This photo depicts (top to bottom) the new Australian MultiCam Uniform print, Crye Precision MultiCam and the old Disruptive Pattern Combat Uniform print dating from the 80s.
It’s a good depiction of how AMCU is a hybrid which uses the Australian MultiCam Print pattern geometry developed by Crye Precision but integrates some of the more traditional DPP/DPCU colors.
June 16th, 2014 – Lincad, a leading provider of specialist solutions to customers’ power management demands, is delighted to announce the release of its Caravel Mk2 Charger.
Designed to meet the battery charging and management requirements of Lincad’s LIPS (Lithium Ion Power System) suite of batteries as well as a wide range of other battery types and technologies, the Caravel Mk2 Charger is an enhanced, cutting edge replacement for the in-service Caravel Charger which has seen front line service with British and international armed forces for over 13 years.
Offering a significant power delivery improvement on its predecessor, the Caravel Mk2 can effectively halve charging times at the same time as delivering improved efficiency and greater flexibility in the battery types that can be recharged. The power delivery of up to 500 W is achieved from a universal AC mains input within its ruggedised 340 X 210 X 170 mm frame.
By using a series of interchangeable BIAs (Battery Interface Adaptors), a wide range of battery types and technologies, from Li-ion to lead acid, with an output running voltage of anywhere from 2 V to 58 V DC, can be recharged on the Caravel Mk2 Charger. It also provides reconditioning and management functions for both intelligent and passive batteries and can be configured to interface with a PC using USB1.1 connectivity for central fleet monitoring and in-service software upgrades.
The Caravel Mk2 Charger can also be configured to charge products not originally intended for use with a third party charger, making it possible to bring an entire battery fleet under the management umbrella of a single charging unit.
Active thermal management is employed to maintain peak function even in the most challenging environments, and by using a convection only process, lower acoustic and electromagnetic profiles are achieved than in similar force-cooled units.
To complement its backlit LCD user interface, the charger has its own LED display, providing functional and battery charge status feedback which is visible from a distance even in full sun. With its all metal construction, the Caravel Mk2 Charger is suitable for use in any sheltered environment, military or commercial, where a flat surface and mains supply are available.
Brian Soden, Lincad’s Managing Director, commented:
“Our original Caravel Charger more than proved itself over 13 years of service with armed forces internationally. With the Caravel Mk2, we have maintained the pedigree of its predecessor and, by building on its proven strengths, produced an enhanced, cutting edge replacement.”
Unity Tactical is expanding their worldwide operations. As such, they’re currently looking for international distributors and dealers. Interested parties looking to set up accounts in their country or territory should contact Unity at dealers@unitytactical.com.
During a recent sales meeting in Europe, boot manufacturer Salewa unveiled a new logo. We understand they are also releasing many new products in the coming year and can’t wait to tell you about them.
UK-based Armadillo Merino specializes in next-to-skin, head-to-toe Merino Wool garments with NZ sourced wool and innovative designs.
The advantages of Merino wool are myriad including No Melt, No Drip, inherent anti-microbial which eliminates smelly wool, no spark for those in gaseous environments such as taking down clandestine drug labs or aircraft, and UV protection. It offers the same qualities you seek from synthetic performance garments, but naturally. Most of all, Merino offers comfort. These aren’t your grandad’s itchy wool drawers. Merino is comfortable against the skin, summer or winter.
Because Armadillo specializes in next-to-skin garments, they do a great job of offering designs that are comfortable. For example, there are no tags in the neck and their raglan sleeves keep seams off the tops of shoulders. Speaking of seams, they are all flat and they offer single panel from wrist to hip with no armpit seams. Additionally, they offer several weights of sock and headwear. The lightest, summer weight, garment is 140 grams per sq meter and the heaviest is a modest 190 grams per sq meter which is perfect for winter use.
Dutch military outfitter LEAF Gear has overhauled their website, offering a completely new look.
While writing up the article for the newly released STRIKER XT line from UF PRO, we came across mention of a camouflage pattern called SloCam. A bit of research revealed a post on UF PRO’s own site, detailing the history of the pattern.
SloCam was developed by the Slovenian Land Forces, along side their new battle dress, as a more adequate camouflage pattern when compared to their original Woodland DP. Designed to better reflect the changed strategic role of the Slovenian army as a NATO partner, SloCam’s characteristic shapes, color transition from light to dark olive green, and five color shades based on brown and green function well in various vegetations from woodland to barren areas – even midsized urban areas, maintains its disrupted pattern even at a distance, and also allows soldiers to combine it with equipment from other NATO countries.
If it’s not painfully obvious, it would be hard to argue that SloCam isn’t inspired by Crye Precision’s flagship MultiCam camouflage pattern, in both color composition and function. It looks like everybody wants camouflage that works (except the U.S. Army).
Here’s a snapshot of the new Australian cold weather jacket – in the new camouflage; the latest variant of Australian MultiCam Uniform. Initial issue scheduled for Q4/14.
The new AMCU uses the AMP print screens developed by Crye Precision but integrates some of the more traditional DPP/DPCU colors.
