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Electrolytes and Combat Hydration
Illustrates cellular regulation in a hypertonic state (plant cell illustration) I just got done reading an interesting article published by Defense Review. The piece discusses the ORAL I.V. Crystalloid Electrolyte Rapid Rehydration Fluid … Continue reading
2011 Insight Technology HX Flashlight Rebate
Insight HX120 Covert Just a quick reminder that Insight Technology has a rebate program in place through 31 December 2011. The rebate consists of $40 back on both the HX120 & HX150 and $50 back on the HX200. The HX family of … Continue reading
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Tagged Insight Tech Gear, Insight Technology, tactical lighting
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Is JTRS Dead? NO!
There’s a great deal of discussion about JTRS’ well-being, or better said life expectancy. I think we need to take a step back and look at JTRS as a requirement and not a specific product. The U.S. Army, and in … Continue reading
It May Not Be Long Before We Do Away With The Soldier
If the folks at Boston Dynamics have any say in the matter, mankind will relegate conflicts to specialized military robots like Boston Dynamics’ Petman. I am reminded of what George S Patton once said ” Wars may be fought with … Continue reading
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Tagged Boston Dynamics, Petman
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Airborne Systems Wins $27m US Army Contract to Replace US Forces’ Military Freefall Parachutes
————– PRESS RELEASE ————– Friday, October 28, 2011 by Airborne Systems Airborne Systems, a subsidiary of HDT Global (HDT) and a provider of highly-engineered mobile military and emergency response solutions, announced today it has been awarded a $27m contract by … Continue reading
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Tagged Airborne Systems, HDT, HDT Global
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Beretta Nano – Preview
I’m really excited about this new offering from Beretta. The Nano is an ideal, 9mm, conceal carry pistol. It will be released in the 9 mm caliber first, followed by .40 S&W. Ladies, the Nano is a superb addition to … Continue reading
Une excellente collection de photographies Kadhafi dépeint la vie d’un tyran…
The editors at LeMonde – France have put together some great pictures of the tyrant Gaddafi, in all of his splendor. A real gem of a man! Just in time for Halloween Voila’ L’album photo de Kadhafi Photographs by Michael Christopher Brown LeMonde L’époque
300 AAC Blackout Preview – Full Review Coming This November.
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How To Field Strip And Clean Your Glock By Ashley
We were in need of some moral builder material so one of our regular readers and home boy, from VA Beach, sent us this instructional video. Have a great weekend everybody!
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Tagged Glock
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USSOCOM Awards Contract for Family of Muzzle Brakes and Silencers (FMBS) to Advanced Armament, Corp (AAC)
Lawrenceville, GA – Advanced Armament Company, a part of the Remington Freedom Group of Companies, announced today that the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, Ind., has awarded AAC a $14,201,731 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for FMBS (N00164-11-D-JN18). Work will be … Continue reading
Posted in Muzzel Devices, Suppressors, Uncategorized
Tagged AAC, Advanced Armament, suppressors, USSOCOM
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Extrema Ratio Introduces A Compact Version Of Its Legendary Col. Moschin Combat Knife
Prato, Italy – Extrema Ratio announced the release of the compact version of its legendary Col. Moschin combat knife. The Col. Moschin was commissioned and officially adopted in 2002 by the Ninth Rgt. Incursori “Col. Moschin.” The Compact Col. Moschin has a blade length of … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools, Uncategorized
Tagged combat, Extrema Ratio, knives
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KRISS® Arms Group Announces KRISS Vector SDP™.45 ACP
I first became familiar with the KRISS Super V submachine gun while attending a demonstration at Blackwater International’s facility in Moyock, NC. For me, it was love at first try for a number of reasons – compactness, a whopping cyclic … Continue reading
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Tagged KRISS, SMG, Super V, TDI
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Camel Manufacturing’s Extreme Weather Liner
Camel Manufacturing based in Pioneer, TN developed and is now supplying the Extreme Weather Liner. The liner adds a level of insulation to military shelters, used in extreme climactic conditions, claiming a potential energy savings of 30 – 40%. At … Continue reading
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Tagged 3M, Camel, Camel Manufacturing, shelters
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Using Remington’s New 300 AAC Blackout Cardtrige, Staff Sgt. Daniel Horner Takes 1st Overall in the Tactical Optics Div of 2011 USPSA Multigun National Championship
Las Vegas, NV – Staff Sargent Daniel Horner of the US Army’s Marksmanship Unit used the new 300 AAC Blackout cartridge to win 1st overall in the Tactical Optics division of the 2011 USPSA Multigun National Championship, held outside of … Continue reading
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Tagged AAC, Advanced Armament, Ammunition, Blackout
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Years in Iraq change U.S. military’s understanding of war
“Years in Iraq change U.S. military’s understanding of war” I read this story in today’s Washington Post. I’d like to share it (with comment) with you. It’s well written and presents a balanced view of what is surely a highly … Continue reading
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Picatinny Wins 6 Out Of 10 Awards For Best Army Inventions
40mm Infrared Illuminant Cartridge, M992: Soldiers now have capabilities to engage the enemy far more effectively during night operations. The Army’s new infrared illuminating cartridges/projectiles produce infrared light that is invisible to the naked eye, but is clearly visible through … Continue reading
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Tagged competition, Picatinny, US Army
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Beretta ARX-160 At MILIPOL 2011
The Beretta ARX160 is an amazing weapon system, and Beretta has done an extraordinary job with what the company calls the MMI or man-machine-interface. Ben with Beretta does a great job of demonstrating the weapon so I’ll let him show you … Continue reading
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Tagged ARX160, Beretta, carbine
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Colt Defense LE901 At MILIPOL 2011
The Colt Defense LE901 is field convertible carbine. The operator, without specialized tools can configure the weapon from a short barreled 5.56 x 45 CQB platform to a full sized rifle in 7.62 x 51 NATO for precision fire support. … Continue reading
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Tagged carbine, Colt, Colt Defense, LE901
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SCHMIDT & BENDER GMBH 5-25×56 PMII-PSR MILIPOL 2011
The folks at Schmidt & Bender were very proud of their 5-25×56 PMII-PSR. The day optic was selected by U.S.S.O.C.O.M. to supply the optic for the PSR (Precision Sniper Rifle Program) giving Schmidt & Bender GMBH two wins; the first being … Continue reading
Posted in Optics, Weapon systems
Tagged day, optic, PMII, Schmidt & Bender
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Aimpoint Introduces the FCS12™ Fire Control System for Small Caliber Weapons – MILIPOL 2011
The Aimpoint® FCS12 consists of a sight module with a Laser Range Finder, a ballistic computer and a heads-up display, as well as a wireless remote control. Operation of the FCS 12 is basically a point and shoot making operation in a … Continue reading
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SCHMIDT & BENDER GMBH 1-8×24 PM ShortDot – MILIPOL 2011
SCHMIDT & BENDER GMBH & CO KG introduce its new PMII Short Dot day optic. The 1-8×24 PMII has an illuminated reticle at the first focal plane and a red dot at the second focal plane. The scope can be used as a … Continue reading
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HULC v. HERCULE – MILIPOL 2011
All branches of military service, including allies, have active weight reduction programs geared to aggressively reduce the warfighter’s load. DGA HERCULE MILIPOL 2011 Yet in almost seeming contradiction, the United States and EU are actively developing anthropomorphic exoskeletons. These wearable devices … Continue reading
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FN Herstal Debutes The SCAR®-H Precision Rifle – MILIPOL 2011
With the introduction of its new SCAR H PR (Precision Rifle), at MILIPOL 2011, FN Herstal places another tool in the hands of the designated marksman. Although the DM role has had nothing more than a lukewarm reception the need … Continue reading
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IWI At MILIPOL 2011 – ACE Rifles
The Galil ACE rifles are renown for their reliability; however, in the case of the older Galils, it came at a weight premium. The new Galil ACE rifle family has been upgraded. The ACE 21, 22 and 23 are chambered … Continue reading
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NATO Briefing On Libya 18 October 2011…
Carmen Romero, the NATO Deputy spokesperson, briefed the press on events concerning Libya. She was joined by Colonel Roland Lavoie, Operation ‘’Unified Protector’’ (OUP) military spokesperson, who briefed by videoconference, from Naples, on NATO’s operation in Libya in support of … Continue reading
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CTC Defense MVF-600 Laser Integrated Modular Vertical Foregrip
The M4 with its limited rail space is increasingly laden with more accessories, optics (day and night) and lights. Not only is the M4 carbine running out of rail space, but controlling those devices, all of which come with pressure tape … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, sights, Soldier Systems, Tactical Lighting, Weapon systems
Tagged CTC, laser, MVF-600, vertical foregrip
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MILIPOL Kicks Off Oct 18th Paris, France – U.S. Exhibitors
MILIPOL, the EU’s largest Homeland Defense Conference and Exhibit kicks off, tomorrow, Oct 18. (MILIPOL, l’UE la plus grande conférence et exposition Homeland Defense, débute demain, 18 octobre.) I’ve put together a list of U.S. exhibitors along with the pavilion and … Continue reading
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Tagged MILIPOL, Paris, U.S.A. Exhibitors
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MIG-29 M (OVT) Thurst Vectoring Demonstration – Great Video.
This superbly narrated video shows the capabilities of the MIG-29 (OVT). I think its amazing, especially the 115° angle of attack without an aerodynamic stall. Opponents of thrust vectoring designs argue that advanced air-to-air weapons mitigate the need for vectoring; … Continue reading
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Tagged aviation, MIG-29, thrust vectoring
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Why The Ladies Never Stood A Chance!
I was doing some research for a project that I’m working on when I ran across some old pictures of my days in the U.S.N., and I thought I’d share these with you.
Top (n) things (where n = any real or imaginary number) Rosie O’Donnell has over David Letterman.
Top (n) things (where n = any real or imaginary number) Rosie O’Donnell has over David Letterman… 10. Weight. 9. Teeth. 8. Better Taste in Women. 7. Oprah Likes Her. 6. Rosie was voted homecoming queen, prom queen, senior class president … Continue reading
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Tagged Letterman, morale
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Magpul’s PMAG 30G Now Available
Magpul’s long awaited PMAG 30G, for use on the Heckler & Koch G36, is now available. The PMAG 30G is compatible with all 5.56x45mm Heckler & Koch G36 variants, excluding the semi-auto U.S. marketed SL8. Features: … Continue reading
Crimson Trace Defense MVF600 – Preview
Readers who had the opportunity to visit AUSA 2011, Washington D.C., probably had an chance to meet Jeff Hoblitt from CTC Defense. Jeff, undoubtedly spent some time taking you through some of their newest accessories. I was fortunate to have … Continue reading
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China’s Cyber-Militias
For those of you still in dreamland about China’s intelligence and military objectives for the next 20 years, you owe it to yourself to read “Chinese military mobilises cybermilitias” in the Asia-Pacific Section of the Financial Times.
Laser Based Training Helps Police Proficiency
What was once a military only option now trickles down to federal, state and local law enforcement. The hope is that officers will be better equipped to handle day-to-day situations by increasing the frequency and intensity of training. The plus … Continue reading
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Tagged Laser Shot, law enforcement, police training
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Priceton Tec’s New MPLS Charge Debuts At AUSA 2011
Princeton Tec designs and manufactures a line of highly regarded personal lighting systems offering modularity, ease of use and reliability. It now adds to its product line with the introduction of the MPLS Charge at AUSA 2011. As with all … Continue reading
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Tagged Charge, MPLS, Princeton Tec
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CADEX Inc. Lauches Strike 30 M24 Chassis
Cadex Defense is a Quebec, Canadian, defense contractor offering its customers turnkey solutions from design and prototype to full production and service. The company has recently introduced its Strike 30 advanced rifle chassis designed specifically to help modernize the aging … Continue reading
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Tagged Cadex, Strike, Strike 30
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Revision® Military Debutes BATLSKIN™At AUSA
Dan Packard, SVP Military Sales, demonstrates the Batlskin Modular Head Protection system at AUSA 2011. For a hands on look swing by Booth 239.
Posted in Ballistic Protection, Eyewear, Soldier Systems
Tagged BATLSKIN, helmet, Revision
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Russian Defense Ministry Will Begin Setting Up Sniper Units.
Russian newspaper, RIA Novostie, reports that Russia’s Defense Ministry will begin setting up special sharpshooter / sniper units in ground forces brigade. Defense Ministry spokesman, Col. Sergey Vlasov was quoted as saying: “We are establishing a phased, multi-tiered system for selecting … Continue reading
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SAKO Launches Its New Sniper Platform The TRG M10
SAKO from Finland, and now part of the Beretta family, has introduced its new multi-caliber sniper rifle, the SAKO M10. The M10 adds to SAKO’s already distinguished sniper platforms the M22 and M42, launched in 1999. Both the M22 and M42 have tremendous … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged Beretta, M10, M22, M42, SAKO, sniper, sniper rifle
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Vectronix Introduces STERNA at AUSA, Whashington D.C.
STERNA PTLS STERNA is a full range of ultra-light, non-magnetic Precision Target Location Systems (PTLS) . All STERNA Precision Target Location Systems (PTLS) are based on Vectronix` new and unrestricted true north-finding capability providing very precise target coordinates, even in magnetically charged or … Continue reading
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Tagged PTLS, SOF, STERNA, Vectronix
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