Morgan Advanced Materials is offering a ballistic variant (NIJ 0101.04 IIIA) of Gecko Headgear maritime helmet design. It comes in a single size with an inflatable liner which not only helps secure the helmet but also offers bouyancy. The helmet also holds certification as a mountaineering helmet. In addition to a face shield they also offer a ballistic facemask.
Made exclusively for Typhoon by Magnum, the Waterspider was designed specifically for maritime operations.
The upper is neoprene reinforced with Superfabric at the instep for use while fastroping. The toe and heel are likewise encased in rubber.
The Waterspider incorporates the Octopod outsole which is both oil and slip resistant. there is also a plate in the insole for stability while climbing ladders. The Black model is zippered while the Green model features a lacing system. Both models have an adjustable ankle strap.
The Torpedo SEAL is a wet submerible for up to two combat swimmers from James Fisher Defense. It can be transported in a NATO Standard 533mm torpedo tube and has a range of up to 10nm at a maximum speed of 4kts thanks to its onboard lithium polymer batteries.
Yes, that long, diagonal beast in the background is the Torpedo SEAL’s big brother the SEAL Carrier which will deliver a 6-man team up to 30nm.
Here are some basic specs:
Above, you can see the controls of the mini-sub.
Established in 1947, Typhoon is well known throughout Europe for providing FR dive and exposure suits. This is a Typhoon boat driver suit called the ISBO (Immersion Suit for Boat Operations) paired with FirstSpear kit. In fact, you’ll often see these two brands paired up over here.
The integrated boot is Kevlar reinforced on the toe.
The suit itself is PALS compatible.
Considering this suit was designed for use in the North Sea, this hood isnt overkill at all.
Congratulations to FirstSpear! Thier Aegir-38 has been added to the NAVSEA Authorized for Military Use list.
The Aegir-38 (pronounced eye-jur) is a ballistic protective rifle plate carrier with integrated inflatable tactical aid to flotation devices specifically designed for combat swimmers/divers as well as personnel conducting maritime airborne operations.
It offers the ability to attach multiple re-breathers for use in closed circuit diving operations via FS Tubes closure technologies as well as backpacks and other emerging FS capabilities.
In addition to internal Bouyancy Compensators behind the carrier’s plate pockets, each Aegir-38 has a two bladder emergency tactical aid to flotation capability consisting of two CTAF (Cummerbund Tactical Aid to Flotation) located inside the cummerbunds. Each system includes two welded flotation bladders, two inflation systems, and two firing handles. The bladders are reusable welded fabric that position under the arm when deployed manually by the two 38 gram CO2 cartridges. There are two oral inflation tubes for a secondary inflation method located on the CTAF.
When activated, the Aegir-38’s integral Bouyancy Compensators provide:
-45lbs (20kg/ 200n) positive flotation in seawater at a depth of 33′(10m)
-57lbs (25kg/253n) of positive flotation at a depth of 15′(4.5m)
-73lbs (33kg/324n) of flotation the surface
FirstSpear BCs are installed in mesh chambers behind the plate pockets, offering a minimum of 10LBS (4.5KG / 45N) of lift per set in size M-XL Swimmer Cut vests. The BC can be user configured for either left or right hand operators and can be inflated/deflated individually or connected for one inflation/deflation point. When inflated they provide airflow channels aiding in air flow to the operator as well as some distribution. During independent testing in support of NAVSEA the BC also reduced Back Face Deformation (BFD) significantly when used inflated during ballistic resistant testing against specified high velocity rifle threats.
For non-diving operations any of the FS Standard land cummerbunds can be used as well as the two inch belly band for extreme hot environments or confined work space. All land and flotation cummerbunds for the Aegir-38 secure with the FirstSpear Tubes closure system. The Aegir-38 is designed to be used and maintained at the Operator level and with limited training can be repacked and one hundred percent operational in under 30 minutes.
Additionally, its streamlined design incorporates Dual, Built-in Radio pockets, accommodating PRC-148 or PRC-152 radios, extra magazines and/or med supplies. Thanks to a channel stitch design, shoulder straps on the Aegir-38 are designed to allow the operator to cut off excess material without degrading the stitching of the whole shoulder strap.
Here is some video from certification testing.
I’m impressed that they got this added to the AMU list as a BC. But, if you’re like me, you’ve wondering this whole time where the name comes from, so I asked Jon Laplume and he directed me to this:
In Norse mythology, Ægir (Old Norse “sea”) is a sea jötunn associated with the ocean. He is also known for hosting elaborate parties for the gods. Sea Giant who likes to party? Sounds like a SEAL named Dave Kent to me.
The Aegir Ocean line from Helly Hansen was designed for professional, open ocean racing and the technology can be used by anyone who faces the same conditions. These waterproof garments incorporate their proprietary 3-ply Helly Tech fabric.
Below you can see several of the ensemble’s features including hood, mesh accessory pockets, reinforced knees and rain gussets behind zippers.
NEMO Sheild continues to update the Full-Action, Sealed waterproof weapon bags. They are very popular for over-the-beach operations and the weapon can be manipulated while still in the bag.
In addition to standard features including waterproof closure and oral inflation valve, this new fourth generation bag offers an improved clear panel for use with lasers. Additionally, NEMO introduced a waterproof accessory bag with PALS webbing in the interior, which can be attached to the larger bag.
Like all of their products, the new MR Dry from MATBOCK was designed based on their operational requirements as active duty SEALs. Like the name implies, the MR Dry is a cooperative development with Mystery Ranch that transforms a MR Tri-Zip 3-Day Pack into a truly wearable, yet accessible, fully waterproof bag. It’s design by MATBOCK, Load Carriage by Mystery Ranch and Waterproof by Drift Dry.
The exterior incorporates a new Mystery Ranch yoke that combines mesh and venilated padding to shorten drying time. This yoke can be removed just like on any other MR pack and installed on the 3-Day Pack that is suspended inside the waterproof shell. Everything is fully removable but when zipped up tight, it’s fully waterproof and even incorprates a oral inflation valve.
You may notice Orange piping on the waterproof shell, but that’s to designate a prototype. Production models will be available in all Black, Grey and MultiCam. Final prototypes are coming next week and you’ll be able to order the MR Dry by August.
