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Posted on October 31, 2012 by Strike-Hold USMC Force Recon.   This entry was posted in Uncategorized. Bookmark the permalink. ← KOMMANDO magazine – Einsatzkommando COBRA using PenCott-GreenZone SOCOMGEAR Barrett REC7 AEG Now Available → Comments are closed. Search for: Recent Posts Leo Koehler PenCott Tactical Combat Jacket review Friday...

KOMMANDO magazine – Einsatzkommando COBRA using PenCott-GreenZone

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Strike-Hold The Nov-Dec. issue of KOMMANDO – International Special Operations Magazine features an up-close look at the new Sniper Smock and Trousers and Combat Field Shirt from SABRE that are being used by Austria’s legendary Einsatzkommando “COBRA” anti-terrorist / special operations unit of the...

Royal Marines and French counterparts strengthen ties during Exercise Corsican Lion

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Strike-Hold The Royal Marines are further strengthening ties between the militaries of the UK and France as they take part in Exercise Corsican Lion in the Mediterranean. Royal Marines from 3 Commando Brigade are working alongside their French counterparts to develop the new Combined...

AMP – Australian MultiCam Pattern

Soldier Systems Daily reported the news from Australia today that the Australian MultiCam Pattern has been officially unveiled, and that Diggers will soon be deploying to Afghanistan wearing new uniforms featuring the new pattern. So, what is all the hub-bub about, and just what did Crye Precision get paid more...

PENTACAM – new multi-terrain camo for Greece?

Some photos of a new type of MultiCam-influenced, “lizard” pattern based, commercially-developed camouflage pattern appeared on Militaryphotos.net a few days ago and immediately caused a bit of a stir. Is it a new pattern that’s been developed for the Greek military?  Is it being used by Greek special operations units? ...

NavELite Now Shipping its Backlit Magnetic Compass (BLMC)

Posted on 19/10/2012 by Strike-Hold NavELite, a global provider of backlit magnetic compasses, has begun shipping of its NavELite Backlit Magnetic Compass (BLMC), the world’s first, on-demand, backlit magnetic wrist-worn compass. The company has just completed a large production run and all pre-orders have been shipped. NavELite ships through the United...

Agilite Now Offering Custom Design Services

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Strike-Hold Agilite has just announced the debut of its new custom design capabilities for military, law enforcement, rescue and firefighting organizations and individuals worldwide. The firm, which began on the foundation of designing and manufacturing tactical gear for Israeli Special Operations units with its...

UFPRO PenCott P-40 Commandos Trousers

The PenCott P-40 Commandos trousers from UFPRO combine the excellent ergonomic and functional features of the P-40 Commandos series with the superb camouflage properties of the PenCott camouflage pattern family. All functional elements are designed for tactical and tactical outdoor activities.  The tight, anatomical fit, together with highly durable Scholler® stretch...

New Polish Army experimental camouflage pattern – MAPA

Like it or loathe it, everybody’s into new camouflage these days.  And while some countries are taking the path of least resistance and adopting MultiCam, or a derivative of it, other countries are taking a more in-depth approach. Poland is an example of the latter – although they do also...