The Mogadishu Mile 5K will take place in Irving, Texas on Saturday, October 5th, as a portion of a 20th anniversary Task Force Ranger Reunion. Participants will run alongside actual members of Task Force Ranger as a tribute to those lost but never forgotten. Proceeds from the event will benefit...
Posted on August 8, 2013 by Strike-Hold The New Zealand Defence Forces have released a video showcasing the first introduction of the new NH90 medium / multi-role helicopter. Also visible in the video are some nice shots of the new New Zealand multi-terrain camo pattern uniform in use. Click on...
Posted on August 7, 2013 by Strike-Hold Yesterday’s piece about the Russian ADS “amphibious assault rifle” generated a fair amount of curiosity – especially with regards to its special underwater-optimized cartridge… So, here’s some further info: This new cartridge is known as 5.45×39 PSP. Externally, it is similar to standard...
The 5.45x39mm ADS is the first assault rifle in the world to fire equally well both in and out of the water. Notably, it is as good as the latest models of Kalashnikov-type assault rifles, while being smaller in size. In 2007, a Tula-based arms producer managed to produce the...
Posted on August 5, 2013 by Strike-Hold The Flexible Assault Ladder is a lightweight, high-speed tactical ladder option. Available in either aluminium or carbon fiber step options, it is considerably less bulky and more versatile than other ladders and can be used in both urban and maritime tactical operations. www.agilitegear.com...
During the whole month of August, you can get a free UF PRO® Polo Shirt, whenever your order value exceeds 100 EUROS. Thanks to the fantastic Cocona® fibre properties, the anatomically cut UF PRO® Polo Shirt absorbs odours, without any antibacterial treatment. It also provides excellent breathability – especially comfortable...
Johannesburg , South Africa, 29th July 2013 – Innovative rescue products designed for the Israeli Army and top US Special forces were used in a dramatic rescue underground in South Africa yesterday. At least eight people were rescued after a nightmare three day ordeal underground that left three dead, allegedly...
While the US Army has been researching, analysing and continuing to not announce a decision about a new camouflage pattern for its combat / utility uniforms and equipment, other countries have been changing their patterns at a pretty steady pace. Last year many people were very surprised when the Danes...
The latest issue of the legendary French military magazine RAIDS is out now – and not surprisingly, “Operation Serval” (the French intervention in Mali) is the main feature article. Check out the crazy leopard-skin camo pattern on that G36K… RAIDS magazine
Posted on July 23, 2013 by Strike-Hold First off, we have to give a hat tip to Wings Over Iraq for the tip-off about this. Secondly, prepare to meet a real-life UFO – maybe…. The successful launch and landing of the US Navy’s X-47B stealth drone on an aircraft carrier...
