Posted on August 7, 2013 by Strike-Hold Yesterday’s piece about the Russian ADS “amphibious assault rifle” generated a fair amount of curiosity – especially with regards to its special underwater-optimized cartridge… So, here’s some further info: This new cartridge is known as 5.45×39 PSP. Externally, it is similar to standard 5.45×39 ammunition except that it […]
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Russia produces the world’s first truly amphibious rifle
The 5.45x39mm ADS is the first assault rifle in the world to fire equally well both in and out of the water. Notably, it is as good as the latest models of Kalashnikov-type assault rifles, while being smaller in size. In 2007, a Tula-based arms producer managed to produce the amphibious assault rifle, the result […]
Agilite’s Flexible Assault Ladder
Posted on August 5, 2013 by Strike-Hold The Flexible Assault Ladder is a lightweight, high-speed tactical ladder option. Available in either aluminium or carbon fiber step options, it is considerably less bulky and more versatile than other ladders and can be used in both urban and maritime tactical operations. www.agilitegear.com This entry was posted […]
Get a free UF PRO® Tactical Polo Shirt
During the whole month of August, you can get a free UF PRO® Polo Shirt, whenever your order value exceeds 100 EUROS. Thanks to the fantastic Cocona® fibre properties, the anatomically cut UF PRO® Polo Shirt absorbs odours, without any antibacterial treatment. It also provides excellent breathability – especially comfortable in hot climates. Click here […]
Agilite Rescue Devices Used in South African Mining Rescue
Johannesburg , South Africa, 29th July 2013 – Innovative rescue products designed for the Israeli Army and top US Special forces were used in a dramatic rescue underground in South Africa yesterday. At least eight people were rescued after a nightmare three day ordeal underground that left three dead, allegedly at the hands of an […]
Danish M/84 “Pletsløring” camouflage pattern
While the US Army has been researching, analysing and continuing to not announce a decision about a new camouflage pattern for its combat / utility uniforms and equipment, other countries have been changing their patterns at a pretty steady pace. Last year many people were very surprised when the Danes announced that they were going […]
RAIDS magazine
The latest issue of the legendary French military magazine RAIDS is out now – and not surprisingly, “Operation Serval” (the French intervention in Mali) is the main feature article. Check out the crazy leopard-skin camo pattern on that G36K… RAIDS magazine […]
The new (secret) eyes in the skies
Posted on July 23, 2013 by Strike-Hold First off, we have to give a hat tip to Wings Over Iraq for the tip-off about this. Secondly, prepare to meet a real-life UFO – maybe…. The successful launch and landing of the US Navy’s X-47B stealth drone on an aircraft carrier recently was a surprisingly, even […]
New King Arms SIG 516 AEGs available from Spartan Imports
Posted on 23/07/2013 by Strike-Hold Spartan Imports have three new SIG 516 AEG models in to choose from; a short “PDW” version, a mid-length “CQB” version, and a standard length “Tactical Patrol” version. – Name – Code – Weight w/o magazine – Overall length (Stock retracted) – Overall length (Stock extended) – Inner barrel […]
KITANICA “Backcountry Pants” launched
Posted on 23/07/2013 by Strike-Hold You might remember the KITANICA Brush Pants that were launched a couple of months back, now they’ve introduced a lighter-weight, more versatile version in the shape of their new Backcountry Pants. At the present time, the Backcountry Pants are only available in khaki color, but KITANICA are considering offering other […]