This was a real shocker. Polaris Industries recently started working with a composites company named M9 Defense. Aside from vehicle armor, they also came up with a new helmet in response to a USSOCOM Broad Agency Announcement.
The Lightweight Tactical Helmet boasts an aerial density of less than 2 lbs psf, yet defeats 7.62×39 threats with a Back Face Deformation of <25.4 mm front and back and 16 mm side and crown. www.xshellhelmets.com
NRA Life of Duty has released the latest episode of their newest series “Defending Our America” sponsored by Sig Sauer. In this episode, titled ‘Lessons From My Lai’, the group looks back at My Lai and Abu Ghraib. The episode can be viewed below.
www.nralifeofduty.tv/home/video/episode-4-lessons-from-my-lai
Pittsburgh-based L3 Integrated Optical Systems showed me their new Long-Range Sniper System which is like an optic on steroids. They’ve taken a popular commercial off- the-shelf 4×22 optic and integrated laser range finder, temperature, MEMS cant and incline sensors. The base optic’s etched reticle is still there so even if your electronics go down, you’ll be able to effectively engage targets.
The LSS integrates algorithms for M24, M110, M40, XM2010 and M107.
Naturally, all of that additional data being integrated right at the optic is going to increase the probability of first round hits. But, the shooter will still need basic marksmanship skills such as breathing and trigger control.
For more information, contact sales.ios@l-3com.com.
Ares Armor has recently released the Archimedes High Quality Lower Parts Kits for the AR-15 platform. Ares partnered with CMC Triggers, Ergo Grip, and Prince50 Designs, among other companies, to create the kits, which come in two configurations: Flat Trigger and Curved Trigger:
Flat Trigger
aresarmor.com/store/Item/Ares_LPK_Flat_Trigger
Curved Trigger
aresarmor.com/store/Item/Ares_LPK_Curved_Trigger
The kits are currently available at 33% of the total value of the combined parts, so take advantage of the deal while you can.
XGO has introduced Grey shades in both their moisture wicking (Nickel) and FR (Charcoal) lines.
The new HEL-STAR F2 is a indent iffy friend or foe light system. Based on the footprint of the HEL-STAR 6 strobe, it consists of a field programmable strobe light and User Feedback Module Buzzer Pad. The UFM is attached by a removable cable to the strobe and when the strobe is interrogated by an IR laser, the UFM buzzes giving a silent, yet tactile alert. That let’s you know that friendlies are in the area. In testing, the system has detected IR Lasers at 800m. The UFM can be placed anywhere in the helmet for comfort.
OTTO has introduced a new, lightweight headset that integrates a special version of SureFire’s ear protection mated to a proprietary talk through system. The Situational Awareness mode requires no batteries and is available in single or dual comm variants. The Hurricane SureFire headset also incorporates a high noise canceling microphone. The headset can also be adapted to virtually any military or civilian radio via patch cables and fits comfortable with the ACH/MICH helmet.
The SEA-DOO SAR is a search and rescue watercraft. BRP Specialized Vehicle Group has added an inflatable sponson, integrated a liquid cooling system, added rhino lining to the bottom and placed a stainless shroud around the prop. It’s also the only personal watercraft with a brake. It’s stays right on station until you move it. They’ve also placed nav lights on the SAR to further enhance its utility.
They’ve really beefed the SAR up from a standard GTI 155 and even dropped it from 15′ with no damage.
www.brp.com/en-us/vehicles/commercial-and-government
