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Canadian Army’s New Advanced Protective and Load Carriage Equipment from Logistik Unicorp

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025

In March, the Canadian Army awarded a $19.7 million (excluding taxes) to Logistik Unicorp to supply its light forces with 3,000 units of advanced protective and load carriage equipment under the Dismounted Infantry Capability Enhancement (DICE) initiative.

At last week’s CANSEC, Logistik Unicorp exhibited the equipment. Some of the gear is based upon Logistik Unicorp subsidiary Australian Defence Apparel while the packs are from US manufacturer Stone Glacier.

Armour Carrier with 360° Protection

Mounted together, these components form a single vest that delivers both ballistic protection and load carriage capability. The PALS attachment system secures the user’s pouches as needed.

Designed to reduce total system weight, the Armour Carrier offers optimal protection while maintaining soldier mobility in both operational and training contexts.

Armour Carrier

Available in straight and contoured cuts
Breathable interior for optimal thermoregulation
3-action quick-release system for swift removal
Front and back modular configuration: ballistic panels only, ballistic plates only, or both
Micro-adjustable Cummerbunds at front and back
Cummerbunds allow insertion of ballistic panels or stiffeners for a stable pouch platform

Modular Accessory Protector Panels

Deltoid Protector Panels adjustable to bicep circumference and height
Neck Protector Panel offers side and rear ballistic protection; shoulder bands ensure the proper positioning of the Deltoid Protector Panels
Throat Protector Panel offers front ballistic protection

3-IN-1 Combat Belt Modular System

Designed to provide the soldier with the benefits of a padded belt, as well as those of a traditional inner-outer tactical belt rig. It features independent PALS webbing for versatile configuration and accepts non-PALS attachment pouches when required.

The system distributes the weight of pouches at the waist rather than the shoulders. This configuration particularly benefits users carrying multiple pouches, reducing the load on the upper body and preserving mobility.

Light Belt Comforter

Reinforced pad to carry large pouches and heavy equipment
Channel system ensures a snug fit around the waist

Light Battle Belt

Two configurations: can be worn stand-alone or inserted into the Light Belt Comforter
Compatible with MOLLE system

Light Trouser Belt

Attaches to pants belt loops for added support of the Combat Belt

R3 Bag and Pack System

R3 3300 Bag

The R3 Frame System features a modular design with an integrated load shelf for carrying gear between the bag and frame, or directly on the frame. When paired with the R3 3300 Bag, it functions as a 72-hour assault pack with PALS webbing for customizable load configurations. The optional R3 Radio Harness secures the AN/ PRC-117G radio and allows quick battery access, ensuring both functionality and comfort in all operational conditions.

R3 Frame

Supports loads over 150 lb (68 kg)
Shoulder straps can be angled inward or outward to accommodate various shoulder widths, angles and additional environmental layers
Hip Belt attaches to the frame at five points for optimal load transfer to the hips
Two lumbar pad options for compatibility with the Armour Carrier

R3 3300 Bag

Capacity: 55 L
Top-load access and clamshell-style zippered opening
Communication port for antenna and cable routing

R3 Radio Harness

Two configurations: mounted on the R3 Frame and placed inside the R3 Bag

R3 7000 BAG

The R3 Frame System features an integrated load shelf, allowing gear to be carried between the frame and the bag, or directly on the frame. The R3 7000 Bag functions as a rucksack for missions up to 96 hours. R3 Side Bags can be mounted on either the R3 Bag or Frame, extending load capacity while preserving the mobility required for demanding operations.

R3 Frame

Supports loads over 150 lb (68 kg)
Adjustable shoulder straps and a 5-point hip belt attachment to the frame ensure optimal load transfer
Two lumbar pad options for compatibility with the Armour Carrier

R3 7000 Bag

Capacity: 90 L
Top-load access and clamshell-style zippered opening
Top hook-and-loop communication port for antenna and communication cable routing

R3 Side Bags

Capacity: 25 L (set of 2)
Expand the R3 3300 and R3 7000 Bags using non-PALS attachments

Modular Platform System

Chest Rig

The Chest Rig configuration allows access to munitions and mission-critical equipment over environmental dress. Designed to keep pouches low on the front of the torso, it preserves the soldier’s upper-body mobility. An optional Top Front Platform can be added to expand the PALS attachment surface.

Chest Rig

Front PALS webbing
Internal pocket for cable management, storage of 5.56 x 30 Rd magazines or miscellaneous equipment

Chest Rig Harness and Backstrap

Cable routing via webbing or hook-and-loop fasteners; excess cables may be stowed in the front pocket
Back rescue handle supports the soldier and equipment up to 227 kg

Combat Belt and Light Harness Modular System

When combined with the Light Harness, the Combat Belt System supports the carriage of heavy equipment or loads over environmental dress. The slim and discreet design of the Light Harness does not impede mobility or performance, while enabling 360-degree pouch attachment. Its adjustable webbing straps allow the user to position the Combat Belt at the desired height, ensuring proper integration with the R3 Frame System.

Light Harness

Slim webbing design prevents bulk and excess layering
Adjustable front and back webbing straps

Light Belt Comforter

Reinforced pad to carry large pouches and heavy equipment
Channel system ensures a snug fit around the waist

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FirstSpear Friday Focus: New MultiCam Black Drop

Friday, May 30th, 2025

Now available at First-Spear.com/MultiCam-Black is our full line of MultiCam Black featuring products such as the Strandhogg v3, LaserFrame Primary Pocket Panel, Fleece Pullover, and more!

MultiCam Black features a distinctive pattern of blacks and dark grays, offering a sleek, aggressive aesthetic that emphasizes intimidation and authority and visually aligns with the gear used by SWAT teams and special response units. MC Black works well with night operations and urban landscapes. The subdued palette minimizes visual signatures under low-light conditions while maintaining a professional, unified look.

MultiCam Black represents a fusion of function and form, tailored for urban tactical use where visibility and presence matter just as much as protection.

Visit First-Spear.com/MultiCam-Black to view the full line of FirstSpear products now offered in MultiCam Black! FirstSpear is the premier source for cutting edge-tactical gear for military, law enforcement and those who train.

For more information visit First-Spear.com.

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BFG Releases the MTKN! – Nano 02

Thursday, May 29th, 2025

POOLER, GA. – Blue Force Gear, Inc., the world leader in load carriage equipment innovation, launches the Micro Trauma Kit NOW! – Nano 02. The MTKN! – Nano 02 is slightly larger than the original Nano giving it the capacity of the world famous Micro Trauma Kit NOW!. Designed to hold the same fill levels as the Micro Trauma Kit NOW!, the Nano 02 is available with Essentials, PRO, and Advanced supplies or as an empty pouch ready to fill with your personal or issued medical supplies.

As with any BFG flapped pouch, it features the BLIP (Ball Loaded Index Point) pull tab that allows for positive indexing even with gloved, cold, or wet hands. By simply pulling the BLIP pull tab with a single hand, the insert can be removed rapidly to display the medical supplies held neatly in individual elastic loops.

The Nano 02 offers multiple mounting solutions – MOLLE straps or Belt loops that provide the option of mounting the pouch both vertically and horizontally. The Belt loop design is a brand-new feature from BFG, showcased for the first time on the MTKN! – Nano 02. The Belt mount features a simple, lightweight, and durable way to quickly attach the Nano 02 to any duty belt or pants belt 2” or smaller. Constructed out of BFG’s proprietary ULTRAcomp high-performance coated fabric laminate, the backer offers a stiff yet low-profile and reliable mounting solution for either horizontal or vertical carry.

The MOLLE option is the recently released patent pending two-way Helium Whisper attachment system that allows for pouch mounting in horizontal or vertical orientation. The patented Helium Whisper attachment system is the lightest and strongest MOLLE style attachment system available and is the choice of the most elite professionals.

The Micro Trauma Kit NOW! – Nano 02 is another example of innovation and forward thinking by Blue Force Gear. Those seeking a lightweight, low-profile, extremely durable medical kit with various ways to mount it should look no further than the MTKN! – Nano 02.

For more information about Blue Force Gear or any of their product offerings, visit their website: www.blueforcegear.com

About Blue Force Gear

Blue Force Gear designs the best weapon slings and leads the lightweight load carriage equipment revolution with Ten-Speed multi-use pouches, MOLLEminus platforms, and the patented Helium Whisper attachment system. Their proprietary ULTRAcomp high-performance coated fabric laminate material, unrivaled innovation, and attention to detail set Blue Force Gear apart from others in the tactical equipment industry. Blue Force Gear is a Great Place to Work Certified Company. For more information, visit their website: www.blueforcegear.com

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Hot Pursuit High Threat Carrier by Dynamic Assault Systems – LionHeart Alliance Exclusive

Thursday, May 29th, 2025

Hot Pursuit High Threat Carrier by Dynamic Assault Systems Foliage

When the mission demands mobility, flexibility, and unrelenting performance—the Hot Pursuit High Threat Carrier from Dynamic Assault Systems delivers.

Introducing the Hot Pursuit High Threat Carrier: a next-gen solution engineered from the ground up for operators who don’t have time for compromise.

Modular by Nature
This carrier was built with adaptability in mind. Whether you’re running your favorite placard, legacy pouches, or anything in between—the High Threat Carrier is fully placard and pouch agnostic. Build your loadout your way without fighting your kit.

Armor Versatility
Soft armor? Hard armor? Both? The Hot Pursuit High Threat Carrier is built to accommodate either or both, allowing for seamless transitions across mission profiles without changing your gear.

Hot Pursuit High Threat Carrier by Dynamic Assault Systems Foliage ICE SRT

Premium Materials, Built for the Field
Constructed with premium technical materials, the carrier offers long-term durability, mission-ready resilience, and comfort for extended wear. Built to last and made to move with you.

Sizing That Fits the Mission
Available in a wide array of sizes to fit various body types and armor shapes, the carrier ensures a secure, tailored fit for both individual users and operational demands.

Quick Detach – Your Way
User configurable for the ultimate flexibility:

Dual FirstSpear® Tubes™ for rapid donning and doffing
No Tubes™ for a streamlined, traditional setup
One-sided FirstSpear® Tubes™ for hybrid access and control

Clean-Sheet Design
This isn’t a modified legacy carrier. The Hot Pursuit High Threat Carrier is a clean-sheet design—lightweight, intuitive, and built to perform under pressure in high-threat environments.

Available exclusively through LionHeart Alliance
Learn more at: https://lhagear.com/dynamic-assault-systems-high-threat-carrier/

Tags: Armor, carrier, Plate Carrier, Releasable Plate Carrier
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Spiritus Systems Releases: Triple Elastic Mag Pouch (TEMP) / Elastic Mag Pouch (EMP)

Friday, May 23rd, 2025

The TEMP and EMP are elastic M4/AR-15 mag pouches with an optional bungee retention kit that allows you to carry magazines, tools, tourniquets, or throwables, while maintaining a low profile. As the names imply, the TEMP is a three-cell pouch that takes up six columns of MOLLE and the EMP is a single-cell and only needs two columns of MOLLE.

In addition to the bungee retention kit, there is a strip of loop on the center of each cell. This will give you the option to use our standard Pangolin Flap or Sub-Gun Pangolin Flap to fully cover the contents, when mounted on a Micro Fight MkV placard. The loop sections will also give you the ability to attach a large identifier patch on front of the TEMP.

The TEMP and EMP are available now in the following colors: Multicam, Ranger Green, Coyote Brown, and Black.

For more information visit: www.spiritussystems.com

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CYPOUCH from Cyalume

Friday, May 23rd, 2025

I ran across Cyalume’s CYPOUCH during the recent Modern Day Marine in DC.

PALS compatible, the CYPOUCH is designed for opening via a simple pull. Compatible with 4″ and 6″ light sticks, the pouch will accept around 20 sticks depending on how you have them configured. Light sticks can be grouped by colors via internal elastic loops and metal rings.

Offered in Black, Coyote, NATO Green, and MultiCam.

Although it doesn’t have an NSN yet, it can be purchased with GPC, at local self service supply center, or via TLS vendors.

www.getcyalume.com

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FirstSpear Friday Focus: Assaulter’s Accessory Pocket (AAP)

Friday, May 23rd, 2025

The ASSAULTER’S ACCESSORY POCKET (AAP) is a highly versatile tactical pouch designed to meet the demands of both everyday and mission-specific gear organization.

At its core, it features a spacious main compartment ideal for storing essential equipment such as an Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK), breaching tools, or other loose gear. A removable interior organizer panel provides customizable options for arranging your contents, while the loop interior allows for hook-backed pouches to be added for even greater storage flexibility.

The pouch is engineered with a unique “shark mouth” opening that enables it to open wide for quick, efficient access—especially when worn on a belt—then compresses down to a slim, low-profile form when closed. This makes it both functional and compact.

The AAP offers two mounting options: a belt mount that fits belts up to 2 inches wide, including large cobra-style buckles, and a tube mount for added flexibility. Dummy cord attachment points enhance security for sensitive items, and a bungee cord is included to help stabilize or restrain loose gear within the pouch.

Built with tactical efficiency in mind, the ASSAULTER’S ACCESSORY POCKET is rugged and reliable in high-stakes environments. Its thoughtful design makes it a go-to choice for professionals requiring adaptable gear storage. Whether you’re carrying medical supplies, breaching tools, or everyday tactical essentials, this pouch delivers top-tier organization and access.

FirstSpear is the premier source for cutting edge-tactical gear for military, law enforcement and those who train.

For more information visit First-Spear.com.

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Contract Awarded for Modernized Equipment for the Canadian Army’s Light Forces

Friday, May 23rd, 2025

Dismounted infantry soldiers test Logistik Unicorp’s protective and load carriage equipment during trials for the Dismounted Infantry Capability Enhancement trials. (Cpl Peter Grieves)

On March 18, 2025, Canada awarded a contract with an initial value of $19.7 million (excluding taxes) to Logistik Unicorp to supply the Canadian Army’s (CA) light forces with 3,000 units of advanced protective and load carriage equipment. This contract includes the provision of ballistic armour layers, tactical vests, pack systems and associated pouches, as well as options for additional systems and services.

The current equipment used by CA soldiers offers excellent ballistic and blunt impact protection but requires modular capabilities for modern dismounted infantry operations. The Dismounted Infantry Capability Enhancement (DICE)initiative aims to improve the form, fit and function of this equipment, to enable a full range of motion for soldiers performing demanding tasks.

User trials were conducted from October to November 2024 with active dismounted infantry soldiers that provided detailed data and individual feedback, that were in turn analyzed carefully against the contract requirements. The result is that soldiers will be equipped with the modern and effective equipment needed to do their jobs, at the best value to Canadians. To address past concerns about fit, especially for women, the trials included soldiers of different sizes and body types, with female participation at 13.3 percent,higher than the 0.3 percentrepresentation in dismounted infantry units.

The new equipment was exhaustively tested to ensure that it fits various bodies and forms, with soft armour available in two distinct cuts. Ballistic plates will be offered in a greater range of sizes to maximize comfort and protection. While protection remains the priority, the new equipment significantly improves overall fit and coverage.

The new equipment is expected to be delivered starting in fall 2025 and will be used in conjunction with the contract awarded to Galvion in March 2023 for new helmets (known as the “Helmet High Cut Ground Troop”). While that initial contract was for 2,100 helmets and spare parts for the light forces, the Department of National Defence (DND) has since exercised its options to obtain more, bringing the total number of helmets to 10,500, for a total contract value of $14.9 million.

The DICE is working in parallel with the Soldier Operational Clothing Enhancement Modernization (SOCEM)initiative, which provides all CA units with a full range of modernized equipment and clothing. The DICE initiative allows DND to purchase smaller quantities of equipment for specific groups, and to trial procurement methods that can be applied to the larger SOCEM initiative. This approach helps to deliver new equipment quickly and effectively by applying best practices from smaller procurements.

By Nancy Cook

The Maple Leaf

Photo and article via CANADA DND

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