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AUSA 22 – GORE-TEX PYRAD Refueler Suit

Wednesday, October 12th, 2022

GORE-TEX PYRAD is a flame retardant fabric; a self-extinguishing technology that provides durable protection against flash fire exposure while remaining highly breathable, water resistant, and windproof. It’s used to make the Fuel Handler 2-Piece Suit worn by Soldiers and Marines.

In one of the most effective displays I’ve seen, WL Gore & Associates have showcased an example of what this garment looks like after a flame test.

As you can see, the material chars, but remains intact and protects the wearer from direct burns. It is also self-extinguishing. In addition to FR protection, the wearer also benefits from a breathable, water and windproof GORE-TEX shell.

To see a video of GORE-TEX PYRAD in action, go here.

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AUSA 22 – KS-1 from Knights Armament Co

Wednesday, October 12th, 2022

Developed for an international SOF requirement the KS-1 from Knights Armament.

This 5.56mm gas gun is the next step in the SR-16 line of rifles. It features their Mod 2 gas system, E3 bolt, as well as a 13.7″ cold hammer forged barrel. In addition to a 2-stage full-auto trigger grip, the trigger guard is completely removable without tools.

It is paired with the 5.56 QDC/MCQ-PRT suppressor which adds just 2.33″ to the length (oal 4.43″) and weighs 13.9 oz. It incorporates their pressure reduction technology to minimize back pressure and pushes noxious gases forward, away from the shooter. It reduces the sound pressure level to 155dB on short barreled rifles and eliminates the “first round pop.” There is also a removable shroud nit seen here, which reduces the outside temperature by up to 300 Deg F.

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AUSA 22 – Wilcox Industries MRF Xe

Wednesday, October 12th, 2022

The MRF Xe or Micro Range Finder – Enhanced combines a lightweight laser range finder and red laser designator on a common optical bench.

Cartridge ballistic data can be entered through third party applications and the MFR Xe captures both the environmental conditions transmitted from the sensor suite and the distance to the target transmitted by the precision laser range finder to the onboard computer instantly providing a ballistic solution.

MFR Xe also features an integrated Picatinny mount.

wilcoxind.com/products/combat-systems/fire-control-systems/mrf-xe

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AUSA 22 – Rapid Force by Alien Gear

Wednesday, October 12th, 2022

The Rapid Force duty holster by Alien Gear is now available in Tan 499.

Available in level 2 or 3 retention models, this holster fits most P320 pistol variants including MHS and designed to accommodate Streamlight TLR-1 or SureFire X300 and smaller lights.

Their QDS system offers compatibility with multiple carry options including as a drop leg.

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AUSA 22 – New SIG Pistols for Australia and Canada

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

Over the last few weeks both Australia and Canada have joined Denmark and the US in adopting variants of the SIG P320 pistol. Although the pistols showed to be highly reliable during all four countries’ testing, most were drawn to the modularity of the design. With a common, serialized Fire Control Unit, the military pistols, like their civilian counterparts, be configured in a wide variety of ways.

Shown here is the M18 variant of the US Modular Handgun System opposite the Australian Sidearm Weapon System. When Australia-based Aquaterro set about preparing their entry for Land 159, they looked to the M18 as a baseline. What Australia ultimately got is a SIG P320 XCarry Pro outfitted with the SIG ROMEO2 Red Dot Sight and FOXTROT2- light. This is the first instance I know of that general purpose forces have adopted a pistol outfitted with an optic and light. In other instances, countries have incrementally added enablers to their pistols. Like the US, Australia has also adopted a Safariland holster for their sidearm.

More in line with the US MHS, Canada adopted a P320 as the C22 full frame modular pistol. Seen in these photos beside the Australian pistol, you’ll notice a slightly lighter shade of Brown. This is because the Canadian guns are cerakoted. This also provides a more information shading across the different materials of frame and slide.

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AUSA 22 – Danner Resurgent

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

Currently exclusive to US Patriot, the Danner Resurgent is a lightweight tropical-style boot which features Italian Perspair fabric which is highly breathable and abrasion resistant.

It also features an energy return comfort insole and a Vibram outsole.

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AUSA 22 – DNS Alpha

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

DNS Alpha is exhibiting in the Mountain Horse Solutions booth. They showed me their new Over Whites which are based on a design they did for a European SOF unit.

They have a version made from a 3 layer GORE-TEX fabric as well as a version in a 40D material printed in MultiCam Alpine.

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AUSA 22 – Camelbak Arctic Canteen Parka

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

Developed for use with the Ability One produced one quart arctic canteen and canteen cup, the new Arctic Canteen Parka from Camelbak is an issue item. It is MOLLE compatible and will keep water in liquid form for up to 10 hours in temperatures down to -60 F. Although not the intended use, it will also keep water cool for up to four hours in temperatures up to 95 F.

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