Category Archives: Mobility

MiliPol Qatar: XSR Special Purpose Boat

Posted on 09/10/2012 by Strike-Hold

This company’s booth wasn’t actually manned when I stopped by, nor did they have any marketing literature in the booth. But they did have this poster for this rather spiffy looking range of special purpose boats…  

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MiliPol Qatar: Sillinger

Posted on 09/10/2012 by Strike-Hold

Coming up for air now, let’s take a look at a couple of vendors displaying surface craft solutions at MiliPol Qatar 2012. First up is French company Sillinger, part of the Groupe Marck group of companies.  Sillinger was founded in … Continue reading →

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MiliPol Qatar – SEABOB Black Shadow 730

Posted on 08/10/2012 by Strike-Hold

It might look like a cruise missile that has lost its wings, or like a giant tadpole, or a short torpedo – it might even remind you of something from a Bond film, or a sci-fi masterpiece.  At any rate, … Continue reading →

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MiliPol Qatar – Camo that TacticalHipster would approve of?

Posted on 08/10/2012 by Strike-Hold

I spotted this little gem hanging on the wall at the NAUTIRAID / SQUALE stand as well. Now, when’s the last time you saw anything in current ue sporting “Duck Hunter” camouflage?  Maybe it just goes to prove, leave something … Continue reading →

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MiliPol Qatar – NAUTIRAID SB Commando MK VI folding kayak

Posted on 08/10/2012 by Strike-Hold

When we think of the middle east we tend to think about the land-locked seas of sand, and maybe overlook the military significance of the seas around the region.  Fortunately, there are plenty of things on display at MiliPol Qatar … Continue reading →

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