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 […]
Our friends at UF PRO posted a blog article recently that give a great overview of how and why they have developed their flagship combat uniform, the Striker BDU, into what it is today. Since its first public unveiling at the IWA trade show in March 2013, UF PRO’s STRIKER BDU system has been a […]
Vertx®, a leading manufacturer of low-profile tactical apparel and accessories, has announced its next generation of gloves. Offered in four distinct styles; the Assault 2.0, Course of Fire, Crisp Action and Move to Contact, each glove is built to handle the needs of any mission. Built with their own unique purpose, the gloves fulfill individual […]
It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the many choices that are out there in tactical jackets, especially in regard to functionality, quality, performance characteristics, and value… UF PRO in particular have a wide range of different styles, colors, and performance characteristics to choose from. So, in their latest blog post, they give you some background […]
On September 17th 1944 the then largest airborne operation, by Allied Forces, of the Second World War was launched. Three airborne divisions and an independent brigade would take part in the air side of operation ‘MARKET-GARDEN’, which would take place in Holland. The 101st U.S. Airborne Division would land the nearest to the Dutch/Belgium border, […]
