Two photos of Platatac’s upcoming mesh chest rig, referred to as a ‘Chicom.’
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Sneak Peek – Platatac Chicom
Friday, June 15th, 2012CORTAC CTAV
Wednesday, June 13th, 2012Our friends at BOLO Report published an article on the CORTAC CTAV. The Advanced Impact Resistance Technology creates a “behind armor thermoregulated microclimate [that] promotes convection while vented panels improve heat dissipation.”
Basically, you attach it to your existing armor to offer thermo regulation and mitigate blunt force trauma.
Strike Industries Sling Catch
Wednesday, June 13th, 2012Developed in conjunction with retired Navy SEAL Miles Hadden, the Sling Catch is a welcome design for those of us who have had a weapon sling ‘saw’ into our necks.
The simple, molded design is attached ato the shoulder pad/strap of the vest by means of a heavy duty Velcro strap and keeps it away from the neck.
TYR Tactical Pico MV with X-Frame
Sunday, June 10th, 2012
TYR Tactical has added the Pico MV to their website. It is their lightweight Pico design but built to accept MBAV cut armor. But, notice the photo above. At the shooter’s back you can clearly discern two straps running under the armor to the Brocos belt. These are actually components of TYR’s new X-frame, designed to support the weight of the armor on the belt.
Here, you can see how armor protection can be scaled up or down to meet the threat.
To learn more, visit www.tyrtactical.com.
DuPont Buys Tensylon from BAE and Invests in Nanocomp
Sunday, June 10th, 2012On Friday, BAE announced DuPont’s intent to purchase the Tensylon unit from them for $18 million in cash. Tensylon is a ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene ballistic material used in vehicle armor applications. BAE said it expected the sale to close in the third quarter of 2012.
Additionally, BAE is forming a financial and strategic development relationship with Nanocomp Technologies, Inc by making a minority share investment in the Nano Carbon Tube developer. NCTs have a wide variety of applications but in particular have shown great promise in armor use. Under terms of the deal, DuPont gains exclusive rights to Nanocomp developed technologies for use in armor protection and aerospace structures.
TYR Tactical PICO-MV Rough Low Vis Carrier
Tuesday, June 5th, 2012
This is the new TYR Tactical PICO-MV Rough Low Vis Carrier. You can adapt all of their current and future PICO cummerbunds to these new carriers. You can also change out the front flat flap to one of their 5.56, 7.62 or MOLLE flaps. It’s a very scalable system and and comes in PICO, MV (MBAV) and MVW (PICO-MV with soft armor wrapped in the wings) variants. This one is the MV version which fits the current SOF MBAV Shape ballistics and has an internal plate pocket that adjusts to fit a variety of plate sizes and shapes. Manufactured from PV it’s available in MultiCam, Black, Coyote and Ranger Green.
www.tyrtactical.com/products/details/low-vis-and-concealable-carriers/pico-mv-rough-low-vis-carrier
S&S Plate Frame in Action
Tuesday, June 5th, 2012
Photo: US Army SGT, Christopher Vann, 107th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
Here, you can see an S&S Precision Plate Frame being used at the Fuerzas Comando competition in Colombia. The frame is holding a Protech ESAPI plate with soft armor backer sandwiched together and wrapped with one of their SOCS we wrote about during Warrior West.
Photo: US Army SGT, Christopher Vann, 107th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
SLAAP Plate
Monday, June 4th, 2012We took these photos during SOFIC in a behind-closed-door unveiling of several new Ops-Core technologies. Despite rumors to the contrary, Ops-Core is thriving and has developed several new products that will be rolling out soon. These photos in particular, showcase the new Super Light Armor Applique Plate developed for the Ops-Core FAST Ballistic Helmet by Velocity Systems.
One of those new technologies we mentioned is this skeleton VAS shroud just peeking out from under the SLAAP. You can also discern the design of the SLAAP. You may notics that the plate is slightly raised around the VAS.
Below, you can see the SLAAP dismounted from the helmet and the Velcro strips used to hold it fast.
Remember, the Super Light Armor Applique Plate works in conjunction with the Ops-Core FAST Ballistic Helmet to defeat the 7.62 x 39mm FMJ with mild steel core penetrator threat.
