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Pulsar’s New PB8I Power Bank
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Everyone loves thermal and digital night vision, but not everyone loves constantly buying and switching out batteries. For those looking to break the routine of trips to the store for batteries, Pulsar has a new lithium-ion PB8I … Continue reading
LabRadar Black Friday Deals
LabRadar is at its lowest price EVER! Be sure to pick one up while you can. LabRadar will be $60.00 off from November 17th-December 3rd, 2017. This is a great opportunity to save some bucks on the best chronometer on … Continue reading
Global Man-Portable Military Electronics Market 2017-2027 Report Is Out
SummaryMan-portable electronics market is expected to increase to US$6.4 Billion by 2027, representing a CAGR of 3.29% during the forecast period (2017-2027). Rapidly increasing demand for lighter but advanced man-portable electronic systems, demand for miniature UAVs, and soldier modernization initiatives … Continue reading
MAGPUL INDUSTRIES NOW SHIPPING THE iPHONE 8 FIELD CASE
The best $16.95 you’ll ever spend on your iPhone!
GoPro Unveils the HERO6 Camera
All of you GoPro fans be sure to put the HERO6 on your Christmas wish list. GoPro’s latest offering comes with the high performance GP1 processor, which makes this camera faster than any of its predecessors. The HERO6 is able … Continue reading
LabRadar Bluetooth App Coming Soon!
The Bluetooth app will allow users to control the LabRadar device remotely from your phone or tablet, let you export your data files, and many more features to be announced soon. The company does not have a firm release date … Continue reading
GARMIN INTRODUCES A NEW RINO 700 HANDHELD
Features: A robust 5 W GMRS two-way radio offering extended-range voice communication — up to 20 miles to stay in touch with other Rino-carrying members of your group. Built-in worldwide basemap and high-sensitivity dual GPS and GLONASS receiver, for … Continue reading
GARMIN FORETREX 601 and 701 BALLISTIC EDITION
Garmin has introduced two new Foretrex models with some impressive capabilities. The 701 Foretrex Ballistics Edition features the Applied Ballistics Elite® software. Announcement details below… OLATHE, Kan. /July 6, 2017/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin … Continue reading
The National Association of Police Equipment Distributors Welcomes INVISIO Communications Inc. to their Associate Membership
NAPED announced today that INVISIO Communications Inc. has joined their growing ranks of vendors. INVISIO offers cutting-edge personal communication and hearing protection systems. The systems enable users to operate and communicate safely and clearly in all environments, even under extreme … Continue reading
GARMIN INTRODUCES VIRB 360 ACTION CAMERA
VIRB 360® is a compact, waterproof¹, easy-to-use camera that captures fully spherical 360-degree video in up to 5.7K resolution at 30fps. It is the first 360 camera to offer 4K spherical stabilization² with 1 click. Features: Resolution up to … Continue reading
USMC Marine Common Handheld (MCH) Program On Track To Have Devices in the Field By 2019
The MAGTF Common Handheld program will allow Marines to securely use modern handheld communications devices like tablets and smartphones in tactical environments to make more informed decisions on the go. Marine Corps Systems Command partnered with the National Security Agency’s … Continue reading
SILYNX CLARUS PRO HEADSET
I wear the 3M Peltor TEP 100 digital ear plug, they work extremely well and don’t get in the way of establishing a consistent cheek weld. Where they fall short is in their inability to interface with a mobile phone … Continue reading
CASIO INTRODUCES THE PRO TREK GPS MAP WATCH
Casio Introduced its new outdoor adventure watch, the Pro Trek Smart WSD-F20. The watch supports a number of GPS satellite networks and features downloadable maps. Users can locate their position or record their track with the ability to make notes … Continue reading
L3 Will Supply Australian Defence Forces Modernization Technology Including Night Vision Systems
L-3 Communications announced on 14 Nov 2016 that it has been awarded a contract totaling $208 million by the Australian Defence Force (ADF), under the LAND 53 Phase 1BR program, to deliver soldier modernization technology, including specialized night vision … Continue reading
MIL SISTEMIKA Integrates Thermoteknix’s TiCAM 1000 LRF Target Locator With Its PERSONAL EYE SYSTEM (PES)
The TiCAM 1000 LRF Target Locator from Thermoteknix is a versatile target acquisition and observation sensor for day and night-time use. The device has a direct-view optical channel for daytime use, a MicroCAM high resolution uncooled thermal imager, laser range … Continue reading
Posted in ISR, Nav Aids, Range Finder, Sniper Systems and Tools, Thermal Imaging
Tagged MIL Sistemika, Personal Eye System, PES
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NIKON’S KEY MISSION ACTION CAMERAS
Nikon has introduced three new wearable action cameras sold under its KeyMission Line. Nikon KeyMission 170 Captures 170 degree 4k Ultra HD Videos Records in ultra-slow motion, tag sections during playback, & set up loop recordings Waterproof, shockproof & freeze … Continue reading
BERETTA CONTINUES TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE POWERED RAIL CONCEPT
Developers at Beretta are moving forward with the powered rail concept bringing the company closer to the fully integrated weapon, an ambitious idea the DoD advanced several years ago. I had the opportunity to meet with a representative engineer from … Continue reading
Posted in Comms, Electronics, ISR, SHOT SHOW 2016, Soldier Systems
Tagged ARX intelligent Rail, Beretta, powered rail
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AT SHOT SHOW 2016 WITH STEINER E-OPTICS
Just prior to SHOT Show 2016, Steiner announced the new DBAL-A4. We’re not easily impressed but this is an impressive accessory available in both military and commercial specification. There is much to like here readers. The DBAL-A$ provides 4 … Continue reading
ATN BinoX-HD 4-16X Smart Binoculars Now Shipping
South San Francisco, Calif. (December 2015) – ATN, innovators of advanced night vision, thermal imaging and digital Smart HD optics for hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, military and law enforcement, is pleased to announce that the long awaited BinoX-HD 4-16X Smart Binoculars … Continue reading
MILIPOL 2015 THALES 6W4U CONNECTED SMARTWATCH
Thales has worked with field staff to develop an innovative smartwatch concept. Connected via a secure link to the command center, the 6-Watch For You (6W4U) alerts officers to danger simply by vibrating when an important notification comes in. With … Continue reading
MILIPOL 2015 NOVITAC FEELTACT
There are times when conventional communications are either ineffective or detract from the element of surprise. Novitac has designed a communications wristband that the company markets as FEELTACT which uses a Bluetooth link to your smartphone to receive or send … Continue reading
EVOLUTIONAL CHANGES IN GOOGLE’S ANDROID – ARE THEY FOR YOU?
Nearly all of our readers use a smart device for field use to include ballistics computation and navigation. If you fit that mold, it’s important for you to know that changes in the Android operating system may not support the … Continue reading
BATTERYCLIP FOR YOUR AA BATTERIES
The BATTERYCLIP by BATTERYCLIP.com is probably one of the more useful doo dads to come along. Battery storage has always been a pain in the neck; they invariably end up at the bottom of your pack or rolling around somewhere … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Electronics, Power
Tagged 9V, AA, batteries, BATTERYCLIP, CR123A, lithium
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DSEI 2015 Selex ES Announces The Compact HH-E Software Defined Radio
At DSEi 2015, Finmeccanica – Selex ES introduced its new SWave™-family Software Defined Radio (SDR), named the Hand Held Evolution (HH-E). Designed to bring commercial smartphone size and weight characteristics to military-qualified battlefield radio equipment, the SWave™ HH-E weighs less … Continue reading
The Angela Nettlefold Memorial Appeal For Careers
The December issue of BATTLESPACE is a Special Issue commemorating the War in Afghanistan and the men and women who fought in it. All proceeds will be donated to SSAFA in aid of The Angela Nettlefold Memorial Fund for … Continue reading
Posted in Countermeasures, Electronics, ISR
Tagged Angela Nettlefold, Battlespace, C4ISR, United Kingdom
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Gear Review: Streamlight EPU-5200
Streamlight’s latest addition to their USB product line, the EPU-5200, is a robust, portable and rechargeable power pack with enough under the hood to recharge any of the company’s USB illumination tools, smart devices like iPhones and tablets. At … Continue reading
SOFIC 2015 Persistent Systems LLC
If I had to identify generational gains in technologies exhibited at SOFIC 2015, in Tampa, it would be Persistent Systems’ Wave Relay. Undoubtedly, the term is new to readers so I’ll devote a bit of space to provide you with … Continue reading
What The Hell Is Differential GPS?
This Friday’s shoot-the-shit topic consists of a quick tutorial on DGPS (Differential Global Positioning System). Why should you care? Simple, it’s capable of 1 to 2 centimeter accuracy. DGPS is currently being used by surveyors and its is being broadly … Continue reading
CRANKCASE and CRANKBOX Can Charge Smartphones and Accessories While On the Go
Baton Rouge, LA (March 17, 2015) – AMPWARE (www.getAMPWARE.com) today announced the launch of CRANKCASE and CRANKBOX, a smartphone case with an integrated hand-crank generator and a universal generator, respectively. The revolutionary devices allow smartphones and virtually any mobile USB … Continue reading
3M PELTOR COMTAC XPi
3M, introduced a number of safety products at IDEX 2015 in Abu Dhabi. Most notable is the new Peltor ComTac XPi headset, specifically geared towards the military customer. This new headset can be worn under the helmet or configured to … Continue reading
CELL TOWER SIMULATORS
What motivated this article is the irrational phobias floating around, sparked by the media, and a byproduct of the NSA / Edward Snowden extravaganza. All of the sudden we have people running around slashing their wrists, developing constipation, high … Continue reading
RADETEC
If you ever drop by a RADETEC exhibit, at any venue, and mention the words “FN Shot Counter” it’s guaranteed to get you a response of “how many have you seen…” Before I get into an explanation that supports the … Continue reading
HARRIS TO ACQUIRE EXELIS FOR $4.75B
Over a year ago, I alerted our readers to the upcoming consolidation in sectors of the Defense Industry, resulting from Sequester. A prognosis that is unfolding even as I write this. Harris communications has just wrapped up a deal to … Continue reading
Posted in Comms, Electronics, In the News, Night Vision Technology, Optics, Optics, sights, Thermal Imaging
Tagged Excelis, Harris Corp
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MAGPUL Industries Releases Its New Field Case For The iPhone 6
MAGPUL’s iPhone 6 Plus field case is now available. The company’s latest field case for the iPhone platform is a semi-rigid cover designed to provide basic protection in the field.The case is manufactured from a flexible thermoplastic and features … Continue reading
MAGPUL iPhone 6 Field Cases Are Now On The Truck
November 21th
Mechanical To Electrical Conversions–Old Concept Rebuilt On New Technology.
In a net centric battlefield, electronics is as important, if not more so, than soldier protection equipment and the choice of soldier weapon systems. Engagements and battles are won with accurate and timely dissemination of intelligence, command and control … Continue reading
Posted in Electronics, Packs, Power
Tagged Bionic Power Inc., Bushnell, Lightning Pack, MC-10, Power Sync, solar
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American Technologies Network Corp. (ATN) Launches "Thirty Days of Christmas" Giveaway
American Technologies Network Corp. (ATN), innovators of advanced night vision, thermal imaging and digital SMART HD optics for hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, military and law enforcement, is pleased to announce a special ‘Thirty Days of Christmas” Giveaway to be hosted on ATN’s … Continue reading
Bullseye AmmoCam Sight-In The Easy Way
The Bullseye AmmoCam™ Sight-In Edition is a fully self-contained target camera that weighs only 5 lbs. It’s the perfect solution to those shooting and sighting in at 300 yards or less. Simply set the unit downrange, flip the switch on … Continue reading
