Military News you may have missed – October 16
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Military News you may have missed – October 9, 2010
- Dragon skin *body armor*. Still a hot item? – Page 2 – Survivalist Forum
October 9, 2010 – The debate rages on! A couple of fellows weigh in on the flawed testing procedures and unusual sweetheart deal with Interceptor body armor.
- Point Blank Solutions Awarded Concealable *Body Armor* Contract *…*
October 9, 2010 – Business as usual for ...
Military News you may have missed – October 2, 2010
- Court Tosses $35.2 Million *Body*-*Armor* Settlement
October 2, 2010 – This sad story never seems to go away.
- BAE Develops ‘Three in One’ *Body Armor* | Kit Up!
October 2, 2010 – When military contractors talk about “add-ons” and “customization” features I see extra costs. Is this a serious piece of protective gear or just a promotional piece?
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M2 “Ma Duce” gets overhaul
According to press releases, the U.S. Army has awarded General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products a $35 million order to manufacture M2A1 quick change barrel (“QCB”) conversion kits. According to the news release, “the QCB conversion kits feature several direct-replacement parts to modify existing M2 heavy barrel (M2HB) machine guns to the M2A1 configuration. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in January 2011 and will continue through December 2012. “
“‘With the QCB conversion kits, the U.S. warfighter can change the machine ...
Call to properly equip our frontline troops
In a fascinating article published on September 27th in the National Defense Magazine, retired Maj. Gen. Robert Scales argues that the Department of Defense (“DOD”) “has failed to pay adequate attention to improving the equipment and training for small infantry units” currently serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Gen. Scales, a former commandant of the Army War College and military historian, claims that while “we’re still the best ground force in ...
DoD Shell Game?: You be the judge.
Can anyone tell me exactly how many US servicemembers are currently deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan? How about the number of Americans in uniform on 9/11? Or the number serving in uniform today? Does anyone know the total number of servicemembers deployed to Afghanistan over the past 9 years? Deployed to Iraq since 2003? I’m asking these questions because all I’ve been hearing since “combat operations” ended ...
Military News you may have missed – September 25, 2010
- U.S. Army Awards General Dynamics $35 Million to Produce M2A1 *…*
September 25, 2010 – Let’s hope that spare parts are not deficient.
- M24 Reconfigured Sniper Weapon System « Soldier Systems
September 25, 2010 – Looks like an upgrade in the works.
Military News you may have missed – September 20, 2010
- Flamboyant Executive of Possibly Defective Military Body Armor Convicted of Fraud
September 18, 2010 – For the sake of our men and women in uniform, we do hope the “truth” will soon emerge.
- *Body*-*armor* boss guilty | Latest News, News Today, News Online *…*
September 18, 2010 – Is this the end of the story or just the beginning?
M4 Carbine Upgrade Kit Deployed
In an interesting article entitled “Finally Fixing The M4 Carbine,” Strategy Page reports that “the U.S. Army has begun delivering upgrade kits for its M4 carbines. The kits replace the barrel, receiver and auto-loading system with one that is easier to keep clean. There is also a heavier barrel and the ability to fire full automatic. There are also stronger rails on top of the barrel, for mounting scopes and such. The army is distributing at ...
Continue Reading →Military News you may have missed – September 11, 2010
- Point Blank Solutions Wins Three-Year Detroit Police Department Contract
September 11, 2010 – Interesting how a company in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy continues to get awarded body armor contracts. Can’t we do better?
- What is your opinion on issuing new *sidearms* to US *military* *…*
September 11, 2010 – It seems that we opted for the Beretta M9 just to appease ...