About the Brand;
Combat Systems grew out of Prague’s storied Combat Shield workshops—textile specialists who, since 1993, have supplied Czech Police units and Army Special-Forces with plate carriers, combat apparel, and ballistic protection. In 2015 the Combat Systems name was formally launched; by 2021 the brand was operating as an independent, fully Czech-owned manufacturer. Three decades of mission-critical sewing expertise still live under one roof, and every product is cut, stitched, and quality-checked in Prague.
Their philosophy is brutally simple: build gear that out-lasts the mission, not just the warranty. Only proven MIL-SPEC fabrics and US-made hardware make the cut, and new designs are field-tested by active operators before they ever hit the production line.
After perfecting human load-bearing equipment, the team applied the same zero-failure mindset to working dogs. The result is a focused K9 line—tactical harnesses and quick-release leads—that gives handlers the same confidence their two-legged counterparts already enjoy. Products ship within 48 hours when in stock, and the factory is willing to tweak colourways or sizing for specialised roles.
See more about Combat Systems at their website; https://www.combatsystems.eu/
Why we choose Combat Systems;
At Snakeshead K9 we refuse to stock kit that merely looks tactical; it has to perform tactically. Combat Systems’ K9 gear meets that standard.
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Battle-proven pedigree – Sewn on the same industrial machines that turn out Czech SOF plate carriers.
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MIL-SPEC DNA – 500D Cordura®, ITW/AustriAlpin hardware, bar-tacked stress points, lifetime field serviceability.
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Handler-centric design – Low-profile geometry, no snag points, fast on-off adjustment, and a leash that dumps clean with a single motion even under tension.
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European speed – Made in the EU and assessed against some of the tightest quality control systems we have come across. Combat Systems gear is robust, well featured and reliable, always!
The Gear We Stock
| Product | Mission-Ready Features |
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| K9 Tactical Harness | Sizes 1-3 cover most working breeds; colour options include Multicam®, Multicam Black™, Ranger Green, Coyote Brown, and Black. Fully modular MOLLE panels, reinforced lifting handle, and drag-tested leash ring withstand real extraction loads. |
| K9 Quick-Release Lead | Heavy-duty webbing paired with a swivel snap-shackle for one-handed deployment. Detaches in seconds without feeding slack, keeping you and the dog in the fight. Multiple colourways pair with the harness. |
What This Means for You
When a door blows or a track goes live, your dog’s kit cannot be the weak link. Combat Systems delivers European-built hardware that carries the same genetic code as frontline plate carriers, nothing less. We keep core sizes and colours on our UK shelves for next-day dispatch; special orders land in roughly 3-4 weeks. All harnesses are made to order and shipped directly from the EU.
Bottom line: Equip your K9 with gear forged for war-fighters, not weekenders. We selected Combat Systems as a supplier because of their wealth of experience building kit for the front line and the wealth of experience that feeds into every one of their design decisions.
