Water crossing scene during filming of “Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan” in Nerang, Queensland, Australia. Photo credit: Jasin Boland / Red Dune Films […]
Category: Gear
Direct Action® – The Halifax has landed
Named after the RAF’s WWII ‘Halifax’ strategic heavy bomber, the Halifax backpack is the most eagerly anticipated backpack in the history of the Direct Action brand. The Halifax is also the most advanced of Direct Action’s backpacks, designed to perform on demanding missions. By combining lessons learned from combat experience plus expert gear design knowledge, […]
AMG® UH-1® Gen II Holographic Sight from Vortex
Introducing the brand-new, American-made AMG® UH-1® Gen II from Vortex. The Gen I’s rugged reliability and lightning-quick target acquisition in close quarters was very much appreciated by tactical shooters – but they craved night-vision compatibility. The AMG® UH-1® Gen II delivers! With four night-vision compatible settings and a dedicated night-vision button, the Gen II is ready to […]
Xentris Wireless Ruggedized Charging Solutions for Warfighters
By leveraging its knowledge of rapid consumer product development, in conjunction with newly acquired knowledge of military power solutions, Xentris Wireless has created ruggedized charging solutions that deliver the best Soldier-accepted, safe, charging solutions for the Warfighter. “We are proud to announce the launch of our military product line – EXOcharge. Charging solutions for the […]
Update on US Army Next Generation Squad Weapons Program
The US Army’s Program Executive Office Soldier (aka, PEO Soldier) has released photos of the three candidate systems for NGSW-Rifle and NGSW-Automatic Rifle, as well as the two proposed Fire Control Systems. Read the full story over at Soldier Systems Daily. […]
Royal Marines Commandos Get New Uniform *UPDATE*
The new kit, which will start to be worn from the Autumn, is part of the ‘Future Commando Force’ programme, which is designed to overhaul the way Commandos operate. The new uniform, designed and manufactured by Crye Precision, features a lighter weight, higher strength, faster-drying and more breathable fabric than typical 50/50 NyCo*. The Commandos […]
Helikon-Tex SFU NEXT MK2 Battle Trousers
SFU NEXT Mk2 pants are a new, improved version of Helikon’s classic SFU NEXT – redesigned to fit with a straighter, more aggressive cut for better utility and freedom of movement. The SFU NEXT MK2 trousers made of a Poly-Cotton Stretch Ripstop fabric featuring a blend of 48% cotton, 50% polyester and 2% elastane. They […]
British Airborne Forces 80th Anniversary
22nd June 1940: The Formation of Airborne Forces. On the 22nd June 1940, Winston Churchill sent a letter to General Ismay requesting a corps of at least 5000 airborne troops. Churchill had been impressed by the successes of German parachute and glider-borne troops in securing vital objectives ahead of the armoured ‘Blitzkrieg’ that had steamrolled […]
Introducing the LALO Shadow UCB
The LALO Shadow UCB (Uniform Compliant Boot) is a hot weather environment boot designed to meet Army regulation AR670-1 requirements, but also to provide all day comfort. The Shadow UCB is a durable, lightweight boot that features a puncture resistant protective plate, breathable materials, a hidden lace pocket, rockered sole, and LALO’s signature drainage system […]
Friday Foto
Members from November Company, 3 Royal Canadian Regiment perform section attacks and urban drills as part of testing for the new potential camouflage uniform pattern. Photo By: Aviator Melissa Gloude, Garrison Imaging Petawawa, copyright 2020 Department of National Defence […]