S2 Underground has just released their new brief regarding thermal sensors. How exactly does it “see” heat? Can you hide from it? Can they see through walls? S2 knocks it out of the park again with their 101 level briefs. It’s worth the watch.
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The Captured Russian ‘Spider’ IR Threat Detector Demonstrated.
You may recall a few days ago I posted a link to an article with a device captured by Ukrainian forces off of a Russian Wagner Group Mercenary. Link to previous article.
This video (not our video) has been released demonstrating the use and function. Pretty much exactly as we all thought.
Update with new information:
The following is unconfirmed. Apparently this device is from Shinex Tech from Finland. Available for $10,000/each and you need 4 for full coverage. Their website has been “down for maintenance” for a little while. Presumably to attempt to weather the bad press from being associated with Wagner at any level.
Books about US Army Special Forces
There are a lot of books about Special Forces. Some written by former SF individuals and some not. To be clear this post is regarding books about the specific unit in the United States Army known as Special Forces or otherwise as the Green Berets. Other “special” units are often confused with the term “Special Forces” by our media and those not in the know. In most foreign militaries the term “Special Forces” does encompass all “special” units within. But this is not the case for the United States. When referring to US Military units there is only one Special Forces. Navy Seals, Airforce TACPs, MARSOC and so on are NOT Special Forces. They instead ALL fit under the larger category of Special Operations Forces (SOF) along with SF.
These are the most memorable and informative books specifically regarding Army Special Forces that I have read. I would recommend every one of them to anyone wanting to learn more about Green Berets.
The Only Thing Worth Dying For
by Eric Blehm
Two new housings announced from AB Night Vision
There is a lot happening this year in the world of night vision. AB Night Vision is responsible for the nearly bullet-proof RNVG (Ruggedized Night Vision Goggle) that has made a huge impact on the NOD community. It looks like (just in time for SHOT Show) they are announcing two new housings. The ARNVG (Articulating Ruggedized Night Vision Goggle) and the RNVG-VG (VG = Variable Gain). This is big news for those of you who prefer aluminum dual tube housings. The two things that the original RNVG lacked (according to some) was variable gain and articulating pods. Now there are a couple of new options on the market.
AB is not very active on social media but their dealers are. Off the top of my head we have Steele Industries Inc and Night Vision Inc showing it off on their social media.
Early reports (not verified) indicate that the ARNVG housing will go for around $2,400 (no optics or tubes). No word yet on the RNVG-VG.
Night Vision Inc says they will have units available for viewing at SHOT Show this year at Booth 60004. Steel Industries Inc has stated the same. Both firms appear to have units ready to sell on their website.
Russian ‘Spider’ active IR threat detector found in Ukraine
This is an interesting read from Defence Blog regarding a mystery device found on a pro-Russian member of the Wagner Mercenary group in Ukraine. It appears to be an IR threat detector. Which should be able to detect infrared laser energy used for aiming at night or with laser range-finders. The best part about this story is that the unit was found WITH the operating manual.
https://defence-blog.com/russias-unusual-laser-devices-fall-into-ukrainian-hands/
While I was not aware of this product and it definately doesn’t have that “Russian Look” that I am familiar with it is not really a novel idea. The Hel-Star Designator Threat Alert (DTA) is supposed to have this capability built into an IR becon package and of course this type of idea has been used for a long time in fighter aircraft and even civilian cars for avoiding speeding tickets.
If you don’t understand what the purpose of this device is it would give the wearer a warning if there was an active infrared designator targeting them. Likely with a buzz or sound and from any direction. Always good to known second before the bullets start flying.
We are giving away a MultiDoge rifle sling with Mission Spec
MultiDige gear. Some say it doesn’t exist. It can be yours. For FREE! Mission Spec and 30MagazineClip are teaming up to bring you this giveaway. A one of a kind Mission Spec Two Point Sling in MultiDoge (otherwise known as DogeCam).
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ONLY the pictured sling is included. No gun sales or giveaway.
Training the two-line delivery path is what they are afraid to teach you.
Added “Where do I buy night vision” page
I have added a new “where to buy night vision” page under the overall Night Vision section. This will be a ever expanding section that lists the known (to me) night vision dealers currently available.
How well does the Galil ACE suppress?
Friend of the blog Joe filmed and put out this comparison between the (gas) suppression of an IWI Galil Ace and an LMT MRP AR15 (more info on each gun below). Interesting results. Make sure to give Joes channel a follow.
From the video description:
IWI Galil Ace Gen 1 5.56 (8.3in)
-KNS adjustable piston
-Rex MG7 .224 suppressor
LMT MRP 5.56 (10.5in)
-Carbine length gas
-Dead Air Nomad 30
The Most Tactical Man In the World – Episode 2
He’s back. Who is he? If I told you I woul…. ok ok I don’t know. Nobody knows who he is. Or even what he looks like. He is more of an idea.
They say Garand Thumb could pick him out of a lineup. But won’t.
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