Like other tradeshows it was great to see everyone in person and catch up with thee Canadian defence industry after the two-year hiatus. Today we’ll hit a few highlights from last week’s event in Ottawa.
Archive for June, 2022
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Tuesday, June 7th, 2022RTS Tactical Releases New Rapid Deploy IFAK Field Medical Kit for Military, Law Enforcement, and First Responders
Tuesday, June 7th, 2022The most comprehensive one motion pull system IFAK kit on the market launches to help save lives in the field.
Jun 7, 2022- MIAMI – Today, RTS Tactical launches their new rapid deploy IFAK, a comprehensive medical kit outfitted with cutting-edge components designed for injuries in the field. Rapid one-hand deployment allows access to all components instantly while maintaining situational awareness.
Other IFAKs currently available were developed in the early days of Operation Iraqi Freedom to fulfill a critical need and have been left behind by advances seen in tactical gear today. RTS Tactical reached out to Combat Medics and other personnel who understood the importance of a quick deploy IFAK to make the RTS Tactical Rapid Deploy IFAK the ultimate field-tested solution. The RTS Tactical Team researched the latest materials that would achieve a lightweight yet strong and rugged shell. The company incorporated all the necessary medical components for an advanced compact and Ready Kit while the engineering department created and field-tested the comprehensive one motion pull system that can be used by the operator itself or a fellow operator.
Mendel Berns, Marketing Director at RTS Tactical, shares, “When treating an injury in the field, time is critical. Every second counts. You need to be ready when called upon to save the life of a team member, even perhaps your own. Your new RTS Tactical IFAK Kit has been field-tested to be the most comprehensive one motion pull system that can be used by the operator itself or a fellow operator in a time of critical need.”
The light-weight Rapid Deploy IFAK is made with bonded cordura, high performing zippers, MIL-SPEC bungee cords and all the premium materials available in advanced tactical nylon today. The design lets customers control their IFAK contents as well as laser-cut MOLLE and bungee attachment points. The RTS Tactical Rapid Deploy IFAK Kit is available in Black, Ranger Green, Coyte, and Multicam. The RTS Tactical Rapid Deploy IFAK is currently in stock and shipping coast to coast on the RTS Tactical Website: rtstactical.com/products/rts-tactical-rapid-deploy-ifak-kit
Some of the components included in the RTS Tactical Rapid Deploy IFAK:
Tourniquet Selection/Options:
– SWAT-T Tourniquet
– SOF Tactical Tourniquet
– COMBAT APPLICATION TOURNIQUET (C-A-T) Gen 7
– ISRAELI Trauma Bandage
– Vacuum-Sealed 12’Z-PAK Gauze, 3” x 24” QuikClot Hemostatic Gauze “Stops The Bleed 5 Times Faster”
– Nasal Airway + Lubricant
– 2 Vented Hyfin Mini Chest Seal
– RTS Tactical Trauma Shears
– 3M Medical Tape
See the full list of what is included on the website.
Using VR Through VALOR to Improve Combat Casualty Care
Tuesday, June 7th, 2022HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. —
The 24th Special Operations Wing Surgeon General’s office has implemented the use of virtual reality training devices, in partnership with SimX, throughout special tactics to maintain the critical pararescueman’s skill in an ever-changing operational environment.
“The operational mission is going to continue to grow in complexity in the future fight,” said U.S. Air Force Col. John Dorsch, 24th SOW Surgeon General. “The PJs must be prepared to treat both injury and illness in austere environments for longer periods of time with limited reach-back.”
When looking at what the future operational environment may look like, the 24th SOW SG team must consider the implications to operational medicine. Scenarios PJs face could be in low-visibility areas where they have to keep patients alive for longer periods under possible chemical, biological, radiation or nuclear conditions.
“Preparing PJs medically for the future fight will require an advanced interoperable standard, optimized initial and sustainment training, deliberate tech development and integration, and enhanced performance tracking and feedback,” said Dorsch.
The virtual reality program objectives are to improve realism, increase flexibility and reduce cost. Through more than $10 million in Department of Defense Research and Development Funding and the Air Force Small Business Research Innovation Research program, SimX and the 24th SOW have been able to create more than 80 training scenarios including canine treatment and care, blast injuries, severe gas exposure, and more.
These training devices provide intricate and realistic training scenarios that other methods, such as medical dummies, cannot, and improves the effectiveness of the training.
“By using a flexible piece of equipment, we are able to deliberately and efficiently target specific desired learning objectives based on evolving mission requirements,” said Dorsch. “We now have the time and bandwidth to provide trainees with enhanced real-time feedback from the through the program, which grades the trainee on a point system through data analysis and a performance tracking system.”
Currently, there are 14 sites online using the PJ Tactical Combat Casualty Care curriculum, including Air Force Special Operations Command and Air Combat Command. In the future, they plan to expand access to the existing medical training portfolio across all SOF TCCC responder tiers, broaden capabilities and integrate partner force training.
“The VALOR program has increased the availability of efficient and effective medical training and has allowed us to develop complex decision-making, which will improve survival rates in U.S., coalition and partner force combat casualties in the future fight,” said Dorsch. “VR training is critical for ensuring that the highest level of combat trauma and austere medical care are provided by our special operations ground forces. We have only scratched the surface of its incredible potential.”
Story by Capt Savannah Stephens, 24 SOW Public Affairs
Photos by TSgt Carly Kavish
Kitanica heads to Outdoor Retailer for the first time
Monday, June 6th, 2022
Kitanica is bringing its overbuilt line of gear to Outdoor Retailer in Denver June 9th-11th (Booth 35107 Upper Level). In these times of supply chain crisis, Kitanica has managed to pump up production and capabilities to support a new body of retailers and are launching a wholesale program of its U.S. Made and globally sourced products. For more information about becoming an authorized Kitanica retailer contact Chris Cronin at Chris@kitanica.net.
Blade Show – HZ6 from CRKT Knives
Monday, June 6th, 2022The HZ6 is a new tactical model from CRKT Knives. Designed by James Williams of Vass, North Carolina, it is inspired by a classical Japanese straight sword, the hira-zukuri.
It features full tang construction with a 6.5″ powder coated blade from SK-5 carbon steel and G10 handles. The HZ6 comes with a Boltaron sheath.
Blade Show 22 – Winkler Knives
Monday, June 6th, 2022
Winkler Knives has updated the Defense Dagger by adding low profile scales rather than the skeletonized handle on the original version.
Blade Show 22 – American Service Knife
Monday, June 6th, 2022American Service Knife is a new multi-tool brand created by Marine Veteran and renowned knife maker Greg Medford.
This model is the Jefferson. It features Orange scales, Drop Point Blade, Chisel, and Bottle Opener. However, the knives are modular and the components as well as scales can be swapped out.
Like the name says, these are American made. Their steels are powdered stainless alloys from Niagara Specialty Metal in upstate New York, the Titanium they use is mined in Ohio and their plastic injection molded scales are made in Scottsdale, Arizona from American made plastic material suppliers.
Blade Show 22 – Dynamis Alliance Neptune Dive Blade
Monday, June 6th, 2022Dynamis Alliance honcho and former SEAL Dom Raso showed me his Neptune Blade, a dedicated dive knife during my brief visit to the Blade Show in Atlanta.
He’s been working in perfecting the design over the past several years and it’s great to see this American made knife finally out and hitting the market.
The blade which features double edge serrations is made from CPMS110V with a NEPT-X proprietary coating to resist salt water.
It also integrates a line cutting notch as well as a grip lanyard making it easy to ensure you won’t lose your knife. That same lanyard also secures your knife within the sheath.
Finally, the Neptune has multiple mounting options:
• MOLLE Vertical Mount
• Horizontal MOLLE Mount
• Horizontal Belt Mount
• Dive/Duty Belt Mount
• Includes Dynamis IWB Sheath
Expect the first run to be out by the end of 2022.
crusheverything.com/product/neptune-dive-blade
