected," said Brig. Gen. Peter Fuller, Program Executive Officer ... FULL STORY
BSRF 11 Brings RAVEN to Romania
BUZAU, Romania – Recently, U.S. Marines and soldiers with Black Sea Rotational Force 11 travelled to Buzau, Romania, to provide the Romanian army a familiarization course to display the capabilities of the Raven-B, unmanned aerial vehicle. This familiarization course was presented over five days and was split between classroom ... FULL STORY
US Army’s Carbine Competition
Washington, DC – On 30 March, nearly 40 weapons manufacturers packed into a hotel across the street from the Pentagon knowing that only one of them will prevail in the Army’s carbine competition to determine who makes the best carbine in the world. The group gathered to hear Army leaders answer ... FULL STORY
MC-130J Accelerates AFSOC Recapitalization
MARIETTA, GA – Air Force Special Operations Command welcomed the latest variant of the MC-130 at a rollout ceremony held at Lockheed Martin's Marietta, Ga. factory last week. The rollout accelerates AFSOC commander Lt. Gen. Donald Wurster's priority to recapitalize the fleet by acquiring MC-130Js to replace aircraft that ... FULL STORY
160th SOAR Weapon Solution Package
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Imagine working for an organization where you receive customer feedback like this: "I can't believe it. This is exactly what we were talking about." "This is lightyears ahead of what we have now." "I love it! It's great! I've wanted it for years." ... FULL STORY
US Army XM25 Demo
WASHINGTON, DC – The Army's Program Executive Office Soldier released a video demonstrating the capabilities of the XM25 and its Counter Defilade Target Engagement (CDTE) system. ... FULL STORY
New Blackhawk Delivered to 160th SOAR
FORT CAMPBELL, KY – The first shipment of the newest line of special operations helicopters were recently delivered to the Night Stalkers. Two of the long-awaited MH-60M Blackhawks were flown in to Fort Campbell from the Special Operations Forces Supply Activity (SOFSA) facility in Richmond, Ky., to the 160th ... FULL STORY
Fast-Tint Protective Eyewear
ARLINGTON, VA – The Office of Naval Research's (ONR) TechSolutions department is set to deliver to Navy Special Warfare Command personnel later this year new protective eyewear that will eliminate the need for warfighters to stop to change out colored lenses to accommodate differences in light levels. The Fast-Tint Protective Eyewear (FTPE) changes ... FULL STORY
RBAV-AF: The PJ Version
According to BAE Systems, a new version of the Releasable Body Armor Vest-Special Forces (RBAV-SF) dubbed the RBAV-AF, was unveiled at the 2011 SHOT Show. The RBAV-AF is a unique version developed in conjunction with the Air Force Special Operations Command Pararescue community. The new version is similar to the RBAV-SF, currently used by ... FULL STORY
Exoskeleton Enhances Warfighter Strength, Reduces Injury
SAN ANTONIO, TX – American Warfighter can easily lift up to 200 pounds and significantly reduce knee and back injuries with emerging technology on display this week in the Army Strong Zone at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. The Human Universal Load Carriage, called HULC, is an anthropomorphic exoskeleton developed ... FULL STORY
Army Researchers Develop Futuristic Helmet
WASHINGTON, DC – Imagine a future when a Soldier's helmet is an integrated communications center with a heads-up computer display, night vision, thermal sensors and enhanced hearing. That future is nearer than many think. During the 2010 Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting Oct. 25-27 at the Washington ... FULL STORY
XM2010 Sniper System
PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ – A recently awarded weapons contract means Army snipers can expect to see an improved rifle, with an extended range, in the field by Christmas. The Army's Program Executive Office Soldier recently awarded Remington Arms Company a contract for the M24 Reconfigured Sniper Weapon System. The award ... FULL STORY
Army Tests Humvee Replacement
CHURCHVILLE TEST AREA, MD – The Army is testing a new vehicle looking to eventually replace the iconic Humvee. Officials said the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle will offer increased protection and performance.The Army took a group of reporters to a dirt test track about 30 minutes from Aberdeen Proving Ground June 3 to put the new ... FULL STORY
XM25 Lets Soldiers Eliminate Blind Targets
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUNDS, MD – The Army's Program Executive Office Soldier showcased some of its products May 5 at the Aberdeen Test Center here.Among those products were the XM153 Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station, the M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gun with M2E2 Quick Change Barrel Kit, the lighter weight M240L Medium Range Machine Gun, and ... FULL STORY
CA Fields AN/PRC-152
FORT BRAGG, NC – They may not be the best thing since sliced bread, but in the radio world of the foot Soldier, the Harris ... FULL STORY
