Greek company Barrel Advanced Armament recently posted the above photo of the Glock 17 MOS on their Facebook page, stating that the featured pistols were procured for a “special user”. The Glocks are equipped with a Docter RDS, unidentified suppressor, and in the case of the bottom pistol, a Streamlight TLR-1 HL weapon light. A source who wished to remain anonymous stated that the pistols are intended for a special unit that cooperates with US Federal Agencies, but gave no further details.
Wolf Wind Leatherworks’ Wolf Heavy Duty Operation Bag was designed to improve the organization of the user’s gear, and to ensure that critical tools are kept secured yet readily accessible. The pack splits open into four parts, and has four integrated leather pouches, as well as a ruggedized detachable leather central painel. The Wolf Heavy Duty Operation Bag attaches to larger packs or plate carriers, and can also attach to a user’s belt or to the included Wolf Utility Sling for off-the-shoulder carry. Additionally, every bag is made-to-order and is personalized with the owner’s name.
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wolfwindleatherworks.com – Wolf Heavy Duty Operation Bag
CLEVELAND – Team Wendy announces that its EXFIL Ballistic Helmet has been selected by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as Tiered Combat Helmet (TCH) of record (Tiers 2 and 3) for the Soldier Combat Ensemble (SCE). The five-year contract with two additional 2 year options was awarded to Team Wendy’s partner in Australia, Aquaterro APS.
The EXFIL Ballistic is the third model in the Team Wendy EXFIL line, following two popular non-ballistic tactical bump helmets: Carbon (released in 2012) and LTP (Lightweight Tactical Polymer, released in 2013).
With a complete helmet system weight of 2.6 lbs. for Size 1 and 2.75 lbs. for Size 2, boltless CAM FIT retention with Boa closure system for optimized stability and fit, cam-lock sliders for positive locking adjustment, and a customized Zorbium impact liner with 2 full sets of comfort pads, the EXFIL Ballistic is designed to be comfortable during extended use all the while providing leading edge ballistic protection.
“We are thrilled that the ADF has selected the EXFIL Ballistic as their Tier 2 and Tier 3 program of record helmet. We also appreciate the confidence that the ADF has placed in Team Wendy and our partner in Australia, Aquaterro” said Team Wendy CEO Jose Rizo-Patron. “Since launching our EXFIL helmet program 3 years ago, we have worked hard to not only put out some of the most advanced helmet systems in the world, but to also provide our valued customers with industry leading service and support.” Rizo-Patron continued, “Team Wendy also recognizes the importance of working with industry leading strategic partners. To this end, we are pleased to highlight the support of our partners that are associated with the EXFIL Ballistic Helmet – ArmorSource LLC, Wilcox Industries and Boa Technology Inc.”
Is That A Spork In Their Logo?
At a recent military expo held in Kubinka, Russia, weapon optics manufacturer Jupiter Optics unveiled their new Valdai PG-210 Holographic Weapons Sight. The PG-210 is a 1x Holographic sight designed to reduce target acquisition time and improve accuracy from small arms fire in all lighting conditions. It features 4 night and 5 day brightness levels, and is even NVG compatible. The product page implies that multiple reticle types will be offered for the sight.
The PG-210 is powered by a single AA 1.5V battery, and offers a run time of approximately 2000 hours on the “average brightness value”. It is waterproof up to 2 meters for 1 hour, and has a listed operating temperature range of -40 to 50 °C (-40 to 122 °F). It weights in at 297 grams (~10.5 oz.), with dimensions of 133mm x 80mm x 53mm (5.2 in x 3.1 in x 2 in).
The PG-210 is designed primarily for use with Kalashnikov series rifles, although as it features a built-in mount for Picatinny rails, it can be mounted to a variety of weapons.
Below you can check out the sell sheet for the PG-210 (in Russian).
Additional info sourced from Sputnik News.
Note that this article was written primarily using materials machine-translated from the original Russian, and as such some info may have been lost or made unclear in the resulting English. If there are any grievous errors in the information provided, feel free to alert us and we’ll be sure to update the article accordingly.
Earlier this month, the New Zealand Defence Force announced their current SIG Sauer P226 service pistol is to be replaced with the “new generation” (likely GEN 4) Glock 17 pistol. The pistols will be introduced into service across the New Zealand Navy, Army, and Air Force in the second half of 2016.
Lieutenant Colonel Dean Paul of the Land Capability Delivery Branch had this to say about the adoption of the Glock 17 pistol:
“Ensuring we remain a force equipped to succeed means supplying our people with fit-for-purpose personal protection weapons. This is part of our 2020 strategy for enhanced combat capability and we are pleased to be rolling out the new pistols next year.”
Australian company NIOA Nominees Pty Ltd was awarded the $1.8 million contract to supply approximately 1900 Glock 17s to the NZDF. The contract includes the pistols, along with ancillaries and through-life support.
This follows the announcement earlier in the year that the NZDF is replacing the Steyr AUG rifle currently in service with a Lewis Machine & Tool AR-15 pattern rifle. The particular model of rifle has yet to be announced.
Source: www.nzdf.mil.nz/news/media-releases/2015/20151125-nzdftgngp
Digital Concealment Systems has announced UR-Tactical adopting the new A-TACS iX pattern for their new OPS Battle Uniform and other gear. I’ve got to say, I’m really digging this pattern. It’s unlike anything else out on the market right now. The full release can be read below:
UR-Tactical and A-TACS Camo bring you the latest in a new generation of concealment with their new OPS battle Uniform now available in New A-TACS iX Camo! New A-TACS iX Camo is the first pattern introduction in the new “X” camo lineup and is designed not only to work in transitional environments but also to work when paired up with our AU and FG pattern variants.
UR-Tacticals’ OPS Direct Action Pants are cut from 50/50 NyCo in New A-TACS iX Camo and feature integrated and removable molded knee-pads surrounded by 500D Cordura for added re-enforcement and full-length side zippers that extend from the bottom of the leg to the hip. the lower legs are also fitted and re-enforced with 500D Cordura. The waist features a Hook and Loop closure.
The OPS Direct Uniform Top is cut from New A-TACS iX Camo 50/50 NyCo. Additional features include top and side entry chest pockets for easier access while wearing body armor, Slanted shoulder pockets with Velcro Panels for patches. The sleeves also feature integrated removable elbow pads. There is a fill-zip closure in the front and four pockets on the arms. Completely re-designed for a better fit.
For additional information or to order today, visit them online at: www.ur-tactical.com.
The Composites and Defence Systems business of Morgan Advanced Materials has been awarded the Canadian CM735 Combat Helmet contract. The improved helmet features an innovative ultra-lightweight hybrid composite structure, the result of more than three years of materials research and development and achieves outstanding ballistic performance at an extraordinarily low weight. Morgan’s extensive capabilities have supplied over one million combat helmets as part of the company’s LASA (Lightweight Armored Soldier Architecture) line of products.
Constructed using world leading lightweight composite materials, Morgan’s hybrid composite helmet technology delivers outstanding helmet performance for fragmentation and ballistic protection with improved structural integrity while providing high levels of flame resistance.
The helmet also features Morgan’s latest ballistic and fragment composite technology, which helps to avoid severe injury from back face deformation and dynamic impact to the user’s head when the shell is hit by fragments.
Morgan’s new CM735 Canadian shell provides very high levels of ballistic performance with weight savings of approximately 23 percent over the existing CG634 shell with a weight of less than 920 grams (32 ounces).
“Morgan is honoured to be providing the Canadian Forces with their next generation lightweight ballistic helmet,” said Composites and Defence Systems North America Business Manager James Kempston. “Morgan’s CM735 solution uses the latest composite technology, providing increased protection for substantially less weight. With nearly 25 percent weight reduction it is truly a game changing helmet in an environment where reduced burden is directly related to increased user performance and decreased fatigue.”
www.morganadvancedmaterials.com
