During OpEx 911 Supply exhibited the Overbag Pro from Norway’s Halite which will add 14 deg C to any sleep system.
Insulated with continuous fiber Climashield APEX insulation with hydrophobic Aquaban DWR treat-ment in combination with a Pertex Quantum shell.
https://www.halite.no/products/overbag
CS-PAPR SD provides military special forces and tactical teams with the capability to switch between breathing protection levels dependent on threat levels for safer operation for the wearer. CS-PAPR SD has been designed as a smaller, compact lower-profile system for greater operational flexibility to enable users to remain uncompromised on target.
Avon Protection’s patented PAPR technology allows users to seamlessly switch between Air Purifying Respirator (APR), PAPR, and the option to transition to short-duration SCBA when operating in high-contaminant or oxygen-deficient environments. A single hose connection across all modes keeps one side of the mask clear, maintaining unobstructed weapon sighting and enhanced situational awareness.
It is available in 2 to 3-litre CS-PAPR SD cylinders, which provide up to 20 minutes of breathing air for maintaining protection in hazardous scenarios.
This short-duration system offers tactical users a low-profile, lightweight design; reducing bulk and wearer burden, enabling users to remain on target for longer and operate more effectively in physically restricted environments, such as subterranean settings or confined spaces.
Built around a modular methodology, CS-PAPR SD can be easily added to existing fielded systems, including the FM53/4 APR and ST53 SCBA configurations, allowing users to build on existing equipment investment.
“The ability for users to change between protection levels dependent on the threat is of particular benefit to tactical users who may face unknown elements in fast-changing threat scenarios and who need that low burden protection,” said Steve Elwell, President of Avon Protection. “With this streamlined Short Duration option, these users can alternate between the baseline negative pressure filtered air protection offered by their APR, moving up through the PAPR, and into positive pressure short duration breathing apparatus (SDBA), enabling maintained uncompromised protection from threats.”
The new CS-PAPR SD in on display at Eurosatory 2026 on stand Hall 5a, H229, along with Avon Protection’s full portfolio of CBRN protective equipment.
You read that right..Raider Green. At SOF Select we got a sneak peek of two new pack variants from Mystery Ranch which are destined for MARSOC.
The 3 Day Assault Pack and Mountain Ruck feature a two-tone color way with Raider Green being paired with Coyote buckles and zippers.
Why Raider Green? Back in October, 2024, MARSOC announced it would be ditching MultiCam and reverting to a more traditional Green color scheme. This is the result.
New range of fabrics in production and ready to order
Paris—15 June 2026—Hyde Definition and WidePlus are proud to announce that the new range of mil-spec, nIR-compliant, PenCott-GreenZone® camouflage fabrics at WidePlus’s Eurosatory booth – Hall 5B-A38.
First announced at Enforce-Tac 2026, the new range of fabrics is now in production and WidePlus are ready to order from stock. Having been absent from the market for far too long due to global supply chain issues, Eurosatory marks the exciting return of this legendary British-designed camouflage pattern, which is ideal for European homeland operational environments.
Driven by customer feedback and market demand, Hyde Definition and WidePlus are proud to present this new range of GreenZone® fabrics.
• 50/50 N66 nylon-cotton ripstop
• 500D nylon with DWR and back-coating
• 4-Way Stretch nylon-spandex
• Single Jersey Polyester Knit
• 50D lightweight plain weave nylon
• 500D nylon with DWR or pure finish (by special request – MOQs apply)
Additional PenCott colorways and fabrics are also in development.
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FORT POLK, La. — The Virginia Army National Guard’s Staunton-based 116th Mobile Brigade Combat Team is testing its combat readiness during a Joint Readiness Training Center, or JRTC, rotation May 31 – July 1.
The rotation marks a historic milestone for the brigade and the Army National Guard. The 116th is the first Army National Guard brigade to conduct a JRTC rotation as a mobile brigade combat team, or MBCT, after officially transforming from an infantry brigade combat team to an MBCT in October 2025.
The training gives Soldiers and leaders an opportunity to validate new formations, equipment and tactics in a demanding, large-scale combat environment while preparing for future overseas deployments and domestic response missions.
“Unlike typical annual training, this rotation involves a large-scale combat operations simulation aimed at validating the readiness of brigade-sized units for global missions,” said Col. Arthur S. Moore, commander of the 116th. “This exercise is a key event in a multi-year training cycle and represents a generational opportunity, as many National Guard Soldiers may have this experience only once in their careers.”
About 3,000 Soldiers assigned to the 116th MBCT are participating in the JRTC rotation, along with units from 18 states and territories, three U.S. Army Reserve units and international partners, including members of the Finnish Defense Forces. Virginia and Finland are formally paired through the Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program.
“This premier training event allows the Soldiers and leaders of the 116th to operationalize the new formations and equipment to prepare for upcoming [outside the continental United States] deployments and support domestic missions,” said Brig. Gen. Rusty McGuire, the assistant adjutant general – Army strategic initiatives of the Virginia National Guard and the senior trainer for the JRTC rotation.
The MBCT concept is part of the U.S. Army’s continuous transformation effort to build units that are more agile and lethal. The formation incorporates three infantry battalions, adds a multipurpose company to each battalion and includes a multifunctional reconnaissance company at the brigade level.
The 116th became the first Army National Guard brigade to test and evaluate an approved task organization for an MBCT during its 21-day eXportable Combat Training Capability, or XCTC, rotation in June 2025 at Fort Pickett, Virginia.
Since the XCTC rotation and formal transition to an MBCT, the brigade has prepared for JRTC by fielding and training on new Infantry Squad Vehicles and incorporating new unmanned aircraft systems and electronic warfare capabilities. The brigade has also worked with the Army Research Laboratory to integrate new technology designed to help Soldiers operate on the modern battlefield.
“Our partnership with the Army Research Laboratory is pivotal to the Virginia National Guard’s commitment to modernization and readiness,” McGuire said. “This collaboration ensures our Soldiers are at the forefront of innovation, equipped to counter emerging threats and prepared to excel in overseas deployments. It highlights the vital role our Guard members play in advancing the security of our nation.”
Moore said, “Our brigade is trained and ready to win the first battle alongside the active U.S. Army if our nation calls upon us.”
“JRTC provides the ultimate test of our systems against a world-class opposing force. This ensures that when our Soldiers go to war, they do so with the absolute best preparation,” Moore said.
By Mike Vrabel
Espoo, Finland – 12 June 2026 – Savox Communications, a global leader in mission-critical communications and hearing protection solutions, today announces Savox MissionCore, an open and interoperable mission platform ready for new or existing battlefield networks to modernize with limited disruption. Based on a software-defined modular, IP-based architecture, MissionCore integrates voice, video, and data into a scalable C4ISR solution.
Modern defence operations are being critically constrained by fragmented system landscapes and outdated legacy technologies undermining interoperability, stalling scalability, and preventing the timely integration of actionable data. Savox MissionCore addresses these challenges with an open, modular architecture that orchestrates mission data feeds into a unified operational environment. Fusing fragmented data streams into coherent, actionable awareness, reducing cognitive burden, simplifying integration, and enabling modernization without replacing existing systems.
By combining voice, video, and multisensory inputs, MissionCore enables the transformation of complex information into actionable situational awareness, to empower defense operations to modernize without disrupting existing systems. The platform supports a multi-sensory user interface that uses both audio and visual elements to provide critical information and reduce cognitive load in demanding operational environments.
Unlike closed or system-bound solutions the software-defined IP-based architecture supports VoIP, broadband and narrowband military networks, video feeds and sensors to facilitate integration into battle management and AI systems, aligning with NATO Generic Vehicle Architecture (NGVA) standards and ensures scalability and long-term adaptability.
The platform is now supported by new Savox system components, including data processing (DPU) and data routing units (DRU), which enable low power, efficient processing routing, and integration of mission-critical voice, video, and data across battlefield environments.
“MissionCore removes the barriers created by fragmented systems,” says Jerry Kettunen, CEO of Savox Communications. “It gives defence forces a unified platform to integrate existing assets, accelerate decision-making, and modernize on their own terms without being locked into closed architectures.”
For more information about Savox MissionCore and our solutions, visit us at Eurosatory in Paris, France, at our booth (Hall 6, Stand G138).
NEWINGTON, N.H., (June 15, 2026) – In celebration of the United States Army’s 250th anniversary, SIG SAUER, an industry-leading manufacturer of cutting-edge firearms, optics, and ammunition, presented the Secretary of the Army and the Sergeant Major of the Army with commemorative SIG SAUER M17 pistols.
The attendees at the June 10 ceremony, held at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., included:
Secretary of the Army Daniel P. Driscoll
Sergeant Major of the Army Michael R. Weimer
SIG SAUER SVP and Chief Government Affairs Officer Bobby Cox
SIG SAUER Defense Strategies Group Director of Strategic Accounts Phil Aufiero
“It is one of our highest honors to design, build, and deliver our products for the United States Army,” said Bobby Cox of SIG SAUER and a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel. “For more than 250 years, the United States Army has defended our nation and land. It is important to come together and take a moment to show our gratitude to the servicemen and women who wear the uniform and protect us, and that was the focus of the ceremony at the Pentagon.”
June 14 is the anniversary of the Army’s creation, with last year marking the historic 250th milestone. The United States Army 250th Anniversary Commemorative Edition of the SIG SAUER M17, the official sidearm of America’s armed forces, was designed and manufactured with a strictly limited small batch production, making it a rare and highly collectible tribute to U.S. military service. The commemorative pistol is chambered in 9mm and features a 4.7-inch barrel within a full-size frame, delivering exceptional balance, shootability, and reliability whether it is displayed as a collector’s piece or fired on the range. A similar model is carried at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider at Arlington National Cemetery.
A distinguishing feature is its high polish DLC-coated stainless steel slide with high polish gold controls and a mirror-like finish. The slide assembly, which denotes “Est. 1775” in remembrance of the Army’s creation, adheres to the Modular Handgun System specifications and incorporates a single-screw removable rear night sight plate, providing seamless compatibility with modern optics.
MAG Exchange 2026 for the Air National Guard and Air Reserve Component will be held 26 – 27, 2026 in Tucson, AZ and run concurrent with the ARC WEPTAC. Companies interested in exhibiting should contact PK at info@magexchangemil.com.
