‘FlexFence’ Protects Against Rocket-Propelled Grenades

Plasan’s FlexFence feels like a smooth leather seat, but this new protection system is designed to protect vehicles from the dreaded rocket-propelled grenades.

Patrol In Style With This Up-Armored 7-Class BMW

We caught up with Manfred Hotschek, project manager of security and specialty cars for BMW M GmBh, at an event held last night in D.C. The event was hosted by the O’Gara Group, providers of mobile personal security to clients including the U.S. State Department, U.S. SOCOM and a myriad of other U.S.- and foreign-based government and civilian clients. The event featured a look behind the tinted glass at a couple of O’Gara’s products that showcase their ability to combine high-security, discreet-appearance vehicles with a suite of communication, countermeasure, survival and threat sensing technology. And by discreet, I mean vehicles with a non-tactical appearance. Otherwise, there isn’t anything discreet about a 7-Class Beemer.

Big Decisions on MRAP Fleet Due in December

The Army is actually working on two MRAP-related studies, one concerning the size of the fleet moving forward, and one “to make a decision on what’s the future of MRAPs,” Fahey said.