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Multifunctional Flame Retardant Fabric with Comfort at its Core by Carrington Textiles

May 31st, 2023

Adlington, United Kingdom: Flamestat 250, a flame retardant fabric with antistatic properties developed by global manufacturer Carrington Textiles, is a product which main attribute is its lightweight features while maintaining the company’s usual high standard in protection and performance.

At a weight of 250gsm, and with a high cotton content in its composition, Flamestat 250 provides a soft handle for comfort to the wearer, while the polyester in it offers durability and strength.

Regarding the reasons that drove this development, R&D Manager, Kirsty White, explains: “We are able to adapt quickly to market requirements, and as we have been seeing a growing trend for wearer comfort which has transitioned from workwear to flame retardant fabrics, we created Flamestat 250. We also wanted to develop a lighter weight quality to complement our Flamestat 290 without impacting product performance.”

Flamestat 250 is the latest addition to the Flamestat family, industrially launderable and guaranteed to last the lifetime of the garment due to its robust construction. With 75% cotton, 24% polyester and 1% antistatic, this fabric’s flame retardancy is to the standards EN ISO 11612, EN ISO 14116 index 3 and EN ISO 11611; while its antistatic properties are to the EN 1149-3-5 standard.

Available in a range of colours that include high visibility yellow, black and navy, just to name a few, Flamestat 250 also provides electric arc and chemical splash protection to the EN 61482-1-2 and EN 13034 standards respectively.

Flamestat 250 is a perfect flame retardant fabric with antistatic for workwear jackets, trousers and coveralls in industries that require protection against flash fire and electrostatic discharge like electric vehicle manufacturing, oil and gas as well as engineering.

For more information about Flamestat 250, visit the Carrington Textiles’ website.

Concussions – What They Are, What To Do

May 31st, 2023

These slides come to us from 1/75’s Human Performance team.

Concussions are commonly seen in sports, but they are also prevalent within special operations units. The physical demands of being a Ranger put us at increased risk, and unfortunately, these injuries are underreported.

Early recognition and treatment of a concussion can help expedite recovery and get you back in the fight at full capacity. Our battalion has a multidisciplinary team capable of treating your injury to ensure you return to duty safely.

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New Lindnerhof-Taktik Reality Video Series ‘Set It Up’ Shows—Not Just Tells—How Company’s Tactical Gear Promotes Mission Success

May 31st, 2023

LENGGRIES, GERMANY (30 May 2023)— Lindnerhof-Taktik GmbH, today raised the curtain on an action-packed video series that will demonstrate how the company’s protective plate carriers and other tactical-use products can be set up for maximum utility during various types of missions.

Each episode of the video series, titled “Set It Up,” revolves around recently introduced Lindnerhof products, according to company CEO and video series host Jakob Kolbeck.

“We’re big believers in the notion that it’s much better to show rather than tell when it comes to describing a product’s features and benefits,” said Kolbeck. “And the way we show them in this video series is nothing short of exciting because we put our products in the middle of real-life scenes from out in the field.”

The debut episode of ‘Set It Up’—which premiered today and can be viewed HERE—offers a close look at Lindnerhof’s new Plate Carrier Releasable LT025/V A2. The wearer is a special-forces trooper seen receiving support from an elite German Bundeswehr operator while going through the gruelling paces of a training exercise involving live-fire manoeuvres.

According to Kolbeck, the CORDURA® fabric-based LT025/V A2—an evolution of the company’s classic Plate Carrier Releasable LT025/V—is depicted bearing a typical EGB-forces load-out. “What you’ll see supporting the load-out is the LT025/V A2’s new skeletonised waistbelt plus rear zippers for the mounting of panels along the back, all working together with the user-favourite functionalities that helped make the original LT025/V such a tremendous workhorse,” he said.

Kolbeck emphasised that the “Set It Up” video series is not meant to dish out a visually powerful sales pitch but rather to help existing and prospective users derive the greatest vale from the showcased products.

Episode 1 puts the spotlight on the LT025/V A2 and four additional recently launched Lindnerhof products: Hydration Pouch MX931, Pistol Magazine Pouches (single and double) MX762, Lightstick Holder LT279, and Dump Pouch Slim MX062.

“Watching this episode—and the others that follow—will do more than demonstrate the value of each highlighted product; it’ll also inspire thinking about the possibilities of how the products could be utilised in the many different situations wearers are likely to encounter during a mission,” said “Set It Up” co-host and Lindnerhof Technical Sales Manager International Björn Herbert.

“For example, take the new MX931 Hydration Pouch,” Herbert continued. “Viewers will easily understand its benefits in comparison to other hydration bladders when it comes to mounting the tube within ready reach so that the bladder’s drinkable contents can be accessed at any time and without first having to detach the gear or open the pouch.

“Similarly, the MX062 Slim Dump Pouch: viewers see how remarkably slim it actually is and can easily grasp how much load-out space it’ll potentially save them.”

The Episode 1 segment focussing on Pistol Magazine Pouches MX762 reveals their adjustability and reliability, with Kolbeck and Herbert demonstrating three options for fixing magazines “up to their gusto” inside the pouches by either using the supplied integrated Grip Clip, employing an additional elastic cord and Alpha Tab, or simply closing the cover flap.

The idea to produce this video series emerged after Lindnerhof executives went searching for a fresh strategy in support of new-product launches.

“For 2023, we decided to harness more potent ways of providing honest news and authentically helpful information to our community,” Kolbeck explained. “A video series made the most sense to us, being former special-forces guys ourselves. We saw this as a great opportunity to create conversations around our products while at the same time being true to the Lindnerhof brand as well as to our customers, partners, and friends. Drawing on our own mission experiences, we naturally have a lot of inputs to add to those conversations—and in this series we don’t hold back from going full-throttle with those inputs, either.”

For more information about the “Set It Up” video series and about the recently launched products shown, please visit Lindnerhof´s webshop at hqg.de.

Saab Receives Order for Carl-Gustaf Ammunition to Sweden

May 30th, 2023

Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for deliveries of ammunition for the recoilless Carl-Gustaf® rifle. The order value is approximately SEK 3 billion and deliveries will take place during 2026-2030.

The order is placed within a framework agreement between Saab and FMV which allows purchases of Saab’s Ground Combat weapons Carl-Gustaf, AT4 and NLAW, including ammunition and equipment.  

“We are proud to continue to deliver our world-leading solutions to Sweden and contribute to the Swedish defence capability. This order secures the Swedish Armed Forces supply of Carl-Gustaf ammunition and is a result of the weapon’s capacity and robustness,” says Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab.

The multipurpose Carl-Gustaf weapon has been in use by the Swedish Armed Forces since 1948. During year 2018, FMV signed a contract for deliveries of the latest iteration of the weapon; Carl-Gustaf M4. The wide range of ammunition available for Carl-Gustav further strengthens the system’s tactical flexibility, enabling faster engagement, increased hit probability and greater effectiveness for the soldiers. 

Rampart Range Day 23 – Otis M249 Maintenance Tool

May 30th, 2023

The M249 Military Maintenance Tool from Otis Defense is designed for removing carbon build up from the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon.

Made in the USA, it includes specialized scrapers that clean the interior and exterior of the Gas Block and Piston Cup, a pin punch and front site adjustment tool.

There is a version for the M240 as well.

This and other products shown at Rampart Range Day are available for unit and agency orders in Canada and the US through Rampart.

Rampart Range Day 23 – Pathfinder from ARA

May 30th, 2023

ARA’s Pathfinder is a seismic unattended ground sensor which was fielded to the US Army as the Expendable Unattended Ground Sensor System. Over 40,000 have been deployed.

This buried sensor can detect human foot traffic at 10 m and offroad vehicle traffic at 25 m. Additionally, it integrates with TAK and can report up to 10 km from the controller. The system uses a burst transmission to send alert reports and can be integrated with other sensors to slew to the area of interest.

The battery will last for up to six months based on 50 alerts per day. A version which is twice as large will last for up to two years. While the batteries can be replaced by ARA, Pathfinder is considered expendable. Each sensor weighs 11 oz.

The E-UGS 2000 model is not subject to ITAR export controls.

This and other products shown at Rampart Range Day are available for unit and agency orders in Canada and the US through Rampart.

Rampart Range Day 23 – Griffon GTX Combat from AKU

May 30th, 2023

AKU is an Italian boot manufacturer and this is the Griffon GTX Combat boot. Designed for the Danish armed forces, it integrates a GORE-TEX liner, soeed lacing and Cordura side panels.

It also integrates the Davos Ranger Sole which is made from antistatic nitrile rubber which is heat resistant in compliance with EN ISO 20345 clause 6.4.4. ( tested in accordance with the Iso 20344 clause 8.7 level 300 °C ) and POL Petrol Oil Lubricant resistant in compliance with Iso 20345 5.8.7 (tested in accordance to Iso 20344 clause 8.6.1).

This and other products shown at Rampart Range Day are available for unit and agency orders in Canada and the US through Rampart.

Rampart Range Day 23 – Magripper

May 30th, 2023

The Magripper by CroMag Corp is a magazine loader which accepts Mail-Std AR magazines and will load via 10 round stripper clips or via 8 cartridges placed in the chute. A simple push down loads them into the magazine.

This and other products shown at Rampart Range Day are available for unit and agency orders in Canada and the US through Rampart.