Mines and Booby Traps - a deadly threat to British soldiers Explosives and mines have long been a deadly threat to British soldiers, from car bombs and improvised grenades and rockets used by the Provisional IRA in Northern Ireland, to the recent tactics used by the Taliban. For the foreseeable future mines and IEDs will be an obstacle and a...
17 most commonly used British Army vehicles Vehicles with enhanced armour are much more commonplace now with the increased threat from roadside IED and are likely to remain a feature of soldiers lives for the foreseeable future. Here a number of the commonly used vehicles. COYOTE TSV The Coyote tactical support vehicle is a 6x6 version of the Jackal 2...
Map reading is an interesting, useful skill to possess as a civilian, it can broaden your horizons and give you safe access to the countryside. Maps reach back through our nation's history and have always been important. As a soldier proficiency at map reading and navigation is absolutely essential, military units place great emphasis on it during training. It's Pass...
THE WEAPONS THAT THE BRITISH ARMY USES VIRTUS Virtus is the Roman god of honour and military prowess, therefore it’s no surprise that it is also the name for the new British Military body armour system that is being rolled out to many front line units. It has replaced the much heavier Osprey that has seen so much action over...
The Ministry of Defence have revealed a new selection of British Army ration menus specially targeted to the tastes of younger soldiers and new recuits. This announcement came amid concerns that tried and tested recipes such as beef stew and lamb casserole don't appeal to a new generation of young soldiers more used to eating takeaway rather than traditional family favourites...
Introduced by US soldiers during the Vietnam War the 'Woobie' or poncho liner is a highly valued piece of kit. During the cool tropical nights in the jungle, the woobie provided comfort and warmth to military troops. Made with two layers of nylon surrounding a polyester filling the army poncho liner is stitched along the sides and across ensuring a...
With the help of Survival Tech, Helikon Tex have bought back the classic design E & E pouch. Sporting an updated British Special Forces design this Escape and Evade pouch is bound to be a new favourite in the forces. Multicam Escape & Evasion Pouch Having been manufactured by Cordura; a brand with over 50 years experience in making high performance gear; you couldn't get more durable a pouch. Intended for carrying survival supplies...
This well equipped personal first aid kit by Mil-Com is essential for those serving in the UK’s regular and reserve armed forces. Required on your kit list a first aid kit is without a doubt advantageous to have. First Aid Pouch First Aid Pouch So are you wondering what equipment you can tick off your first aid kit list? Find...
Since 1971 Mil-Tec have been creating tactical products for the military market place. Today we introduce you to Mil-Tec's newest piece of kit, the Cree Led Helmet Lamp. Cree Led Helmet Lamp This head torch is incredibly versatile. It's foldable design allows the lamp to be positioned at a wide range of angles. It fits snugly to a range of...
We have teamed up with Condor Military Products to bring you great tactical gear at the best price. In this post you can find some of our top military clothes and gadgets made by Condor. At the checkout simply enter CONDOR10 to claim your 10% off! Multicam Generation 2 Battle Belt This latest gen battle belt has been re-designed with a modern body contouring shape and is half...
