Its been a while since we’ve written about new developments on the combat uniforms front in Europe, and a few interesting things have been going on in recent months and weeks… Nordic Combat Uniform Project The NCU project has been a joint effort by Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland to develop a common full spectrum […]
IWI – Israel Weapon Industry – a member of the SK Group and a worldwide leader in combat-proven small arms – announces the launch of the Ace Sniper S.A Rifle. Based on the reliable, proven platform of the known Galil-Ace, the semi-automatic rifle with its advanced ergonomics design provides the user with the greatest accuracy […]
US Special Operations Forces in Europe training with members of Italy’s ‘Folgore’ parachute regiment. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Whitney Hughes […]
The US Army’s “Next Generation Squad Weapons” (NGSW) Program has certainly been an interesting project to watch, and despite the delays in publishing the promised final announcements, it has also progressed much quicker than many expected. Of course, many (including myself to be honest) were rather skeptical to begin with that the program would in […]
SIG SAUER recently announced the latest release in their line of historic P210 pistols – the P210 CARRY. This pistol combines the historic lineage of its iconic Swiss predecessor with the ideal characteristics and necessities the consumer expects in a modern carry pistol. “The SIG P210 is regarded as one of the most legendary, reliable, […]
Terrain 365™ has released their P38-AT manual liner lock model. This is the compact, bolstered manual opening version of their previous double action variant, and features their proprietary, corrosion-proof, edge holding, Terravantium™ blade alloy. This precision-made liner lock features a two-tone blade finish, bolstered construction with hand fitted carbon fiber scales in a contoured handle […]
Kitanica’s Lightweight Vented Shirt is constructed of a combination of light yet durable 4.5 oz. poly/cotton ripstop and antimicrobial moisture managing A.M.Y.®/Sorbtek® Mesh. The mesh ventilation behind the arm and gusseted back offers incredible breathability, airflow and mobility. It is equipped with two ergonomically angled chest pockets. The design of the Lightweight Vented Shirt includes […]
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR – YEAR OF THE TIGER! Members of the Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol unit of the 1st Brigade 101st Airborne Division listen to a briefing from the brigade commander, Brigadier General Willard Person. General Person expanded the use of long range reconnaissance patrols by the brigade, and authorized the use of the […]
Joining a line of high-performance UF PRO flame-retardant clothing for law enforcement personnel and military operators is the Striker FR Gen.2 Battle Dress Uniform, which significantly reduces the wearers’ risk of serious or fatal injury from the flames and intense heat that occur in proximity to an IED detonation. The company said its super-comfortable Striker FR […]
PepperBall has announced the launch of its all-new PepperBall Patrol Carbine (PPC) for daily patrol and tactical situations. Effective at up to 150 feet, the PPC is versatile and portable, according to the company. Field-tested by law enforcement agencies nationwide, the PPC incorporates the input and development notes from patrol officers. “After compiling years of […]