In this match-up, Ian and his guest John Keene (MSG - Ret.) discuss the pros and cons of the Valmet M78 and the FN-D. Both weapons have interesting backgrounds and both were designed to fulfill the role of a box-magazine-fed light machine gun. Beyond that, there are some very distinct...
I was very happy to be informed recently that FeedSpot has selected Strike-Hold! as one of their Top 50 Tactical Blogs on the web! It is truly an honor to receive this recognition: As you can see from this list, we are among distinguished company. Thank you FeedSpot!
A paratrooper of the US Army 11th Airborne Division gathers up his parachute canopy after a jump on Malamute drop zone November 2024. Photo: US Army
UF PRO proudly announces the launch of the Striker TT BDU, their lightest battle dress uniform crafted specifically for the challenges presented by tropical terrain. This innovative uniform incorporates fast-drying materials and ergonomic design features, ensuring optimal comfort and performance in hot and wet conditions. Developed in collaboration with elite...
Originally developed in 1942 as a standard camouflage pattern for US military forces, "frog skin" camo served mostly with the US Marines in the Pacific Theater. Although it was used for a while by some US Army combat units in Europe during the Normandy invasion, it was rather quickly withdrawn...
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...
What is a Smock, and when is a Smock not a Smock? The military smock is a durable, four-pocket, loose-fitting outer layer garment. Modern smocks often have wind and water-resistant properties and can be found in almost every NATO camouflage pattern - as well as leading commercial patterns like MultiCam...
The MARK VI jacket stays true to Kitanica's mission to build outerwear designed to withstand heavy use, while offering unrivaled functionality and fit. The entire jacket, including the hood is constructed of 330 denier CORDURA® Fabric with a nylon taslan lining. The build of the MARK VI makes it lighter...
Part of the new Arktis Elite Range, the VULCAN is a packable & lightweight insulating mid-layer featuring PrimaLoft® Gold insulation. Paired with a windproof & water-resistant Nylon MiniRip to provide exceptional thermal efficiency & breathability without the bulk, even when wet. Between its inner and outer wind-proof layers, the jacket...
On 27 March 2023, the Finnish and Swedish Defence Forces signed an agreement for a joint range of military small arms with Finnish firearms manufacturer Sako Ltd. The range of firearms to be manufactured will gradually replace the the Swedish and Finnish Defence Forces’ current assault rifles, semi-automatic marksman rifles...
