County Comm has just released a limited overrun of “Waterproof Delrin® Battery Lockers†which fit CR123 batteries as well as many other small items that require to be stored in a water and light proof container. AS you can see, the battery Locker is manufactured from impact resistant Delrin and the lid incorporates an O ring. In case you didn’t know, CAGE Code stands for Commercial and Government Entity and many County Comm products have this unique identifier stamped into into them.
Yes, the Russians are working on a Future Soldier System program but it appears that their near-term plan is to purchase FELIN systems (Fantassin à Équipement et Liaisons Intégrés or Integrated Equipment and Communications Infantryman) from France, perhaps as a means to kick start their effort and get caught up. Cats and Dogs living together. While the deal still has not been inked, the purchase would only be for test articles of an as yet undetermined number. “The Voice of Russia” has a gallery of FELIN photos, so check them out.
However, we have read several reports over the last two weeks that indicate that the Russian military intends to eventually begin a domestic effort to digitize the Soldier. However, according to First Deputy Defense Ministry Vladimir Popovkin the system won’t be ready until 2020.
This isn’t the first modernization program that Russia is outsourcing to foreign concerns. They have also contracted to purchase two Mistral helicopter carriers from France as well as Iveco armored cars from Italy. In both cases, the initial systems will be produced in the originating countries and future examples will be built under license in Russia.
If you are a reader of SSD then this couple is your kind of people. They are trying to win a contest to have their dream wedding. Vying for the $100,000 prize are couples from all over, with stories just as diverse. But out of all of these people, Mike and Ana get our attention and our vote. “Why?”, might you ask? Well that’s simple, she’s an AC-130 Pilot and he is a Combat Controller.
“Mike calls in Ana’s Gunship for fire power & Ana makes sure she protects Mike & his guys. We can’t do anything easy, we deployed half way around the world to see each other & will return 1-2 mo. before our Aug wedding.”
Our favorite charity, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation gave us the 411 on these two and after reading their wedding plans we knew we had to get the word out.
“Family & friends are #1 importance for the wedding, as we cherish people in our lives. Inorder to ensure everyone could make it, we had to make sure we were both home from deployments but before college football season started. #2 is honoring fallen commrades (sic) who aren’t there to celebrate with a remembrance table w/ their names on it. #3 all of our dance $ will be donated to Special Operations Warrior Foundation to provide the children of fallen Special Operations Warriors scholarships.”
After reading that how can you not support them?
To vote visit www.ultimateweddingcontest.com.
In other Arc’teryx news, they will be sponsoring a factory sale this weekend in Vancouver. The discounts are killer. The only problem is, you have to be there to take advantage. For full details visit www.arcteryx.com.
Amron International has two great offers. Now through 30 March, when you purchase select Arc’teryx LEAF jackets, you will receive a free Arc’teryx B.A.C. cap. Additionally, with the purchase of select Kelty military packs, you will receive a free CamelBak Water Beast Bladder.
Visit www.tactical.amronintl.com to order and while you are there check out their Outlet Center with FREE UPS ground shipping within the continental US.
G4TV’s Attack of the Show recently visited Blackheart International at their rural West Virginia facility for some shootin’. AOTS’s Weston Scott, got some hands on experience under the tutelage of Erik Lawrence with the BHI-15 as well as the F class target rifle introduced at SHOT Show. To watch the video Read the rest of this entry »
The 2nd Annual Lendy’s Wings for Warriors is right around the corner. Since it’s here in Virginia Beach all of our readers won’t be able to make it. But don’t fret. You can still help the Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation out and get a cool T-shirt by purchasing one of these from sponsor mission First Tactical. To place an order, send an e-mail to amber@missionfirsttactical.com.
Thanks to Tactical Fanboy for the tip.
Whew, that’s a mouthful, but Magnum USA’s new Spider Tac Spec is an athletic-inspired SWAT boot. Check out the new video at www.magnumboots.com/tacspec to learn more about the boot’s many features.
Remember, you saw it here first.
