Archive for the ‘Armor’ Category
An MMAC Pic for the Guy Who Doesn’t Know What It Is
Sunday, January 22nd, 2012ArmorWorks – Modular Plate Carrier
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012Featuring an entirely new material, ArmorWorks’ Modular Plate Carrier eliminates the need for external PALS webbing by integrating laser cut channels. They’ve not only used this technology on the plate carrier itself, but have also extended it to the belt system.
The material is phenomenal. We were unable to tear it even when it was held down with a boot heal and jerked upward.
Visit booth #8311 at SHOT Show.
Gear Scout Tubes Video
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012When we were at Occupy the Range yesterday Gear Scout’s Rob Curtis tried out FirstSpear’s new Tubes technology.
Check out his report here.
FirstSpear Introduces New Technology
Monday, January 16th, 2012The guys at FirstSpear have been hard at work in their design shop cooking up some pretty amazing leaps forward in tactical nylon. The newest additions to their line include two distinct yet complimentary improvements; 6/12 and Tubes.
It’s Just Not Fair
Saturday, January 14th, 2012
How ironic that PEO Soldier’s Equipment Piece of the Week, this week, of all weeks is the Soldier Plate Carrier System considering S&S Precision unleashed the Plate Frame on an unsuspecting public just yesterday. I mean, how do they expect anyone to look at it the same way again? It’s just not fair.
BAE Receives $15.8 Million Order for XSBI Plates
Friday, January 13th, 2012BAE Systems has received a $15.8 million award from the U.S. Army for the production and delivery of side ballistic insert plates, also known as XSBI hard body armor.
XSBI hard body armor inserts are worn on the inside of a Soldier’s vest to protect against a variety of ballistic threats. The protective plates, worn on both sides of the torso, offer greater ballistic protection over soft armor alone and are fully qualified by the U.S. Government to meet the military’s rigid requirements and specifications.
“We look forward to producing and delivering additional XSBI plates to the Army,†said Greg Kraak, director of warfighter equipment for BAE Systems’ Protection Systems business. “These plates offer increased protection on the battlefield, and will help protect the lives of the brave men and women serving our country.â€
This $15.8 million order is part of a previous contract awarded to BAE Systems in September 2010. The most recent award brings the total contract value to approximately $50.6 million. Production is being performed at BAE Systems’ Phoenix, Ariz. facility, with deliveries scheduled through February 2012.
S.O.Tech Unleashes the VIPER
Friday, January 13th, 2012If you liked SOTech’s BLOCS Gen III vest you won’t believe all the new features that this entire V.I.P.E.R. integrated load-carriage system now offers.
– Emergency ditch, Single point, one-handed, release (ditch your entire rig in an emergency situation with one lever pull, 2-way secured when not in use)
– Embedded Pistol holster option, side pull
– Extra padding modules for 2X padding on shoulders, lumbar, and lower chest for optimal carry comfort
– Load distribution riser, transferring the load off shoulders to the padded armor belt, onto the soldier/LE officer’s waist where it should be.
– New Padded Armor Belt with SERE insert option
– 8 new styles of side pouch options to further customize your rig for even more mission varieties including holster, detachable GP pouch, Rip-Away Trauma Pouch, upgraded MBTR radio pouch to accommodate an attached GPS unit, and a Flat MOLLE Adapter panel
– Military-grade solar power, charge your batteries, iPad, laptop, or anything needing electric power in the field and on-the-move
– All new pouches and solar are fully compatible with any previous BLOCS Gen III vests
See all of SOTech’s kit in booth #20113 at SHOT Show.
