Helikon-Tex announced today that their PCS-style smock will be available in PenCott-GreenZone™ and PenCott-SnowDrift™ camouflage from January 2015. Based on the design of the British Army’s ‘Personal Clothing System’ Smock, Helikon’s PCS Smock is constructed from milspec-grade 50/50 Nylon-Cotton ripstop fabric. It features 10 spacious pockets for personal equipment, a helmet-compatible hood that can be […]
Month: November 2017
Zombie Zone and SCDTV Christmas Stocking Competition
This Christmas, the Elves from Zombie Zone have joined forces with the Elves from SCDTV – and those from the far north – and have prepared something very special for you… First a little back-story… Last Christmas Eve, Santa Claus received many disturbing signals that bad green lizard-goblins were trying to destroy Christmas. There were dozens of reports of them robbing people’s […]
Singapore Armed Forces high-tech airborne training centre
Check out the new hi-tech system that the Singapore Armed Forces are using to train their paratroops. Certainly looks a lot more modern than what I went through at Benning back in 1983. […]
German LRRPs conduct freefall training in Tennessee
Soldiers of Fernspählehrkompanie 200 (long range reconnaissance training company) visited Tennessee recently to practice their skills in military free-fall operations with full equipment. The company belongs to the German Army’s special operations division and provides the division’s organic long range reconnaissance capabilities. Click on the picture above to jump to the video – in German language. Source: Bundeswehr […]
SEALS Action Gear gets ready for winter…
Being located in Alberta, Canada, SEALS Action Gear probably know a bit about cold weather and snow – and it looks like they’re getting ready for in style this year – judging by the snapshots of their latest prototypes that they recently posted on their Facebook page. First up is the latest incarnation of their […]
‘Viewpoint Tactical’ – SAWMAN talks about defending endangered animals
Former SEAL team operator Craig “Sawman” Sawyer talks about his motivation and his efforts in counter-poaching ops to save the endangered rhinos and elephants of Africa from extinction at the hands of international crime syndicates. Click on the image above to jump to the magazine – Sawman interview starts on page 50. […]
New accessories from UF PRO
Having reset the standard in tactical clothing design and functionality, UF PRO® have now introduced several new accessories that extend the practicality of their garments. EXTENSION STRAPS With the UF PRO® Extension Straps you can now connect your battle belt with the belt loops of your UF PRO® tactical pants. Choose between Black, Brown Grey […]
Netherlands 11 Airmobile Brigade: Exercise ‘Falcon Preydrive’
Exercise FALCON PREYDRIVE is under way near Celle in Germany. Participants include airborne troops from Germany, The United States and The Netherlands. This exercise tests the operational readiness of 11 Infantry Battalion Grenadier Guards Regiment and Hunters. The exercise is supported by various units of the brigade and the OOCL. These pictures give an impression of […]
Exercise ‘Green Maelstrom’: 3rd Battalion, Parachute Regiment
Exercise GREEN MAELSTROM has seen 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA) put through its paces and celebrate one of its heroes. The training, on the arduous terrain of the Otterburn Ranges in Northumbria, focussed on building up the paratroopers’ skills in carrying out live fire section attacks, both by day and at night. The […]
CMMG Mk47 MUTANT – a new 7.62x39mm AR-style rifle
Is it a mutant or a unicorn? You decide… One thing’s for certain though – it appears that the embargo against Kalashnikov has spurred other firearms makers to get alternatives onto the market to meet the demand for 7.62x39mm rifles. CMMG Inc. today announced the release of the Mk47 MUTANT – an all-new modern sporting […]
