Winter is coming…. These guys can handle that. This short film, in Swedish, follows some aspiring Jaeger (Rangers) through part of the selection course. This action-packed clip shows Jaegere (Rangers) from the Mountain Platoon engaging in a live fire react-to-ambush drill, while using snowmobiles.
World War I devastated the territory of what became the state of Latvia, and on 18 November 1918, in Riga, the People’s Council of Latvia proclaimed the independence of the new country. A freely elected Constituent assembly convened in May 1920, and adopted a liberal constitution in February 1922. On 5...
The ‘Dragon Egg®’ has been one of the best sellers in the company’s so-called “Legacy Line”, but never ones to rest on their laurels, the company recently announced an upgraded version. That upgraded, MKII version is now available for sale in a variety of solid colors and can be purchased...
The history of the ‘smock’ in military usage goes back to the Second World War when they became famously associated with the German Fallschirmjaeger, the British and Allied Airborne Forces and the British Special Air Service. WWII-era British Airborne Force ‘Denison Smock’, from the Imperial War Museum’s collection. © IWM...
Yup, it does indeed look as though the French Army will be adopting a new rifle that speaks German – albeit with a decidely American accent… The famous FAMAS – standard rifle of the French Armed Forces since the ’70’s. Photo copyright: Larry Vickers According to a story that broke...
As its National Airborne Day, it seems fitting to post our wrap-up of this year’s Leapfest today – hard to believe it was already a week ago that the skies over southern Rhode Island were full of parachutes… National Airborne Day on Aug. 16 honors the occassion of the first...
So by now you might have already seen the news that the US Navy is ditching their ridiculous camouflage duty uniform – known officially as “Navy Working Uniform Type I” (NWU-I), but nicknamed ‘Blueberry’ because of its camo pattern. While this could certainly be considered good news, and a step...
UF PRO® has introduced the new generation of their Monsoon waterproof/breathable jackets. UF PRO® has launched a new generation of waterproof/ breathable jackets with their Monsoon and the Monsoon XT Gen.2 Jacket. The two jackets differ in material and cut; the XT version is the more robust ‘tactical’ version, whereas the Monsoon...
The latest product video from Direct Action gear is now live on their YouTube Channel. This system provides for the immediate cutaway release of the SPITFIRE Plate Carrier. Its innovative design and allows for quick and easy reassembly of the Plate Carrier without the cutaway elements. Created with primarily with...
The Leapfest International Static Line Parachute Competition 2016 is now less than a week away! Watch out of our event coverage to start this coming Saturday. Here is a list of the rgistered teams for 2016: 43rd Airborne Battalion Czech Republic Associazione Nazionale Paracadutisti d’Italia Italy 11 Airmobile Brigade (AASLT)...