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AUSA 19 – SAIC Showcases Polaris DAGOR for Infantry Squad Vehicle Requirement

October 16th, 2019

Of the many Army initiatives to improve the capability of its Close Combat Forces, the Infantry Squad Vehicle program offers mobility to the light infantry squad. It carries nine Soldiers and the roll over protection system protects those seated in the bed from injury, but can be rotated forward for internal transport in a CH-47. It can also be sling under a UH-60 or airdropped.

The SAIC-Polaris team has delivered a baseline vehicle sample to soldiers in the 82nd Airborne Division for soldier assessment. The DAGOR vehicle can carry up to nine soldiers with their equipment and supplies. It provides the speed, mobility and communications support Army small units require to obtain and maintain situational awareness of the battlefield.

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AUSA 19 – WL Gore & Assoc Integrated Cabling for Soldier Systems

October 16th, 2019

I first saw Gore’s Integrated Cabling for Soldier Systems at DSEI last month in London. I was quite pleased to see that they had brought the technology across the pond to the US. Gore’s cable systems are across the board, lighter, more flexible and less prone to breakage than alternatives, thanks to the ePTFE exteriors. Using them to provide power and databus within an armored vest, was a logical step.

The armor vest itself was manufactured by WL Gore partner brand Costas Siamidis, which is based in Greece. The actual Gore cabling is inside of this vest. They are connector agnostic, which is important considering there are at least four different connectors on the market.

This is what their cable bundles look like and they will configure them how needed. Compared to other systems, they are less than half the weight and much less bulky.

www.gore.com/militarylandsystems

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Meanwhile, In Special Tactics News

October 16th, 2019

The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (OSEAC) announced today the following assignment:

Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, currently assigned as the command senior enlisted leader of U.S. Africa Command, Stuttgart, Germany, has been selected to replace Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell as the senior enlisted advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, District of Columbia.

Posted in Air Force, Battlefield Airman | 7 Comments »

AUSA 19 – Gentex Celebrates 125th Anniversary

October 16th, 2019

Gentex has been doing business for an amazing 125 years! To celebrate, they displayed some of their early helmets at AUSA.

This Marine Corps Combat Vehicle Crewman helmet dates from 1963 a s the Navy flight helmet next to it dates from 1951. They rounded out the display with their latest designs for SOCOM.

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Helikon-Tex Launches New US Web Store

October 16th, 2019

In October Helikon-tex launched their new web store for the US market. We hope that our US-based customer base will find our products more easily. With this new platform, we can provide our US customers with benefits like:

– warehouse in the USA,

– faster delivery,

– lower delivery costs,

– local service

helikon-tex.us

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AUSA 19 – B&T Universal Service Weapon for P320

October 16th, 2019

In the comments in the article about the P320 lower for the B&T APC-9, there was some confusion over the USW and APC-9.

This is a drop in lower receiver for the SIG P320 Fire Control Unit and Slide rather than a full firearm. Like the original USW, it also incorporates a right-side, fixed-length, side-folding stock.

It also requires a P320 magazine release. Additionally, a red dot optic can be mounted, but it has to be on the P320 slide you’ve provided.

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AUSA 19 – G-Tech Hand Warmer

October 16th, 2019

Quantico Tactical showed us a product that is in high demand. Manufacturer G-Tech specializes in heated clothing and likewise, their waist mounted hand warmer is powered. It’s been used commercially by the NFL, CFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA, PGA Tour, LPGA Tour and major sporting events such as the 2016, 2018 and 2020 Ryder Cup. Now, they’ve updated the materials and paint job to offer a Berry compliant version.

There are many hand warmer out there, but this one has a heated bar running through the middle that you grab onto.

It features three power settings: Low, Medium and High which offers 6, 4 and 2 hours of heat respectively. But you don’t have to have it going all of the time, plus it’s fleece lined, extending the operational use.

Currently offered in Black, Coyote and MultiCam.

Posted in Advertiser, Clothing | 7 Comments »

Angstadt Arms Introduces 9mm Blastwave Blast Shield & 3-Lug Muzzle Adapters

October 16th, 2019

Charlotte, NC, (October 15, 2019) Angstadt Arms is proud to introduce the Blastwave 3-Lug QD blast shield and accompanying line of 9mm 3-lug flash hiders and muzzle brakes.

The Blastwave shield from Angstadt Arms reduces concussive forces on the shooter and those nearby by redirecting the blast down-range. It offers quick detach compatibility via the universal 3-lug interface. At just 1.33” in diameter and 2.5” in length, the Blastwave can slip inside most ultra slim handguards, allowing you to extend the length of your barrel when shooting unsuppressed.

The accompanying line of 3-lug muzzle adapters provides the ability to quickly attach a sound suppressor without sacrificing flash mitigation and recoil management when shooting unsuppressed. Featuring a universal 3-lug interface, the Blastwave muzzle devices can quickly interface with any pistol caliber sound suppressor.

Blastwave Key Design Elements
• Blast shield attaches to any 9mm 3-lug muzzle device or HK MP5 style barrel
• Made from hardened steel with a black nitride finish
• Muzzle devices are available in 1/2×28 or 1/2×36 thread pitch
• Blastwave MSRP: $99.99. 3-Lug Muzzle Adapter MSRP: $59.95.

About Angstadt Arms: Angstadt Arms designs innovative weapon platforms for military, law enforcement and responsible citizens. Their flagship UDP-9 9mm AR and sub-machine guns are currently deployed in over 25 countries worldwide.

For more information please visit: www.angstadtarms.com/blastwave

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