TECH & KIT
US Army Tests Helo Sniper
The US Army has begun field testing the Autonomous Rotorcraft Sniper System (ARSS). ARSS is an experimental robotic weapons system that has been developed by the U.S. Army since 2005. It consists of a remotely operated sniper rifle attached to an unmanned autonomous helicopter. "Having the ability to accurately engage single point man sized targets with ... FULL STORY
The "Never Quit Grip"
The "Never Quit Grip" seems like the practical solution for those of us that bypass the front foregrip/rail system on an M4 and instinctively grasp the magazine well. Developed by Sixell Innovations, the product was developed with that in mind. The creator witnessed numerous operators using the mag well while in training or on an ... FULL STORY
US Army Fielding Enhanced Night Vision
FORT BELVOIR, Va. -- Soldiers now have a leap-ahead new tool that will enhance their ability to see in total darkness: the AN/PSQ-20 Enhanced Night Vision Goggle.The ENVG is being fielded by Program Executive Office Soldier, the Army acquisition agency that develops, acquires, and fields what Soldiers wear and carry. About 300 sets of the ... FULL STORY
M-ATV to Replace MRAP
WASHINGTON, DC -- Several companies are competing for a contract to outfit the US military with the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) All Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV). The M-ATV, dubbed the "baby MRAP," will replace the much larger and expensive MRAPs currently deployed overseas. The M-ATV is a tactical vehicle designed for U.S. Soldiers and Marines in Afghanistan ... FULL STORY
US Military Set to Release "BigDog"
Multiple news sources have reported that the US Military is deploying "BigDogs" to Afghanistan to assist in the fight against the enemy. Dubbed "the most advanced quadruped robot on Earth," BigDog is the alpha male of the Boston Dynamics family of robots. It is a quadruped robot that walks, runs, and climbs on rough terrain and ... FULL STORY
Lockheed Unveils Exoskeleton Technology
Lockheed Martin debuted an advanced robotic exoskeleton designed to augment Soldiers’ strength and endurance and prevent their premature fatigue. The Human Universal Load Carrier (HULC™) exoskeleton, introduced at the Association of the United States’ Army Winter Symposium in Fort Lauderdale, FL, will meet future mobility and sustainment needs of Warfighters by providing strength and survivability. Under ... FULL STORY
Sniper Assistant 'App' For IPhone
The Bulletflight ballistics calculator predicts the trajectory of a bullet, and has been made available as an application for Apple IPod/IPhone devices. The application takes into account the variables of altitude, wind, distance, temperature, and so on.Knight's Armament (that company that is well known for the wonderful rifle/rail systems) commissioned and sells the app ... FULL STORY
The Sky's the Limit: The Future of Military Free Fall Equipment
The Special Forces operating environment is continuing to change, as our enemies look for new methods of detecting our movement and of disrupting our abilities to effectively engage them. SF does have one skill, however, that offers us the ability to infiltrate quickly and undetected — military free fall, or MFF. MFF teams have the ... FULL STORY
U. S. Special Operations Command Places Initial Order for Cyberlux BrightEye Systems
Cyberlux Corporation, a leading provider of LED lighting solutions, announced today that the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM), has placed its first order for two BrightEye Tactical Lighting Systems. Secured through one of the Company’s contractual sales arms, this purchase order will supply SOCOM with BrightEye units for field testing and evaluation by the ... FULL STORY
The Boeing A160 Hummingbird
SOCOM plans to receive at least 10 Hummingbirds by November 2008 under a joint SOCOM-DARPA program known as the Special Operations Long Endurance Demonstration. According to Boeing: The A160 Hummingbird Unmanned Aerial Vehicle looks like a helicopter but is unlike any other helicopter on the market today. It can reach higher altitudes, hover for longer ... FULL STORY
Cammenga Easy Mag
From the Cammenga website:CAMMENGA is leading the development of next-generation firearm magazines with the CAMMENGA EASYMAG series. The Model EM3-556, 30 round M16/AR-15 magazine features an open case design that allows for fast loading, unloading, and cleaning. The casing, follower, and baseplate are made of high-strength 1050 spring steel and are finished with a two-layer ... FULL STORY
Thermal Imagers to Improve Visibility on Special Operations Vehicles
AUSTIN, Texas — BAE Systems will equip special operations forces vehicles with thermal imaging systems that enhance forward and rearward visibility. The technology systems will fuse visible-light and infrared imagery to provide the vehicle driver the best possible view in daylight, darkness and all weather conditions. The Naval Surface Warfare Center ... FULL STORY
U.S. Army Successfully Launches Non Line of Sight-Launch System Precision Attack Missile
Warren, MI – The U.S Army announced that it has recently completed two successful tests of Non Line of Sight Launch System’s (NLOS-LS) Precision Attack Missile at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. As part of the Army’s effort to provide Future Combat System (FCS) technologies to its Infantry Brigade Combat Teams, the NLOS-LS will ... FULL STORY
New SATCOM Technologies to go to US SOF
ViaSat Inc. has provided the U.S. Special Operations Forces with a new airborne broadband satcom system to greatly enhance its warfighting capabilities. The system is already in use in the Middle East and coverage areas will expand as more terminals and hubs are delivered. This new operational capability, an extension of the ArcLight® mobile broadband ... FULL STORY
Soldiers in Afghanistan test new off-road prototypes
FORWARD OPERATING BASE SALERNO, Afghanistan - Soldiers from Combined Task Force Currahee recently test-drove a new vehicle that could help alleviate some of the problems they have maneuvering through Afghanistan's mountains and valleys. The enhanced logistic off-road vehicle, known as the ELSORV, may be the answer to navigating Afghanistan's rugged terrain. Three prototypes are being ... FULL STORY
BAE Systems Receives $53 Million Contract for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Special Operations Vehicles
BAE Systems has been awarded a $53 million contract modification from the U.S. Marine Corps for 40 Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. The SOCOM Armored Utility Variant (AUV) vehicle ... FULL STORY
Advanced Tactical Camera
TacCam doesn't transmit live video and audio, but it does store about an hour's worth (A/V) on a 2-Gig SD card. This allows for after-action review of a training session, incident, or operation. It is powered by two AA batteries that can be AA sized lithium. TacCam allows for a 30-frame-per-second capture rate with 640x480 VGA video resolution. The camera contains ... FULL STORY
DFT Satellite Imagery Enhanced GPS
Digital Force Technologies' Satellite Imagery Enhanced GPS (SIMEG) Receiver is a rugged, handheld GPS receiver that displays satellite imagery as a geo-rectified moving-map. The SIMEG currently supports all NGA imagery and map products down to 1-meter CIB imagery.Imagery files are loaded directly onto standard PCMCIA or Compact Flash (CF) memory cards from a PC or ... FULL STORY
BAE Corona System
The CORONA System is an add-on accessory for ballistic helmets designed to integrate the many different mission-specific components that Special Operation Forces utilize on their helmets. The main system consists of four lightweight-reinforced, ballistically inert polymer parts that form the ‘corona’ around the helmet.These user-configurable parts are the Front VAS Section, Rear-Section, a Left and ... FULL STORY
LBTC Safety Lanyard
London Bridge Trading Company featured a safety lanyard that has evolved from the old nylon tubing with snap link. This safety tie-in line is retractable and features quick release snap hooks at each end. There is also a 4" pull lanyard included on each end. Stretched end to end, the lanyard is 36" long. The ... FULL STORY
The CQC Serpa Holster Review
ShadowSpear evaluated Blackhawk's CQC Serpa holster in a series of tests to determine the holster's effectiveness and durability. ... FULL STORY
Category Under Development
If you would like to be a contributor, contact us. We have received several emails expressing interest from several tactical dealers and others. We will choose what is best for the site. The primary purpose of this is to write about the latest gear and SOF technologies for the site. ... FULL STORY
GEN III ECWCS
The multi-layered insulating system of the Generation III Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (GEN III ECWCS) allows the wearer to adapt to varying mission requirements and environmental conditions. ... FULL STORY
