STRATAGEM has made available their brochure from the recent 2015 Enforce Tac expo in Nürnberg, Germany. It features their 2015 product line.
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STRATAGEM – New Product Line Brochure
Tuesday, March 17th, 2015
Fabrique National Model AS 24
Monday, March 16th, 2015Built by Belgium’s Fabrique National, the Model AS 24 was an airdeliverable, motorized folding combat trike which came complete with its own trailer. In addition to operational use in the Congo, the country of Peru is said to have also used the AS 24.
Specs:
Passengers: 4 including Driver
Weight: 374 lb (170 kg)
Cargo: 770 lb (350 kg) of men and equipment.
Height: 2 ft 10 in (85 cm)
Engine: 15 hp (11 kW) Two-cylinder, two-stroke, 15 cubic inch (0.245 litres, 245cc) model FN 24
Speed: 60 mph (97 km/h)
Can you image driving that thung at 60mph? I can see how it could catch some air.
The US Army even evaluated the vehicle in 1963 but didn’t adopt it.
Although other commercial three wheelers were adopted by specialists units such as USAF CCT, eventually they were abandoned due to safety concerns of roll overs, particularly during turns.
If you want to see how to configure the AS 24 once it had successfully parachuted safely to the ground, check out this video.
Thanks to Jon S for the tip.
Mission Ready’s Protect The Force Inc Wins Subcontract For DHS Next Gen First Responder Uniforms
Friday, March 13th, 2015VANCOUVER, B.C. – Mission Ready Services Inc. (TSX-V: MRS) – Mission Ready Services Inc. (“Mission Ready” or “MRSI”) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Protect The Force, Inc. (“PTF” or “Protect The Force” or the “Company”), has been awarded a 14 month, $97,500 subcontract through prime contractor, North Carolina State University – Textile Protection and Comfort Center (“NC State-TPACC”), to develop an Advanced Multipurpose Base ensemble for Emergency Responders (“AMBER”) for the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”).
Through a Cooperative Agreement from DHS’s Science and Technology Directorate to NC State’s Textile Protection and Comfort Center (“T-PACC”), PTF will collaborate with T-PACC and leverage its vast commercial textile industry network and cutting-edge technology portfolio to provide subject matter expertise in advanced protective materials selection including the identification of materials as they relate to functional design, prototyping, end-user functionality requirements, desired performance attributes, material availability, and manufacturer competence and readiness.
PTF’s team of product development experts based in the innovation district of Boston, MA, will support NC State-TPACC in the development of concepts for review and selection by DHS to be prototyped and then manufactured for limited user evaluations. The team is also exploring the integration of the No-Contact technology for further user evaluations.
PTF’s Chief Technology Officer, Francisco J. Martinez states, “We are critically involved in the innovation and development of next-generation body armor for the Marines, United States Army and, now, the development of next generation uniforms for the Department of Homeland Security. It is an honor to contribute at this level and provide support in an industry that is poised to be revolutionized by the ever-growing leaps in technology in advanced textiles as they relate to personal protective clothing and individual equipment. Working with the T-PACC team of experts is a dream come true and being selected to receive this funding is a compliment to the excellent team of product development experts within PTF and the reputation we have developed within the industry.”
Savox Thor – The Future of Headgear
Monday, March 9th, 2015
Tactical Headgear for Operational Requirements (THOR) has been adopted by the Finnish Defense Forces as the helmet component of their Soldier Modernization Program: Warrior 2020. A multi-year contract was recently let by the Finnish Defense Forces Logistics Command, with initial deliveries being used for acceptance testing. Savox is the prime contractor of the consortium behind THOR, along with industry partners, Millog Oy (night vision) and Fy-Composites Oy (ballistic protection).
The core of THOR is a boltless design ballistic helmet made from a Dyneema/Aramid blend providing protection against ballistic threats: fragments and bullets to STANAG 2920 1.1g FSP-v50: 450. 750m/s – back face deformation <25mm; NIJ0106.01 9 mm FMJ bullet 430m/s. The shell also meets EN 397 shock absorption requirements.
Additionally, special night vision goggles and hearing protection have been designed specifically to integrate with this helmet. As you can see in the photos, the NVGs stow very close to the helmet and are light enough to not need a counterweight. The goggles offer a 60°-wide view angle (also available is 40° FOV) and can be used in mono or bino configurations. These us Millog’s Hi60 3rd Gen tubes offering human recognition up to 150-250m as well as an integrated IR illuminator.
The various technologies developed specifically for the helmet are marketed under FLEXfamily.
For example, the FLEXfit ratchet system allows the rapid adjustment of fit for a wide variety of head types. Next comes FLEXadjust which covers the adjustable, multi-axis mounting systems for the NVGs and earpro. In addition to ANR headphones (23dB), the user can attach a boom or bone conductive skull microphone in addition to throat and internal respirator mic options. Like most systems currently fielded, power and volume adjustments are on the side via buttons. Additionally, the earphones can be placed in one of three positions without removing the helmet or losing communications.
FLEXnet is an integrated databus both internal and external to the helmet. This works hand-in-hand with the FLEXrail which allows the mounting of Picatinny compatible accessories to the powered rail system incorporating a USB integration interface. THOR features five of these FLEXrails which can bring data into the from cameras and sensors helmet as well as exfil it to other devices such as radios. These FLEXrails also incorporate FLEXpower which provides power to the devices as well as all accessories internally through the helmet.
TacJobs – Platypus Merchandising
Wednesday, March 4th, 2015Creative design sales position
Do you want to work within a team that create and provide merchandise solutions for military and law enforcement clients?
We are looking for the right motivated person to step into an exciting new role at Platatac HQ.
Due to a high influx of custom work we are seeking an artistic, graphic designer with the presence and ability to comprehend customer direction and follow through to finished products.
Your role:
-To create designs, logos and concepts for merchandise such as tee shirts, caps, hoodys, patches, plaques, badges, flags, stickers ect.
-Liaise directly with the client from initial contact to completion.
-Seek out new exciting merchandise options for our clients.
-Communicate with multiple manufactures to ensure on time delivery.
Job requirements:
-In depth knowledge of design software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
-Experience in the graphic design field or similar.
-Ability to learn and adapt quickly to in house processes.
-Experience with developing client relationships
-Sales background is desirable.
-Excellent communicator.
-Ability to work solo and within a team.
Full-time position Monday to Friday based at our headquarters in Hallam, Victoria.
Further details will be provided on request via email.
Please submit all applications with examples of work to art@platypusoutdoors.com.au
PenCott Camouflage To Be Featured Extensively At Enforce Tac / IWA 2015
Monday, March 2nd, 2015As it turns out, an impressive number of retailers exhibiting their wares at Enforce Tac and IWA 2015 will be featuring products in Hyde Definition’s line of PenCott camouflage patterns. Among those attending will be:
S.O.D. Gear
UF PRO
Wisport
You can read more at www.hydedefinition.com/latest/?p=1590
Frag Out! Issue #3 Polish Edition Is Ready
Thursday, February 26th, 2015
FRAG OUT #03!
Featured articles:
HK MP7
SHOT Show 2015
Tactical Combat Casualty Care
IRON6 SCAR mod
AK Assault Rifle Training Pt 4
Arc’teryx LEAF Khard 60
MSA TC500/800 helmets
Platatac – MAC ALICE Pack
Wednesday, February 25th, 2015The MAC ALICE Pack is the latest addition to the Platatac pack family. Designed with end user feedback, trialled and adjusted over the last 12 months. Offered currently in Ranger Green.
Features
-10 external pockets
-Top and bottom zip pockets
-5 mesh internal zip pockets
-109L- 6657 cubic inches
-Internal compartment divider
-Elasticised lid
-2x interal radio cradles/misc storage
-2.96 kgs
-ITW nexus hardware
-YKK Zips
www.platatac.com/platatac-mac-alice-pack
