Although the M-216 Ski Search and Rescue Helmet was released last November, Team Wendy is looking at some color options for the future.
They dipped one helmet in MultiCam Alpine and the other in Black (the lighting at the show makes the colors seem off), to see which one SOFIC-goers prefer. What do you think?
This is the 10.3” Upper Receiver Group from Geissele Automatics. They look at it as a Mk18 replacement. It features a 9.3” Mk 16 rail, Airborne charging handle, a Daniel Defense Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, high speed selector and SSF trigger. But take a look at the lower, Geissele sells this as a complete rifle and just a URG. Currently, that means only government customers.
You may also notice the color, which they call Luna Black.
Kitanica’s American Hoody is made from TenCate 8 oz Single Sided FR fleece. Turns out, it’s a comfortable fabric. The hoody itself is made in USA and features a left sleeve pocket as well as zippered kangaroo pocket.
The new Helo Adjust is a releasable, adjustable restraint device designed for use in military and law enforcement helicopters.
It features an aluminum adjuster which makes it easy adjust one-handed. Additionally, the EASHOK OPEN includes an automatic locking feature. Finally, the snap shackle allows quick release disconnect.
Available July, from www.petzl.com.
CORE Survival has introduced the Guardian Ruggedized Attach Patch, created by Agilite for their HEL-STAR 6 strobe light.
Offered in Helmet Cover, MOLLE and Attach Parch versions, the Guardian holds the HEL-STAR 6 in place, yet offers full access to all functionality. Additionally, the Guardian reduces damage to the light by side impacts by 400%. Available in Tan and Black.
At SOFIC, Crye Precision debuted their new Hot Weather Combat and Field Uniforms as well as Temperate Shell Jacket and Combat Pants.
I look at the HW Combat as a Desert Uniform, HW Field as a Jungle Uniform and the Temperate as a replacement for the G3 All Weather Uniform. You’ll notice some design similarities with the new G4 garments such as the internal pockets. Despite looks, that new pocket design has just as much carrying capacity as the old style.
Made from the same Burlington fabric selected by USSOCOM for hot weather uniforms, Crye utilized two different weights (3.5 and 4.5 oz) of the material to mitigate wear in high abrasion areas (knee, seat and elbows). It is very breathable at about 30 CFM.
Pockets feature button closures and the pockets are lined with mesh for drainage. Additionally, the pants integrate an internal mesh gaiter for bugs.
The Combat Shirt and Pant use similar base fabrics as the Field Uniform with the addition of VTX ripstop stretch and 3.5 oz with Polyester wicking material in the padded waist for the Pant and Polartec polyester mesh with X-static for the Shirt.
The goal was to lighten the weight, so they stripped away the back pockets and calf pocket. They also use the same buttoned shoulder pocket as in the HW Field Shirt.
Designed for for cool, windy, wet conditions, this is a super lightweight replacement for the all weather garments. It’s made from a 4 oz nylon with integrated stretch.
The Shell Jacket is a hybrid shirt/jacket replacing both Field and Combat shirts. It features Thumb holes at the sleeve cuff and Large internal front pockets.
Color Choices
The Field Uniform will be offered in MultiCam and Tropic while the Combat Uniform will be offered in MultiCam and Arid. However, as they share fabrics, special orders of the garments in Arid and Tropic will be easier. The Temperate uniform will be available in all standard Crye colors.
Availability
On a final note, last ok for these new items by the end of the year, while G4 is currently beginning production.
The eXpeditionary Mobile Air Defense Integrated System by Ascent Vision Technologies is being displayed in the Darley Defense Booth.
About a year ago, the Marines identified six critical technologies for Counter UAS.
Hardware
RADAR – detection, tracking and location by RADA Technologies
Optic – Tracking and positive ID by Ascent Vision Technologies
Mitigation – EW jammer by Sierra Nevada Corp (Skycap)
Software
CUAS suite integration software
Graphic User Interface
Operator Assist – video content analytics, detects change, alerts user
Together, these technologies accomplish the following functions : Detect-locate-track-identify-mitigate-analyze
The system works on the move. This pickup is the technical demonstrator. Operational variants are integrated into MRAZRs.
With the largest National Defense Authorization Act we’ve seen in years, we’ll spend the next few days taking a look at what capabilities industry has to offer our Special Operators.
