Department of Defense Nonlethal Weapons and Equipment Review
Department of Defense Nonlethal Weapons and Equipment Review
Department of Defense Nonlethal Weapons and Equipment Review
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Portable Vehicle-Arresting Barrier (PVAB)<br />
Manufacturer: Primex<br />
Vendor: Army Procurement<br />
Approximate Cost: $40,500.00<br />
Participating Services: Army,<br />
Marines<br />
Description: The portable vehicle-arresting barrier is capable <strong>of</strong> stopping a light truck (up to<br />
7,500 pounds) at speeds up to 45 mph. It can be installed by two people in less than 1 hour. Total<br />
weight <strong>of</strong> the system is 646 pounds.<br />
Operational Capability/Use: This preemplacement capture system provides quick <strong>and</strong> mobile<br />
deterrence to unauthorized <strong>and</strong>/or potentially suspicious vehicles at checkpoints or entryways to<br />
high-value assets or facilities.<br />
Dissuader Laser Illuminator<br />
Manufacturer: SEA Technology<br />
Vendor: SEA Technology<br />
Approximate Cost: $5,000.00<br />
Participating Services: Air Force<br />
Description: This h<strong>and</strong>held laser “flashlight” generates an extremely bright, variable-width<br />
beam <strong>of</strong> red light. The beam is certified eye-safe at all ranges <strong>and</strong> under all tactical conditions.<br />
The laser beam sends a language-independent warning <strong>and</strong> challenge that forces adversaries<br />
to signal their intent to retreat, surrender, or continue aggressive behavior. It dissuades <strong>and</strong>/or<br />
delays adversaries by producing an overpowering glare or flash blinding the individual.<br />
Operational Capability/Use: The laser illuminator is suitable for law enforcement missions<br />
where revealing a drawn weapon is not advisable. This device can be used as h<strong>and</strong>held<br />
augmentation to sidearms carried on law enforcement missions; use <strong>of</strong> a sidearm enables quick<br />
conversion to lethal force.<br />
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