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SCUBAPRO – New Odin Helmet Mask Strap for Team Wendy SAR Helmet

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023

SCUBAPRO has been working closely with the Search and Rescue (SAR) community to help with the development of a new Odin Helmet Mask strap. SCUBAPRO has the Odin Helmet mask strap which allows you to attach any SCUBAPRO mask that works with the comfort strap to an Ops Core, Team Wendy exfil, Galvion helmet rails, and even the Ops Core Skull mounted system. Essentially, for anytime you must wear a helmet and a dive mask at the same time. When using a diver propulsion vehicle (DPV), the Patriot3 Jet boots, or over the beach (OTB), any time it’s a good idea to wear a helmet.

With the updated TW Odin strap you can now attach your SCUBAPRO mask to the Team Wendy SAR helmet. Allow for ease of use when using a mask with a helmet. It is made for SCUBAPRO by S&S Precision and is in the process of being added to the US Navy SAR State of the Art Catalog (SOA). This will allow all Navy SAR swimmer to use it, with any SCABAPRO Mask that works with the comfort straps.

Both Odin straps now have a new mask clip which allows the strap that attaches to the mask, to be pulled tighter with one hand.

Part number for the Odin strap (older model) that works with Ops Core, Team Wendy Exfil and Galvion helmets.
24.815.100

New Odin strap TW for the Team Wendy SAR helmet
24.815.200

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Parashooter Gear – NOD Lock

Sunday, July 23rd, 2023

The NOD Lock is a simple, quick attach, non-breakaway NVG lanyard. Using a laser cut piece of 500D laminate, the NOD Lock attaches to the front bolt on either side of your helmet.

They chose to use a buckle as a means to attach/detach the lanyard because it is easy to manipulate while wearing your helmet, with gloves on and in the dark. The simple “no sew” construction also means it is about half the price of comparable lanyards.

www.parashootergear.com/product-page/nod-lock

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MDM 23 – Streamlight Introduces Two New Sidewinder Mounts

Wednesday, June 28th, 2023

Streamlight has introduced two new mounts for their Sidewinder light series. Above is the Hook and Loop Plate and below is the Contour ARC Rail Mount.

Currently available in Coyote with Black coming later.

Available now.

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Navy Fields New Protective Headgear for Marine Corps Aviation Maintainers

Monday, June 26th, 2023

Three things about this new helmet for maintainers which replaces the classic Cranial.

1. It’s built by Team Wendy and based on the Exfil bump helmet.

2. This is one of the rare occasions where Marines get something first.

3. They are coming in custom colors for each of the aviation specialties, for example Red for Aviation Ordnance.

The Naval Aircrew Systems Program Office is fielding new headgear, the Head Gear Unit Number 98/Personal Use (HGU-98/P), that improves both head and hearing protection for fleet Marine Corps aviation maintainers.

The program office incorporated the latest advancements and information gained from market research, lab testing and fleet assessments to select the new Marine Corps maintenance cranial, the Team Wendy Exfil Light Tactical Polymer helmet, which is a Commercial-off-the-Shelf solution.

“The HGU-98/P provides improved impact protection and increased hearing protection, which are long overdue improvements that our maintainers deserve,” said Capt. Carey Castelein, program manager.

Since the inception of protective headgear in the 1950s, a major challenge has been to design helmets that offer the required impact and hearing protection while providing a system that provides a comfortable fit. Because flight lines and flight decks are notoriously loud, a safe and comfortable helmet is mission critical.

The new cranial comes in two sizes and an alternate H-shaped back retention system to accommodate a hair bun. The HGU-98/P also features two different styles of hearing protection, both rail mounted to the helmet, with either X4 ear cups for a slimmer fit or X5 with larger ear cups but with better sound attenuation.

“Through research, test and fleet assessments, our team was able to determine the best possible solution for improved head and hearing protection, taking into account cost, performance and user feedback,” said Jennifer Bartnick, program office team lead.

Squadrons that began receiving the HGU-98/P flight deck helmet system in October 2022 have given favorable feedback. Fielding to Marine Corps aviation units will continue through the end of the year, and the cranial with additional capability will begin delivery next year.

From the Naval Aircrew Systems Program Office

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MTEK STRIKE Ballistic

Monday, June 12th, 2023

Weighing a mere 2.0 lbs, the STRIKE Ballistic is MTEK’s lightest helmet to date. Devoid of traditional rain systems, the new Monorail features a single MLOK slot for attachment of AMP arms, incorporating hearing and ballistic protection into a single piece of equipment. The standard chinstrap bolt pattern allows the installation of all common retention systems.

Specifications:

STRIKE Ballistic NIJ IIIA tactical helmet. Complete system weight 2.0 lbs.

Ballistic Shell Specifications:

* IIIA Ballistic Performance (NIJ 0106.01-0108.01)

* Lightweight Shell (1.1 lbs / 0.5 kg)

* Non-darted ballistic material (no internal seams or weak points)

* Undercut geometry contours to the natural shape of the head

* High side clearance for communications headsets

* Available in Coyote, Black, Green.

www.mtekusa.com/strike-ballistic/strikeballistic

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ADS Federal Range Day 23 – Steiner Helmet Mounted Beacon

Friday, June 9th, 2023

This is the Steiner Optics Helmet Mounted Beacon. It’s lightweight (114.5 g or 4.0 oz) and detectable by U.S. and NATO sensors.

It relies on a single CR123A offering:
WHITE LIGHT >4 HOURS
SWIR >4 HOURS
NIR >4 HOURS

WAVELENGTH
NIR (880 nm)
SWIR (1550 nm)

OUTPUT POWER
White Light 400 lumens
NIR 600 mW
SWIR 400 mW

DETECTABLE RANGE
10+ km (6+ miles)

Units and agencies can procure products seen at ADS Federal Range Day by contacting ADS, Inc.

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CANSEC 23 – New Canadian Armed Forces Ballistic Helmet from Galvion

Wednesday, June 7th, 2023

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you’ve already seen the new Canadian military’s new ballistic helmet, the Batlskin Caiman from Galvion.

The new helmet is part of the Dismounted Infantry Capability Enhancement (DICE) program. Although it was initially to be fielded with two different helmet covers, DND wanted the initial showing of the helmet at CANSEC to showcase their new CADPAT Multi-Terrain pattern shown here.

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UNITY Tactical Launches SUMMIT Three-Hole Shroud

Tuesday, June 6th, 2023

Unibody construction yields superior strength-to-weight ratio

BROUSSARD, LA. (June 6, 2023) – UNITY™ Tactical, a designer of components that integrate tactical systems and optimize the human factor, announced today the launch of SUMMIT™, a three-hole shroud for tactical helmets.

With an over-molded unibody construction, the SUMMIT™ shroud is durable in even the most austere environments, featuring a high-impact polymer shroud and a fixed over-molded stainless steel insert.

“NVG mounting solutions interface directly with the stainless steel insert, ensuring a solid lockup that resists wear over time. And there is zero movement with all three axes,” said Mike Roth, VP of business development for UNITY Tactical. “Its unibody construction makes it the lightest and strongest three-hole shroud solution available. Coupled with a lifetime warranty, it’s a smart investment you can rely on in the field.”

Yielding a more than 25% weight reduction from currently fielded NVG shrouds, the SUMMIT™ shroud provides a superior strength-to-weight ratio. It secures night vision electro-optics, lights, cameras and other accessories with a proven fit that is sturdy and reliable.

“We focus on designing components that integrate tactical systems, and a helmet is a platform on which the end user needs many different systems to run effectively together,” said Trent Zimmer, founder and president of UNITY Tactical. “We aimed to design a shroud that works seamlessly with NODs and other accessories, while also removing all the unnecessary weight. The SUMMIT shroud is a great addition to our suite of existing helmet accessory solutions.”

SUMMIT™ offers users a lifetime warranty and is available for retrofit of ArmorSource™, Avon Protection™ Ceradyne, Busch PROtective®, Galvion™, MTEK™, Ops-Core® and many other global helmet brands utilizing the standard three-hole pattern.

It is available in five FED-STD colors, including black, cam green, coyote brown, desert tan and foliage green. Custom colors available with a minimum order quantity. SUMMIT™ retails for $89 and is available for immediate delivery in individual or large quantities now through authorized UNITY dealers and on UNITYtactical.com.

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