Dress appropriately...

There's a new option for camouflage - custom design. A company called 'Special Operations Apps' has special software that can custom make a pattern for very specific operations location. Yes, there is literally an App for that.






Custom camouflage via Special Operations Apps:
specialoperationsapps.com

Trainers...

Coming up for bid - a jet fighter trainer. The venerable 'Fouga CM 170 Magister' fighter jet trainer would make an excellent commuter plane. Estimated Cost: 60,000 EUR



Full specifications and auction details from Artcurial:
www.artcurial.com

Digital safe...

Anyone looking to stash some data might consider the 'ioSafe Solo G3'. Fireproof, waterproof, and silent - it's available in 1 to 3 TB sizes. An additional feature is the ability to bolt it down. Additional forensic recovery services available. Cost: starting at 299 USD.


Details, spec and purchase via ioSafe:
iosafe.com/products-soloG3-overview

Robo-guards...

There are three new prison guards in South Korea, but they're a little unusual - they're robots. The Pohang guards will patrol at night and report suspicious activities back to regular human guards.





Read more about it via Singularity Hub:
singularityhub.com

Just doodling...

Lockheed Martin is already noodling around with new 6th generation fighter jet designs... for the year 2030. Some daydream ideas include multispectral stealth, ubiquitous situational awareness, and self healing structures. In any case, the sketch is pretty cool.






6th generation fighter memo via The Dew Line:
www.flightglobal.com/blogs/the-dewline/2012/01/picture-lockheed-reveals-conce.html

Sticker...

The venerable Gerber brand has a newer model tactical knife: 'The Mini Covert Automatic'. The side open blade has many excellent features including oversized buttons allowing for use with gloved hands. Cost: about 140 USD.






Order and demo video via Blade HQ:
www.bladehq.com

Field trip...

Gutsy explorer Lana Sator took a bit of an unauthorized field trip - to the NPO Energomash Rocket Factory outside of Moscow. As you might imagine, the management was less than thrilled. You can, however, enjoy her photos.






Amazing photos of the factory via Lana's Blog:
lana-sator.livejournal.com

Dish network...

Anyone having trouble getting satellite reception might enjoy this; an 11 story space tracking station for sale in central California. The nuclear blast proof tracking station was built originally for the Apollo moon missions - and has been used for various purposes since. It comes with a farm house, barn, basketball court, helicopter landing pad, and 160 acres of land. Cost: about 3 Million USD.





More info and video via KSBW:
www.ksbw.com/news/30126332/detail.html

Perfect shot...

Perhaps as close as one can get to the caffeinated holy grail, the 'Rocket Espresso Giotto Evoluzione'. This heavily chromed piece of hardware is engineered to professional specs. Cost: 2,100 USD.






Specs sheets, photos, and contact info via Rocket Espresso:
www.rocket-espresso.it

Cuff bracelet...

Paracord is a very good thing to have in a survival situation - but, this paracord bracelet has a second 'secret' - a hidden key for unlocking handcuffs. Cost: 20 USD





Available from Etsy:
www.etsy.com

2 plus 2...

Lexus is thinking a little bit sporty right now... their newest concept car is the 'LF-LC 2+2'. The hybrid sports coupe is quite good looking. Here's hoping it sees the light of day.




Get the scoop and additional photos from 'Road and Track':
www.roadandtrack.com

Armed and dangerous: Update...

As reported back in June, the kevlar sleeve / stun weapon now has a new name and is being offered for sale. 'The Armstar Gauntlet' as it's being marketed - is a camera, stun gun, flash light, and is now sporting an iphone dock (seriously).






Read more and order via Armstar:
www.armstar.net

Stateroom...

In a bold recycling move, the Chinese have purchased a Russian Kiev-class aircraft carrier and retrofitted it into a luxury hotel. The 'Tianjin Aircraft Carrier Hotel' is moored in northern China. Later this month, it will open it's 148 rooms - which will include 2 Presidential suites and 3 VIP guest rooms.





Read more about it via CNNGo:
www.cnngo.com

Spring is coming...

Anyone considering sprucing up their spring look might look at the 'Moschino Trench Coat'. Classic military styling combines with modern updates including a red lining and a trim cut. Cost: 506 USD.






Available from FarFetch:
www.farfetch.com

Lost and Found...

It's very frustrating to lose a ship or aircraft - that's where the gents at VessEx Extractions come in. VessEx is a company that specializes in recovering assets and providing anti-piracy services.






Read more about their services via the VessEx homesite:
www.vesselextractions.com