Tag: rifle combat optic

SOCOM Solicits $33 MILLION Contract for Variable-Power Squad Optics

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The United States Special Operations Command (US SOCOM) is looking for a new variable-power rifle optic to allow users to engage targets out to 600 meters, while still preserving close-in capability. The solicitation, released last week on Fed Biz Opps, announces a [Read More…]

1-8x Variable Power Optics for USMC? Squad Common Optic Solicitation Released

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The United States Marine Corps is looking for new advanced optics for rifles and IARs that are capable of switching between a low magnification mode and a high (6-8x) magnification mode, according to a recent request for information (RFI) released through FedBizOpps at [Read More…]