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 […]
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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 […]
MSBS – Polish Modular Rifle
The more we see of this new indigenously-designed 5.56mm NATO rifle system coming out of Poland, the more impressed we are. Keep an eye on this one… click on the image above to jump to the manufacturers official promo video click on the image above to see an a video showing how easily the rifle […]
SNEAK PEAK: Direct Action load carrying gear
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Belgian Special Operations Command Pathfinders – Air Insertion Training
Belgium’s SOC Pathfinders have posted a couple of nice videos on their Facebook page of some Air Insertion Training in Slovenia and Morocco. An interesting detail I picked up on while watching the videos in High Definition mode was that some of the guys are clearly wearing clothing from UF PRO in addition to their […]