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Rheinmetall Supplies 35mm Ammunition to NATO Customers – Contract Value Around € 20 Million

June 3rd, 2022

Rheinmetall has been contracted by several NATO customers to supply 35mm calibre ammunition. Deliveries will take place in 2023 and 2024 and the contract is worth a total of around €20 million. Between 2023 and 2024, Rheinmetall will supply the customer countries with various types of ammunition in 35mm x 228 calibre for infantry fighting vehicles. Rheinmetall works continuously with the user nations to further develop the combat capability of the system.

Against the background of changes in the security situation, many NATO and NATO partner countries have an increasing need for modern ammunition. Rheinmetall offers its customers an extensive portfolio in this regard and is adapting to the higher demand.

Rheinmetall provides a comprehensive medium-calibre ammunition portfolio for its own and other cannons. The portfolio covers a broad range of mission profiles and targets and allows minimizing the number of required ammunition types balancing performance with logistics.

The ammunition combines a high penetration performance, versatility, reliability, low dispersion and handling safety. Corresponding target practice and drill rounds complete the portfolio.

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OpEx 22 – Brief Relief

June 3rd, 2022

Chances are, if you’ve deployed, you’ve used Brief Relief’s products. Yes, it’s a privy. But their disposable bagging system minimizes the mess.

One point I found quite interesting is that their hygiene products are certified for use in the Arctic.

Additionally, their urinal bag contains a nontoxic powder which becomes a gel once used (see pack on the left) which can easily be disposed of. Additionally, it is designed to be used by both men and women and includes a one-way valve to prevent spillage.

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OpEx 22 – Nanuk

June 3rd, 2022

Nanuk is a Canadian protective hard case company and they’ve got a new case coming out which is twice as deep as standard rifle cases. The internal dimensions of this wheeled case are 41.8″ x 13.5″ x 12.6″. Externally it is 45″ x 16.4″ x 13.6″.

The smaller OD case you see in the photo is designed to transport ammunition.

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OpEx 22 – H&K

June 3rd, 2022

Here’s the H&K 169, a 40mm grenade launcher you don’t see very often in North America. It incorporates the folding G36 stock.

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OpEx 22 – Gray Fox Strategic

June 3rd, 2022

Holsters with Gray Fox Strategic’s new Tegris connector are now available.

It’s flexible yet sturdy and connects a holster and mag pouch into a single unit.

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Eurosatory 2022: IWI Highlights New Generation of its Revolutionary Riot-Control Protective Suit, the GAL VPS, Reducing Trauma Sustained by Forces, by up to 90%

June 3rd, 2022

The company recently received order for prison tactical teams in the US, and from other clients worldwide

Eurosatory, Paris, June 13-17, Hall 6 Stand F701

2 June, 2022, Ramat Hasharon, Israel. IWI – Israel Weapon Industries – a member of the SK Group (founded by Mr. Samy Katsav), and a global leader in the production of combat-proven small arms for military forces, police units, law enforcement agencies, and governmental entities around the world –highlights the patented GAL Versatile Protective Suit (VPS) at Eurosatory, with improved design reducing trauma sustained by forces in the maintenance of public order, by up to 90%.

Adaptable to all scenarios, the lightweight, wearable protection system provides protection from trauma injuries. The latest generation of the suit has undergone several modifications, enabling it to withstand even more significant trauma, while maintaining its position as the most lightweight protective suit available in the market.

The GAL VPS absorbs massive kinetic trauma, reducing and diverting the force of a blow to the body. Flexible and easy to wear, this comprehensive, three-level operational solution includes a vest and arm and leg protectors, all anti-trauma. Weighing just 5.0 kg at W3 and 5.9kg at W5, its unique design is suitable for users from small to large size. The system is also covered with an anti-abrasion material as standard, or with flame retardant material according to the customer’s needs.

Together with the ultralight bullet-proof and anti-stab vest and ultralight ballistic helmet, the GAL VPS is the most up-to-date, versatile protective suit available today. Moreover, following a stringent testing process and crash tests, the system has achieved German standard VPAM KDIW 2004 Cubic/ Wurfel.

“By changing the geometry of the GAL VPS, we have increased the level of protection it offers, decreasing the intensity of impact by 90%” says Ronen Hamudot, Executive VP of Marketing and Sales at SK Group. “We recently collaborated with the special operations team of West Virginia DCR during their training, and we are happy to announce a purchase order by the prison tactical teams in the US. Further orders were received recently from other organizations around the world, following the system’s excellent performance.”

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See Squatch Survival Gear at Eurosatory

June 3rd, 2022

You’ll be able to check out three Squatch Survival Gear during the upcoming Eurosatory exposition in Paris, June 13-17, 2022. They’ll be in the US Chamber of Commerce booth.

These include the Yowie, Kakamora, and Mothman.

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FirstSpear Friday Focus: Vertical Entry Belt

June 3rd, 2022

< center >Minimalistic, High-Functioning Battle Belt

The Vertical Entry Belt is engineered for retention functions during specialized operations.

Paired with the Unpadded Assault Belt Sleeve in 6/12 (sold separately), this belt system accepts 6/12, 6/9 and MOLLE style pockets.

The paired Vertical Entry Belt and Unpadded Assault Belt Sleeve integrate seamlessly with the FirstSpear Base Belt Lite (sold separately). Using the Base Belt to secure the 6/12 Modular Over-flap provides enhanced contact against the body and eliminates the need for suspenders.

The Lanyard V-Ring is an ideal accessory to the Vertical Entry Belt, providing an additional attachment point.

Check out FirstSpear for these and many more products for America’s Warfighter.

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