Inforce has revamped their website and included the new Auto Pistol Light.
Inforce Updates Website
December 12th, 2012Now Available from CAMOCLAD…A-TACS AU and FG Camo Kits for Large-Scale Vehicle Applications
December 12th, 2012
CAMOCLAD in conjunction with Digital Concealment Systems has introduced a full line of options for large-scale vehicle and other applications available in both A-TACS AU and A-TACS FG Camo. Both patterns are now available through their entire product line including their newest innovation, CAMOCLAD Engineered Vehicle Graphic Kits. Pre-engineered kits designed and cast to fit specific vehicles.
“Cast vinyl provides better print quality and materials free of edge lifting, peeling, cracking and pulling away,” says Joe Warner, inventor, founder and president of CAMOCLAD “Both, the do-it-yourselfer and professional graphics installer will quickly realize the many benefits of our high performance Vinyl Graphic Kits.”
CAMOCLAD Concealment Systems manufactures solutions to effectively conceal a wide variety of military and tactical weapons and hardware from Tanks, Jeeps, Transport Vehicles, Watercraft, Command and Control Modules to Firearms, Spotting Scopes and everything in between. CAMOCLAD is waterproof, weather proof, scratch resistant and designed to perform in temperatures ranging from -65 to +225 degrees. These kits have been specially developed and are offered on a super matte vinyl substrate to minimize sheen and flare in harsh outdoor lighting conditions. Additionally, Both A-TACS Camo patterns have been specially developed and scaled appropriately to fit larger scale vehicles with a repeat size more than double most other patterns on the market. This minimizes the “step and repeat” effect common with large scale pattern applications.
BAE Systems Receives $35 Million Order from DLA for IOTVs
December 11th, 2012BAE Systems has received an order from the Defense Logistics Agency for $35 Million to supply Improved Outer Tactical Vests. The IOTV is the standard armor vest for the US Army and comes in 11 sizes including long versions. It incorporates soft armor panels and is designed to accommodate hard armor plates in the front rear and to the sides in the cummerbund.
DLA Troop Support ordered the vests as part of a four-year contract issued in March, which could reach a cumulative value of $267 million. BAE Systems has thus far received a total of $83 million under the contract. They report that the production will occur at the company’s Jessup, Pennsylvania facility, and this order is scheduled to be complete by October 2013.
“This tactical vest is a necessary and life-saving piece of equipment for the Soldier,” said Eric Gavelda, director of Warfighter Protection at BAE Systems’ Protection Systems business. “The vest helps shield vital organs and protect against a variety of battlefield threats. Our ultimate goal is to help our warfighters return home safely to their families.”
Since 2007, BAE Systems has produced more than 800,000 outer tactical body armor vests for US troops serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world.
The Cacoon
December 11th, 2012For some off-duty R&R, you might want to check out the Cacoon. It’s as if a tipi and a hammock had a lovechild.
Available in twin and single sizes, the Cacoon is made from Sailcloth and Canvas for strength. Available in grey, natural white, blue, red and green, they will build custom models as well by special order.
Build Your Own Chest Rig with BDS Tactical
December 11th, 2012
Featuring a variety of platforms, the new V-Ops line of chest rigs from BDS Tactical allows you to customize your gear right from the factory.
Choose your weapon system, mag load out, side options, internal upgrades, back, and strap style to make your very own rig or plate carrier, and have it shipped to your front door in 10-15 business days or less. With more than 220,000 possible configurations, you can be assured there is a style to meet your needs.
Take for instance this Split Front Chest Rig.
Once you’ve selected your style, you can go in and choose a variety of components such as Bib, Cummerbund, Left/Right side pouch, and Back options. You configure it in a menu with photos and descriptions and then BDS builds it.
www.bdstacticalgear.com/cat-build-your-own-chest-rig
Before Pixelated Camo Was Cool
December 11th, 2012
One of our readers shared this photo of a BDU jacket purchased in the mid-90s at a surplus store. The so-called Dual-Tex pattern was developed by Dr Tim O’Neill (LTC, USA ret) and was tested on uniforms as well as armored vehicles at the 2nd ACR in 1977-78 for urban warfare use. It was not adopted.
Thanks to Vince for sharing!
UVR Defense Tech Photographs PenCott Camo in Visual, near-Infra-Red and near-Ultraviolet
December 10th, 2012UVR Defense Tech has photographed Hyde Definition’s PenCott GreenZone and BadLands patterns printed on 50/50 NYCO in the visible, near-IR, and near-UV portions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
UVR Defense Tech applied their patented “UVRC-A 7%” treatment to the left panel in the photos. It’s a permanent micro-thin nano-particle film that is transparent to the visible and near-IR wavelengths, yet reflects an amount of ultraviolet light consistent with the surrounding environment. In the example below, the UVRC-A 7% treated fabric blends with the natural foliage that reflects up to 7% of the ambient ultraviolet light.
From top to bottom, the images show – Visible Light, near-IR, and near-UV:
This indicates how UV reflectance affects camouflage as well as the implications of UVR Defense Tech’s solution.
To learn more about this experiment visit www.hydedefinition.com
Finally Available – A Grenade You Can Send Through The Mail
December 10th, 2012
Developed in conjunction with Mountain Shepherd Survival School, the Rocky S2V Grenade debuted during OR Summer Market as a component of their new S2V clothing line. A survival tool, the Grenade cocoons a variety of basic survival tools within a 550 cord fob.
Now, the Grenade is available for order as a stand alone item. Available in Black, Brown or Olive from rockys2v.com.
