The MFK02 from Hardcore Hardware Australia features a 134mm long by 6mm thick blade of D2 tool steel with a Black Teflon coating. The handle is made from G10 textured handle available in Coyote and Black, secured with Torx screw.
This modified tanto design is suited for penetration and prying. The MFK02 also features an aggressive partial blade serration for cutting webbing/belts and has an extended plexi-glass break pommel to suit gloved use or operators with larger hands.
According to Hyperstealth Biotechnology Corp, 20 uniforms have been printed and assembled in the past 17 days. Deceptex is not yet available for order as they are in the process of determining the optimal material(s) through a trial consisting of printing, assembly, durability and color fastness through multiple washing and drying cycles. Pricing has not yet been determined and will not be available until they finalize the Deceptex material(s). So far, they have released 259 patterns in the Deceptex series.
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) will unveil its expanded portfolio of assault rifles, at Eurosatory 2012, June 11-15, Paris, Israel Pavilion, Hall 6 at Booth # CD690. Look for new Flattop configurations for TAVOR and X95 assault rifles as well as new NATO cartridge configurations for the ACE Family (ACE N).
The X95 can be used as an Assault Rifle, Carbine, or Submachine Gun (SMG), it is the standard Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Assault Rifle. Interestingly, it can quickly be converted from 5.56mm caliber to 9mm caliber and vice versa.
The bullpup design TAVOR 5.56mm Family of Assault Rifles was developed in close cooperation with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), based on lessons learned from actual combat. It is in service in the IDF Infantry and Special Forces as well as in other countries throughout the world. Among its additional features, the TAVOR’s body is made of strong, modern composite materials, and its metal parts are corrosion-resistant. According to IWI, it maintains zeroing at all times, even when converting from day optics to night optics, and can be comfortably used by either left or right-handed shooters.
The ACE Family of 5.56mm and 7.62mm caliber Assault Rifles are based on the exceptionally reliable mechanism of the very successful GALIL Assault Rifle. Blending enhanced human engineering and ergonomics with the demands of the modern battlefield – and providing both automatic and semi-automatic fire modes – the ACE has been extensively battle proven under the most extreme conditions, worldwide. The rifle comes in three barrel lengths and incorporates 4 Picatinny rails. Air cooled and gas operated, the rifles are easy to use by right or left-handed users, are simple to maintain without special tools, and include night sights and telescopic and/or foldable butts.
According to Uri Amit, IWI’s CEO, “We are pleased to introduce a variety of new configurations that expand our portfolio of solutions in the area of assault rifles. We continuously invest in the development of new products, working together with our customers and developing the best possible weapons to meet their needs. We will be displaying our entire line of products at Eurosatory, and invite attendees to visit our booth.”
During the recent 5th Annual Alberta Tactical Officers Association Competition, Drop Zone Tactical unveiled their Ops Pant, Hybrid Shirt, Recce Smock and Stubby Boonie Hat in PenCott-GreenZone camouflage. Drop Zone Tactical also confirmed that they will be stocking these items in PenCott-Badlands as well in addition to introducing matching tactical gear in PenCott patterns.
SSFN has released the Australian Battle Dress SERE pattern for sale. It has also been presented to the Slovenian (SSFN’s home) Ministry of Defence.
According to SSFN’s Website, the patterns incorporate several features:
“Innovations featured by our camouflage patterns include the following characteristics:
– They are covered with micro and macro structures;
– They blend in with almost any vegetation environments, including sparse areas;
– The camouflage patterns behave with great deal of illusion and interference of visual perception, thereby creating shapes and sharp edges, which cause a blurring in observers’ vision, especially when the pattern is in motion.
– It creates unusual shapes with a virtual depth of view and gives a sense of three-dimensionality.
– It is, therefore, the perfect camouflage solution for all terrains and provides enhanced in-field protection for troops and for deployment and in operational conditions.”
I’ve known the folks at Platatac for over 20 years myself so it is a great pleasure to wish them a Happy 25th! Here’s to 25 more!
