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Helmets for Herrick

How many helmets do you need for a deployment to

January 22, 2013 | News and Information | 4 Comments

3 Years, 5m Euros and a Load of Laser Rangefinders

As part of the Sniper System Improvement (SSI) Programme the MoD purchased 580 PLRF 15C’  Pocket laser Rangefinders from the Swiss company Vectronix …

December 16, 2012 | News and Information | 1 Comment

Magic Bullets

A couple of interesting developments in the infantry weapons field. The first is the laser guided bullet that Sandia Labs have been working on.The .50-caliber …

February 7, 2012 | Analysis and Proposal | 144 Comments

Cased Telescoping Ammunition Update

We have discussed small arms calibres, dismounted close combat and soldier burdens a couple of times and one of the issues that seems to be receiving a great …

January 20, 2012 | News and Information | 280 Comments

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