Lowa Task Force is exhibiting at Milipol in the Terrang MP-SEC booth and they showed us the new Ranger Green variant of the Zephyr Mid GTX which features a Gore-Tex Extended Comfort liner.
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Milipol 19 – Lowa Task Force Zephyr Mid GTX in Ranger Green
Thursday, November 21st, 2019NP Aerospace Launches New Tactical Ballistic Shield Range at Milipol
Thursday, November 21st, 2019
Pictured Above: New NP Aerospace Tactical Cut Shield, alongside the 3020 ELITE Tactical Assaulter Suit.
Global armour manufacturer, NP Aerospace, has extended its LASA Lightweight Armoured Soldier Architecture portfolio with the launch of new ballistic shields for tactical operations.
The second generation shields range provides ballistic multi-hit protection for high risk tactical teams to NIJ Level III+ special threats. A range of sizes and designs are available with or without viewports and weapon rests, providing optimum manoeuvrability in challenging environments. Lighting and camera systems can be fitted to offer additional flexibility.
The tactical cut variant (pictured above) is being launched at this week’s Milipol Homeland Security event in Paris from 19-22 November. The shield is designed in response to end user demand for enhanced ergonomics, user flexibility and overall weight reduction in addition to protection against 7.62mm and 5.56 rifle ball rounds and hand guns.
New design features include ladder rails and rugged corner protectors to enable the shield to be used at different angles or as a ramp. Each shield has a radius curve allowing it to fit more closely to the body, and attachment points to allow weapons to be added.
James Kempston, CEO, NP Aerospace, comments: “Rising global terror threats are driving defence and security manufacturers to introduce new design innovations which deliver greater value for both end users and procurement teams. Through our continued close engagement with special forces operations and law enforcement agencies we are seeing increased demand for modular products which allow integration with other systems and adjustment to fit different body sizes, as it enables defence spending to be optimised. Our new shields are designed to deliver the highest level of protection combined with flexible operator features to allow use in the widest range of tactical scenarios.”
The new NP Aerospace second generation shield range is designed for rugged operations and includes lightweight ballistic composite handle systems for single handed and dual operations. There are two main variants in the range – Generation 2 Shields which come in three sizes and the Tactical Cut shield which is available in two sizes. All products in the range are now available to order.
NP Aerospace @ Milipol – Stand N083 Hall 5
NP Aerospace is exhibiting at Milipol with French Distribution Partner, EMD, at Paris-Nord Villepinte from 19-22 November (Stand N083, Hall 5).
Milipol 19 – Sestan-Busch Helmets
Wednesday, November 20th, 2019An SSD reader asked us to check out the latest upgrades to helmets from Croatian manufacturer Sestan-Busch.
The BK-ACH offers ACH level protection and is available in aramid of PE variants.
They’ve introduced a new visor system which attaches via bolts to the helmet and fits below the NVG shroud.
Milipol 19 – 5.11 Tactical In French Europe Centrale Camouflage
Wednesday, November 20th, 2019Oh the things that you’ll see at Milipol that you’ll never see anywhere else.
As soon as you walk through the badge checking station you are greeted with a Disneyland of tactical goodness courtesy of Terrang MP-SEC whose booth dominates Hall 5 of Milipol. And looking around, you run across the wildest stuff, like this 5.11 Tactical Rapid Assault Shirt in French camouflage.
Milipol 19 – Aimpoint Introduces COMPM5b
Wednesday, November 20th, 2019
Aimpoint released the new COMPM5b which incorporates Bullet Drop Compensation. This is accomplished via interchangeable turrets for various ammunition. These can be tailor made for specific ammunition. The red dot sight also offers wind or lead compensation adjustment.
Other than that, it’s a standard 2 MOA Aimpoint; tough as nails and a 5 year battery life for a AAA battery for setting 7 and over 10 years on position 1-4 (10 red dot intensity adjustment settings including 2 night vision positions).
Milipol 19 – H&K Introduces Faceshield Compatible Buttstock for G36/HK169/UMP
Wednesday, November 20th, 2019
Heckler & Koch have introduces a new Faceshield compatible folding stock for the G36/HK169/UMP. The design incorporates a pronounced curve in order to fit underneath helmet ballistic faceshields and is also compatible with protective masks.
It folds out of the way (left or right) with a push of a release button but can be put back into the extended position without having to push the release button. The stock can be extended for length of pull with four positions.
Milipol 19 – Polartec Showcases P1GTAC Products
Wednesday, November 20th, 2019One of the great things about Polartec is that they showcase products from manufacturers who use their materials. Although not well known, Ukrainian brand P1GTAC has some rather innovative designs. What’s really interesting is that military inspired fashion has really taken off in Ukraine since the beginning of their civil war involving neighboring Russia, with many Ukrainians wanting to show national pride.
The Punisher Combat Winter Patrol Jacket is insulated with Polartec Alpha, a highly breathable insulation.
The Frogman Range Workout Jacket and Pant look awful comfy in the Polartec 200 Series fleece.
Milipol 19 – German Aircrew Helmet Study
Wednesday, November 20th, 2019
Schuberth is displaying a helmet concept they’ve created in conjunction with an aircrew helmet study they are undertaking for the German military.
The entire concept is modular with the ability to choose different shells for different applications such as frag protection for pilots but more robust ballistic solutions for door gunners.
The rail system is also modular as can be fitted to the different shells.
Additionally, it incorporates a fully adjustable inner lining rather than the custom lining currently in use which is very time consuming to order, manufacture and deliver.
Finally, it features an Integrated CBRN solution which has been adapted from the standard issue protective mask.
