This show continues to expand, year after year. In 2024 Enforce Tac isn’t just adding a day but it’s also expanding to two large halls in the Nürnberg Messe.
Enforce Tac 2024
March 1st, 2023Ventus TR2 Is Now CE Certified
March 1st, 2023Ventus Respiratory Technologies, a designer and manufacturer of specialized respiratory protection, is pleased to announce that our flagship particulate respirator, the TR2, has received CE certification under standards EN-140:1998 and EN-143:2021 P2. The certification, issued by British Standards Institute (BSI), verifies that the TR2 respirator meets the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards set out under the European Union’s harmonized legislation for PPE.
With this CE certification, the TR2 becomes the only CE-certified compact, and lightweight respirator explicitly developed for law enforcement, armed forces (LE/AF), and first responders.
The TR2 is a low-profile and low-burden particulate respirator that integrates seamlessly into soldier systems, law enforcement equipment, and first responder protection systems. Developed in collaboration with Tier 1 Special operations soldiers, the TR2 protects users’ health during training and operations in compromised, hazardous, and toxic environments. The TR2 protects against particulate threats, such as lead, silica, antimony, asbestos, dust, and other aerosolized particulate toxins. The TR2 features class-leading, low profile, lightweight design, and communications integration while maintaining seamless compatibility with helmets, ear, and eye protection.
The CE certification process involves extensive testing and assessment of the product and quality systems to meet specific health, safety, and environmental protection standards. Ventus Respiratory Technologies’ commitment to quality and meeting our customer’s high standards are reflected by this certification. Ventus is committed to providing end-users with purpose-built personal protective equipment that meets the highest standards and provides the best possible protection.
“Protecting soldiers is a leadership responsibility,” said Ventus CEO Arjun Grewal, retired Canadian Forces Soldier, “Respiratory health is critical to a soldier’s performance, long-term health, and survivability. No certified product like this exists on a standard scale of the issue, but it should. Gas masks are important against extreme acute threats, but as soldiers, we spend most of our time in environments where known chronic threats like lead, antimony, asbestos and other toxic particulate are abundant, I wish I had this equipment during my 20 year career. We know the TR2 will improve effectiveness in training and operations. It’s time every soldier, police, and first responder is offered this protection to protect against the hazards they face.”
Ventus Respiratory Technologies is dedicated to protect those who protect us. The TR2’s CE certification is a testament to the company’s commitment to providing high-quality, reliable, and effective personal protective equipment.
Textile Business at Milliken & Company Successfully Eliminates PFAS from Portfolio
March 1st, 2023Spartanburg, SC (Feb. 22, 2023) – The Textile Business of global manufacturer Milliken & Company announced it has successfully eliminated all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, from its textile fibers and finishes portfolio, becoming the first U.S.-based multi-market textile manufacturer to remove PFAS.
“This is a tremendous accomplishment and tribute to our team who worked around the clock to develop solutions that meet our customers’ performance requirements and reflect our purpose to positively impact the world for future generations,” said David Smith, executive vice president, Milliken & Company, and president, Milliken’s Textile Business.
The manufacturer announced in February 2022 an aggressive plan to eliminate PFAS as an ingredient in its textile portfolio by the end of the year. As of Dec. 31, 2022, the Textile Business at Milliken had removed PFAS-based finishes and fibers, which spans multiple industries including flame-resistant, military, uniform and decor fabrics.
Milliken’s Textile Business began evaluating its portfolio in 2020 and segmented its evaluation efforts between three areas of focus: durable water repellency (DWR), soil release and oil repellency. Alternative DWR solutions were readily available in the market through accredited organizations such as bluesign®. The Milliken research team assessed and implemented appropriate alternatives to maintain the performance and quality standards customers expect for DWR.
Soil repellency proved to be both a challenge and an opportunity for the Textile Business. Working with Milliken’s internal research team, a new soil release technology was developed and integrated into suitable textile applications without PFAS as an ingredient. The new technology, proprietary to Milliken & Company, has shown equivalent and, in some cases, superior performance to previous PFAS-containing finishes. Currently, the new technology is not an alternative to every soil-repellent finish application. After an extensive search and vetting process for alternative oil repellency, no alternative was found, and the company exited those lines of business as a result.
“Our work was intricate, and our team, including research and development, sourcing, compliance, sales, and many other functions, approached this initiative thoughtfully and with great care for our customers,” added Jeff Strahan, Ph.D., director of sustainability, compliance and research for the Textile Business. “We’re thrilled to be leading the industry in taking meaningful action that will have an immediate impact.”
Effective Jan. 1, 2023, Milliken no longer treats textiles with PFAS chemistry. This achievement follows Milliken’s recent announcement that its science-based net-zero targets were approved by the U.N.-backed Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Enforce Tac 23 – Rheinmetall Squad Support Weapon 40
March 1st, 2023
Rheinmetall is exhibiting their Squad Support Weapon 40, a semi-auto, box-fed 40mm Grenade launcher. It fires Rheinmetall’s new programmable medium velocity rounds as well as legacy low velocity rounds. These rounds can be programmed for airburst and include:
HE Fragmentation (HEFRAG16)
Anti-Tank (HEDP16)
Door Breaching (HEBE14)
Air Burst (HEAB)
Training (TPM, TPM-T)
Illumination / Fog
Sound & Flash and Stimulus Ammunition (CS)
While we see a 5 round magazine, there is also a 3 round magazine under development which sits flush with the bottom of the pistol grip. Additionally, a 10 round magazine is under development. The weapons weighs about 4 kg.
This is the programmer which is the same one they are using for high velocity 40mm rounds fired from the Mk19 and HK GMG. It programs the round via IR.
With the US Army poised to release the Precision Grenadier System requirement, the SSW40 will surely be a contender.
US Marines Move Snipers from Infantry Battalions to Recon & MARSOC
March 1st, 2023There’s been quite a bit of grump king recently over USMC plans to move their Snipers from Infantry Battalions where they are organized in Scout Sniper Platoons to Reconnaissance Bns and Marine Corps Special Operations Command.
The move was made official late last week with release of a message which “directs immediate transition of Scout Sniper Platoons to Scout Platoons.” The move comes as part of Force Design 2030 and is reportedly due to the inability of Scout Sniper Platoons to provide continuous all-weather information on the battlefield.
Currently, Scout Sniper Platoons consist of 18 Marines. According to the message, “The Commandant of the Marine Corps agreed to establish a scout platoon within the Infantry Battalion to provide the commander with relevant, reliable, accurate, and prompt information. The Scout Platoon consists of 26 Marines, four teams of six infantry Marines led by a First Lieutenant and infantry Gunnery Sergeant. Trained designated marksmen and precision rifles will remain within the Infantry Company.”
Along with the move comes a new Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) for Snipers. They will no longer have the secondary MOS of 317. Instead, Marine Corps is establishing the Reconnaissance Sniper (0322) MOS, for designated 0321 MOS Reconnaissance Marines, which will be organic to reconnaissance battalions.
As for relying on MARSOC Snipers, the Marine Corps is writing a check they may not be able to cash since MARSOC provides forces to Special Operations Task Forces and not Marine Expeditionary Units.
Enforce Tac 23 – S4 Supplies
March 1st, 2023S4 Supplies which is the retail arm of German distributor CSC had two bespoke items on display.
First is CSC’s new helmets which were shown in Mid and High-cut variants. They’ve passed testing against 9mm threats. We’ll follow up with some more definitive tech data soon.
They will also be releasing ballistic plates in the future.
The second item from CSC is an as-yet-unnamed pack. This 120L internal frame features top, panel and bottom access along with two removable (via zippers) side pockets which can be used for stand alone assault load carriage. It’s also lightweight, coming in at less than 7 pounds. It’s made from 500D Cordura and offers different sized hip belts. The shoulder straps, back pad and belt features a high ventilation mesh which guarantees airflow.
There are also some nice side release buckles at the sternum and pack bag which are easier to open while wearing gloves.
Enforce Tac 23 – Direct Action
March 1st, 2023
Direct Action has released their rope bag. Designed to be leg mounted, it will control the rope during rappel descents.
Enforce Tac 23 – Act In Black
March 1st, 2023Sure, Act In Black is a night vision company, but they also have some of the coolest mannequins.
Take for instance this guy who is outfitted in a back to the future outfit featuring NVA (that’s the East German National Volks Armee and not the North Vietnamese Army) Strichtarn or as it’s known in the US, Raindrop camouflage.
Unfortunately, you can’t go one place and get all of this goodness they’ve carefully curated the look including some pieces from my buddy at Flimmuur Tactical.
