The Dutch Army has awarded Israel’s Elbit System a two-year contract worth $65 million for additional soldier systems items.
As prime vendor for the Dutch VOSS (Verbeterd Operationeel Soldaat Systeem) or Improved Operational Soldier System program, Elbit Systems provides the Armed Forces of the Netherlands with body armor, load carriage, man-pack E-LynX Software Defined Radio systems, RAPTOR wearable computing units, and Command and Control capabilities.
Founded by British Special Forces Veterans, Thrudark has been designing and manufacturing specialist clothing. They’ve just released two new pieces.
The SF Breach jacket is a heavy duty cold weather down jacket. Toughened with Cordura® reinforcements on the shoulders and elbows, providing enduring abrasion resistance. A lightweight and water resistant outer shell delivers further tear resistance. Loaded with 100% naturally hydrophobic Italian down providing ultimate warmth to weight ratio throughout, allowing you to concentrate on what matters most: the task at hand. Don’t be left out in the cold …
The SF Guerrilla Fleece has evolved through multiple product developments since the dawn of ThruDark. It has been meticulously scrutinised through several development and testing stages. An irregular twist on a heavy fleece, providing extreme high warmth utilising POLARTEC® HIGH LOFT™ technology. It’s reversible design reveals hard wearing Cordura® elbow and shoulder panels for enhanced durability. A garment for the bleakest cold weather conditions it transforms what is expected of a conventional fleece. A strategic sabotage of the ordinary … prepare for the worst.
Issue #27 of Poland’s Frag Out! magazine is now available for download.
Contents:
MSPO 2019
DSEI 2019
MAKS 2019
F-35: Icelandic Air Policing
RAK self-proppeled mortar
Are frigates too large for Baltic Sea?
Albatros Launch
GDELS Bridge Systems
Works 11: Demo day with a blast
How much Remington ACR is in FB Radom MSBS?
Tenessee Duo: Barrett M107A1 & MRAD sniper rifles
Kel-Tec KSG 12 ga shotguns
Beretta APX pistol
EOTech 502-0 Holographic Weapon Sight
Olight PL-Mini 2 Valkyrie WML
Helikon-Tex Bug Out Bag
Direct Action Vanguard Combat Trousers
Iconic Barrett
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Zodiac Milpro is a manufacturer of military inflatable and rigid hull inflatable boats. Well known throughout the world as the definitive Special Forces boat, Zodiac Milpro boats are used by more elite soldiers and sailors than any other craft worldwide.
All Zodiac Milpro inflatable boats destined for the US Military are Berry Amendment compliant and built in Stevensville, MD. Zodiac Milpro also operates factories in Vancouver, British Columbia and Roses, Spain.
Since 1896, Zodiac Milpro has been designing innovative products in the Military and Professional field for “those who work on the water”.
Zodiac Milpro has originated most of the major concepts that have driven the development of the modern inflatable boat since the 1930s. Since those early days, Zodiac Milpro has become the preferred manufacturer of inflatable and semi-rigid boats for Professional and Military applications.
Newsflash:
Mehler Vario System Gmbh (MVS) signs strategic partnership.
Since 18.12.2019, Mehler Vario System Gmbh takes over 51 % of the shares of UF PRO, 49 % remain with the previous owners Milena Wagner, Armin Wagner and Nejc Zavrl.
THIS NOW UNITED THE MEHLER VARIO SYSTEM GMBH, UF PRO AND LINDNERHOF Tactics, which results in a pretty strong overall package.
Source: ePIG Group
Recently, Western Australia’s Sea To Summit has increased their development of defense products, attending several international military shows.
We caught up with them at DSEI in London a couple of months ago where they told us they were up for a tender from the Australian military for field equipment.
They’ve just been awarded a A$30 Million Standing Offer Deed for field equipment which includes “includes shelters, sleeping bags, adventure training, hand tools, and personal protective equipment for ADF personnel in Australia and overseas.”
Coming this week from LMS Gear, in conjunction with Black Lion Gear, the Ankle, featuring six elastic pockets for carrying EDC or medical gear. Made in Germany with US materials.
You’ve probably seen the so-called Tetris challenge photos posted by various military units depicting their gear layout. This one is from the Royal Canadian Air Force’s 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron.
