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Poseidon Kronos Tactical Life Preserver Awarded NSN

Monday, October 17th, 2022

Safe Defence Pty Ltd, trading as Poseidon Australia, has been awarded NSN codification for their range of tactical life preservers.
This is a direct result of in increasing number of SF units trialing and moving forward with procurement of this unique life preserver.

The Poseidon Kronos was developed on request by Special Forces

The Poseidon Kronos LPU comes in three different models, ranging from the SuperLITE 157N model to the full spec Kronos 306N model. The latter incorporates the “damage resistant technology” that ensures that the LPU will fully inflate even if penetrated by projectiles or sharp edged weapons.

The Poseidon Kronos represent a generational shift in the development of life preservers used in hostile environments

Low profile to ensure the LPU doesn’t restrict natural head movement during operations

Standard for the Poseidon Kronos LPU are features like a cut-out at the shoulder to enable the user to shoulder his weapon while the LPU is inflated, high quality raw materials and production and a modular construction to mention a few.

For inquiries contact Poseidon’s European representative: Fenris Consult AS

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Schiebel Awarded Prestigious Search and Rescue Contract by Sasemar in Spain

Sunday, October 16th, 2022

Vienna, 6 October 2022 – Schiebel was awarded with the iSAR Research and Development programme, which builds on the current CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) with the aim of further developing its maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) capabilities, offering a higher level of automation.

The scope of this multi-million Euro contract includes the further development and delivery of the high performance CAMCOPTER® S-100 UAS, including the integration of the latest high-tech sensors, allowing the detection and identification, both day and night, of castaways, drifting objects and polluting substances in the high seas; as well as monitoring toxic and hazardous atmospheres, emissions from ships and sea surface pollution. Furthermore, this project includes a data collection and distribution system combining information from the S-100 sensors, the manned AW139 and CN235 helicopters, as well as sensor data from two ships.

The S-100 payloads will include an Overwatch Imaging PT-8DN Oceanwatch, a Trakka TC-300 EO/IR sensor, an Aeromon BH-12 Emission Measuring Device, and a set of SENSIA Gas Imaging Devices.

The innovative payload suite allows the S-100 to perform all requested missions simultaneously, without the need of having to change the sensors. For the integration and fulfilment of the contract Schiebel partnered with a number of technology leaders, including the Spanish technology business group GMV Innovating Solutions, which is responsible for the network infrastructure.

The Maritime Safety and Rescue Society (SASEMAR) is part of the Spanish Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda (MITMA).

Hans Georg Schiebel, Chairman of the Schiebel Group, said: “It is a pleasure and honour to add SASEMAR to our customers. This contract confirms the superiority of the solutions we provide and will further contribute to our technological dominance.”

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Colt CZ Group SE Acquires the Remaining Stake in Spuhr i Dalby

Friday, October 14th, 2022

Prague, October 14, 2022 – Colt Group SE (“Colt CZ”, the “Group” or the “Company”) hereby announces that on October 12, 2022, it finalized the acquisition of the remaining 75% stake in its Swedish subsidiary Spuhr i Dalby AB.

“We are excited about Spuhr joining Colt CZ Group as a fully integrated member. Spuhr has clearly demonstrated its ability to innovate, which we believe will bring more opportunities for the whole Group on both the military and law enforcement and commercial markets. We are eager to deepen our cooperation with Spuhr’s leadership, its employees, and its customers,” said Jan Drahota, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Colt CZ Group.

“The successful cooperation between Colt CZ Group and Spuhr during the first two years has led to this next step. Spuhr’s founder Hakan Spuhr and I will remain with the company and will continue to build the Spuhr brand together with Colt CZ Group. Being part of the Colt CZ family is a great opportunity for both Spuhr and its employees. We are all looking forward to even closer cooperation,” highlighted Ulf Nilsson, CEO of Spuhr.

Spuhr i Dalby is a Swedish manufacturer of optical mounting solutions for firearms located in Löddeköpinge, Sweden. Spuhr’s product portfolio consists of optical mounts, accessories, and upgrade kits for firearms, making it highly complementary to the Group’s core business. The Spuhr mounts and accessories are used by many military and law enforcement units around the world, including the Swedish armed forces, Dutch and Danish Army, German Police, and Portuguese Navy. Spuhr also offers a popular hunting series of products.

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Helinox – Ghost Carabiner

Thursday, October 13th, 2022

When the gates on metal carabiners are opened or closed, are connected to metal anchor points or when they rattle against each other, they make a distinctive, non-natural noise. The DMM Ghost carabiner has been designed from the ground up to minimise this noise.

In the past this has been achieved by hot dipping the carabiner in plastic, but the temperatures involved in doing this risk altering the physical properties of the carabiner. Sniper tape has also been used, but this is temporary and neither method help reduce the metallic click when the gate hits the nose of the carabiner.

The aim of producing the Ghost carabiner, was to significantly reduce the sound signature of the gate mechanism and all other contact surfaces whilst maintaining the size, gate opening and strength characteristics of a standard screwgate carabiner.

By creating a bespoke, skeletonised carabiner back, we have been able to injection mould a noise reducing coating over all of the main surfaces whilst leaving an exposed aluminium rope basket to maintain good wear characteristics where the rope runs.

The unique screwgate mechanism contains proprietary dampers to manage the distinctive ‘click’ of the gate mechanism being opened or snapped closed, a feature which is especially important in covert urban climbing operations.

Another benefit to the over moulded screwgate barrel is that it creates an anti-vibrate function once fully closed that helps stop the barrel loosening accidently and so adding another level of safety.

Weighing 2.5oz (72g) and measuring 24.4 x 4.29in (62 x 109mm), the DMM Ghost is an excellent size for general purpose use and is certified to EN362:2004 A and EN12275:2013 B.

For enquiries, please email sales@helixoperations.com

Web page – helixoperations.com/Tactical/Products/Carabiners/Locking-Carabiners/Ghost

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AUSA 22 – New SIG Pistols for Australia and Canada

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

Over the last few weeks both Australia and Canada have joined Denmark and the US in adopting variants of the SIG P320 pistol. Although the pistols showed to be highly reliable during all four countries’ testing, most were drawn to the modularity of the design. With a common, serialized Fire Control Unit, the military pistols, like their civilian counterparts, be configured in a wide variety of ways.

Shown here is the M18 variant of the US Modular Handgun System opposite the Australian Sidearm Weapon System. When Australia-based Aquaterro set about preparing their entry for Land 159, they looked to the M18 as a baseline. What Australia ultimately got is a SIG P320 XCarry Pro outfitted with the SIG ROMEO2 Red Dot Sight and FOXTROT2- light. This is the first instance I know of that general purpose forces have adopted a pistol outfitted with an optic and light. In other instances, countries have incrementally added enablers to their pistols. Like the US, Australia has also adopted a Safariland holster for their sidearm.

More in line with the US MHS, Canada adopted a P320 as the C22 full frame modular pistol. Seen in these photos beside the Australian pistol, you’ll notice a slightly lighter shade of Brown. This is because the Canadian guns are cerakoted. This also provides a more information shading across the different materials of frame and slide.

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Former NATO Afghanistan Commander General Scott Miller Joins SIG SAUER

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

NEWINGTON, N.H., (October 11, 2022) – SIG SAUER is pleased to announce former JSOC Commander General (Scott) Miller has joined SIG SAUER as Defense Advisor.

General Miller served in the United States Army and most recently served as the commander of NATO’s Resolute Support Mission and U.S. Forces in Afghanistan. Prior to this he was the commander of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), in addition to participating in numerous combat operations including the Battle of Mogadishu and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“General Miller is an exceptional addition to our team and comes at one of the most exciting times for our company as we begin the historic process of fielding the Next Generation Squad Weapons with the U.S. Army,” said Ron Cohen, President and CEO, SIG SAUER, Inc. “General Miller knows the complexities of the battlefield, what’s necessary to achieve overmatch, and most importantly how to succeed. His experience in close quarters combat combined with his proven leadership ability will be invaluable to us.”

General Miller is a graduate of the United States Military Academy and was commissioned as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army. After completing Ranger school, he was assigned to a platoon in 3rd Battalion, 325th Infantry (Airborne), 82nd Airborne Division. After multiple assignments he completed the Delta selection course and was assigned to the Delta Special Operations Detachment (1st SFOD-D) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Miller continued to hold prestigious leadership positions in special operations commands throughout his forty-year career with the U.S. Army and retiring as a decorated four star General.

“It is an honor to join the team at SIG SAUER. While I served on active duty I’ve always been a proponent of ensuring that our service members had the right lethal capabilities available to them in order to safeguard our national interests, and I note the relentless focus from the SIG SAUER team in ensuring their requirements are met,” added Miller.

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Tardigrade Tactical – Introducing the MBACS – Base Line XMPC – Plate Carrier

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022

The Base Line XMPC is a part of the new MBACS system of armor carrier components, that will expand in option over time, including plate pockets, cummerbunds, accessories hard- and soft armor.

The Base Line XMPC is a simple, yet versatile plate carrier, with features such as:

– Fully MOLLE/PALS compatible.

– Market leading cable routing options on front- and rear plate pocket.

– Ergonomically curved and reinforced cummerbund

– Compatible with many types and sizes of rifle plates from LVL III ICW 10″x12″ to LVL IV SA, SAPI, size M and even LVL III++ SA, size Large (from Protection Group Danmark).

– Industry standard plackart compatible (side release buckles + g-hooks).

– Optimized for compatibility with aftermarket liners, like the TacVent, BodyArmorVent, etc.

Included with the Base Line XMPC, Size M, is the:

MBACS – Reinforced, Curved Cummerbund, Size M, that can be ordered separately:

The MBACS – Reinforced, Curved Cummerbund is designed for optimal offset between rear- and front plate pocket as well as elevation of the cummerbund to support optimally positioned side plates.

Side plate pouches can be mounted to the “MOLLE/PALS” on the inside or on the outside of the cummerbund, or over the cummerbund, stabilized with Velcro loop material attached the reinforcement, made from the very sturdy CURV material.

The 20% launch-/ pre-order discount will be applied when the product is added to the shopping cart.

Link to the MBACS system:

www.tardigradetactical.com/collections/mbacs-modular-ballistic-armor-carrier-system/MBACS

Stay safe!

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Mehler Vario System Awarded Sizable Contract to Supply More Ballistic Protective Vests to Swedish Armed Forces

Monday, October 10th, 2022

FULDA, GERMANY (10 Oct. 2022)—Mehler Vario System has been awarded a contract to continue supplying its high-performance ballistic protective vests to the armed forces of Sweden, the company today announced.

The important contract—also announced by the Swedish Defence Procurement Agency “Försvarets Materielverk” (FMV) on its website—calls for Mehler Vario System to increase the quantities of ballistic protective vests it delivers.

Prior to the awarding of the new contract, Mehler Vario System had outfitted Sweden’s military with several thousand of the protective systems. The company said the new contract calls for delivery of ballistic vests up to a total value around €180.000.000.

The FMV indicated it awarded the procurement contract to replenish and expand its armed forces’ current inventory of body armour. According to the FMV, high worldwide demand for body protection is outstripping most vest makers’ ability to keep pace. The FMV was understandably pleased that Mehler Vario System—a globally active manufacturer of protection and carrying systems for police, military, and special forces—could meet the agency’s requirements in terms not only of delivery timelines but also with regard to product quality and performance, said Thomas Homberg, Managing Director of Mehler Vario System GmbH and Mehler Vario System Group.

For more information about Mehler Vario System, visit: www.m-v-s.com

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