Fellow Air Force retiree Tony Carr writes the John Q Public blog which keeps the Air Force on its toes. He has been keeping tabs on the Combat Camera-produced, unreleased doumentary, ‘Grunts of the Air’ depicting an A-10 Squadron deployment to Afghanistan in 2014. For some reason, the Air Force hasn’t released it officially. Naturally, Carr wants to know why.
I have no interest in stealing JQP’s thunder, so please read the background story here.
O P Tactical is running an End of Fiscal Year 2015 Sale! 10% off most items using Coupon Code EOFY15. See website for details. Sale runs through 30 September. GPC orders and Gov’t quotes will be expedited to ensure your funds are allocated in time.
Savox Communications DSEI Preview Press Release
High Impact, DSEI 2015 Presence for Savox Communications
· Pivotal European launch of future soldier headgear system expected to turn heads
· Contract wins and latest compact intercom C3I communications developments
Espoo, Finland, September, 2015 – Leading provider of C3I and communications solutions for defence, security and professional public safety users, Savox Communications, will be exhibiting at the World Leading Defence and Security event, DSEI 2015 (15-18 September), at ExCel, London, (Stand N5-442). At the show, Savox will launch the latest variants of its combat headgear system and its compact intercom C3I solution into the European market. The company will also be making a further major announcement at the event.
Taking pride of place on the Savox stand will be its THOR Combat Headgear System, which will be unveiled to a European audience for the first time – not simply to look at, but also to try out for themselves. Already adopted for use by its first customer, the Finnish Defence Force, THOR is an ideal component for the many future infantry soldier modernisation programmes underway globally. It has a major role to play on tomorrow’s battlefields, whether in traditional combat scenarios, or in urban counter-terrorism and security operations, homeland security and Special Forces’ ops.
Also to be showcased at DSEI, the company’s compact intercom system, IMP-CH. Visitors will be able to experience IMP-CH through a working simulation demonstrating its capabilities, daily, throughout the event. IMP-CH has been developed to meet the most demanding C3I requirements for applications aboard the widest B-vehicle inventory on land. At sea, IMP-CH is suited for use aboard small vessels, such as RIBs and larger ships, including corvettes, destroyers and aircraft carriers.
Mikael Westerlund, Savox Communications’ SVP Global Marketing, said, “DSEI is a milestone for Savox, as we demonstrate our strengths in communications and security solutions, gained over 30 years, to an audience with limited experience of our capabilities. We expect to surprise them.
“Both THOR and IMP-CH, the two highlights on our stand, meet the evolving needs of a range of demanding defence and security end users; introducing them into Europe promises to be very exciting, as we make our mark firmly as a defence industry player. For its part, the THOR Combat Headgear System on display will offer visitors a vision of the soldier of the future; as for IMP-CH, we are expecting some good news on that front at the show, so watch this space! ”
VISIT SAVOX COMMUNICATIONS ON STAND N5-442 AT DSEI 2015 AND BE ONE OF THE FIRST IN EUROPE TO EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE OF BATTLEFIELD HEADGEAR.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO OUR STAND!
SSD reader Collin and a buddy went for a hike over the holiday weekend up the Franklin mountains near Fort Bliss. He brought along his KCRF patch and his Grey Ghost Gear pack for the trip.
Marietta, GA – September 8, 2015 – TRU-SPEC, one of the leading suppliers of uniforms and personal equipment to the military, law enforcement and public safety markets, is excited to announce they are the official apparel provider for the award-winning, family favorite adventure show, Scaly Adventures.
Beginning this month, the third season of the popular television show will kick off, and viewers will be able to see TRU-SPEC’s MultiCam Black, TRU Pants, boonies, contractor caps, backpacks, black t-shirts and the ladies’ pro-weight t-shirt outfitting the cast on their adventures.
Scaly Adventures, also known as Pierce’s Scaly Adventures, is an E/I (educational/informational) television show featuring Richard, Tanya, and Pierce Curren as they travel around the world featuring many different exotic animals, as well as their own 32 reptiles. The purpose of the show is not only to teach what reptiles are really like, but also to inspire kids through family-friendly programming. Each episode focuses on teaching kids how they should “interact with, care for, and protect animals.”
“We are extremely proud to represent the TRU-SPEC brand in the upcoming season,” stated Tanya Curren. “When we first began Scaly Adventures, our goal was to create a credible yet compelling series that would appeal to young people. We are very proud to partner with TRU-SPEC in Season 3 as the Official Outfitter of Scaly Adventures. Their clothing and gear are not only the best you can get, but also they complete the ‘uniformed’ appearance we had been trying to achieve. TRU-SPEC truly is tough enough for the Scaly stuff!”
“At TRU-SPEC, we offer each of our loyal customers a line of trusted apparel that matches their performance – be it public safety, law enforcement, the competitive shooter or even those who work in environments that are a little more adventurous,” stated TRU-SPEC Vice President of Marketing, Darrell Jacks. “The folks at Scaly Adventures puts wear and tear on their apparel, in an effort to educate their viewers on how to properly care for and interact with animals; they need a line of apparel they can trust to move and withstand the aggressive situations they are put through, as well as remain comfortable in the different climates they endure. We’re extremely excited to partner with Scaly Adventures for this opportunity.”
Quantico Tactical has announced it’s bringing its Weapons & Gear EXPOs to seven locations throughout the United States at Quantico Tactical’s stores, through the months of September and October. The events are designed for Military and Law Enforcement, although they’re open to the general public, and allow these groups to interact with manufacturers, check out the latest gear and equipment, and make purchases, which includes close-out merchandise, free gifts, and registration to win gear and equipment.
Here’s a list of locations and dates for the upcoming Quantico Tactical EXPOs:
9/11-13 Junction City, KS – Near Fort Riley
9/11-13 Oceanside, CA – Near Camp Pendleton
9/18-20 Clarksville, TN – Near Fort Campbell
9/24-27 Woodbridge, VA – Near Quantico
9/25-27 Killeen, TX – Near Fort Hood
10/2-4 Lakewood, WA – Near Fort Lewis
10/9-10 Aberdeen, NC – Near Fort Bragg
7 September 2015: QinetiQ is to develop an electric hub-drive to improve survivability and mobility of future military ground vehicles for the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
The contract, worth $1.5m with an option for a further $2.7m, is part of DARPA’s Ground X-Vehicle Technologies (GXV-T) programme. Under this programme, participants will investigate technologies that could help to significantly improve capability in the next generation of vehicles.
QinetiQ’s hub-drive seeks to improve mobility through enhanced power, torque, integral braking and high efficiency, in a unit that can be contained within a 20” wheel rim. It aims to increase survivability by removing drive shafts and gearboxes, which can become lethal to occupants in the event of an IED detonation beneath the vehicle. The absence of these components could also reduce weight and open up future design possibilities, such as fully independent suspension with significantly increased travel.
Dr David Moore, Director of Research Services at QinetiQ, said: “Like cavalry horses throughout history, vehicles risk becoming less mobile as they are loaded with more armour and weaponry to meet the evolving demands of warfare. Our hub-drive tackles that threat by combining optimum performance with a significant weight saving, which is critical for mobility. It also introduces a far greater degree of architectural flexibility, enabling vehicles to be configured in ways which offer greater protection to their occupants.
“For us, this contract offers an opportunity to show how our expertise, built through 17 years of developing electro-mechanical transmissions for tracked and wheeled vehicles, can help customers de-risk the future.”
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