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Varusteleka blog: The Basics of Snow Camouflage

Camouflaging yourself effectively in snowy terrain is actually more challenging than you might think. Snow looks different under different lighting conditions, the texture and appearance of snow is quite variable due to different weather conditions too. And lastly, depending on how much vegetation there is in the terrain, as well...

Friday Foto

This photo was on the cover of 'YANK' Magazine, Continental Edition of January 14, 1945, entitled "PRESENT ARMS". It featured Pfc. Robert Leigh and his collection of enemy weapons (MP.38 and MP.40's, an MG.34 and an MG42) taken by the 83rd Infantry Division. The picture was taken in Gurzenich (Düren),...

B&T USA Announces STATION SIX Silenced Pistol

B&T USA today announced that the new STATION SIX pistol is coming to the U.S. and is available for order through B&T dealers for delivery end of Q1. Tracing its roots back to the World War II-era Welrod silenced pistol developed at the famous Special Operations Executive Station IX ("Churchill's...

PLATATAC Brings Woodland Back

Due to popular demand, Australian tactical gear supremo PLATATAC is bringing sexy back - in the shape and form of "God's plaid", US Woodland camo (sometimes called M81 or M82 camo). The entire collection includes the Peacekeeper MK4 Chest Rig, the SR Jungle ALICE Pack, the GBH-R Boonie Hat, the...

Racal Acoustics Announces Major Headset Contract

Racal Acoustics, the UK-based global designer and manufacturer of audio communications and protection systems has today announced a new contract to supply the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO), with their RA4000 Magna digital headset system. The 7-year framework contract is worth up to USD $4.7 million...

Helikon-Tex CMR at Home on the Range with Polenar Tactical

Multi-Gun competition shooting is getting more and more popular. Which is why Helikon-Tex created the CMR - Competition Multi-gun Rig -  based on a gun belt with an additional, modular belt sleeve and micro chest rig. The rig is fully scalable and configurable, so that you can create the exact...

Friday Foto

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force Europe 21.1 (MRF-E), Marine Forces Europe and Africa, sights-in during a patrol during Exercise Reindeer II in Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 28, 2020. Reindeer II was a bilateral training exercise hosted by the Norwegian military to increase support capabilities between NATO allies in extreme...

Reserve Parachute Testing Seeks to Eliminate Premature Activations

Certified parachute test jumpers here finished 23 risk reduction jumps with the T-11R Single Pin Troop reserve parachute, making sure it works as it should during equipment test jumps. [caption id="attachment_8687" align="aligncenter" width="1591"] Photo Credit: Michael Zigmond, Airborne & Special Operations Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command[/caption]   The...

KITANICA Raider Pants Now Available in Woodland Camouflage

Kitanica kicks off the new year in style with a limited-edition run of their RAIDER pants in genuine Woodland camouflage 6.5 ounce Nylon-Cotton ripstop fabric! Kitanica's Raider Pants are equipped with 13 total pockets, including the unique feature of 2 lap pockets that give you access to kit while in...

B&T Provides APC9K SMG to the United States Air Force

The United States Air Force has purchased the B&T APC9K PRO sub-machine gun platform. These ultra-compact weapon systems are destined for specialized service and close personal protection use within the branch. “B&T is honored to have our APC9K PRO selected by the United States Air Force. We’re pleased to know...