US SOCOM buys Polish”Skytrucks”

from Strategypage.comU.S. SOCOM (Special Operations Command) has bought ten M-28 Skytruck aircraft from Polish manufacturer PZL. SOCOM needed a smaller transport, that could land on rough fields, to get small numbers of troops and supplies to the many scattered bases it has in remote, undeveloped locations. The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (a component […]

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Spec.Ops Brand “Shoulder Pocket Wallet”

Saw this on SoldierSystems today, and I thought “Brilliant!  I gotta get me one of these!” From the Spec.Ops product page:  “Traditional wallets are not built to fit in the shoulder pockets found on the new generation of U.S. military uniforms. Conventional wallets don’t offer organization designed around the types of items carried in the […]

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Spec.Ops Brand”Shoulder Pocket Wallet”

Saw this on SoldierSystems today, and I thought “Brilliant!  I gotta get me one of these!”From the Spec.Ops product page:  “Traditional wallets are not built to fit in the shoulder pockets found on the new generation of U.S. military uniforms. Conventional wallets don’t offer organization designed around the types of items carried in the field. […]

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SIG-556 and Galil AR from King Arms

At last, what a good proper, off-the-shelf SIG 556 airsoft replica – and it appears to also have a blow-back mechanism like their Galil series.          And adding to their great line-up of Galils – the AR model, with real wood hand-guard.  Gorgeous!   http://www.kingarms.com/home.asp […]

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Issue 3 KOMMANDO magazine now out!

Posted on 31/01/2009 by Strikehold http://www.k-isom.com/1.html This entry was posted in KOMMANDO-International Special Operations Magazine, Publications and Book Reviews. Bookmark the permalink. ← Anti-piracy task force hits choppy waters Tamil Tiger submarine force? → Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Name * Email * […]

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Granite Gear and Crye Precision updates

Posted on 30/01/2009 by Strike-Hold Further to a couple of earlier news items about developments seen at the SHOT Show 2009…Granite GearAlso on display at their booth was a range of stuff sacks in various sizes, printed in genuine licensed MultiCam pattern.Also on display was their innovative new IMAG Interlocking Magazine Pouch system.  The pouches feature PALS/MOLLE […]

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Mr. Hyde – revealed…

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Strikehold 28th January 2009 – latest news from Dominic Hyde of Hyde Definition: A momentous day for Hyde Definition – first order despatched today. “Because our garments are made in the UK, we are receiving our stock on a daily basis, as it is completed. As soon as we […]

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