Designed as a replacement for the long serving AFO, the Claymore is lighter, thinner, and faster opening.
Also an automatic opener, they’ve improved the blade steel to CPM-D2 and moved the pocket clip for deep carry. Additionally, Benchmade moved the safety and enlarged it to make it easier to manipulate.
If all that wasn’t enough, it’s also cheaper than the AFO.
The Claymore has been issued NSN 1095-01-796-1907.
Adept Armor is a US company that specializes in ballistic armor innovation like their NovaSteel Ballistic Buckler.
They took the opportunity of Enforce Tac to preview their latest product, a hard armor plate that replaces the ceramic strike face with treated glass. The result is both weight and cost savings. We should have some definitive ballistic performance and weight data soon.
The new hotness from Italy’s FROG.PRO is their patented U.LOK attachment system which utilizes magnetic studs to secure a pouch or panel to a platform.
This modular magnetic attachment system allows you to quickly attach and detach panels and pouches.
Detachment is as simple of pulling one handle and the magnets snap everything into alignment.
The other garment I wanted to show you from Tilak is the new Jotun MiG jacket. It is manufactured from Polartec WindPro material which makes it more abrasion resistant than standard Power Stretch. I really like the styling.
It features zippered shoulder pockets on either arm, two zippered lower chest pockets, and pit zips for ventilation.
Offered in Green and Black, sizes Small – XXLarge.
This show continues to expand, year after year. In 2024 Enforce Tac isn’t just adding a day but it’s also expanding to two large halls in the Nürnberg Messe.
Rheinmetall is exhibiting their Squad Support Weapon 40, a semi-auto, box-fed 40mm Grenade launcher. It fires Rheinmetall’s new programmable medium velocity rounds as well as legacy low velocity rounds. These rounds can be programmed for airburst and include:
HE Fragmentation (HEFRAG16)
Anti-Tank (HEDP16)
Door Breaching (HEBE14)
Air Burst (HEAB)
Training (TPM, TPM-T)
Illumination / Fog
Sound & Flash and Stimulus Ammunition (CS)
While we see a 5 round magazine, there is also a 3 round magazine under development which sits flush with the bottom of the pistol grip. Additionally, a 10 round magazine is under development. The weapons weighs about 4 kg.
This is the programmer which is the same one they are using for high velocity 40mm rounds fired from the Mk19 and HK GMG. It programs the round via IR.
With the US Army poised to release the Precision Grenadier System requirement, the SSW40 will surely be a contender.
S4 Supplies which is the retail arm of German distributor CSC had two bespoke items on display.
First is CSC’s new helmets which were shown in Mid and High-cut variants. They’ve passed testing against 9mm threats. We’ll follow up with some more definitive tech data soon.
They will also be releasing ballistic plates in the future.
The second item from CSC is an as-yet-unnamed pack. This 120L internal frame features top, panel and bottom access along with two removable (via zippers) side pockets which can be used for stand alone assault load carriage. It’s also lightweight, coming in at less than 7 pounds. It’s made from 500D Cordura and offers different sized hip belts. The shoulder straps, back pad and belt features a high ventilation mesh which guarantees airflow.
There are also some nice side release buckles at the sternum and pack bag which are easier to open while wearing gloves.
Direct Action has released their rope bag. Designed to be leg mounted, it will control the rope during rappel descents.
