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AXL Advanced Releases Gen II RAC Links and Helmet Fuzz

Friday, November 3rd, 2023

The Helmet Fuzz Covers by Dynamic Fuzz are cut to the same shape and size as the loop on the MTEK Flux, OpsCore SF, & Hard Head Veterans helmets and can be used to cover any unused sections of loop as well as for cable management systems. These are meant to be user-trimmed to fit the end users’ needs.

The Gen II RAC Links are available for the Comtac 7s. Additionally, the P+ Gen II RAC Links are available for the 2s, 3s, 5s, XP/XPI/SWAT-Tacs, and VIs, which were designed to accommodate and integrate the mic arm of the Peltor headset without the need for any additional parts.

www.axladvanced.com

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The Brim from nutsof

Friday, October 27th, 2023

There was a time when a couple of countries issued helmet covers with integrated brims to keep the sun out of the wearer’s eyes on a sunny day. With the advent of visual augmentation systems attached to the front of helmets, those brims went away.

But not for nutsof, purveyors of the accessories you didn’t think of first. They created a brim which utilizes the helmet shroud and night vision mount.

Made from laser cut laminate stiffened with Tegris, The Brim alleviates the desire to wear a ball cap under the helmet and offers a bit more shade when tinted eye pro isn’t enough as well as some protection from rain and snow.

And yes, to cut off dumb questions at the pass, you’ll have to remove The Brim in order to use NODs. And no cares if you don’t want to buy this. But yes, you can probably make one of your own with an MRE box and 100 mile an hour tape. I’m sure it will look great.

Offered in several colors.

www.nutsof.com/products/the-brim

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AUSA 23 – Gentex Asks What’s Next for Army’s Integrated Head Protection System

Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

Gentex is one of the current manufacturers for the Integrated Head Protection System. Currently rolling off the line is the Next Gen IHPS which has transitioned to a “holeless” design meaning there are no holes bored into in the helmet’s shell to accept the liner and external accessories.

Instead, there are adhesive receivers for the bolts adhered to the shell with epoxy. The effect is just as strong as the old way and doesn’t compromise the integrity of the ballistic shell.

However, IHPS still has a compromise shape in that it is a mid-cut helmet, making it difficult to wear with hearing protection.

Consequently, Gentex is examining offering a high-cut option and incorporating their tried-and-true ARC rails into IHPS and chin strap.

While no decision has made by the Army, I would suspect we will eventually see something along these lines.

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Visit Team CLAW in the Wilcox Industries Booth at AUSA

Friday, October 6th, 2023

Wilcox Industries has assembled quite a team to produce the CLAW helmet mount system for the US Army.

CLAW is a modular architecture which incorprates power and data for headborne systems.

CLAW is not only compatible with all Night Vision Devices currently in service with the US Army, but also with future systems like Integrated Visual Augmentation System as well as Night Vision Goggle – Next.

To see it in person at AUSA, visit Wilcox Industries in booth # 3819 at the Walter Washington Convention Center, in Washington, DC, October 9-11.

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USSOCOM Awards Contract to Final Forge for Rotary Wing Advanced Tactical Helmets

Sunday, October 1st, 2023

Last week USSOCOM awarded an IDIQ contract to Final Forge for the Rotary Wing Advanced Tactical Helmets we wrote about awhile back which were adopted by the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment ‘Night Stalkers.’

Final Forge, Blountville, Tennessee, has been awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (H92403-23-D-0004) with a maximum ceiling of $49,000,000 and a $5,000 minimum ordering guarantee for a new generation of rotary wing advanced tactical helmets with spare parts and accessories. The helmets provide operationally relevant characteristics and performance including but not limited to excellent comfort, stability, field of view, and head mobility. This contract will fulfill the full operational capability requirements for all U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) rotary wing aviation components. Fiscal 2023 procurement funds in the amount of $874,970 are being obligated at time of award on the first delivery order. This contract is a follow-on production contract stemming from a competitive prototype agreement and is being awarded in accordance with10 U.S. Code 4022(f). USSOCOM, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, is the contracting activity.

The RATH was developed and is manufactured by Final Forge, a company founded by David Rogers who coincidentally also founded Ops-Core before selling it to Gentex in 2012.

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NutSof – Cable Canal

Monday, September 25th, 2023

New from NutSof is the Cable Canal, a wire management system for helmets and soft gear.

Attaching via hook and loop backing, the Cabal Canal features two 1″ elastic retention straps to easily fit multiple cables and cables with 90 degree connectors.

Sold in pairs, the bungee retention holes on both ends can be used as a lanyard or to provide tension to devices.

www.nutsof.com

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S.O.Tech Helmet Scrim

Thursday, September 14th, 2023

The new S.O.Tech Helmet Scrim is part of our new tactical line and can be found in our new 2023 tactical catalog. The Helmet Scrim is made up of laser cut pack cloth, making it lightweight, durable, and simple. It was made to add a layer of texture to help the user blend in with their surroundings and is cut in a way that helps you adjust to your helmet.

Our Helmet Scrim was made to be customizable, elastic draw cord runs all along laser cut holes that are located on the edge of the scrim. Everything is brought together by a cord lock, which helps secure the scrim over the helmet. Included in the kit are 8 ghillie strips that help add more texture to the scrim.

Kit Includes: Helmet Scrim, Shock Cord Plus Cord Lock, and 8 Ghillie Strips.

sotechtactical.com

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DSEI 23 – Gentex Updates FAST Bump Helmet

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023

Gentex has updated the FAST Bump Helmet. The biggest thing you’ll notice is that it no longer has a molded shroud to accommodate those conducting airborne operations. It has been replaced with the same Lightweight Modular Bungee Shroud as other helmets in the range. It also now features PowerPath ARC Rails which allow the user to route cables behind the rail to keep them out of the way.

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