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SHOT Show – 3M / Ceradyne

Wednesday, January 15th, 2014

Back during AUSA we told you about 3M Ceradyne’s new Ballistic Bump Helmet. At SHOT Show we got to take a glimpse of their 3 helmet system.

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Specifically, they are offering a Ballistic Bump Helmet for those who will use their helmet for bump protection but require basic ballistic protection. The aerial density 1.1 psf. There is also a Tactical Ballistic Helmet that offers ACH level protection at 1.65 psf and a Extreme Ballistic Helmet that offers Rifle threat level protection at 2.1 psf aerial density.

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It’s a high cut helmet with a proprietary rail system and Wilcox shroud. The rail easily integrates another 3M product, the Peltor Comtac headset. The suspension can be configured based on customer requirements.

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Look for more info soon.

www.3m.com/Defense

SHOT Show – Crye Precision

Tuesday, January 14th, 2014

Once you see what Crye has on hand as well as their Six12 project, some will just throw their hands up in defeat and wonder why they even bothered to show up. But most will accept the challenge and up their game.

Crye Precision has delved into new areas and continues to remain out on the cutting edge.

First off are the new patterns. On the left you have Arid pattern and on the right Tropical.

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Next up, three new jackets for Spring.

FieldShell 2

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They’ve redesigned the fit lock on the fieldshell.

Loft Jacket

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The loft jacket is an insulated softshell with stretchy side panels and thumb hole cuffs. It also features a stowable, low-profile hood.

LWF Jacket

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The lightweight fleece jacket is the first use of this new printed softshells with fleece interior.

LEO1 Pants

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The LEO1 Pant was created to offer a low-cost alternative to the combat pant for law enforcement. While the stretch panels are not on this pant, the fit block is said to be well suited to mobility. The LEO offers the Crye knee pad and the front and side cargo pockets are integrated into a single piece to lower cost.

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Hitcoat

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Hitcoat is a two component system designed for LE that incorporates a vest and a sleeves. You may note that the vest offers an offset zippered, front closure.

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The sleeve component is a single, integrated unit that offers armor and shoulder and elbow protection.

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Sizing will be similar to the combat shirt.

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SmartPouch Suite

This is a real gem. Crye Precision looked at the Operator’s load and designed a suite of pouches that can be used for several different purposes.

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For attachments, each pouch has a sleeve for use with AVS that will also accommodate a 2″ belt as well as PALS compatibility.

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More on these soon.

AVS

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They updated the yoke for the Adaptive Vest System.

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Fieldsuit and Combatsuit

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The Fieldsuit and Combat suit were designed for airborne operations,

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They found that by offsetting the front zipper, they could keep the suit from riding up.

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Airframe ATX

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The Airframe ATX is an aramid option for the helmet.

And now what you’ve all been waiting for…Six12

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Six12 is a modular, compact shotgun system that utilizes a rotary magazine ala a revolver.

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Designed as an answer for the breacher, the patent pending system can be used standalone or attached to a carbine. As it is, the bull pup design a perfectly legal length. However, there is a short barreled NFA variant available for use with SBRs.

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The compact design gives the breacher additional breaching rounds in a package that is integrated into his carbine, increasing both lethality and survivability.

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Here, you can see the removable magazine.

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Look for it by Christmas.

www.CryePrecision.com

MTek Introducing Helmet and Armor Plates at SHOT Show

Monday, January 13th, 2014

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www.mtekweaponsystems.com

Revision Awarded Contract for SPS Integrated Head Protection System

Sunday, January 12th, 2014

Essex Junction, VT, USA (January 8, 2014) -– Revision Military, a world leader in protective soldier solutions, wins a contract for PEO Soldier’s Integrated Head Protection System (IHPS) Soldier Protective System (SPS). The 2 year development-to-acquisition program is to refine the U.S. Army’s next generation helmet system, a contract worth an initial $783,000 with additional options valued at $15 million.

Revision IHPS

Revision’s IHPS small arms helmet serves as the foundation for the company’s proposed head protection system. The helmet’s optimized shell design contours the shape of the wearer’s head, increasing their area of coverage and protection while reducing system weight and unneeded space. The system weighs less than existing combat helmets and includes upgradeable mandible and visor protection. It also features an innovative retention and netted suspension system with dial-in comfort settings and high-impact ballistic padding. The suite includes modular ballistic armor plates that can be applied to the helmet’s exterior for an increased level of protection.

“Revision is proud to have been selected as a development partner for the U.S. Army’s next-generation head protection system,” explains Jonathan Blanshay, CEO of Revision. “With lineage emerging from NSRDEC’s HEaDS-UP Program and our history in protecting the soldier, the IHPS is a tailorable protection suite that will increase survivability through capability and technology. The use of next generation ballistic materials and progressive manufacturing techniques has allowed for increased protection at a lighter weight. We’re proud to provide a solution that ensures soldiers’ mobility on the battlefield while allowing them to tailor the system to their mission.”

PEO Soldier’s intent for this program is to conduct iterative human factors testing leading to ballistic and non-ballistic testing and the eventual fielding of an initial quantity of 7,000 systems to a U.S. Army Brigade, prior to moving into full rate production. The Army intends the IHPS SPS system to be their next, widely fielded head protection system.

www.RevisionMilitary.com

Crye Precision Silent Auction Preview

Sunday, January 12th, 2014

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Last year it was the Q-Concepts Boba Fett helmet. This year, it’s an Ops-Core donated FAST Helmet and Mandible, decked out by Q Concepts as a Yeti Killer helmet.

Sneak Peek – Team Wendy QR Adapter

Sunday, January 5th, 2014

TW QR Adapter

Look for them at SHOT Show.

Team Wendy

It’s Official – Team Wendy EXFIL Ballistic Helmet

Tuesday, December 31st, 2013

Team Wendy will be officially unveiling the EXFIL Ballistic Helmet at SHOT Show 2014 in Booth 8311. Look for details here on Solider Systems Daily.

www.teamwendy.com/

Team Wendy Is “Just Kicking Around A Few Things”

Thursday, December 26th, 2013

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What do you think?

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www.TeamWendy.com