Archive for the ‘AUSA’ Category
BE Meyers Will Exhibit At AUSA
Friday, October 9th, 2015Be Sure To Visit Juggernaut.Case™ At AUSA
Thursday, October 8th, 2015
Be Sure To Visit Gentex/Ops-Core At AUSA
Thursday, October 8th, 2015 
AUSA Disappointed In Budget ‘Train Wreck’
Thursday, October 1st, 2015I received this statement from AUSA earlier today and had to share it. I agree completely.
Statement of Gordon R. Sullivan, USA retired, Association of the U.S. Army President and CEO
“It is disappointing we sit on the sidelines watching the train wreck that is our defense budget process.
“Here we are at the start of a fiscal year with a patchwork appropriations that keeps our military funded only through Dec. 11, and with a veto threat over the defense policy bill. Everything that is happening was avoidable, if only our executive and legislative branches would work together in the name of national security.”
“In an increasingly uncertain world, failure to do something so essential as passing a defense budget does nothing to help the morale of our soldiers and other service members, nor being a credible friend and ally and a formidable foe.”
Airtronic USA – MK 777 Lightweight Rocket Launcher
Tuesday, October 21st, 2014
At AUSA we got to take a look at the new MK 777 lightweight RPG launcher from Airtronic.
Polaris Defense DAGOR Photos
Friday, October 17th, 2014
During AUSA, we were able to take multiple photos of the Polaris Defense DAGOR, to give you a detailed look at the vehicle.
AUSA – Barrett M240LW
Thursday, October 16th, 2014
Although it’s not exactly new, the Barrett M240LW is a lightweight variant of the fantastic M240 medium machine gun. Sure, the Army has the M240L which cut some significant weight off of the American version of the FN MAG but it uses a Titanium receiver which translates into mucho dinero.
Barrett took a different approach. They trimmed the fat out of the weapon. You’ve got to remember, the MAG 58 is over 60 years old. By analyzing the gun’s construction and applying modern design and manufacturing techniques, they were able to trim about five-and-a-half pounds from its weight down to 21.15 pounds The design is also interesting in that the receiver is manufactured in two pieces from solid billet and then welded together. This results in 2 receiver components rather than the 64 found on a standard M240. You’ll also notice a new, Barrett-designed telescoping Buttstock with adjustable length of pull and hydraulic buffer. While there is no top barrel shroud the lower handguard features KeyMod slots.
AUSA – Ops-Core ACH Upgrade Components – UPDATED
Thursday, October 16th, 2014
Here are some photos of the individual components in the Ops-Core Advanced Combat Helmet upgrades. Naturally, they can be all adopted or as individual pieces.
The first piece is the 360 Deg Liner and Retention System. It attaches into place via the Velcro patches already installed in the ACH shell. The liner provides permanent impact protection (particularly against rotational forces) and you still insert pads so I’m going to suggest, if you use this upgrade, you’ll need to size up on your shell.
UPDATE – It’s true you use pads with the EPP liner but they are specially designed for use with the liner. It is not designed to be used in conjunction with the issue helmet pad. I spoke with Ops-Core and they gave me this info.
The new liner has a variable thickness EPP protective component that is coupled with comfort pads that come in three thicknesses: 1/4″ 3/8″ and 1/2″ to create ideal comfort and stability. Individuals wearing a large ACH with issue pads can use the new liner in the same size shell with greater comfort and stability
The Skeleton One Hole Shroud weighs just 42.1 grams. It’s streamlined design is snag free and the single hole will fit right on to the ACH.
They’ve also incorporated space in the lightening holes to tie off your NODs, if needed.
The skeleton rails offer 14 wire and cable management attachment points. They are also universally sized to fit all ACH sizes Small through Extra-Large.
The items are available in Black, Urban Tan and Foliage Green.
