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AUSA Disappointed In Budget ‘Train Wreck’

Thursday, October 1st, 2015

I 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.”

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Posted in AUSA, Congress | 7 Comments »

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.

Click to view .pdf

www.airtronic.net

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Posted in AUSA, weapons | 14 Comments »

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.

www.polarisdefense.com

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Posted in AUSA, Mobility | 7 Comments »

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.

www.barrett.net

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Posted in AUSA, weapons | 19 Comments »

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.

www.ops-core.com

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Posted in AUSA, Helmets | 5 Comments »

AUSA – HSGI’s New Rigger Belt Mounting Option for TACO Pouches

Wednesday, October 15th, 2014

HSGI has introduced a new Riggers belt which integrates AustriAlpin’s D-ring buckle.

There’s also a new mounting option for TACO pouches that relies on Velcro one-wrap to put them right in the belt.

As an added bonus, they also previewed a new TACO handcuff pouch.

http://www.highspeedgear.com

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Posted in AUSA, Load Carrying | 7 Comments »

AUSA – OTTO Cable Management Clip

Wednesday, October 15th, 2014

The Cable Management Clip from OTTO is a PALS compatible means to route and manage communications on your kit. Reusable, it’s available in a black, tan, flat dark earth and OD green.

www.ottoexcellence.com

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Posted in AUSA, Comms | 2 Comments »

AUSA – D3O Introduces Internal Knee Pad System

Wednesday, October 15th, 2014

D3O has introduced a new two-piece, integrated knee pad system. The outer shell is a hard plastic, protecting the knee from hard knocks and sharp objects. It also features a flat spot to make taking a knee a little more natural. Leveraging D3O’s Trauma Reduction and Unrivalled Shock Technology (TRUST) technology, the insert is made from two different 3D0 high performance materials for comfort and shock mitigation. The LITE foam offers cushioning and the D3O XT absorbs shock, particularly over the knee cap.

The pads can be worn in three ways. The insert alone inside a kneepad slot. The two components together inside a kneepad slot. Or, the insert inside the slot and the outer shell on the exterior of the slot. The four slotted circles you see at the edges are the tops of tabs that line up with slots on the insert. You twist them to lock them in place in order to keep the two pieces together.

Available soon in the US through Tactical Distributors, it can be integrated into many existing trousers by wearing just the insert piece or the two components together, inside a kneepad flap. Additionally, new pants can be manufactured to accept the D3O pad system by sewing 14 small sized buttonholes in order to accommodate the interface. This will allow users to wear the hard shell outsert on the outside of the knee in order to protect the fabric as well as the knee and the holes offer custom fit.

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Posted in AUSA, Materials | 7 Comments »