Photo of the Month November 2011

Hellenic Army National Guard MG3s

ATN ThOR 2 thermal vision.

The ATN ThOR series of thermal imaging scopes are based upon a proven 320 x 240 microbolometer core, which is coupled with a high resolution OLED color or B&W Micro-display Assembly that provides exceptional resolution and clarity. To achieve superior accuracy and precision the ThOR scopes utilize a rear projected optical precision windage and elevation system that allows for 3/4” MOA (2X) and 1/2” MOA (3x) reticle adjustments. This is a significant improvement over systems that use digital windage and elevation. The ThORs are the only thermal weapon sights with ATN’s new proprietary feature – Two Color Manual Brightness control of the aiming reticle. This feature allows for a choice of color (red or amber) of the projected reticle depending on the operator’s preference and tactical situation. The ThOR line is built with either a 2x or 3x optical magnifications. This provides is increased resolution benefits over digital zoom models.

The ThOR is an ideal product for force protection, border patrol officers, police SWAT and special operations forces providing them the tools they need to be successful in all field conditions both day and night.

Uncooled thermal imaging cuts through dust, smoke, fog, haze, and other battlefield obscurants. Its use cannot be detected as it emits no visible light or RF energy and operates without the use of illuminators or IR lights.

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First F-35C launch from EMALS

Navy test pilot Lt. Chris Tabert takes off in F-35C test aircraft CF-3 Nov. 18, the first launch of the carrier variant of the Joint Strike Fighter from the Navy's new electromagnetic aircraft launch system, set to install on future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).

U.S. Army Soldiers Ambushed In Kunar Helmet Cam Footage

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division, get Ambushed by Insurgents in Kunar Province, Afghanistan.

German laser weapon successfully takes down unmanned aircraft.

Rheinmetall’s 10kW laser weapon, seen here fitted to the turret of the company’s C-RAM air-defense system, shot down a UAV (see lower photo), while a less powerful model sank a rubber raft and detected IEDs in a recent exercise. (Image: Rheinmetall)

Having recently used a high-energy laser weapon to down an unmanned aircraft at a proving ground in Switzerland, Rheinmetall has demonstrated the operational potential of combining a powerful laser weapon with an advanced air defence system.

Having recently used a high-energy laser weapon to down an unmanned aircraft at a proving ground in Switzerland, Rheinmetall has demonstrated the operational potential of combining a powerful laser weapon with an advanced air defence system.

This event provides compelling proof of the Group’s 360° competence in relevant technologies ranging from military lasers and target recognition and identification to target tracking and fire control units – and its unrivaled ability to weld them into a single, forward-looking, fully functional full scale demonstrator.

At a live fire laser demo at the Group’s Ochsenboden proving ground, international guests were able to view two laser weapon demonstrators in action, each featuring different performance parameters.

For example, a 10-kW laser was integrated into an air defence system consisting of an Oerlikon Skyguard 3 fire control unit and a Skyshield gun turret. Modular and scalable, the laser weapon itself consisted of two 5-kW laser weapon modules.

Source: Reinmetall via Defense-Aerospace.

Haley Strategic Partners Light Mounts

Dropwing Adaptive Light Mount

Designed primarily to work with SOPMOD M4 configurations - low profile design does not obstruct IR laser systems. This mount also works with most other railed and tubed polymer hand guards. 

Thorntail Adaptive Light Mount

Low profile Picatinny rail light-mount designed to work with any rail system (aluminum or polymer).

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WWII British Sten Mk II SMG

For more info be sure to check out http://www.tactical-life.com/online/exclusives/wwii-sten-spotlight/

The Sten submachine gun is certainly not the most elegant SMG every made. Neither is it the safest, especially in the Mk II configuration I tested for this article. It was, however, the right weapon at the right time. When the Sten went into production, Great Britain was facing possible invasion by the Germans and desperately needed weapons to fight the enemy on the beaches and behind them. British industry and resources were already stretched to the maximum, thus a weapon that could be manufactured cheaply and quickly was needed. The Sten was that weapon.

Magpul Art of the Tactical Carbine 1 and 2, 2nd Edition

The 2nd Editions of Art of the Tactical Carbine Volumes 1 and 2 are now available, completely remastered and with an additional 90 minutes of new content.

The Art of the Tactical Carbine 2nd Edition is a 4-disc DVD set featuring over five hours of actual live fire class instruction and additional instructional material. With extensive combat experience around the globe, instructors Travis Haley and Chris Costa cover not only the basic fundamentals and "how to" aspects of the carbine but also the "mindset" required to employ a carbine effectively in dynamic stress situations. Using real first time students, this DVD set shows student progression from start to finish with nothing but
positive results.

Replacing the original The Art of the Tactical Carbine,
the 2nd Edition set is fully remastered with additional footage.

Four discs, DVD-Video/NTSC, Region ALL, total running time of 351 min.

Taking carbine operation to the next level, The Art of the Tactical Carbine Volume II 2nd Edition features over five hours of actual live fire class instruction and additional instructional material in a 4-disc DVD set. Instructors Travis Haley and Chris Costa present an informative and exhilarating Dynamic Carbine class that focuses on pushing your failure points and finding the perfect balance between speed and accuracy. Using real advanced shooters from the firearms industry, law enforcement SWAT, and military special operations, this DVD set will show that no matter what level of the game you're in you always have the ability to excel.

Replacing the original The Art of the Tactical Carbine Volume II, this 2nd Edition set is fully remastered with additional footage.

Blu-Ray versions are coming soon.

Made in U.S.A.

Art of the Tactical Carbine 1, 2nd Edition and Art of the Tactical Carbine 2, 2nd Edition are now shipping to Magpul retailers and are available from the Magpul Store.

Magpul MOE Scout Mount

The MOE® Scout Mount is now shipping to Dealers & Distributors

The MOE Scout Mount connects directly to the MOE Hand Guard, providing a high, cantilevered weapon light attachment point. The mount is optimized for Surefire® Scout® Lights, and is also compatible with most 1913 Picatinny mounted lights.

- Designed for use with MOE Hand Guards
- Available in right side or left side models
- Positions light high at 11 o'clock (left side model) or one o'clock (right side model)
- Durable Polymer Construction

 

The MOE Scout Mount is designed and manufactured in the U.S.A. It is now shipping to Magpul retailers and is available from the Magpul Store.

SWAT ROUNDUP INTERNATIONAL 2011

The 2011 SWAT Roundup International (SRI) featured 59 tactical teams from the United States, Russia, Kuwait, Hungary, Aruba, Bosnia, Jamaica and Sweden. The annual six-day event consisted of training classes and seminars, a trade show by over 100 vendors and manufacturers, and the legendary head-to-head tactical competition.

For pictures and a write-up on the event check out:

 

http://www.tactical-life.com/online/exclusives/swat-roundup-international-2011/