Armor | Soldier Systems Daily Soldier Systems Daily

Archive for the ‘Armor’ Category

AXL Releases Upgrades for Crye Precision AVS & JPC

Friday, May 17th, 2019

AXL specializes in making high performance upgrades and released their product line earlier today of enhancements for the Crye Precision™ AVS™ & JPC™.

Email SOFIC@AXLadvanced.com to schedule a product demonstration at SOFIC (May 20-23).

See the video below for an overview of their products and visit www.AXLadvanced.com to purchase.

Follow them @AXLadvanced on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news and updates.

Throughout 2019 AXL will be releasing more upgrades and enhancements that plug and play into the products of the following brands: Crye Precision™, FirstSpear®, S&S Precision, Spiritus Systems, Mayflower, Velocity, and many more.

US and International Patents Pending. All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.

Posted in Advertiser, Armor, Press Release, SOFIC | 5 Comments »

Warrior West 19 – LBT-6094 GIII Light Modular Plate Carrier

Tuesday, May 14th, 2019

Features:
• Lightweight lasercut modular PC, core weight 1.3lbs
• Optional 3/4” or 1” fast-clip connection hardware included
• Additional 1” webbing and laser cuts for optional PTT placement
• 6094 original GRG (grid reference graphic) attachment flap capable of mounting optional admin accersories in development for mobile devices and general admin/utility storage
• 4 optional cummerbunds – laser cut MOLLE/elastic w/ 4x M4 slots/mesh MOLLE rib cage/origianal 6094 MOLLE w/ armor pouches
• 3 optional placards available – laser cut MOLLE/lasercut kangaroo pouch/elastic triple m4
• Removable hook/loop radio pouch
• Reinforced drag handle

Additional details:
• Available in Multicam / Ranger Green / Coyote Brown / Black / Wolf Grey
• Available for unit/dept. purchase now via sales@lbtinc.com, available via web July/2019

LBT products are available for agency and unit order through ADS.

Posted in Advertiser, Armor, Warrior Expo | 3 Comments »

Darley Defense Days 19 – New Grey Ghost Assault Back Panels

Friday, May 10th, 2019

Grey Ghost Gear is set to introduce a new laser cut armor carrier as well as three new Assault Back Panels.

The packs are compatible with back panel zipper equipped Grey Ghost armor carriers as well as Crye Precision carriers.

They also plan to introduce a two-piece PALS compatible adapter which will mount zippers to existing armor carriers.

Grey Ghost Gear and Tactical Tailor equipment is available for unit and agency orders through Darley Defense.

Posted in Advertiser, Armor, Darley Defense Days, Packs | Comments Off on Darley Defense Days 19 – New Grey Ghost Assault Back Panels

Sneak Peek – New LBT-6094 Gen III Light Modular Plate Carrier From LBT

Tuesday, May 7th, 2019

LBT is unveiling two different versions of the new laser cut, LBT-6094 Gen III Light Modular Plate Carrier at next week’s Warrior West Expo.

The difference is in the buckles, 3/4″ or 1″ for different size placards.

Look for full details during Warrior West and see it in booth #501 if you’re there.

Posted in Advertiser, Armor, Warrior Expo | 13 Comments »

C2R-Fast Virtus Mods

Friday, April 19th, 2019

C2R-FAST is a UK-based manufacturer of tactical equipment. Virtus is the British issue armor and load carriage system. C2R-FAST is regularly asked to make modifications to VIRTUS systems. They built up this version as a proof of concept.

Over the course of 2 days, they set the target to produce a deployable system that they would be happy to put their badge onto. The stipulation they set for themselves is that it should have the same basic functionality as VIRTUS, in terms of PALS area and lines, ability to integrate a collar, abdominal panel, single point cutaway, and be completely compatible with a suite of VIRTUS soft and hard armour.

Over the first day, they set about researching and cataloguing what was being said about Virtus by users (good and otherwise).

As always there are compromises in the process, so little details like keeping the cutaway handle in the same place, or the number of vertical PALS webbing on the front had to be maintained as part of being true to the challenge.

Day 2 was all about the build.

By the end of day 2 they had a working system with a number of functionality improvements that tie into C2R heritage; like a good size admin pocket on the front, hydration pocket built into the rear, cable routing over the shoulders and dual purpose radio/magazine pockets in the flanks.

There’s a lot more other things that they’ve added, alongside a 20% weight saving.

they plan to release details of how it gets on in the field.

Posted in Armor, International | 1 Comment »

NP Aerospace Set for Global Growth Under New Ownership

Thursday, April 18th, 2019

James Kempston, CEO, NP Aerospace

NP Aerospace, formerly part of Morgan Advanced Materials, is set to strengthen its leading position in the Global Defence and Security Market under new ownership.

The company is a world leader in the design and manufacture of advanced armour technology for personal protection and military vehicle platforms. It has been jointly acquired by the PFN Group of Companies* and former NP Aerospace Executive, James Kempston, who is now CEO.

NP Aerospace products protect the lives of servicemen and women across the world, enhancing national security and resilience in the highest threat environments. The company is a major exporter of ballistic helmets and shields, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) suits, body armour plates and composite vehicle armour systems, developed using ultra-lightweight, high performance materials.

NP Aerospace has integrated and supported over 2,000 military vehicles, including more than 700 of the UK MoD’s Cougar fleet of vehicles used in Iraq and Afghanistan. It has also supplied over 1 million combat helmets to UK, Canada, Italy and NATO allies and 200,000 body armour plates to the British and Canadian Armed Forces.

James Kempston, CEO, NP Aerospace comments: “The Security and Defence markets are seeing increased demand in terms of exports, innovation and technology. NP Aerospace is ideally placed to introduce ballistic armour innovation that ensures the highest level of protection and mobility for military and law enforcement personnel whilst maintaining cost efficiency.

“We have a long history in the materials manufacturing industry having started life as part of the Courtaulds Group in 1926. We entered the defence market in 1979 after winning the contract to supply the UK Armed Forces with combat helmets and have since then expanded our presence, improving armour technology and threat protection levels.

www.npaerospace.com

“Our new ownership structure enhances our overall business agility and will strengthen our global export position as we continue to invest in R&D. I am personally very excited to be driving the next phase of our business growth.”

NP Aerospace employs 100 people across three facilities in the UK and Canada. Its UK facilities are fully ISO certified including an ISO 17025 UKAS accredited on-site ballistics range for armour testing and validation. The company also engineers and manufactures composite materials for a range of industries including medical platforms and antenna systems. High profile projects have included manufacturing the first moulded composite bikes for the Olympics, Sit skis for the Paralympics and the Bloodhound supersonic car.

*PFN Group of Companies Limited Partnership is fully owned by its General Partner, PFN Group of Companies Inc. PFN is 100% owned by Pasqua First Nation in Canada.

Posted in Armor, Industry, Press Release | Comments Off on NP Aerospace Set for Global Growth Under New Ownership

Mission Spec Changes The Armor Game

Monday, April 1st, 2019

Mission Spec has just released the first look at their new LOMOP™ (Large Or Multiple Operator Platecarrier). At first it appears to be just another large plate carrier but when you see it to scale against a ‘normal’ carrier you will come to one of two conclusions. Either Mission Spec is gearing up for a genetically engineered super soldier program or someone has been thinking outside of the box.

When asked, the project leader cleared things up. “Other companies are producing stand-alone armor solutions to protect multiple team members at once. We are attacking the problem from another angle. From scale, really. Why invent a new solution when you can simply scale up what you already have?”

While it looks as if it was designed for one huge shooter, “Which is always an option if the world ever gets it’s genetic engineering priorities right.” Added the same project leader, the LOMOP is designed to house two operators at once. One shooter supports a single oversized shoulder strap with another shooter doing the same on the opposite side. At anytime the LOMOP can be rested on the floor and utilized as a fighting position.

Dignitary protection will also find the LOMOP useful. Imagine a scenario where a VIP has just been recovered from hostile force. The LOMOP can completely envelope the principle while an operator on either side (still under cover) can fight and move to egress.

Currently there is no level 4 armor insert available to fit the LOMOP but Mission Spec is working on that problem now. “We have contacted many armor producers, but they all seem to think it is a joke and hang up laughing before we can explain the benefits. Some people in this industry have no ability to look forward to the future.” The project leader remarked.

Look for the LOMOP to start deploying to teams in Q3 of 2019. This will be an ITAR item.

www.MissionSpec.com

Posted in Armor | 10 Comments »

MIB²S Live Fire Demo At Ft Bragg by KF Armory Defense

Wednesday, March 20th, 2019

Alpharetta, Ga., March 19, 2019 ? KF Armory Defense, LLC, is a proud sponsor of United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) and will exhibit the Modular Interlocking Ballistic Barrier System (MIB²S) at the 10th Annual USASOC Sniper Competition at Fort Bragg, NC. Attendees are invited to visit the KF Armory Defense vendor display on 21 – 22 March and live fire demonstration on 22 March.

FF899490-A854-4ED8-822E-9D4388EB0A97

The MIB²S defeats up to .50 Caliber BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer (APIT) and in recent Department of Defense testing successfully stopped multiple Raufoss Mk 211 .50 caliber rounds and multiple RPG-7 HE Fragmentary rounds. The MIB²S was designed for maximum force protection with easy assembly, disassembly, and extreme durability. The MIB²S is the ideal solution for creating a man-portable, rapidly deployable (and re?deployable), fire retardant, multi-hit ballistic barrier system for military, law enforcement, operational, and safety requirements. MIB²S is proudly designed and manufactured in the USA.

“The MIB²S are the most capable force protection and safety barrier on the planet. Your personnel, facilities and critical equipment deserve this level of protection,” said Tony Dill, Senior Vice President for Business Development, and Government Solutions for KF Armory Defense.

KF Armory Defense provides world class support, training and consulting services to military, law enforcement, and government clients. For more information about KF Armory Defense and MIB²S, please visit KFArmoryDefense.com. For inquiries regarding MIB²S, please contact Tony Dill at t.dill@KFArmoryDefense.com.

Posted in Armor, Press Release | 5 Comments »