This week our friends at ePIG Group expand their examination of NATO and commercial camouflage patterns by looking at Infra Red Reflectance using night vision devices.
Archive for the ‘Camo’ Category
ePIG Group Presents: The Ultimate Camo Comparison – NATO vs Commercial Patterns Night Vision IRR Test
Tuesday, December 12th, 2023Tracer Tactical – Origami Sunshade
Monday, December 11th, 2023
The Tracer Tactical Origami Sunshade is a foldable sunshade for the Persistent Systems RDC (Rugged Display & Controller), enhancing the display in bright daylight conditions and also shielding the screens light in lowlight environments.
It is made from Squadron / B-52 Laminate and enforced with thermoplastic Tegris/Curv. Includes two small adhesive Velcro hook squares for anchoring the shade in place while in use. Requires the RDC Juggernaut Case to mount properly.
The concept came from Rampart International.
ePIG Presents: The Ultimate Camo Comparison – NATO vs Commercial Patterns
Sunday, December 3rd, 2023
My friends in Germany at ePIG Group have produced a new video called “The ultimate camouflage comparison – NATO (KSK, Bundeswehr, US Army, USMC…) vs commercial patterns.” It’s quite extensive at an hour and a half, and there’s a lot you can glean from the video including some info on Phantomleaf.
New Irish Defence Forces Camouflage Pattern Developed by Crye Precision
Monday, November 27th, 2023
Although the pattern has been kept under wraps, photos have recently been made public of the new Defence Forces camouflage pattern which will soon replace the four-color DPM, in service since 2000. Although called Disruptive Pattern Material, like the old British national pattern, the two patterns don’t resemble one another.
In Irish, the Defence Forces are referred to officially as Óglaigh na hÉireann and consist of the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service, along with reserve forces.
Developed by Crye Precision, this new national pattern owes some obvious design cues and color palette from MultiCam. However, there is a very distinctive element in the Irish Transitional MultiCam Pattern. You’ll notice two stylized versions of the letter “F” which stand for Fianna Fáil (not the political party).
In addition to ITMP, Irish troops will also be receiving a completely new clothing ensemble called the DF Combat Clothing System. Cost estimates for the new gear are at upwards of €40 million which is still under development and will feature versions in both male and female sizing.
By Eric Graves
Editor
Beez Combat Systems SPECTRALFLAGE Helmet Cover
Monday, November 20th, 2023
The Predator Ghillie™ SPECTRALFLAGE Helmet Cover reduces the VIS (physical visual), UV, NIR and thermal signatures (6µm ~ 15µm, high end of MWIR, LWIR, FIR) of the individual to help avoid being observed and/or targeted by ground-based detection, sUAS, and UAS near-peer threats.
The Predator Ghillie™ SPECTRALFLAGE Helmet Cover uses complex, next-generation engineering to accomplish the unimaginable: multispectral signature reduction for the individual war fighter against real world thermal and night vision technology, while simultaneously providing a 3D visual breakup.
The Predator Ghillie™ SPECTRALFLAGE Helmet Cover is another piece of the SPECTRALFLAGE camouflage system designed to reduce thermal signature around the head, face, and neck.This is the next evolution in advanced thermal mitigation for the end user. New threats on the battlefield require new solutions as advanced thermal detection and aiming devices rapidly evolve.
Made with the most advanced military grade A-TACS camouflage patterns the Predator Ghillie™ SPECTRALFLAGE Helmet Cover provides physical 3D visual breakup, granting the end user the most advanced concealment solution primarily designed for urban, desert, and open environments.
Fitting on Mid/High/Fast cut helmets, the Predator Ghillie™ SPECTRALFLAGE Helmet Cover is easy and fast to deploy, as well as small enough to fit into a pocket or small pouch.
The Predator Ghillie™ SPECTRALFLAGE Helmet Cover is the next advancement in concealment technology. On the battlefield of today, tomorrow, and the future; multispectral concealment is the way.
For additional information and availability – Beez Combat Systems
Sneak Peek – SPECTRALFLAGE Helmet Cover from Beez Combat System
Thursday, November 16th, 2023
We are told the new SPECTRALFLAGE HELMET Cover from Beez Combat Systems should hit the street early next week.
Tear Down Systems – Garmin Anti-Reflection Cover
Wednesday, November 15th, 2023
In a similar vein to their Watch Cap, the Tear Down Systems Garmin ARC is a low pro cover completely eliminating any reflecting surface on the Garmin Foretrex 601. However, unlike with the Watch Cap, you’ll have to slide the cover out of the way to view the screen of your device.
Simple to use and works with most if not all straps for your Garmin 601 Foretrex.
Offered in several colors and patterns. Anti-Reflection Coverage for other Garmin models in the way.
Milipol 23 – CAM-Shield from BCB International
Tuesday, November 14th, 2023This is a very interesting international solution. British firm BCB International Ltd developed a multi-spectral camouflage appliqué for the distributor MP-Sec France to fit US-built Vision 60 Quadraped Unmanned Ground Vehicles from Ghost Robotics.
The fabric-based system is easy to apply and remove and offers camouflage in the visual, NIR, SWIR, and LWIR ranges. BCB offers CAM-Shield in a variety of visual patterns for a number of ground-based systems.
