This is Part 1 of the inaugural episode of Full Disclosure which goes behind the scenes at TYR Tactical, taking a look at how products are designed. Today, they discuss the Shield and Dolly System.
Each episode will be broken down into two parts, and in this case, will be followed up on Tuesday, the 19th of May.
Today we are getting the first look at FirstSpear’s all new color way on the Asset Technial Field Shirt. Originally available in Black and Sand, FS has rolled out an all new Commando green now in-stock. Aside from the new color the Asset has garnered serious attention within US Special Operations thanks to a long list of performance features, materials, and overall comfort.
The torso is constructed from FirstSpear’s proprietary ACM 100 Merino wool and is not only extremely light and comfortable but also does an exceptional job at wicking moisture and offers the naturally inherent antimicrobial and flame resistance of wool.
The sleeves and shoulder yoke are built with a highly breathable Para-Arimid that is double reinforced at the elbows offering impressive heat and flame resistance. FirstSpear used an anti-friction NanoGlide mesh in the arm pits to help keep you cool in the hottest environments.
Adjustable cuffs and generous sleeves can easily be rolled up. The torso is longer than usual to help keep it tucked in during long days and exaggerated movement. Bicep pockets and loop fields for IFF attachment come standard. The high collar helps to save your neck from sling rub. Like most FirstSpear products the Asset is 100% Berry compliant, made in the USA with USA Materials. In-stock and now shipping in Commando, Sand, Black/ Graphite.
www.first-spear.com/the-asset-technical-field-shirt
Unexploded ordnance, mines and improvised explosive devices pose a grave threat to troops deployed in harm’s way. The German Bundeswehr is currently taking delivery of a newly developed high-performance system for countering these threats. Specially configured for an EOD role, this new variant of the Fuchs/Fox 1A8 armoured transport vehicle – known as the KAI – represents a quantum leap in the German military’s ability to detect and identify unexploded ordnance and similar battlefield hazards. Thanks to its high-performance electronics and a precise, multi-jointed, versatile manipulator arm featuring state-of-the-art sensors, Bundeswehr bomb disposal experts will now be able to reconnoitre, mark, expose and identify suspicious objects from a safe distance. Delivery of these serially produced systems is already underway, and slated to be complete in 2020. The order is worth a figure in the mid-double-digit million-euro range.
The Fuchs/Fox KAI reinforces the Bundeswehr’s array of heavy-duty EOD vehicles, and is designed to investigate vulnerable points which the Route Clearance System – partially supplied by Rheinmetall as well – cannot reach. Furthermore, the KAI is intended to serve as a stand-alone system capable of operating without the Route Clearance System in a convoy support role.
The carrier vehicle for the KAI is the latest iteration of the 1A8 version of this tried-and-tested armoured transport vehicle. Extremely well protected from mine and IED blasts, it is equipped with advanced force protection elements and mine-resistant seats that the keep the crew’s feet safely off the floor of the hull. The most prominent feature of the Fuchs/Fox KAI is the aforementioned multi-jointed, high-precision manipulator arm, with a maximum operating reach of over ten metres and a load-carrying capacity of 400 kg. This enables EOD personnel operating in the Fuchs/Fox fighting compartment to investigate suspicious locations and to examine and identify ordnance and booby traps with great precision from a safe standoff.
Besides the basic tool, the manipulator can accommodate two other tools. One of these is a dual sensor, the 80-centimetre variant employed by the Route Clearance System. It can be used for investigating suspicious spots and determining whether ordnance has been buried there. In addition, there is also a tool camera. Mounted on a tilt-and-pan head, this device can optically examine hard-to-view places such as drainage pipes, the sides and undersides of bridges or locations behind walls in order for example to detect the presence of an explosive device. To enable visual reconnaissance, the system features high-performance optronic technology. An optronic wiping-and-washing system makes it possible to quickly clean the reconnaissance camera during an ongoing operation. This significantly boosts the system’s tactical flexibility.
Other core elements of the KAI are its water-air spade system, with a maximum operating pressure of 400 bar, and a ripper chisel. This enables the EOD crew to uncover suspicious objects which cannot be clearly identified. Marking can be done digitally either in the system by means of exact GPS coordinates, or with an optical marking device for the dismounted bomb disposal engineer.
Moreover, the manipulator arm can be mounted with a recovery system for removing persons from a danger zone.
Rheinmetall is the German military’s partner of choice for combat engineering equipment. Other products in this segment include a share in the already mentioned Route Clearance System, the Dachs/Badger Armoured Engineering Vehicle 2, the Keiler armoured mine-clearing vehicle, and multiple variants of the Fuchs/Fox armoured transport vehicle.
Sterling, VA – Responding to high customer demand, Qore Performance has released two new colors for the IcePlate Curve: Ranger Green and Wolf Grey. Also available in Coyote and Frost, the IcePlate Curve thermoregulation system is the world’s most powerful water bottle. Worn close to the body, IcePlate Curve provides performance enhancement benefits to the user through cooling or heating the body, while also meeting hydration needs. The IcePlate Curve ships standard with the Source 90 drink tube, the most advanced hydration hose on the market, created in a collaboration between Source and Qore Performance. The Wolf Grey and Ranger Green colorways are compatible in both color and fit with nearly every plate carrier on the market today.
This softshell is the KYROS version of the renowned Rig Light Jacket from Beyond’s AXIOS collection. While the AXIOS line is the USA-made collection that Beyond Clothing has been fielding for years in some of the harshest environments in the world, the KYROS collection was developed with their 20+ years’ experience but utilizes international trade-compliant sourcing. Each KYROS piece is a solution that works within the Beyond Layering System, performs in the mountains and wears in a way that will fit in on a city streets… at a more accessible price point than the Rig Light counterpart.
Great solution for late spring/early summer adventures when the temps are in that mercurial 45-75f range or you are heading to a little bit of elevation.
The durable 4-way stretch, double-faced nylon polyester shell protects you from the wind and rain while remaining breathable for moisture transport. The inner face of the fabric is bamboo charcoal yarn which is naturally antibacterial, antifungal, moisture wicking and insulating.
Secure zippered chest, bicep and hand pockets
Hook & loop adjustable cuff tabs
Brushed mesh hand pockets
Chin zipper garage
4 colorways, with long sizes available
Beyond Clothing – Modus Jacket – $140
beyondclothing.com/collections/softshells/products/k5-modus-jacket
Fountain Valley, CA—SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative—illumination tools and tactical products, is proud to announce the release of the SF3P-50BMG-M2HB and SF3P-50BMG-M2A1 flash hiders, designed specifically for use with M2 .50-caliber machine guns.
Muzzle flash is the bane of any infantryman. It provides a clear target indicator for the enemy to know your position and return fire. SureFire SF3P-50BMG flash hiders are engineered to reduce flash signature by an astounding 99.7 percent, concealing the shooter’s position and increasing warfighter survivability. In addition, they help preserve night-adapted vision and prevent the disruption of Night Vision Devices. Their robust design easily withstands the violence of .50 BMG, requires no modification to the weapon system and has no detrimental effect on weapon reliability. With models for standard non-threaded barrels (SF3P-50BMG-M2HB) and threaded barrels (SF3P-50BMG-M2A1), these flash hiders are tools no Ma Deuce should be without.
Constructed of U.S. mill-certified bar stock and machined to the most precise tolerances, the SF3P-M2HB utilizes a sleeve that mounts to the weapon system. A heat-treated chromoly coupler provides maximum attachment strength for secure attachment to the non-threaded barrel of the M2HB. DLC and nitride coatings ensure corrosion resistance and long service life. The SF3P-M2A1 is the ideal flash hider for the M2A1 weapon platform. Its high-precision single-point cut threads quickly and easily thread to the weapon’s barrel, and its DLC coating provides maximum protection against harsh environmental conditions and facilitates cleaning after extreme use.
Learn more: www.surefire.com/sf3p-50bmg-flash-hider
SWANSBORO, N.C., May 14, 2020 – High Speed Gear® will give away an assortment of Polymer TACOs®, PMAGs® and other gear from HSGI® and Magpul® every Friday for four weeks starting May 15.
The company will hold the giveaway through an online contact submission form, selecting a random winner from the submissions each week. Throughout the giveaway, HSGI will award an assortment of Polymer TACOs, six 30-round 5.56x45mm PMAGs, two 17-round 9mm Glock PMAGs, two 21-round 9mm Glock PMAGs, enough Polymer TACOs to pair with the corresponding PMAGs, a medium DAKA® Window Pouch, a Magpul hat and two HSGI T-shirts. Winners will get to select which Polymer TACOs (i.e., pistol, rifle, Double Decker® or X2R™) they want to match their awarded PMAGs.
“PMAGs and TACOs have already been paired together as the official magazines and magazine pouches of the Marine Corps, so it only made sense to partner with Magpul for this giveaway,” said Allison Mitchum, HSGI director of sales and marketing.
During the monthlong giveaway, HSGI will make several social media posts directing followers to the submission form and detailing the prize for that week. To enter for the giveaway, please visit bit.ly/35KSdxm
HSGI’s Polymer TACO line is made with a durable and flexible, proprietary polymer and laced together with shock cord for great versatility. These pouches grip and retain a wide variety of rifle and pistol magazine styles and calibers.
ARLINGTON, VA, May 13, 2020 – Armor Express, a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-performance protective solutions for the Domestic and Federal Law Enforcement markets, Department of Defense and First Responders, announced today new contract awards and delivery orders from the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice.
As part of the Defense Industrial Base Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce, Armor Express has kept its manufacturing facilities open, continuing to deliver high-performance, life-saving body armor systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and its various branches, as well as the domestic and international law enforcement markets. Additionally, over the past two months, demand from the Federal Government has increased, as the Company has received orders from various Federal agencies including Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), and the U.S. Treasury, among others. And recently, Armor Express was awarded a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), to produce stab-resistant carriers with NIJ-rated Spike 3 ballistics.
The Company also announced today it has allocated space in both its Eden, NC and Central Lake, MI manufacturing facilities to produce personal protective equipment (PPE) for those in need. Most recently, Armor Express has been supplying protective masks to many of its domestic law enforcement customers, first responders and some local businesses, upon request. If any member of the law enforcement or medical community is in need, please contact a local Armor Express representative for more information.
Jim Henderson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Armor Express stated, “This global pandemic has been unlike anything we have experienced, and we cannot emphasize enough how appreciative we are to all those serving on the frontlines. Our mission to save lives has never held more meaning for Armor Express and our efforts are only achieved with the support of our distribution, supply chain and technology partners. Together, we stand ready to support America’s heroes.”
