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Archive for March, 2019
Army Releases New Deception Manual
Friday, March 1st, 2019Rheinmetall presses ahead with laser weapon technology: new weapon station successfully tested
Friday, March 1st, 2019
Rheinmetall continues to make steady headway in the world of laser weapons, having recently completed a successful serious of comprehensive trials with a weapon station. In combination with a laser, the weapon station demonstrated its speed and precision in tests conducted in December 2018. The weapon station can be armed with lasers in the 100 kW output power range.
During the tests, which were conducted in Switzerland at the company’s Ochsenboden test centre near Zürich, drones and mortar rounds were successfully engaged at operationally relevant ranges.
The laser weapon station is the latest stage and logical continuation of the process in which Rheinmetall has transformed laser weapon technology into a fully functional weapon system. It consists of four main components: the laser source, beam director with the telescope, and coarse tracker (weapon station).
The mobile weapon station performs the task of mechanically aiming the laser toward the target. Now that a weapon station specially designed to meet the requirements of a laser weapon station has been successfully realized, Rheinmetall has all of the principal assemblies for a future laser weapon system at its own disposal.
The laser weapon station was combined with a beam director – successfully employed in multiple tests – and high-performance Rheinmetall lasers. It is also designed to be combined with a soon-to-be-available 20 kW laser source, likewise made by Rheinmetall.
Equally suitable for ground, air and naval operations, the assemblies are modular and scalable in design, and can be deployed regardless of the threat situation on military platforms of all types.
Among the laser weapon station’s outstanding performance parameters are its extremely accurate mechanical aiming function, coupled with an unlimited, 360° traversing zone and an elevation range in excess of 270°. The system architecture (EN DIN 61508) is closely oriented to the MANTIS air defence system now in service with the Bundeswehr, and thus also offers interfaces for connecting it to higher-echelon air defence systems
Zulu Nylon Gear – M4 Reduced Signature Chest Rig
Friday, March 1st, 2019
The M4 Reduced Signature Chest Rig (RSCR) from Zulu Nylon Gear accommodates 3 AR15-type magazines with adjustable retention in their unique reverse flap pouches. Across the front is a shock cord web intended for carrying items like a tourniquet on your centerline where it can be easily accessed with either hand. The sides feature elastic loops for chem lights, Sharpies, or similar items.
The rear features a flat pocket for maps. The harness was designed to be as light and thin as possible. Both the shoulders and waist feature user replaceable shock cord which allows the rig to remain snug on your body but still breath with you. The buckles and rear hook Velcro patch are intended to interface with most armor systems.
Made in the USA!
Offered in Black, Coyote, Ranger Green, MultiCam and MultiCam Black.
Frag Out! Magazine #23
Friday, March 1st, 2019Frag Out! Is a Polish gear online magazine.
Issue number 23 features some great stories including an in-depth look at Angel 7’s new eye pro, the Fabryka Broni “?ucznik” Radom, and the 1980s-era US Army Individual Integrated Fighting System.
Read it at fragout.uberflip.com/i/1086092-frag-out-magazine-23.
FirstSpear Friday Focus – Beanies and Neckies
Friday, March 1st, 2019This Friday we are taking a look at the FirstSpear all American wool Beanies and Neckies. Constructed from FirstSpear ACM BASE 100, a merino, poly, and modal blend. Featuring flat seams for maximum comfort under helmets and just enough material to double up over the ears when temperatures drop.
The heather grey beanie / neckie color option is now a non-stocking non-standard option and will be available only while supplies last and will not be available for re-order. 100% American made.
www.first-spear.com/technical-apparel/headwear/beanie-acm-base-100
MD-Textil Introduces Gear In CONCAMO
Friday, March 1st, 2019
German manufacturer MD-Textil will display their new CONCAMO line constructed of laser cut laminate at Enforce Tac / IWA. Platecarrier and Pouches will be available after the show.
See The Madritsch Weapon Technology Suppressor with Pol-Tec at Enforce Tac
Friday, March 1st, 2019Germany’s Pol-Tec will exhibit Madritsch Weapon Technology‘s Suppressor for the H&K SFP9.
Requiring no threaded barrel, it attaches to the pistol’s rail. Its shape also keeps the standard height sights clear for use.
See them in booth 12-583.
