Aerial drones – especially small commercially available drones – have become a unique and ubiquitous challenge on the modern battlefield and pose a major threat to traditional military assets. Such small drones can be used to provide real-time reconnaissance, and/or be rigged with explosives and used as loitering munitions for...
In British slang, to call someone an "anorak" is the equivalent of calling them a nerd or a geek - or, as we say in our world, a "geardo". Well, we're proud geardos here at Strike-Hold, so let's follow on from our smock post yesterday by taking a deeper dive...
What is a Smock, and when is a Smock not a Smock? The military smock is a durable, four-pocket, loose-fitting outer layer garment. Modern smocks often have wind and water-resistant properties and can be found in almost every NATO camouflage pattern - as well as leading commercial patterns like MultiCam...
Available now from SPARTANAT Books: "COMBAT EXPERIENCE – MILITARY LESSONS FROM THE WAR IN UKRAINE". The onslaught and intensity of the war in Ukraine shocked the world—especially as many imagined that such a full-scale war would never happen on European soil again. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has significantly altered perceptions...
The MARK VI jacket stays true to Kitanica's mission to build outerwear designed to withstand heavy use, while offering unrivaled functionality and fit. The entire jacket, including the hood is constructed of 330 denier CORDURA® Fabric with a nylon taslan lining. The build of the MARK VI makes it lighter...
Part of the new Arktis Elite Range, the VULCAN is a packable & lightweight insulating mid-layer featuring PrimaLoft® Gold insulation. Paired with a windproof & water-resistant Nylon MiniRip to provide exceptional thermal efficiency & breathability without the bulk, even when wet. Between its inner and outer wind-proof layers, the jacket...
On 27 March 2023, the Finnish and Swedish Defence Forces signed an agreement for a joint range of military small arms with Finnish firearms manufacturer Sako Ltd. The range of firearms to be manufactured will gradually replace the the Swedish and Finnish Defence Forces’ current assault rifles, semi-automatic marksman rifles...
[caption id="attachment_10434" align="aligncenter" width="1436"] Green Berets with 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) refine snowmobiling techniques in support of Exercise ARCTIC EDGE 2022 near Utqiaġvik, Alaska, March 5-6, 2022. ARCTIC EDGE is designed to provide realistic and effective training for participants using the premier training locations available throughout Alaska. Alaskan Command...
G-Form, the protective solutions technology brand, is proud to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of its collaboration with Crye Precision. To support this partnership, the G-Form x Crye Precision elbow and knee guards are now available and selling through the military section of G-Form's website - as well as through...
Revision Military has introduced the new SlingShot™ ballistic sunglasses - featuring a browless design for off-the-charts anti-fog performance, with adjustable and customizable fit and rapid lens swap capabilities. SlingShot also exceeds military ballistic impact requirements. At first glance, you’ll notice the unique style of SlingShot that delivers numerous advantages over...