Military Technology 04/2021

Homeland Security Forum MT 4/2021· 79 500 lumens over a beam distance of 141m, and its custom TIR optic pro- duces a concentrated beam that provides both extensive range as well as optimised peripheral coverage. It offers two lighting modes, LED only or LED strobe, each with a run time of 1.5 hours. The light is energised by a single 3 Volt CR123A lithium battery. The new TLR-7 sub features a one-handed, ‘snap on’ and tighten interface that keeps hands away from gun muzzles when attaching or detaching them. The light also includes a ‘Safe Off’ feature, locking it so it cannot be turned on accidentally – and saves batteries. Each model features a customised clamp system for mounting to rails, using the key kit provided. Finally, the TLR-10 is a 1,000-lumen full-frame weapon-mounted tacti- cal light with an integrated red aiming laser. Lightweight and compact, the light offers ergonomic rear switch options, with either a low or high posi- tion to match users’ shooting style. It also features a rail clamp designed to rapidly attach/detach to a wide range of full-size weapons. “The TLR-10 was designed with brightness, extensive range and solid peripheral coverage in mind, while also featuring a red aiming laser for long-range targeting,” stated Sharrah. “The light also features an ambidextrous on/off rear switch with low and high positions to suit user preference. And it fits a wide variety of handguns, making it ideal for first responder and tactical applications.” Powered by 2 CR123A lithium batteries, the TLR-10 features three modes: Laser only, LED only and LED/Laser. The light provides 1,000 lumens and 10,000 candela over a 200m beam distance, with a 1.5hr run time for the last two, or 60hrs in laser only. The strobe offers 3 continuous hours of run time. It includes a key kit to securely fit the light to a broad range of weapons, and also features a one-handed ‘snap on and tighten’ interface and a ‘Safe off’ capability. Ghana Buys GUARANI IS Vehicles The GUARANI is a Brazilian-manufactured armoured veicle slowly gaining traction with armed forces and security agencies. Elbit Systems has announced the sale of an initial quantity of 11 Iveco Defense GUARANI 6x6 armoured personnel carriers to Ghana, under a government-to-government sale similar to the arrangement recently an- nounced with the Philippines, Santiago Rivas reports from Buenos Aires. The vehicles will be manufactured by Iveco Defense Vehicles at its Brazilian facility in Sete Lagoas, and will feature a remotely-controlled weapon station (RCWS) similar to the REMAX, to be supplied by Ares Aeroespacial e Defesa. French Navy Selects Hensoldt Radars The French Navy has selected the Mk11 SharpEye radar, coupled to the MSSR 2000 NATO Mode 5 IFF system from Hensoldt UK to equip the six Patrouilleur d’Outre-Mer (overseas patrol craft) OPVs under construc- tion by Socarenam, the company announced on 7 July. The equipment will be supplied to prime integrator AVON Communications. Once installed, it will link to the combat system, Homeland Security Forum Streamlight Launches a Range of New Weapons Lights Streamlight Inc., a leading pro- vider of high-performance lighting for military, law enforcement and hazardous duty applications, has launched a variety of new devic- es in recent months. Among the most prominent (and promising) is the TLR-6 light, an ultra-compact rail mount weapon light specifi- cally designed to fit the best-selling sub-compact handguns, including the Springfield Armory HELLCAT and the GLOCK 43X/48 MOS/RAIL. A non-laser version of the TLR-6 has also been launched for the SIG SAUER P365 and P365XL handguns. All the new models are designed to securely attach to the rail and trigger guard of subcompact weapons, and to maximise visibility and targeting capability in a variety of concealed carry, home defence and tactical applications. “Our popular line of TLR-6 weapon lights continues to grow with the addition of more laser-equipped models to fit a variety of popular sub- compact guns,” commented Streamlight President and Chief Executive Officer Ray Sharrah. “These newest light/laser models not only offer targeted bright light; they also feature a powerful red aiming laser to enable users to more readily identify a potential threat before taking action. And, the non-laser version of the TLR-6 ® for [the] SIG SAUER P365 gives agencies with non-laser policies and other users an ultra-bright weapons light option for the handgun.” Each of the new models delivers 100 lumens and 2,000 candela over a beam distance of 89m, and features a parabolic reflector that produces a balance of beam and peripheral illumination. The laser models offer three lighting modes: LED Only, LED/Laser and Laser Only, with operating run times of one hour for the LED Only and LED/Laser modes, and 11 hours for the Laser Only mode. The ultra-compact and low profileTLR-7 sub, meanwhile, is a weapon-mounted tactical light with an ergonomic on/off position rear switch. It is available to fit select GLOCK, SIG SAUER, Smith & Wesson, Beretta, Springfield Armory and Heckler & Koch railed subcompact hand- guns. “The latest addition to our popular line of TLR-7 weapon lights is an extremely compact and low profile model that can be mounted on railed subcompact weapons,” Sharrah commented. “Like other models in the line, it has a high power LED that provides extreme brightness for maximizing visibility and targeting capability in personal defense and other tactical situations. And its rear switch on the left and right of the trigger guard allows for ambidextrous operation.” The new light is available in three different models to fit the GLOCK 43X MOS/48 MOS and the GLOCK 43X RAIL/48 RAIL, with slim mount- ing rails; the SIG SAUER P365 and P365 XL; and select 1913 short railed subcompact handguns, including the Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Subcompact, Beretta PX4 STORM Compact/Subcompacts, Springfield Armory XD-E, Springfield Armory XD-S and Heckler & Koch HK45 com- pacts. The TLR-7 sub features an LED that delivers 5,000 candela and The TLR-6 The TLR-7 sub The TLR-10 (Photo: Streamlight) (Photo: Streamlight) (Photo: Streamlight) (Photo: Santiago Rivas)