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Polartec Announces 2017 Apex Design Award Winners

November 15th, 2017

(Andover, Mass.) – (November 14, 2017) – Polartec, the premium provider of innovative textile solutions, announces the winners of its 2017 Polartec APEX Awards, an annual design award program celebrating the finest products made from Polartec fabrics, and the designers behind them. The winning products were selected based on skilled and creative uses of Polartec fabric technologies.

The winners are:

Adidas Terrex Agravic Alpha Hooded Shield Jacket, a women’s outdoor jacket made with Polartec® Alpha® insulation, designed by Tim Maud

Arc’teryx Nyara Wrap, a fleece wrap layer made from Polartec® Thermal Pro® fleece, designed by Edita Hadravska (available spring 2018)

Blackyak Combat Shirt, a hybrid shirt made from Polartec® Power Grid® fleece, designed by David Randall

Burton Minturn Hooded Full-Zip Fleece, a midweight fleece layer made from Polartec® Classic shearling fleece (available fall 2017)

Citera Neocity-65 Jkt, a practical M65-style jacket made from Polartec® NeoShell® breathable waterproof fabric, designed by Naoki Ei

Fox Racing Attack Pro Jersey, an advanced mountain bike jersey made from Polartec® Delta® cooling fabric, designed by Jake Theno (available spring 2018)

Mountain Hardwear Atherm Hooded Jacket, an ultimate breathable insulation piece, made from an extraordinary combination of Polartec® Alpha® Direct, Polartec® Alpha®, and Polartec® High Loft™ insulations

Norrøna lofoten Power Shield Pro Alpha Jacket, a revolutionary jacket made from a unique combination of Polartec® Power Shield® Pro breathable weather protection and Polartec® Alpha® insulation, designed by the Norrøna R&D department

Oiselle Flyout Tank, Short Sleeve and Long Sleeve, women’s tops made from Polartec® Delta® cooling fabric, designed by Nelle Horsley

P1G-Tac FRS Delta, a hot-weather field training shirt made from Polartec® Delta® cooling fabric, designed by 281Z Development Group (Konstantyn Lesnik, Oleksandr Polevara, Valery Chernenko, Artem Livushevsky)

Taylor Stitch Hawkins Jacket, a classic 60/40-style jacket made from new knit Polartec® NeoShell® breathable waterproof fabric, designed by Nick Kemp

Every winner is an embodiment of Polartec fabric innovation and design inspiration, and the winning designers are being recognized with a Malden statue, an industry award unlike any other, and images celebrating the Science of Fabric.

www.polartec.com

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SOCOMD Australia Recruiting Video

November 15th, 2017

It’s not often that we get to share things like this. Australia is one of America’s closest partners and their military is world class, but few hold a candle to the capabilities of SOCOMD Australia.

If this doesn’t get your blood pumping…you’re dead.

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You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

November 15th, 2017

ADM & CMC at Swat Round Up International

Live fire shoot tomorrow at 1400 Local at the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (West Range) ADM Rifles with the new CMC Full Auto (single stage) Drop In Trigger (rumored to have been included in a recent SOCOM contract).

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HENSOLDT Avionics provides Proof of Interoperability with Partners during NATO “Bold Quest” Exercise

November 14th, 2017

Taufkirchen/Germany, 9 November 2017 – HENSOLDT, the leading independent sensor house, provided proof of the performance and interoperability of its avionics computer with data-link functionality during the NATO “Bold Quest” exercise in Ft. Stewart close to Savannah/Georgia. The exercise was aimed at testing and improving the communications equipment of the allied troops as the most important requirement for the interaction of multinational forces.

“In multinational missions, the success of a mission and the survival of soldiers from NATO and allied countries depend to a decisive extent on everybody having the same situation picture at the same time,” explained HENSOLDT’s CEO Thomas Müller. “Bold Quest proved that our avionics computer is the right equipment for giving helicopters and combat aircraft the advantages of digital data exchange.”

During Bold Quest, HENSOLDT supported German units taking part in the exercise by providing equipment not dependent on any platform to enable the exchange of data between planes and helicopters in the air as well as between flying platforms and ground stations. This involved the HENSOLDT avionics computer being installed in a Learjet belonging to the aerial target company GFD (Gesellschaft für Flugzieldarstellung) on a test basis and being successfully synchronised with the reference system of the US Army – the DVMT (DACAS VMF Messaging Tool).

GFD takes part in Bold Quest, in which their planes with the necessary equipment simulate Tornado combat aircraft, on behalf of the German Armed Forces. Currently, many types of planes and helicopters are not yet equipped with interoperable data links. This means that tactical maps have to be updated by hand and tactical information has to be exchanged via radio telephony, which takes a lot of time and mistakes can sometimes occur.

The US troops have been holding the Bold Quest exercise twice a year for 15 years. The purpose of this exercise is to test and improve the interaction between the US Armed Forces and their allies in realistic scenarios.

www.hensoldt.net

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StatGear’s Ausus EDC Knife On Kickstarter

November 14th, 2017

The Ausus is a “Luxury EDC Knife without the Luxury Pricetag” by StatGear, currently up as a Kickstarter campaign. A folding-style knife, the Ausus features a 3.5″ drop point blade with a taper grind, made of D2 Steel, and a canvas Micarta handle. Dual oversized thumb studs and ball bearing deployment allow for a smooth, easy opening, while the liner lock mechanism ensures the blade stays in place when deployed. Additional features include a reversible pocket clip, and lanyard hole.

This project is fully funded (over ten times its goal at the time of writing), however if you want one for yourself in time for the early December ship date range, you can check out the campaign at the link below.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/34951038/ausus-a-luxury-edc-knife-without-the-luxury-pricet\

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Diggerworks Soldier Evolution Exhibit

November 14th, 2017

SSD friend Kent O is in Australia on business and snapped this photo of the Soldier Evolution Exhibit at Diggerworks.

Established in 2011, Diggerworks resides within Integrated Soldier Systems Branch. Its mission is to identify, develop and integrate Soldier Combat System (SCS) solutions to enhance the capability of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Land Combat.

Posted in International, Load Carrying | 3 Comments »

TYR Tactical Tuesday – Black Friday Doorbusters

November 14th, 2017

TYR Tactical® Black Friday Sale is almost here. Save up to 81% on our Doorbusters! Click the link below to view all of our sale products. Sale begins Friday, November 24th at Midnight.

Learn More: www.tyrtactical.com/news/details/tyr-tactical-black-friday-sale

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TacJobs – Massif Seeks

November 14th, 2017

Massif has two openings for sales professionals.

MILITARY SALES REPRESENTATIVE I
Massif, a world leader in Flame Resistant technical apparel, is seeking a Military Sales Representative to drive U.S. Air Force sales of the Company’s apparel products in support of the Company’s vision, strategies, and goals.

Massif’s passion is to design and create advanced technical apparel that protects the United States Military and those working in the world’s most challenging environments.

We’re looking for individuals who share our passion. Could you be the one?

Preferred Skills Include:
• Basic understanding of the military/government procurement process
• Experience selling to the U.S. Military preferred
• U.S. Air Force service preferred
• Self-motivated, professional, diplomatic, with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including strong presentation skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Domestic travel (50%+) required

MILITARY SALES REPRESENTATIVE II
As a world leader in flame resistant technical apparel, Massif is seeking a Military Sales Representative II to drive sales of the Company’s apparel products in support of the Company’s vision, strategies, and goals.

Massif’s passion is to design and create advanced technical apparel
that protects the United States military and those working
in the world’s most challenging environments.

Key responsibilities include:
• Strong understanding of the military/government procurement process
• Experience selling to the U.S. Military preferred
• U.S. Military service preferred
• Self-motivated, professional, diplomatic, with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including strong presentation skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Domestic travel (50%+) required
• West Coast location preferred

Please apply through our website at www.massif.com/about/careers and send a resume and cover letter in Word format to jobs@massif.com.

Massif is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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