If you’re like us and missed the 2013 Overland Expo, this video will give you a taste of what goes on.
Archive for the ‘Mobility’ Category
Overland Expo 2013
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013SOFIC – Dillon Defender
Thursday, May 16th, 2013
Dillon Aero, makers of the M134 mini gun displayed their take on the classic LR Defender. Based on a 110 chassis, the Dillon Defender is a concept vehicle. They currently have 6 in various states of refurbishment.
Yes, those are ammo boxes in the rear bumper.
POLARIS & HIPPO | ADS TV | Warrior Expo West 2013
Friday, April 26th, 2013Chris Klope from HIPPO stops by at Warrior Expo West to talk about their collaboration with POLARIS on the HIPPO Ranger Diesel Crew.
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TacJobs – Local Motors
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013
Local Motors, a dynamic Arizona-based company that builds the world’s first open-source automotives is looking to fill several positions including Program Manager, Web Designer, Shop Supervisor and Instructor, Vehicle Dynamics Specialist, Mechatronics Specialist, CAD programmer and Industrial Designer. Military Veterans are especially welcome.
www.localmotors.com/category/careers
Forces Focus – 27e Bataillon de Chasseurs Alpins (27e BCA)
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013The French 27e bataillon de chasseurs alpins (27e BCA) or 27th Mountain Infantry Battalion recently conducted high altitude mountaineering training in Chamonix. This unit has seen extensive action in Afghanistan. Take a few minutes to check out their equipment. The Overwhites are an Arktis design.
Military Over The Snow Mobility – Skis
Tuesday, March 5th, 2013The recent Military Mountaineering Work Shop coverage sparked some real debate which I was quite happy to see. One of our readers, David Leaning of Magnetic North Travel put this article together which I hope will both inform and spark further discussion on the top of military skiing.
Military Over The Snow Mobility – Skis by solsys
Disruptive Tech – How the US Army REF Works with Industry
Monday, March 4th, 2013This video entitled, “A Partnership for Cocreation: Local Motors & The US Army Rapid Equipping Force” gives a quick look at ways that the Army works with industry to identify and field new technologies. Local Motors CEO Jay Rogers and Director of the Army’s Rapid Equipping Force (REF) COL Pete Newell talk about co-creation and the ability to drive innovation “at the pace of conversation” in order to improve soldier productivity, safety and survivability in the theater of operations.
Hey, It’s a Cool Pic
Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
I don’t do this a whole lot but this a cool pic from Military Systems Group who manufacture Gun Mount, Swing Arm, and Weapon Mounting Solutions. And, as a bonus it features some Mayflower kit.
