Monday, December 30, 2019
Friday, December 27, 2019
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
My mistake here's the Bill as Signed, Again if serving a Life Sentence see if you can find anything on DPA Funding, AFRL, or IBAS. Good Luck. Pulled these out as at least tangentially germane.It's in there somewhere unless it's AF Dark Money. If you find it it likely won't cite hard dollars. Cross Section 4201 only categorizes General Topics. Could be Soldier Systems, Weapons and Munitions etc. We've come a long way from "Grab your Flintlock and meet on Concord Green".
Monday, December 23, 2019
Say I'm Poland and I just ordered 20 F-35s. I'll stipulate that I will receive the GEN III helmet update immediately upon availablity...(Primes can't wait to rid of the lousy Kopin displays)
Ready when you are..AFRL leads defense production program to success in FY19
https://www.hill.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2045078/afrl-leads-defense-production-program-to-success-in-fy19/
You have zero credibility, this is a joke. your life is trying to prey on the ignorant
$KOPN Upcoming new products from Kopin subsidiary Forth dimension displays and New job posting in NVIS inc for the military programs which Kopin mentioned in the investor presentations that two programs from Military projected that $200 millions spread across 10 years. pic.twitter.com/D9sgwuVOWp
— SMR2018 (@LTInvestorSMR) December 23, 2019
You know Derrick NVIS is a very small company will a limited product portfolio in a very small market. Happy I could put a Bow on your Holiday Pumping! Happy Pumpyday Derrick!
Bullish
Sunday, December 22, 2019
If anybody is still up in the air about the Display for HUD 3.0 (IVAS) look at Sensor Module Requirements as to Resolution (Long Wave & Short Wave IR)
according to incorporation document the company was a Branch Company Foreign Owned. We know what's happening to them
About Branch Relationships
A branch company is an out-of-jurisdiction registration of a company (in the US it is often referred to as a 'Foreign Corporation')yes Kopin Targeting in Scotts Valley was a Software Branch
Saturday, December 21, 2019
Zealer is back on Twitter. Trying some (not so new) material. Doing the "Cult of Personality" thing. We want 5 Rules!
$KOPN Personal computing is changing.. smartphones may be replaced by smart glasses! John Fan in 2015! But Its here and its now!https://t.co/TLd6m7Qe5T
— SMR2018 (@LTInvestorSMR) December 20, 2019
Speaking of IVAS, MRA Digital who designs solely for eMagin OLEDS has a number of IVAS Vendors on their "Clients" page. Intevac, FLIR, Microsoft. Those are named IVAS Vendors.
My working list of IVAS Vendors:
Microsoft
Intevac
FLIR (Black Hornet)
SA Phtonics
L3/Harris (ENVG-B)
Elbit (ENVG-B & SNVG-B)
eMagin
RDECOM
SiOnyx
Maybe BANC3
All on MRA's Clients Page
https://www.mradigital.com/our-clients
only leaving a fragment of a google serc
Registration List for IVAS Industry Day 7-8 August 2018 - Amazon S3
Somebody erased the registrants list for IVAS Industry Day
Friday, December 20, 2019
They are moving fast on attendant technologies to IVAS as well
http://www.rfpdb.com/view/document/name/Integrated-Visual-Augmentation-System-%28IVAS%29_W91CRB_18_Z_0001
I was looking for the funding for Program Expansion in the NDAA and I see the Army received 1/3 of the request. They determined they only "needed" the designated funding. Could be that there is a benign reason for this as the OTA from 2017 in the link suggests. That the Program is moving much faster than we know. General Gervais says as much in the Video below,
81 ,526 (Bill)
IVAS early to need -76,225
ENVG-8 program of record unit cost growth -17,509 Program increase - digital night vision test devices 3,000
ENVG-B ONS excess to need -64,344
The Government intends to award one (1) OTA, procuring approximately two thousand five hundred & fifty (2,550) IVAS prototypes (to include hardware, software, and the associated interface control documentation) in four (4) increments or "capability sets".
This competitively awarded prototype project will provide for the acquisition of follow-on production systems upon successful completion of the project, without further competition, as authorized by statute. The Government anticipates the selection of one (1) Offeror for award of a single contract or agreement for follow-on production of IVAS.
http://www.rfpdb.com/view/document/name/Integrated-Visual-Augmentation-System-%28IVAS%29_W91CRB_18_Z_0001
Thursday, December 19, 2019
More of same
#ElbitAmerica's solution merges multiple capabilities into a single, lightweight device that delivers superior performance for the forward deployed, foot mobile Marine. Learn more about our NGHTS concept for the @USMC athttps://t.co/DupKritk3Z
— Elbit Systems-US (@ElbitSystemsUS) December 17, 2019
system @MCSC_Quantico #ElbitProud https://t.co/W6QBSPqBVt
Our new order could have been for these...
The #ElbitAmerica NGHTS concept is built on our company legacy developing successful hand-held targeting systems, such as the CLRF-IC and the JTAC-LTD, while addressing the needs of today's #Marines. More at https://t.co/2Whmxy9Gqi @GlobesEnglish @USMC @USMarineCorps #USMC
— Elbit Systems-US (@ElbitSystemsUS) December 18, 2019
More Marsoc, Targeting System mentioned in previous post. Sure these will integrate with Squad Night Vision-B another "eMagin Inside" program...Elbit's locked-in on the USMC
The @MCSC_Quantico selected #ElbitAmerica to develop a prototype of the Next Generation Hand-Held Targeting System (NGHTS). Learn more at https://t.co/EwCC6ThvGc. @USMC @ModernDayMarine #ElbitProud pic.twitter.com/kuMfXREq2Y
— Elbit Systems-US (@ElbitSystemsUS) December 16, 2019
Bueno, you can boil it down to SWAP and Ruggedness always been the case. "Essentially all" includes Kopin phase out in Programs of Record so soon "all". Page 2 describes the smaller, lighter targeting system Elbit just announced The one Raanan mentioned at AUSA
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Weapons. Some funding will go towards integration of more robust and less power micro Organic Light Emitting Diode Displays (OLEDs) that are used on essentially all Soldier Sensors and Lasers programs.
https://www.dacis.com/budget/budget_pdf/FY20/RDTE/A/0603774A_81.pdf
Heard about a new Optic replacement for ACOG for Rifleman, that provided an AR overlay so I assume eMagin. It's in the Portfolio but couldn't find it in the budget. eMagin OEM Trijicon would supply. Anyway in doing so I came across this
Free-form Prism Eye Piece
Lest we forget...
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
The problem with LBS is that it is delicate. It cannot arrive out of alignment, it has to be able to survive the roughest handling it would encounter in a combat zone, it has to be integrated into systems that have different tolerances and specifications l.e. FWS, it has to have Thermal, Digital NV and work in any and all lighting environments and on and on. Stick with the Enterprise and Consumer where these criteria aren't and a matter of Life and Death. He's right a Laser that's jacked up in High Brightness conditions is a danger to the user.
yes which means it was never intended to be used in the field but that is a moot point for now...
They are attempting to resolve the RGB laser calibration (y, p, r) issue via SW in real time which is tremendously difficult to accomplish...
— TonyRogersVaai (@TonyRogersVAai) December 18, 2019
Anytime you ship these units around the world, just a slight bump on the headset could cause a misalignment.
Just one of several issues
It's a grumpy day in Mr. Rogers Neighborhood...
I have tried the device and I concur with everything Karl has stated in his articles.
— TonyRogersVaai (@TonyRogersVAai) December 18, 2019
Secondly, attempting to train our war fighters utilizing a diffractive waveguide technology that was not designed to be used in ambient sunlight is not only dangerous it is irresponsible.
Suck it up Derrick, don't lose your mojo, think of your followers, both of them, they love these stories "Once Upon a Time in the Kingdom of Massachusetts there lived the King of Microscreens and His Court Jester Zeelero...
$KOPN Great day for accumulation. Just a few more days of tax loss selling left. We're planning to build a full position by the end of next week. A strong long-term uptrend will be forming over the next weeks. China Trade Deal is a game changer. Target remains $3.14 in 2020.
— ARVRInvestor (@ArvrInvestor) December 14, 2019
These look like Oakleys to me. Like the idea of a strengthening a partnership with these guys.
Elbit Systems of America to Develop Next Generation Hand-Held Targeting System.
perhaps this smaller, much smaller Target Designator could explain the cuts in JETS. More eyes, less weight, perfect for a agile force like the Marines. Miniature JTAC. Here's a tip. Any near-eye-display made in New Hampshire uses a eMagin display.
http://elbitsytsems-us.hs-sites.com/news/elbit-systems-of-america-to-develop-next-generation-hand-held-targeting-system?utm_content=109189430&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&hss_channel=tw-2584291039
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Square peg round hole becoming JCs version of 5 Rules
Monday Invited Industry Talks and Panels
Time | Speaker | Presentation |
---|---|---|
8:30 AM | Bernard Kress Microsoft HoloLens | Opening address |
8:50 AM | Jerry Carollo | Square Pegs Round Holes |
9:10 AM |
Too Buck Rogers for Congress. Man, hope they don't axe it in it's entirety .They are pretty far down the road on this. Slow it down, find other funding sources. Could be "blackmailing" Microsoft to do some hybrid funding.
https://breakingdefense.com/2019/10/army-ponders-likely-cuts-to-ambitious-training-program/
don't know what this is but really gotta go this time
$EMAN order of approximately $5.6 million for displays from a major defense contractor.
— ACSlater (@ACSlater__) December 17, 2019
Training the Trainers
Pic of the week: 2/1 Soldiers train leaders on the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular this week in a proof of train-the-trainer concept @FortRiley. 2/1 was the first unit fielded the capability in Sep. @armyfutures @FightingFirst @PEOSoldier pic.twitter.com/yNE6PHtimP
— Soldier Lethality CFT (@SL_CFT) December 15, 2019
State-of-the-Art: Looks like the F-35 A or Conventional Take-off have the new helmet (sale of 32 airframes to Poland)
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/12/17/2019-27133/arms-sales-notification
Executive Summary NDAA 2020: Like #3 the best
Highlights the importance of establishing secure fifth-generation (5G) wireless network technologies for the warfighter and provides funding to start this effort at two Air Force locations
→Sets forth a new strategy for securing a trusted supply chain of advanced microelectronics for the United States and U.S. allies and partners.
https://www.armed-services.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/FY%202020%20NDAA%20Executive%20Summary.pdf
Dunno, things are getting a little dicey in China. Maybe not a good idea to rely on them for knives, forks, 5G, semiconductors, Baby Yodas...
Anti-government protesters clashed with riot police as they gathered at shopping malls across Hong Kong, chanting slogans, putting up posters and spraying graffiti on shops https://t.co/s7ygOHCo10 pic.twitter.com/ZWSqh4ijo4— Reuters (@Reuters) December 15, 2019
Monday, December 16, 2019
The @usairforce has been on the leading edge of #SpatialComputing, including #AR, with Heads Up Displays (HUDs) for Pilots and #VR for Simulation & Training, since the 1960's. As a #AirForce Veteran, I'm proud to see them continue their leadership!
— John Westra #VR #AR #Innovation (@John_Westra) December 16, 2019
Sunday, December 15, 2019
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Senate Leader Invokes Cloture. No more Debate. Vote Tuesday. Bill subject to Review. POTUS signs. Wait.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) filed cloture on the fiscal year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act Dec. 12, allowing for lawmakers to vote to advance the $738 billion authorizing bill Dec. 16. He confirmed in his Thursday morning remarks on the floor that the Senate will pass ...
Friday, December 13, 2019
Notice Derrick switches to "we". He is a Kopin employee...
We do not invest based on believing. We invest based on value. We have $150M worth of assets here. No debt. Market cap is $35M.
— ARVRInvestor (@ArvrInvestor) December 13, 2019
I think you've isolated the problem Mr. Growth
No one else believes that...literally no one
— Skyline Growth (@SkylineGrow) December 13, 2019
Deep Dive Here into Realpolitik with Professor Zoolander
$EMAN The macro forces (China Trade Deal) are now against Emagin and helping $KOPN. Given how much Kopin is already ahead both technologically and financially, Emagin will be destroyed very fast. Emagin may not survive till May 2020. Beware.
— ARVRInvestor (@ArvrInvestor) December 13, 2019
Any time the F-35 Tech is mentioned in any connection I'll assume it's emagin OLED. The EVR 30 which precede the 50 was a Kopin nHD LCD.
Collins Aerospace showcases expanded ERV system https://t.co/SAvqzy0gKi @CollinsAero pic.twitter.com/Eg9E5zwnBw
— Jane's (@JanesINTEL) December 12, 2019
Thursday, December 12, 2019
don't be this guy, leave the drunk posting to Zoellor
Bullish
Brown Secures Dayton & Wright-Patterson Priorities in Key Defense Bill
hahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahha
$KOPN is trading like it is the one about to go BK
— Skyline Growth (@SkylineGrow) December 12, 2019
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
This is Innovative Fed Strategies latest lobbying effort: House Version 2968 and Senate 2474, so one down the House, Senate will let it sail through then to WH for Review, Signature by Da Trump and it's passed.
- H.R.2968 / S.2474, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020, Title IV, all provisions related to advanced military displays; and Defense Production Act; Title III, all provisions relating to advanced military displays.
- Defense Production Act: Title I; all provisions related to advanced military displays.