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6.8×45mm Kramer Urban Combat Cartridge (UCC) for Urban Warfare Ops

Written on 25 Jun, 2008 at 20:49 in Ammunition | viewed 3,931 views times | Comments

By David Crane defrev at gmail dot com DefenseReview has covered the 6.8 SPC (a.k.a. 6.8 Remington SPC a.k.a. 6.8×43mm SPC a.k.a. 6.8mm Remington SPC a.k.a. 6.8mm SPC) round for quite some time now. We’re a proponent of the cartridge, due... (Continue reading)

Raytheon/EAI Laser-Guided 2.75-inch/70mm Hydra Rocket

Written on 23 Jun, 2008 at 13:49 in Future Infantry/Soldier | viewed 1,233 views times | Comments

by David Crane defrev at gmail dot com Back in May, DefenseReview learned that Raytheon is teaming with an Abu-Dhabi, UAE-based company called Emirates Advanced Investments (EAI) to create an advanced semi-active-laser-guided 2.75"/70mm Hydra rocket under the moniker "Laser Guided Rocket" (LGR). The... (Continue reading)

U.S. Air Force KC-X Aerial Refueling Tanker Program Controversy: DefRev Opinion

Written on 23 Jun, 2008 at 13:47 in In The News | viewed 714 views times | Comments

By David Crane defrev at gmail dot com DefenseReview has been contacted by a number of journalists (reporters and writers) to get our take on the Northrop Grumman/EADS (Airbus) aerial refueling tanker aircraft contract award and subsequent Boeing protest situation. This... (Continue reading)

Colt M4 Carbine’s Future Uncertain: Dark Clouds Forming

Written on 23 Jun, 2008 at 13:43 in Rifles And Carbines | viewed 2,193 views times | Comments

By David Crane defrev at gmail dot com Perhaps the single most exciting thing that happened at NDIA International Infantry & Joint Services Small Arms Systems Symposium 2008–away from the firing range, of course–was a confrontation between Jim Battaglini (Retired Marine Corps... (Continue reading)

DuPont Kevlar XP: Next-Gen, Lightweight Aramid Ballistic Fiber for Body Armor

Written on 23 Jun, 2008 at 13:41 in Body Armor | viewed 1,603 views times | Comments

By David Crane defrev at gmail dot com 15% less backface deformation signature (BDS), and thus reduced impact trauma a.k.a. blunt force trauma, with 10% reduction in overall (OA) weight, all in a 100% Kevlar, i.e. woven, high-strength ballistic aramid fiber, solution–this... (Continue reading)

Army Acquisition Capos Fraudulently Alter Body Armor Test Results

Written on 23 Jun, 2008 at 13:36 in Body Armor | viewed 1,073 views times | Comments

By Roger Charles, DefenseWatch June 12, 2008 Thanks to an Air Force debarment action against Pinnacle Armor, manufacturer of Dragon Skin body armor, documents have been obtained, and witnesses deposed that provide hard evidence that the Army Acquisition capos fraudulently altered test reports to reflect... (Continue reading)

Advanced Armament Corp. Launches Blog: Latest News on AAC Suppressors

Written on 23 Jun, 2008 at 13:35 in Suppressors | viewed 513 views times | Comments

By David Crane defrev at gmail dot com Kevin Brittingham from Advanced Armament Corp. (AAC) just sent us a link to AAC’s new blog at www.aacblog.com. The new AAC blog would appear to be the place to go for all the... (Continue reading)

Stealth Sensor for Stealthy Body Searches on Bad Guys

Written on 23 Jun, 2008 at 13:33 in Special Operations | viewed 546 views times | Comments

By David Crane defrev at gmail dot com June 9, 2008 Paradigm Tactical Products Inc., maker of the FriskerPRO hand-worn metal detector/search device, has reportedly just received an order from U.S. Army 5th Special Forces Group a.k.a. 5th Group for its latest discreet... (Continue reading)

TacCam Advanced Tactical Camera: Weapons-Mounted Camera for Tactical Ops

Written on 23 Jun, 2008 at 13:32 in Special Operations | viewed 1,511 views times | Comments

By David Crane defrev at gmail dot com Frank Borelli of Borelli Consulting has a product review up on a a weapons-mounted "Advanced Tactical Camera" made by Pacific Concepts ATC/HBD Inc. called the TacCam. While TacCam doesn’t transmit live video and... (Continue reading)

Blackhawk! Medium A.L.E.R.T. Bag Tactical Load Out/Travel Bag for Easy Travel

Written on 23 Jun, 2008 at 13:28 in Special Operations | viewed 1,318 views times | Comments

By David Crane defrev at gmail dot com June 2, 2008 For the last 4 months, DefenseReview has been using a Blackhawk! Medium A.L.E.R.T. Bag tactical load out bag for travel to industry trade shows and other destinations, and the verdict is in.... (Continue reading)

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