It must be that time of year, it seems as if everyone is updating their web presence and Germany-based weapons producer Heckler & Koch is no exception.
Thanks ZB!
Archive for November, 2011
H & K Updates Website
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011American Warrior Issue 5 Out Now
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
NRA’s Life of Duty website is a great resource and their softcopy magazine, “American Warrior” is everything a publication of those who have chosen a life of service should be. It’s got something for all of us. There are articles on Military, Law Enforcement, Fire, Medical, weapons, gear, and entertainment. Everything we love. Their latest issue is out so take a look.
www.nralifeofduty.tv/#/nraamericanwarrior
Arktis North America Updates Website
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
Ares Armor Combat XII-MEC Pack in PenCott Camo Available for Pre-Order Now
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011The new Ares Armor Combat XII-MEC Pack is similar to the original design but they have removed the of the PALS webbing from the rear compartments of the pack at the request of military customers who wanted to streamline the pack. The MEC designation is exclusive to PredatorBDU.com in the three PenCottâ„¢ Multi-Environment Camouflage patterns which include GreenZone (Temperate), Badlands (Transitional/Semi-Arid), and Sandstorm (Arid/Desert).
The Main Compartment features two sections for 100 oz hydration bladders with additional space for field rations or other gear, along with PALS webbing along the sides (solid color). In addition to the two magazine pouches on the rear of the pack there are also two zippered pouches. The pack can be worn solo with the shoulder straps or mounted directly to a plate or armor carrier.
The pack is manufactured from 1000D PenCott Textured Nylon that is NIR treated and features a DWR coating. Available now for pre-order from www.predatorbdu.com with delivery commencing mid-January (Free Shipping CONUS and APO/FP).
US Army Green Laser Interdiction System Awarded to B.E. Meyers & Co Inc and ADS Inc
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
PEO Soldier, through its Soldier Maneuver Sensors Office, has announced B.E. Meyers as the winner of the Green Laser Interdiction System (GLIS) Program. This latest award calls for an initial delivery of 12,542 units of the new GLARE® MOUT Plus non-lethal laser, and provides for additional orders in 2012 and 2013.
“This win is the culmination of two years of effort to develop and deliver the best non-lethal laser device to the U.S. Army†said Brad Meyers, CEO of B.E. Meyers. “Military units across the globe are challenged to provide security and safety while also minimizing the danger to civilians. Non-lethal lasers have been proven to save lives by reducing the number and severity of incidents with non-combatants, and are a great addition to these young soldier’s capabilities.â€
ADS, Inc is the procurement solutions provider for this program, and will service the requirements of PEO Soldier via the Special Operational Equipment Tailored Logistics Support (TLS) Program. ADS and B.E. Meyers have a long history together serving our nation’s men and women in uniform, having provided thousands of GLARE® MOUT devices to the U.S. military since 2007. Today, this partnership continues to grow as B.E. Meyers and ADS work together to provide industry-leading solutions in the non-lethal space. “ADS is the right partner to work with to get our GLARE MOUT Plus devices deployed. They have a great team, legendary customer focus, and a global reach. Together we will deliver success to PEO Soldier and the U.S. Army.†said B.E. Meyers President and COO, Dr. Greg Quarles.
Platatac CUTS:SP
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011Australia’s Platatac has introduced their new Platatac’s CUTS (Cool Under Tactical Shirt): Special Projects. It is a combat style shirt designed for use in hot climates and is very traditional in that the sleeves are woven and the torso is knit.
One interesting feature of the CUTS:SP is that the shoulders are constructed from 3D air mesh to facilitate cooling. Additionally, the bicep include Velcro patches as well as a webbing flap to cover up the IR Square when not needed. These pockets also feature an additional smaller zippered pocket on top of the original pocket.
Currently available only in MultiCam in XSmall – XXLarge in both Regular and Long lengths. All sizes have been issued NSNs. It is important to note, that while CUTS:SP has incorporated some interesting features it was designed for the Australian military and is not FR.
Join GSS for the Friday After Black Friday Sale
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011Since so many troops were out of town on the actual Black Friday, GSS wanted to make sure no one missed out. They are hosting an after Black Friday sale this December 2nd and 3rd during their regular hours: 10 – 7 both days. GSS always runs a a great sale with tiered discounts on various brands/items.
At the store location only.
Open Warfare
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011OpenWarfare.org describes themselves as “an attempt to build a clearinghouse for open source warfare information.” In addition to showcasing disruptive technologies, much of the information they provide is in the same vein as the “Improvised Everything” briefing we showcased awhile back.
