Helikon-Tex Goes Full Anorak

In British slang, to call someone an “anorak” is the equivalent of calling them a nerd or a geek – or, as we say in our world, a “geardo”. Well, we’re proud geardos here at Strike-Hold, so let’s follow on from our smock post yesterday by taking a deeper dive into the range of anoraks […]

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European Combat Uniform Programs

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 […]

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Direct Action’s 2021 Catalog Has Dropped

For the past 5 years or so Direct Action has been showing the world that gear designed in Poland can keep up with the best of the West. Their system-oriented design approach, combined with a real understanding of the dynamics and ergonomics of the intersection of operator and equipment, they’re innovations in advanced materials, and […]

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NTOA Recommends Primary Arms Optics for Service

Primary Arms Optics is proud to announce that their new co-branded Holosun HS507C-X2 with ACSS Vulcan Reticle scored a silver rating following extensive testing with the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA). The Holosun HS507C-X2-ACSS is a new generation of pistol red dot sight packed full of features like the multiple reticle system, solar failsafe, and […]

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USSOCOM Selects 5 Armed Overwatch Program Contenders

U.S. Special Operations Command has awarded a total of $19.2 million for prototype aircraft to take part in demonstration fly-offs for the SOCOM Armed Overwatch program. Five companies will submit their proposed low-cost, rugged aircraft to fly surveillance and strike missions under austere conditions.   The prototype demonstrations are expected to be completed by March […]

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