Varusteleka has come up with the perfect way to protect your Ikea Kallax shelf from an artillery strike. The M05 camo-patterned Jämä Cube Bag slides perfectly inside the shelf slots and hides it from the enemy spotters.
The bag can carry a whopping 60 kg (132 lbs) and fits 60 small beer cans. In other words, a perfect Friday night shopping bag!
www.varusteleka.com/en/product/jama-cube-bag/66727
DEFENDER LOW VISIBILITY PLATE CARRIER – One plate Carrier for multiple situations.
The Defender Low Visibility Plate Carrier is launched, the new product with which the FROG.PRO brand enters the “under cover” category.
The Defender Low Visibility Plate Carrier was designed for those who need to wear rigid ballistic plates while maintaining a low profile silhouette, without giving up the chance to scale from a minimalist solution to a combat configuration.
With a weight of 710g (in size SM / MD) the Defender LVPC has a design studied to accommodate any type of rigid ballistic plates, such as SAPI, E-SAPI, Swimmer Cut, rectangular and more.
Thanks to the 4-way stretch elastic fabric in the inner part, the plate pouch can adapt in size to the ballistic protection carried and wrap it to minimize the bulk of the plate carrier.
For the same reason, the shoulder straps are made of 2” Class 2 webbing without added padding.
The supplied Low Visibility Elastic Cummerbund features a series of multi-role elastic pouches on each side that provide an inherently conforming pressure to the content that is reliable and repeatable.
The pouches can be used to carry a large variety of rifle magazines, civilian or military radios, smoke grenades, medical gear, or anything you can fit in.
The cummerbund can be replaced with other models that feature Velcro® hook and loop application and adjustment system.
The 5.56 Mag Velcro Insert triple pouch can hold 3 magazines for AR / M4 platform with minimum weight and bulk. The laser-cut Hypalon fabric, together with the elastic retention, ensure excellent magazine retention.
Thanks to the ITW Nexus® QASM buckles on the front, the Defender LVPC can be quickly equipped with front panels such as the Modular Reconnaissance Chest Rig or the Modular Reconnaissance Task Bag.
Buckles can be removed to eliminate any protrusions when used as a concealed body armour for undercover operations.
The Defender Low Visibility Plate Carrier is available in two sizes:
• the SM/MD size accommodates ballistic plates in Small or Medium size and the cummerbund features 3 elastic pockets per side
• the LG/XL size accommodates ballistic plates in Large or X-Large size and the cummerbund features 4 elastic pockets per side
www.frogpro.eu/en/plate-carriers/74-732-defender-low-visibility-plate-carrier
The modularity of the FROG.PRO equipment finds maximum expression in the two different configurations of the new plate carrier:
Configurations designed specifically for an “innovative” public, ready to face any situation with the right equipment.
CTOMS has been a supporter of SSD since our early days and I’ve known founder Chris Kopp since he was a Canadian PJ and I was still on active duty as a Captain in the Air Force.
CTOMS specialized in rescue and medical systems and training. That’s why they found themselves on the Ronin RescueCast. This Canadian podcast focuses on items of interest for the rescue community.
You can find the episode here.
Canada’s Department of National Defence has released a long overdue Draft Tender for the C22 Modular Pistol which is a 9mm striker fired, semi-automatic, recoil-operated, magazine fed pistol to replace their long serving Browning Hi-Powers.
Here is the tender’s definition of modular:
According to the draft, they are seeking a full sized pistol, with three grip sized housings: small, medium and large. This requirement can be achieved by offering a single frame with small, medium and large backstraps.
They also seek different models of right and left hand Level 2 polymer holsters for the pistol.
Here’s a smattering of requirements:
DND expects a 35,000 service life, with a mean rounds between stoppages rating of 2,000 rounds for Class 1 stoppages, 2,000 rounds for Class 2 stoppages, and 5,000 rounds for Class 3 stoppages.
The C22 FF pistol must be operable and able to fire three full magazines in 60 seconds without cooling the pistol.
The C22 FF pistol must have a separately demandable replacement slide configured to mount commercially available reflex/red dot sight (e.g. Leupold DeltaPoint® Pro, Trijicon RMR® or similar) at the rear of the slide in front of the rear sights.
The pistol must be Flat Dark Earth in color and offer a 17 round magazine.
In addition to offering a threaded barrel, the vendor must also offer a suppressor that can achieve an 18 dB noise reduction.
Yes, DND also has a drop test requirement, which is the same one used by US DoD:
The C22 FF pistol in its operational state (full magazine with a primed cartridge in the chamber) must not discharge when dropped 1.5 m, onto a concrete backed, 5 cm thick plywood surface, IAW TOP 03-2-045A section 4.8.2 1.5 Meter (5 Feet) Drop or AC/225(LG/3-SG/1)D/14 section 2.10.8 Safety Drop Test 1.5 Meter or an alternative test approved by the technical authority using the following drop orientations:
Muzzle Down: Muzzle must be the closest part of the pistol to the concrete floor;
Muzzle Up: Muzzle must be the farthest part of the pistol to the concrete floor;
Slide Up (Horizontal); Top of the slide must be the farthest part of the pistol to the concrete floor;
Slide Down (Horizontal): Top of the slide must be the closest part of the pistol to the concrete floor;
Right Side (Horizontal): Right side of the pistol must be oriented as the closest part of the pistol to the concrete floor;
Left Side (Horizontal): Left side of the pistol must be oriented as the closest part of the pistol to the concrete floor.
After each drop (3.21.1.1-3.21.1.6) each pistol must fire 15 rounds of ammunition.
Overall, it sounds an awful lot like the US issue Modular Handgun System which is manufactured by SIG SAUER.
Industry insiders expect pushback on the module requirement which can only be fulfilled by a couple of vendors such as SIG and Walther. Particularly after the SIG P320 was recently withdrawn from service by Canadian Special Operations Command (CANSOF). However, this draft tender was released after the CANSOF incident came to light, indicating DND is dedicated to obtaining a modular pistol.
Prodigy Textiles reaches major milestone delivering first fibers to Company Headquarters
ANN ARBOR, Mich., – February 23, 2021– Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) (“the Company” or “Kraig Labs”), the biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of spider silk, announces that the Company received its first small shipment of spider silk from Prodigy textiles, its wholly-owned Vietnamese subsidiary.
The Company has received fiber requests from a broad range of interested parties, including companies that produce products in the fields of sports apparel, industrial textiles, first responder supplies, medical products, and other manufacturers. In order to meet this demand, the Company established Prodigy Textiles to scale up the production of its recombinant spider silk fibers, threads, and textiles.
The Company’s operations at its Prodigy Textiles facility are now moving forward to significantly expand the Company’s spider silk production. The Company expects to begin filling the backlog of material requests, including requests from Polartec LLC and MtheMovement, as this added capacity comes online.
“I want to thank the Prodigy Textiles team for making this milestone possible and setting the stage for our expansion. This helps us transition from being the leading developer of spider silk technologies to the producer and supplier of high quality spider silk fibers,” said Jon Rice, the Company’s Chief Operations Officer. “Now we can focus on meeting the substantial demand for spider silk and solidifying market channel partnerships to reach our goal to develop and bring new products to market.”
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FROG.PRO, Italian leader in the MILITARY / LAW ENFORCEMENTS and ADVENTURE industry, goes forward in its growth path by closing 2020 with a significant increase in share on the sector’s international market and an interesting awakening of the internal market.
During the year, the company also saw an important increase in its managerial know-how, with some strategic entries in regards of seniority and knowledge:
– Fabio Ragni – Senior International Executive in the General Management area,
– Marco Alberini, Senior Digital Manager, in the digital area
– Matteo Cortesi to manage the new B2B and B2C Customer Service path;
a multigenerational team of selected professionals, with extensive experience both national and international, selected by the CEO and Founder of FROG.PRO Fabio Casali to contribute to the growth and consolidation of corporate objectives over the next three years, with the aim of getting FROG.PRO to be even more recognized as the Brand Leader in the sector and with a growth objective of 5x over the next three years.
To support this growth, corporate and financial transactions capable of supporting such development for the next few years are currently being studied.
One of the first operations carried out, in this early 2021 to the market, is the launch of the new e-commerce platform of the company www.frogpro.it.
The new website, captivating, rich in content, totally renewed in graphics and colors, is highly intuitive and quick to consult with the aim of guaranteeing a better browsing experience for the user. Attention to detail, as well as innovation and reliability of materials, have always been primary characteristics of FROG.PRO and this attitude is reflected in the new portal that offers high-impact images, specially combined with high quality descriptive content.
The goal of the new “business card” for the web is to give a clear overview of the company’s identity and operations in just a few steps, highlighting to the user, from the home page already , what are the advantages of choosing a product of high added value.
A series of new products, studied and designed to satisfy the needs of a constantly evolving market in an ever more complete way, are positioned as framework.
FROG.PRO continues to surprise.
Surprise with the continuous search for perfection, both in the field of experimentation and in the use of superior quality raw materials.
Among the new products presented, these stand out:
– Defender Combat Kit
– MRCR Light Patrol Kit
– Evolution Headset Cover
all are products that go alongside the leading items of the 2021 catalog, such as the COBRA Operator Belt and the SFD Responder 2.0, already milestones of the market.
Particular attention should be paid to the new RESCUE line, dedicated to the Search and Rescue market in several scenarios and brought to its fullest potential in the new R+ MRTB SAR Kit.
Find out more: www.frogpro.it
– Kia displays Light Tactical Cargo Truck and Bare Chassis concepts at the IDEX defense exhibition in the UAE
– Kia displays Light Tactical Cargo Truck and Bare Chassis concepts at the IDEX defense exhibition in the UAE
– Unique design optimized for military use offering superior mobility, durability and functionality
– Modular platform can underpin mobile workshops, communication hubs and troop and cargo carrying capabilities
– Four-wheel drive, independent suspension and run-flat tyres ensures enhanced usability in harsh environments
Kia Corporation has showcased two light tactical defense vehicle concepts at the 2021 International Defense Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) in the UAE, the largest international defense exhibition in the Middle East and Africa.
Kia has been supplying its light tactical vehicles to the South Korean army since 2016, becoming the standard-bearer for vehicle quality in the country’s military operation system. The new four-seater Light Tactical Cargo Truck concept displayed at IDEX adopts a bold, commanding design and has been equipped with a cargo container for transporting troops alongside diverse armory. Kia expects the added visual appeal and usability to stimulate further demand for its military vehicles.
Together with the Light Tactical Cargo Truck concept at IDEX, Kia is displaying the vehicle’s Bare Chassis. With the body removed, the bare chassis showcases the truck’s powertrain and basic frame, providing a glimpse of the platform’s scalability as a basis for a range of armored vehicles. Kia is actively developing vehicles based on the Bare Chassis for clients’ eclectic taste around the world.
Ik-tae Kim, Vice President for Kia’s Special Vehicle Division said: “Our participation at IDEX 2021 is an opportunity to promote Kia’s latest developments in the design of future defense vehicles. Both concepts on display have been developed to be highly flexible and durable, with the capability to be used in some of the world’s harshest environments.”
Kia’s involvement at IDEX is its largest to-date, with the region being seen as a key strategic military vehicle market. Kia first participated at IDEX in 2015, with this year’s exhibition space shared with Kia’s affiliate, Hyundai Rotem Co.
Kia Light Tactical Cargo Truck
Kia has developed the Light Tactical Cargo Truck concept in close cooperation between the Defense Acquisition Program Administration. The vehicle’s modular chassis has enabled Kia to offer standard and long-wheel base variants alongside armored and unarmored versions for purposes including tactical commanding and reconnaissance, weapon installment, target observation and multi-purpose for supporting.
Differentiated by its unique design, the four-person Light Tactical Cargo Truck has been optimized for use by military forces by offering superior mobility, outstanding durability and a high level of functionality. The unarmored long wheelbase design features a superstructure that can be tailored to underpin different structures such as a cargo box, a mobile workshop and a communications centre. The vehicle can also carry ten fully-armed soldiers and up to three tons of cargo in the vehicle’s rear compartment.
The Kia Light Tactical Cargo Truck is powered by a 225 horsepower Euro 5 diesel engine, with power sent to all four wheels via state-of-the-art 8-speed automatic transmission. The truck also features an independent suspension system, air conditioning, a limited-slip differential, run-flat tyres and an electro-magnetic interference system.
