Knight’s Armament displayed their LMG outfitted with a new M-LOK rail. The last time we saw this weapon it featured a Keymod rail.
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AUSA – Knight’s LMG Goes M-LOK
Tuesday, October 13th, 2015Blue Force Gear At AUSA 2015
Tuesday, October 13th, 2015
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AUSA – SIG SAUER MCX in 7.62×39
Monday, October 12th, 2015 
This is a 7.62×39 variant of the MCX. Interestingly, it’s fitted with a new folding stock that has been developed for European security forces who wear helmets with ballistic visors. This pairing generally won’t be seen operationally.
AUSA – Team Wendy Unveils X2 Scalable Helmet Prototype
Monday, October 12th, 2015I have to say that I was astounded at what I found in the Team Wendy booth. When you first see their X2 Scalable Helmet Prototype it looks pretty much like their Exfil Ballistic but without rails. Turns out, they’ve integrated a whole bunch of new tech into the design.
Once they removed the shell, you could start to see some serious differences. While this version was a 3D printed prototype, they are capable of making different shells for different threat levels. Beneath the shell is a carbon fiber bump helmet, that can be used alone. If you’re following the logic, you can buy one helmet for both ballistic and bump applications. What’s more, new shells can be crafted as threats arise and material technology improves. Instead of purchasing new helmets, you could be purchasing new components.
You can see the honeycomb lining with forward canted vents to help keep the air cool.
This honeycomb construction not only aids in structural strength and ventilation but also serves as a crumple zone during impacts in order to absorb impact. They are constructed of a flexible polymer using additive manufacturing technology and features a gradient in durometer. They are soft against the head and stiffer the further out they go.
Below, you can see the bolt less retention system.
Below is a closeup of the fixed front shroud.
Finally, you can see their new accessory attachment system called Gear Utilization Tactical Rail (GUTR) along both sides and the rear of the helmets. It is also used to secure the ballistic shell.
While the TW-X2 is still a tech development effort, it certainly changes the realm of the possible in helmets.
AUSA – FNH USA 7.62×39 SCAR
Monday, October 12th, 2015 
Many thought the AK compatibility requirement for the SOF Combat Assault Rifle had fallen off the table. Not true. Rather, USSOCOM initially concentrated in the impending need for 5.56 and 7.62 NATO variants. Now, FN has built a 7.62×39 version of the Combat Assault Rifle to fulfil a requirement. with the CAR contract entering its second five years, you’ll start to see these models hitting the field as a reliable alternative to battlefiled pickup AKs.
Naturally, it features a different barrel, bolt, lower and AK-style magazine catch, but it also has a different gas regulator seen below.
As it utilizes AK magazines, there is no bolt hold open on the last round.
AUSA – H&K MP-5A5 Mid-Life Improvement
Monday, October 12th, 2015
This is the MP-5 Mid-Life Improvement. While they haven’t changed the weapon mechanically, they’ve upgrade to a new three position collapsible stock, the Modular Slim Line Handguard and Mounting Rail with STANAG 4694 Profile. All three of these items can be retrofitted to existing MP-5s.
2015 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition
Monday, October 12th, 2015Please join us for our coverage of this year’s AUSA.
Check Out The Load Carrying Component of National Molding’s Rigid Plate Carrier at AUSA
Friday, October 9th, 2015 
