Spot the Difference
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Tag Dismounted Close Combat
60mm Mortar
In 2013 Janes reported that the Hirtenberger 60mm mortar purchased under an Urgent Operational Requirement would only be retained for RM/PARA use and the rest would be withdrawn. (read the Hirtenberger datasheet here) A picture last week from the MoD…
A Lot of Ammunition
From a recent FOI request During Financial Year 2013/14, 113 million rounds of 5.56x45mm ammunition and 19 million rounds of 7.62×51 mm ammunition were purchased for use by the #british army.
9mm Ammunition
Contract news, the MoD has a requirement for 9 mm NATO Ball Parabellum Ammunition, millions of em! The contract note; The MOD has a requirement for up to 10 years starting April 2016 for the Manufacture & Supply of NATO…
The SA80 A2 is “perfect” for the Army, but not Royal Marines
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L119A2 – Colt Canada C8 Upgrade
In July 2013 the MoD issued a contract award notice that detailed a mid life upgrade for the whole fleet of Cold Canada C8 carbines in service with the UK armed forces as the L119A1. I covered it here The…
The Cover of Night – Gone?
The continued development of technology generally sees it reduce in cost on a gradual incline as alternative markets and uses are found that lead to increased volume. Other times, disruptive technology appears that leapfrogs existing norms. Raytheon have just announced…
A Million Rounds a Day
BAE’s Radway Green ammunition manufacturing plant
Stop that Tank
From Forgotten Weapons During World War II, the Disney company joined in the Allied war effort by producing animated movie material at cost for the US government (they also created insignia mascots for hundreds of aircraft and warships by request).…