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Schiebel Establishes Australian Base To Serve Pacific Region

September 6th, 2018

Vienna, 3 September 2018 – Schiebel, the market leader in Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air Systems (UAS), has founded Schiebel Pacific Pty Ltd (SPL) to provide the Pacific region with a permanent and comprehensive programme, logistics and sales hub.

The Schiebel Group, with already established Defence contracts in the region, sees considerable further potential in Australia and in the region at large, and as such is committed to developing a lasting and mutually beneficial presence. Strategically located between Canberra and Sydney in the Shoalhaven, New South Wales, Schiebel Pacific Pty Ltd (SPL) is perfectly positioned to support and service existing contracts as well as to provide a base for continued growth. This new additional Schiebel company is an essential step to supporting and contributing to local industry, both in the civil and defence sectors, and as such bringing jobs and revenue to the region in the fast growing market or robotics.

“Establishing a permanent base in Australia, managed and run by Australians, is a logical next step for Schiebel as the Pacific region is of significant strategic interest to us,” notes Hans Georg Schiebel, Chairman of the Schiebel Group. “We already have a strong working relationship with customers in the area and are committed to growing our footprint, delivering outstanding support for our current contracts, providing end-to-end servicing to potential clients, and backing local value creation.”

www.schiebel.net

Bravo Concealment – M&P Shield 9mm Torsion Holster

September 5th, 2018

The IWB Torsion holster integrates a 10 degree inward angle to better conceal your S&W M&P Shield by allowing your handgun to ride closer to your body without any extra attachments or accessories.

The Torsion holster retains its shape to ease reholstering and offers built-in retention.

www.bravoconcealment.com

Agilite Announces Limited-Edition GreenZone RAPTOR Helmet Cover

September 5th, 2018

Israeli tactical gear supremos Agilite® have made a Limited Edition of their RAPTOR Ops Core BUMP helmet cover in PenCott-GreenZone® at an end-user group’s request. Overruns of this unique cover can be purchased at agilitegear.com/products/raptor-ops-core-fast-bump-polymer-helmet-cover-1

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One of Agilite’s specialties is manufacturing precision tactical helmet covers for SOF units and LE Agencies that meet their specific operational requirements and accessory sets, as well as designing and manufacturing covers for some of the largest helmet manufacturers in the Industry.

The RAPTOR helmet cover, as well as the rest of Agilite’s line-up can be produced in any of the PenCott patterns for Retailers and Dealers who would like to add this item to their line-up as regular stock – contact Agilite for further details.

Follow Agilite on Instagram @agilitetactical and Agilite Tactical Gear on Facebook for all their updates and sneak peeks.

Tactical Distributor – Deacon Stretch Waterproof Jacket

September 5th, 2018

TD has just introduced the Deacon “Stretch” Waterproof Jacket featuring their “H2O Interceptor” 2.5L Fabrication technology along with fully taped seams and YKK watertight zippers.

Features:

• Fully Taped Seams

• YKK Waterproof zippers

• Pack-compatible front pockets with venting mesh pockets

• Adjustable cuff with molded cuff tabs

• 3 point adjustable hood with rain brim

• Hem drawcord adjustment

• Chin guard over front zipper

• 20K Waterproofness and 20K Breathability ASTM standards

• Packable

www.tacticaldistributors.com/products/td-deacon-waterproof-jacket

Platatac Lookbook

September 5th, 2018

Just in time for the Australian Land Forces Conference, Platatac has released their lookbook.

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Download it here

Air Force Battlefield Airmen To Be Renamed Special Warfare

September 5th, 2018

While there are lots of changes coming to the US Air Force’s ground forces, known for the past 15 years as “Battlefield Airmen”, the most recognizable, is a name change. They will soon be referred to as “Special Warfare”.

Yes, it’s going to be confusing in the joint arena. However, don’t forget that the Army has run the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (SWCS) since 1956, so confusion may have ensued on occasion even before referring to two operational SOF elements (Navy and Air Force) by the same moniker.

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The Air Staff has yet to issue definitive guidance on the renaming, but the training pipeline has already begun to refer to components of the program as Special Warfare rather than BA.

There are still questions about which career fields will be included in the new community. Currently, it includes Combat Controllers, Pararescue, Special Operations Weather and Tactical Air Control Party. However, due to additional physical fitness and medical standards, SERE and EOD candidates are recruited and groomed before enlistment along with the SW candidates (more on this below).

Also, there’s discussion Special Tactics Officers may become Specal Warfare Officers (once again, adding to confusion over Staff Weather Officers and Surface Warfare Officers, so context is everything). This also makes one wonder if the term “Special Tactics” will go away altogether, as major moves are afoot to reamalgamate CROs (who will become STOs/SWOs) and PJs into Air Force Special Operations Command, creating new Special Tactics Squadrons.

Another big change, and major improvement, which began a little over a year ago, is how Special Warfare recruits are prepared for their enlistments. While in the Delayed Entry Program, Recruits must participate in Special Warfare Development conducted by contractor T3I Services. Developers are retired Special Warfare Airmen who bring “been-there, done-that” experience to their charges, encouraging them through mentorship, instruction, challenging workout schedules and administration of the Physical Ability and Stamina Test.

In addition to the creation of a Prepatory Course between Basic Military Training School and their current selection courses, there is also discussion that how SW candidates are selected will change to a system more in common with the US Army’s 18X SF candidate program. Under this concept, SW candidates would be assessed and then assigned one of four Air Force Specialty Code training pipelines (CCT, PJ, SOWT and TACP) rather than choosing a careerfield on their own.

While there are numerous other moves underway, these are the most pressing. Already, the ST community is far and away larger and different than it was pre-GWOT. It’s grown up. But within five years, it will be something altogether different.

Wild Things Offers Gear For EOY Expenditures

September 5th, 2018

Wild Things offers multiple niche products for your consideration as you prioritize your end of fiscal spending plan.

Middletown, RI:  Team Wild Things is standing by and at the ready, to take care of all of your last minute buying needs.  The last day for 2018 TLS requirements to be sent to DLA is looming and ends on Friday, September 7th.  Contact our sales team to get all of you last minute cold weather needs.  We have on the shelf inventory of wind layers, hard shells, base layers, extreme cold weather gear, FR and much more….in both Multicam® and Coyote.  In stock and ready to ship!

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Click here to download their brochure.

High Angle Solutions – Brigantes Presents – UK issue Bergan compared to Snigel Designs Rucksack

September 5th, 2018

All light role troops understand the pain and discomfort associated with carrying your own body weight on your back.  It is something that you just have to get used to.  However, with recent high injury rates from nerve damage due to carrying heavy loads we wanted to look at what we choose to carry on our backs.

The UK issue Personal Load Carrying Equipment (PLCE) Bergan has been around for decades in various forms. Originally derived from the Berghaus Cyclops Roc it has moved further and further away from its high-quality ancestor.  The current version follows the same design format and uses 1000 denier MTP fabric.  The back system is simple, in the extreme, and has more in common with what you would find on a daysack not something that you would use to carry 100+lbs.  It is functional from the point of view of its pockets and layout and has become integrated into the way that the UK troops operate in the field.

The Snigel 90Ltr shows many similarities with its pocket structure and style.  Other than that they could not be further apart.  Now used by a number of specialist units the pack has a full modern back system that you would expect to see on the best civilian rucksacks.  The foam used in the shoulder straps is of the highest possible standard and addresses the nerve damage issue associated with the issue Bergan. This is also helped by a very substantial waist belt. The rucksack uses a 500 denier Multicam fabric which is lighter and more flexible than the 1000 denier but does not compromise on robustness.

If you are required to carry all your kit on your back, then it is absolutely paramount that the piece of equipment you use to hold it is comfortable and reliable.  The issue Bergan falls well short of what can now be achieved.  Time for a change we feel. What do you think?

For more information get in touch by email on international@brigantes.com or for UK customers warrior@brigantes.com.  

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