During Enforce Tac our friends at TACWRX showed us several Tasmanian Tiger pack styles which they are offering exclusively in Budeswehr Flektarn, the woodland version which is now often referred to as Fünf Farben Flecktarn or five color.
Seen here (clockwise) are the Mil Ops Pack 30, Pouch 8.1 Hip, and Survival Pack. Everything is made with 500D Cordura.
They are also offering the Modular Hip Bag in the pattern.
During last week’s Enforce Tac show in Nürnberg, Germany, head protection specialist SCHUBERTH GmbH from Magdeburg showed new accessories for its M100 ballistic helmet consisting of a new ballistic mandible with an improved protection level and a modular battery pack.
Milad Youkhanna, Head of Military & Law Enforcement, explains: “When working on our new battery pack, we had the current challenges and the above-average functionality of the M100 helmet in mind. In conjunction with the SCHUBERTH Extended Connection Devices (ECD), already successfully in use with our customers, the goal is to further improve the helmet-borne energy supply. Thanks to its flexible design, the battery pack can accommodate a wide variety of power sources and is therefore not only compatible with the existing systems, but also ready for the battery technology to be integrated in the future. If the power supply is integrated directly into the NVG mounted on the front of the helmet, the battery pack can also be used to hold the various counterweights, which would otherwise have no function.”
The new mandible extends the ballistic coverage of the M100 with an above-average protection. The model presented last year with a combined protection level of NIJ IIIA and VPAM 2, respectively a V50 value according to STANAG 2920 of over 700 m/s, is followed by the new VPAM 3 level mandible. The new mandible is also compatible with the lightweight fragmentation protection visor and thus provides complete coverage of the face. In addition, the VPAM 3 Mandible can also be combined with a ballistic visor of the same protection class.
Denmark’s MLV Tactical Design gave us a peak at their new maritime uniform. Made from a softshell material in grey, we’d refer to this as an underway uniform here in the US.
Schöffel TEC is well known for their use protective clothing for motorsports and Law Enforcement and they have produced a conceptual uniform for Germany’s Special Forces, the Kommando Specialkräfte (KSK).
Seen here is their winter combat shirt and combat pant in KSKs distinctive MutiTarn camouflage pattern which applies MultiCam colors to the National Flecktarn pattern.
It is made from Softshell GORE-TEX PYRAD fabric for FR performance along with a mesh at the torso with a proprietary ceramic appliqué.
It is paired with a pair of combat pants in the same PYRAD fabric with some interesting features like this zippered pocket which can be accessed while kneeling.
Seen here is an alternative combat uniform prototype.
The SAND-X Dual Operating Vehicle (DOV) is a product of EISELIN Landsystems, a German company. It has been in active service with various units since 2008 and can be used in a manned configuration or operated as an Unmanned Ground System in a variety of roles. It can be switched between modes in seconds and controlled via mesh network extenders.
Thanks to its combination of wide-set forward wheels and tracked rear drive, it offers a low clean enter of gravity and will negotiate roads just as well as on soft substrates like sand and snow.
Here is a list of missions the SAND-X is currently used for:
1. Unmanned Attack: Equipped with advanced weaponry and autonomous capabilities, the SAND-X DOV executes precision strikes on enemy targets while minimizing risk to personnel.
2. ISNR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance): Conducting manned and unmanned reconnaissance missions, the SAND-X DOV gathers crucial intelligence for strategic planning using state-of-the-art sensors and surveillance equipment.
3. CASEVAC (Casualty Evacuation): Facilitating rapid evacuation of injured personnel from the battlefield to medical facilities, the SAND-X DOV ensures timely medical care with its manned and unmanned capabilities, supported by its rugged design and medical support infrastructure.
4. Resupply: Serving as a reliable logistics platform, the SAND-X DOV transports essential supplies and equipment to forward operating bases, bolstering frontline operations and sustaining combat effectiveness with manned and unmanned operations.
5. Mesh Network Creation: Establishing robust mesh networks, the SAND-X DOV enables seamless communication and coordination between deployed units in remote and hostile environments, leveraging its manned and unmanned communication capabilities.
6. Fighting Vehicle/Combat Vehicle: Transforming into a formidable combat vehicle, the SAND-X DOV engages hostile forces and provides fire support to friendly units, configured with armaments and defensive systems, whether manned or unmanned.
7. Minefield Detection and Crossing: Detecting and navigating through minefields, the SAND-X DOV ensures safe passage for troops and vehicles during urgent missions with its manned and unmanned capabilities, utilizing advanced sensors and unmanned operation.
Aku exhibited several new footwear models during last week’s Enforce Tac in Germany.
The Sentinel is offered as Full, Mid, and Low versions, both with GTX, but there’s also a non-GORE-TEX lined low model.
The shoe is made from a Microfiber upper and incorporates quick lace with a lace pocket and features a toe cap, and reinforced ankle, along with the Aku Tenuta grip sole and EVA mid-sole with nylon shank and anti-puncture fabric. Manufactured to EN 20347: 2022.
Others shown can be seen below. From the center, clockwise are the Sentinel Low, Selvatica Tactical Mid GTX, Selvatica Tactical GTX, Flyrock T, and Sentinel Mid GTX.
All are offered in Coyote and Black.
Helikon-Tex has introduced some comfy off-duty wear in Hawaiian-inspired patterns.
In addition to the shirts, you’ll find field totes.
Finally, there’s a Trucker cap in the patterns on the way as well.
Cut resistant hardware has been a big issue in Europe for quite awhile and now LE and first responders in the US and Canada are looking as well. A great option is Kinetixx.
The X-CutPro features an ergonomic design for comfort even when it is worn all day and better dexterity. The backhand is made of synthetic leather with anatomically designed TPE over the knuckles and fingers for additional protection The palm is reinforced with digital leather for grip and durability, while the integrated cut protection lining in the palm offers reliable protection against cuts.
The crook of the thumb is also lined with digital leather and cut protection lining for maximum stability in key areas. All five fingers incorporate touchscreen capability Additionally, there is an eyelet for attaching to a carabiner and a hook and loop fastener to keep the glove snug around the wrist.
The X-MissionPro on the other hand is a lighter glove with the same ergonomic fit as the X-CutPro. It features synthetic leather on the palm and backhand for excellent grip and protection. Thanks to the integrated cut protection lining in the palm, the X-MissionPro offers reliable protection against cuts.
Additionally, reinforced digital leather in the crook of the thumb, lined with cut protection material, ensures maximum stability in high-wear areas. The touchscreen capability on all five fingers enables digital devices to be operated without having to remove the glove. An eyelet for the carabiner and the adjustable hook and loop fastener for an optimal fit round off the practical details.
Both gloves are offered in Black and Coyote in sizes XS – XXXL.
The Kinetixx catalog is available here.
