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Agilite Tactical “Bridge” – Universal Helmet Accessory Platform

THE BRIDGE from Agilite Tactical is an advanced and versatile one-size-fits-all tactical helmet accessories platform. It uses the existing loop layout on modern helmets and is designed to fit nearly all common tactical helmets. It provides a rock-solid platform for nearly all common helmet accessories – including NVG battery packs,...

FN-USA Announces FN SCAR 20S Precision Rifle

FN America, LLC is pleased to announce the release of the highly-anticipated FN SCAR® 20S precision rifle, based on the FN MK20 SSR or Sniper Support Rifle currently fielded within USSOCOM. The 7.62x51mm-chambered rifle has been purpose-built to achieve superior long-range accuracy. “The FN SCAR 20S is the latest addition...

Heckler & Koch VP9-B

Introducing the newest option on the most ergonomic striker fired handgun available, the VP9-B in 9mm. Retail priced at $719, the VP9-B offers a new US-style reversible push button and utilizes the same magazines as the other VP9 Series. The new push-button style mag release option from HK means the...

UF PRO® Delta AcE Plus Gen.2 Tactical Jacket

The Delta AcE Plus Gen.2 Tactical Jacket from UF PRO® is set to debut. The jacket’s design and materials provide extra warmth in extreme cold weather without overheating the wearer or causing loss of focus. Soon to be available from UF PRO® is the long-awaited Delta AcE Plus Gen.2 Tactical...

Mil Sistemika announces partnership with Hirtenberger Defence Technology

Mil Sistemika is proud to announce new partnership with Hirtenberger Defence Technology Limited, producer of state-of-the-art Arc-Fire artillery fire control system. HDT Arc-FireTM Integrated Fire Control System is a state-of-the-art fully digital fire control system that links commanders, fire support coordination centres, forward observers, fire direction centers (command posts), and...

Zenith Firearms Blog: The SBS – Part 1

Less well known that its famous cousin the SAS (Special Air Service), the Royal Marine's Special Boat Service (SBS) was also created and cut its teeth during WWII - tracing its origins back to when the Army Special Boat Section was formed in 1940. [caption id="attachment_5246" align="aligncenter" width="680"] British Special...

Revision Awarded Contract by U.S. Coast Guard to Deliver Custom Bump Helmet Systems

Revision was competitively selected against other solutions and will deliver a custom helmet system inspired by the company’s Batlskin Caiman™ Bump Helmet System. The helmet system is built on a skeletonized, lightweight base that is ideal for affixing headborne equipment and is specifically designed for the turbulence and physicality of...

RUSSIAN SPETSNAZ TRIES OUT NEW RPK-16

The 5.45mm Kalashnikov RPK-16 light machine gun was developed by “Kalashnikov” Concern as the new Squad Automatic Weapon for the Russian Army, and was officially adopted as such in February 2018. Based on traditional Kalashnikov layout and design, it has several novel technical and ergonomic features derived from the AK-12...