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MDM – Rigid Plate Carrier from National Molding

September 25th, 2015

We first showed you National Molding’s Rigid Plate Carrier during last year’s Modern Day Marine Expo. Since then, they’ve continued to refine their design and begun to garner some interest in the technology.

Below, you can see the components of the RPC which encapsulates the plate. The plate can be removed for inspection or replacement. You can also see that the RPC incorporates National Molding’s Quad Release.

Finally, this photo depicts a translucent RPC panel, used in ballistic testing. They have demonstrated rather promising containment of projectile spall.

www.nationalmolding.com

Tags: National Molding
Posted in Armor, MDM | 20 Comments »

MDM – Amphibious Combat Vehicle

September 25th, 2015

Proposed solution for Phase I of the USMC’s Amphibious Combat Vehicle program dominated the show floor with four companies displaying their systems. ACV is intended as a replacement for the Amphibious Assault Vehicle and replaces the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle program cancelled in 2011. Phase I plans to purchase COTS wheeled vehicles which can be brought ashore using LCACs. Eventually, phase II will result in an actual amphibious armored vehicle that can come ashore under its own steam from the do well of an amphibious assault ship.

BAE Systems

General Dynamics

Lockheed Martin

SAIC

Posted in Maritime, MDM, Mobility | 27 Comments »

FirstSpear Friday Focus – New SSV Pistol Holster Finishes

September 25th, 2015

For this week’s Friday Focus, we’re taking a look at two new finished for the SSV Pistol Holster, Denim New and Denim Faded. The SSV (Speed, Surprise, & Violence) is a Kydex pistol holster with an exterior face constructed to mask visual and Near Infrared (NIR) signature. It features modular security retention, and adjustable tension which can be set via an external screw. SSVs are available for various commonly issued pistols including the S&W M&P Compact 9/40, Glock 19, and Beretta M9, with or without a mounted light.

Denim New

Denim New is currently available for all SSV holster variants.

Denim Faded

Denim Faded will be available starting in late November of this year.

www.first-spear.com – SSV Pistol Holster

Tags: FirstSpear
Posted in Holsters | 5 Comments »

Panteao Releases New Pat McNamara Video

September 25th, 2015

Columbia, SC, September 23, 2015 – Panteao Productions is happy to announce the release of the streaming version of the new video, Make Ready with Pat McNamara: Carbine TAPS.

Pat McNamara (Mac) has 22 years of Special Operations experience, 13 of which were in 1st SFOD-D. He has extensive experience in hostile fire/combat zones in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. He trains individuals at basic and advanced levels of marksmanship and combat tactics.

With Carbine TAPS (Tactical Application of Practical Shooting), Mac introduces you to his performance based training methodology. He reviews carbine setup, the basics of rifle marksmanship, discovery learning, malfunctions, use of cover, moving with a rifle, the four shooting positions, his Bilateral drill, the Grid of Fire drill, the Grinder, the Turn and Burn, the Blaze X drill and more.

Filmed in UltraHD 4K video, Carbine TAPS is available streaming online for Panteao subscribers via the Panteao website, mobile apps, and Make Ready Roku Channel. The DVD version will begin shipping by October 1st.

panteao.com/product/make-ready-with-pat-mcnamara

Tags: Panteao Productions, Pat McNamara
Posted in Press Release, Training | 3 Comments »

OPT – Mayflower MBAV Assault Plate Carrier

September 24th, 2015

THE NEED:
A plate carrier that accommodates USSOCOM issued MBAV soft armor and SAPI plates. Must feature high degree of scalability, modularity, PALS webbing, QASM compatibility, while maintaining the fundamentals of simplicity in wear and maintenance.

THE SOLUTION:
OPT’s owner approached Mayflower about making simple modifications to the time proven, simple design of the APC. This is an APC sized to hold MBAV soft armor and SAPI plates, with added features of a removable front flap that exposes a pile tape belly area that easily accommodates any QASM compatible placard or chest rig, and updated slim shoulder pads with thin foam padding and stretchable tweave covering.

THE OUTCOME:
An affordable, highly modular, armor carrier, that provides any USSOCOM Operator with a high degree of load flexibility, and mobility; whether in training, or on the battlefield.

Available in Coyote, Ranger Green, MultiCam and MultiCam Tropic.

www.optactical.com/opmbasplca

Tags: Mayflower Research and Consulting LLC, OP Tactical
Posted in Armor | 5 Comments »

The Latest From SIG On The MCX

September 24th, 2015

SIG MCX: Redefining Adaptability (Episode 2)

www.sigevolution.com

Tags: Sig Sauer
Posted in Black Rifle | 4 Comments »

MDM – UTB x-LRF from BAE Systems

September 24th, 2015

This is BAE’s Universal Thermal Binocular – Laser Range Finder.

It’s an uncooled thermal binocular with 640×480 resolution and features narrow, medium or wide FOV lenses. The binocular also incorporates a digital magnetic compass and ranges targets out to 2100m. Detection ranges are over 1000m for the short range lens (40mm), over 2200m for the standard lens (75mm) and over 2600m for the long range lens (120mm). The user can also take 100 image snapshots, stored onboard. Additionally, there are optional visible or IR laser pointers. It runs for five hours using four L91 batteries.

www.baesystems.com

Tags: BAE Systems
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MDM – Amazing What Shows Up In The MARSOC Booth

September 24th, 2015

I’m not sure which impresses me more; the places I see the SIG MCX show up, or that MARSOC is the Honey Badger of SOF. They definitely have no issue doing it their way. This is by no means an indication of adoption but it’s good to see that are checking things out and have no qualms about acknowledging it.

Noticeably absent from this impressive display of weapons? The M45A1 CQBP.

Tags: MARSOC, Sig Sauer
Posted in MDM, SOF, weapons | 27 Comments »