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July 1st, 2015Vectronix Introduces New Corporate Logo
July 1st, 2015I’m sure you’ve heard of Vectronix and you’ve probably heard of Safran. If Safran isn’t familiar, maybe you know about Sagem’s French Future Soldier System, Felin? That’s them. The players are all heavy hitters in the defense industry and they’ve been affiliated with one another for some time. This is just a long overdue update to corporate imaging.
Heerbrugg, Switzerland and Bedford, New Hampshire, USA
Vectronix, a leading observation and precision targeting solutions provider, officially unveiled a newly redesigned logo and brand identity today to better reflect its affiliation as a Safran company. The new logo amplifies the synergy of both companies and their continuing commitment to provide world-class solutions to fulfill mission requirements for all customers. The new brand identity will be integrated into a comprehensive new website and across all Vectronix marketing material in the months ahead.
Vectronix has been part of the Sagem group since 2003. In May 2005, Sagem merged with Snecma, the aerospace propulsion and equipment group, to form the Safran Group. Vectronix has been a subsidiary of Safran as part of its Optronics and Defense Division for the past 10 years, producing a long history of success. With the introduction of the new company branding, Vectronix will continue to offer its well-known portfolio of observation and targeting handhelds and introduce the Sagem portfolio to the U.S. defense industry.
Vickers Tactical Mag Baseplates Now Available for XD from TangoDown
July 1st, 2015 
Vickers Tactical Magazine Baseplates are now available for the Springfield Armory XD. Made by TangoDown, VT Magazine Floor Plates are flared with grooved non-slip scallops for positive finger purchase in order to help extract stubborn magazines. Molded dimples allow for easy marking and numbering of magazines. Fits Springfield Armory XD series pistol magazines in calibers 9×19, .40, .357 SIG. NOT compatible with XDM model magazines.
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Spartan Village – Waterproof IR Patches
July 1st, 2015
Spartan Village is now offering custom waterproof IR patch identifiers. While Spartan Village does currently offer Cordura IR patches that are water resistant, these new patches are even more durable in extremely wet conditions, having been torture tested in both fresh and saltwater, with test units submerged for over 24 hours without fail. These patches will be of particular benefit to anyone who conducts maritime and extreme wet weather operations.
Patches will be available in standard Multicam with more Multicam pattern color ways to come. Contact Spartan Village directly at info@spartan-village.com for custom inquiries.
Chase Tactical – Warrior Assault Systems RECON Plate Carrier
July 1st, 2015
Chase Tactical, the North American distributor of Warrior Assault Systems, is happy to announce the launch of the RECON Plate Carrier. The RPC is the latest evolution of plate carriers from Warrior Assault Systems. Designed to be a lightweight and versatile low profile armor carrier, offering enhanced mobility without compromising protection.
The RPC has been developed to hold medium and large SAPI, ESAPI, and Shooters/Swimmer’s cut plates along with the most common 10″x12″ I.C.W. plates available. Plate pockets have been backed with 3D mesh for added ballistic performance, comfort and dispersal of body heat. The Recon Plate Carrier comes standard with ladder style cummerbunds that attach to the RPCs front via 2 removable ITW SR Clips. This allows rapid access when getting in and out of the RPC (ITW SR Clips have a combined breaking strength of 600lbs per side). The RPCs shoulders can be worn in 3 different configurations as a slick low profile with the addition of Velcro padded shoulders and wrap around sleeve for hydration and comms channeling.
The RPC comes as standard with a removable MOLLE front flap held in place by 2 vertical SQM clips and strong Velcro which allows the panel to be removed and replaced with a wide variety of pre-configured weapon-specific pouch panels and Warrior’s new Pathfinder Chest Rig. The RPC integrates with Warrior’s new Back Panel.
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Those interested in carrying the Warrior Assault Systems line can click on the following link www.chasetactical.com/become-a-dealer or email Support@Chasetactical.com.
UCP Is Dead..Long Live OCP
July 1st, 2015Today, Things Change For The Better. This photograph was originally published on 13 August, 2009. Unfortunately, the issue it depicts didn’t get fixed until today, almost six years later.
Today finally marks the beginning of the end for the poorly named Universal Camouflage pattern which has afflicted our Army for the past 11 years. You can see it in this photo, worn by the Soldier who seems to glow, even in daylight. On the other hand is the future, seen in the picture on the properly camouflaged Soldier who is wearing MultiCam, which the vast majority of Soldiers will be wearing for the near term in the form of FRACUs in the Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern.
(US Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Gina Vaile-Nelson, 133rd MPAD)
Lipsey’s Is Now Offering Grey Framed Glocks
July 1st, 2015
Baton Rouge, LA — Lipsey’s, nationally renowned firearms distributor, is officially launching a gray GLOCK that is now available in several models.
Lipsey’s has staked its claim in the Flat Dark Earth arena with dozens of GLOCK models in two tone and full FDE. However, Lipsey’s continues to stay on the cutting edge of trends and what the pulse of dealers and customers are clamouring for. The gray GLOCK is it.
These Gen4 GLOCK’s feature a factory molded gray frame with black slide. They are now available in the following models: G17, G19, G20, G21, G22 and G23. Included with each pistol are four gray interchangeable back straps.
With the overwhelming success of the Lipsey’s Exclusive Flat Dark Earth GLOCK models, Product Development Manager Jason Cloessner was ready to blaze another trail in a market wanting more than standard black guns. When asked about the concept behind the project he had this to say, “With the growing trend of gray in both the AR-15 and tactical accessory market, the timing has never been better for a gray framed version of one of the most popular semi-automatic pistols in the world.”
Hyde Definition Announces The Launch Of Pencottcamo.com
July 1st, 201529 June 2015
Designed and built in-house, PenCottCamo.com is the new central, brand-hub for the PenCott® family of camouflage patterns from Hyde Definition Ltd.
This is the first time that the PenCott® pattern family has had its own dedicated website, and greatly expands and improves upon the PenCott® pattern content that has been previously held on the HydeDefinition.com website. Among other enhancements, the new site features an in-depth look at the development of the patterns, what makes them so effective and where the name ‘PenCott’ comes from.
Another key highlight of the new site is the wide-ranging and ever growing gallery of submitted photographs showing the performance of the patterns in-the-field around the world. There’s even an interactive map of the world that lets you select to see photos of the patterns in use by country (and by state in the US).
A useful section of the site for Makers is the page covering the range of different PenCott® pattern fabrics and materials that are now available – as well as links to sources where they can be bought.
Consumers will find the full, up-to-date listing of PenCott® garment and gear producers – with links off to their websites – an invaluable resource for getting kitted up in PenCott®.
Finally, the Blog section of the site will present all of the latest news related to the PenCott® patterns, as well as additional original content relating to the field of camouflage history, design and technologies.
With the launch of the separate PenCottCamo.com site, the legacy HydeDefinition.com site will be revamped and refocused to cover the consultancy services and other camouflage projects that Hyde Definition works on.
Check out PenCottCamo.com today – and also don’t forget to follow PenCottCamo on Facebook and Instagram too.
