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WC-135R Conducts Atmospheric Testing in the CENTCOM AOR

Tuesday, December 24th, 2024

In a rare occurrence, the USAF has released photos of a WC-135R Constant Phoenix conducting sampling operations in an undisclosed location within the CENTCOM AOR.

WC-135 is the only aircraft in the U.S. Air Force inventory that conducts air sampling operations and collects particulate and gaseous effluents and debris in the atmosphere in support of the 1963 Limited Test Ban Treaty which ensures signatory nations adhere to prohibited above ground nuclear weapons testing.

Assigned to the 45th Reconnaissance Squadron, 55th Wing, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Constant Phoenix is used worldwide to conduct radionuclide baseline flights. The aircraft’s onboard atmospheric collection suite allows mission crew assigned to the Air Force Technical Applications Center at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, to detect radioactive “clouds” in real time through its internal compressor system.

Photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem

Tactical Concealment LLC x Sniper Dynamics Introduce Arctic Warfare System

Tuesday, December 24th, 2024

Tactical Concealment LLC, has developed the Arctic Warfare System of concealment items In a collaborative effort with Sniper Dynamics LLC,.

Featuring Sniper Dynamic’s new StalkLand VOID Arctic concealment pattern, the Arctic Warfare System has been designed using end-user input, offering an effective Arctic terrain individual visual & nIR spectrum signature reduction solution.

StalkLand VOID was developed in collaboration with Brookwood Roll Goods, a leading U.S. textile manufacturer. The product uses Brookwood’s “Eclipse” 2-ply Durable Water Resistant (DWR) coated 70D textile as the base material. This same Eclipse fabric is currently utilized as the exterior shell material for the U.S. Army’s Gen 3 Level 7 Parka.

The Arctic Warfare System features three primary item sets meticulously designed to offer a total of five distinctive variations. Each variation aims to deliver a diverse array of concealment solutions, catering to various operational needs in challenging Arctic environments.

– Cobra

– Surgeon

– Helmet Cover

TC Cobra Hood

The Cobra Hood combines Tactical Concealment’s proven Cobra design with Over-White-Weight textiles to create a highly effective, breathable, and lightweight option. It features easy access for the end user to the lower chest mounted kit, removable sleeves, and an oversized hood that accommodates larger dual-tube night vision goggles (NVGs) such as the PVS-31. The Cobra is available in both sewn-on and removable hood variations.

To address the extreme cold of Arctic conditions, which can drop to -30°F, the traditional Cobra ITW Fastex buckle chest closures have been replaced with ITW metal G-Hooks. Additionally, based on input from cold-weather subject matter experts, all Velcro fastenings have been replaced with button configurations.

TC Surgeon Hood

The Surgeon hood is specifically designed for snipers and reconnaissance personnel. It features a bar-tacked white

550-cord grid for attaching jute and natural vegetation. Additionally, the Surgeon includes an integrated hook-and-loop quick-disconnect veil for enhanced concealment of precision weapon platforms or observation equipment.

TC Helmet Covers

The Arctic Warfare System offers two variations of helmet covers: the Recce and the Assaulter. Both are designed to fit a Gentex / Ops Core High-Cut ballistic helmet and have been confirmed to fit over a medium/large USMC-issued ECH.

The Recce was designed for maximum user concealment and features a grid made from 550 cord with bar-tacked points. It also includes quick-disconnect mounting points for vegetation, crafted from 550 cord and cord locks. Additionally, a roll-over, one-wrap cable management system has been integrated along the top left and right sides of the cover, as well as a rear loop section for securing NVG battery packs.

The Assaulter was designed with infantry troops and close-quarterscombat in mind. It provides ample space for mounting various items such as flags, unit identifier patches, IFF strobes, rear NVG battery packs, cameras, and other equipment that users may choose to attach to their helmets based on their operational needs.

USASOC Year In Review

Tuesday, December 24th, 2024

Soldier/Journalist Sarah Blake Morgan spoke with United States Army Special Operations Command, Command Sergeant Major JoAnn Naumann about what the command has been up to this year.

Varusteleka Project MEGA Update

Tuesday, December 24th, 2024

Our project MEGA is moving forwards. Where are we at now, and why is this project so important?

Read more in the article: www.varusteleka.com/en/articles/project-mega-gtfo-of-china-3/692

U.S. Army Takes Delivery of Textron Systems’ MK 4.8 HQ Aerosonde System for Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Program

Tuesday, December 24th, 2024

Redstone Arsenal, AL – The U.S. Army’s Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (FTUAS) Product Office has officially taken receipt of the Textron Systems’ MK 4.8 HQ Aerosonde system, marking a significant milestone in the program’s rapid prototyping effort. This achievement follows a comprehensive two-year development and testing process, which included extensive technical testing, ground and flight acceptance testing, and a joint effort between the vendor and the United States Government (USG).

The delivery of the system, formalized through the DD-250 process, transfers ownership to the USG. The FTUAS team will now proceed with New Equipment Training (NET) to qualify instructors and operators at the Redstone Test Center on the MK 4.8 HQ Aerosonde system. This training is expected to be completed by late January 2025.

Upon completion of NET, the FTUAS team will embark on a USG-led developmental testing cycle, which will culminate in the program’s capstone event. This testing effort will occur in parallel with the ongoing efforts to evaluate production proposals for award, anticipated in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025.

The FTUAS program will provide Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) with an organic capability for reconnaissance and surveillance operations, enabling them to collect, develop, and report actionable intelligence. This will allow BCT commanders to maintain dominance during Multi-Domain Operations. The FTUAS system boasts transformational capabilities, including vertical take-off and landing, on-the-move command and control, and Soldier-led, field-level maintenance. Its Modular Open Systems Approach enables rapid capability insertions, ensuring the system keeps pace with evolving technology.

The Program Executive Office (PEO) for Aviation, located at Redstone Arsenal, AL, is responsible for modernizing the Army Aviation fleet of crewed and uncrewed aircraft. PEO Aviation’s Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Project Office is dedicated to rapidly fielding innovative UAS capabilities to Army formations, maintaining the Army’s asymmetric advantage over peer adversaries in large-scale combat operations.

Courtesy Story from Program Executive Office, Aviation

Photos by David Hylton

Scrubland Special Reconnaissance Patrol Pack

Monday, December 23rd, 2024

The Scrubland Special Reconnaissance Patrol Pack (SRP Pack) is now available.

This pack was designed by current serving Australian SF members and tested to its limits on multiple selection courses and in all conditions on multiple deployments.

It offers seven external pouches with extra room to customize your pack four columns of PALs webbing on each side. It also features bottom access to your sleeping gear which easily fits the issued sleeping bag and bivvi bag.

There is also an internal divider that can be unzipped to make a single internal compartment.

The pack’s frame straps work on both metal or plastic frames.

All accessories are sold separately so if you just need a new pack or you need a whole new set up then you can tailor your order to suit.

– Aprox 60-65L

– Made from 1000d Cordura

– YKK zippers

– Easily Replaceable buckles (if needed)

Prices in Aus $

– SR Patrol pack $680.00

– Frame Straps $139.95

– Frame pad metal/plastic $69.95

– Frame pouch $49.95

– Hydration pouch $69.95ea

– Pack utility pouch set $99.95 (set is 1x vertical and 1x inverted)

All Orders via DM at their IG account www.instagram.com/scrublandco/profilecard.

*Contents not included

Beez Combat Systems – Big Rig Hydration

Monday, December 23rd, 2024

The Big Rig Hydration by Beez Combat Systems specifically supports the Cana Provisions AR-1 pump via a laser cut pouch manufactured in the United States. Built into the pouch are two hose retainer bungees constructed from laser cut laminate as a low-profile simple means of securing both intake and outtake hoses.

The Big Rig system is a large mission configurable Beaver Tail system which attaches to a Downeast 1606 frame as found on MOLLE system packs.

www.beezcombatsystems.com/products/big-rig-hydro

*The Frame, Shoulder Straps, Waist Pad , Water Can, Pump, Hoses, Pouch Items and any other External pouches are not included. The Big Rig external grid field allows the attachment of pouches to meet the users specific configuration needs.

Dynamic Principles – SLPC 2.0

Monday, December 23rd, 2024

Dynamic Principles’ SLPC 2.0 Is finally here!

According to the manufacturer, the SLPC was born out of the need for a lightweight, low profile carrier that retains as many features from their Dynamic Plate Carrier as possible, providing the user with concealability and utility in the smallest package possible.

Featuring removable QASM buckles for placard compatibility, laser cut sides for cable management, four (4) full rows of MOLLE to allow to (2) mounting ride heights for EUD adapters. On the rear bag, full MOLLE webbing for pouch attachment, three (3) rows of loop for ident patches and laser cut rear loop for cummerbund attachment.

The folks at Qore Performance have dubbed these plate bags “Alien FaceHuggers” which is less like a bag and more like a clamshell. It all wraps up on itself to accommodate a wide variety of plate sizes and cuts with perfect fitment.

These bags forego the loop loc shoulder strap system from their other carriers/chest rigs with a laser cut hook/loop shoulder strap to achieve the lowest profile possible for increased comfort when concealing the carrier under clothing.

Sold as a set of front and rear bags, the design is unique and cannot be dropped into their other systems. However, it will accept other cummerbunds as well as their QD cummerbund or SLPC 2.0 Elastic Cummerbund as well as your favorite placard.

As Dynamic Principles says, “Run it slick, or run it thicc. It will do both.”

SLPC 2.0 Plate Bags fit:

Small Sapi Plates of any thickness
Small Swimmer Plates of any thickness
Medium SAPI Plates of any thickness
Medium Swimmer Plates of any thickness
10×12 SAPI Plates of any thickness
10×12 Shooter Plates of any thickness
10×12 Swimmer Plates of any thickness
Large Swimmer Plates of any thickness

Offered in Black, Ranger Green and MultiCam.

Get yours at dynamicprinciples.us/store/p/slpc-20.