Would the hose even be stable at whatever low speed the Chinook could maintain???

The rifle or the user?

lol don't bother answering the question you was asked

Let's find out... Anyone got a few billion down the back of the sofa, we need to put a bid in for Lockheed Martin to see what their reaction will be

I cannot see why we would need to obtain replacements from Norway, unless we now plan to upgrade more. My take on it (and obviously I could be wrong), was Norway wanted to donate, but their units aren't in good enough working order. So a quick deal with us and Robert is your mother's brother :thumb...

Exactly what part of "due diligence" didn't cover these questions? If they look at what's on offer and say its a load of shite, fair enough, kick it to the kerb...

No one is suggesting that the MoD don't do their due diligence, but 'IF' tracked Boxer is up to the task surely it would be a logical purchase*...



*yes I know MoD and logic are not happy bedfellows

This looks a bit awkward to lug around... https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2022/06/17/rheinmetall-introduces-squad-support-weapon/ The latest incarnation can engage targets out to 900 meters with a range of different ammunition types. Details on the weapon are still thin and development of the SS...

If I'm remembering rightly, it was an unfunded separate project.

You think the Yanks will let just anyone build their 6th gen's? Especially a country that has been dragging its feet against Russia? I have my doubts about that...

I said a few weeks ago that using Boxer modules on a tracked chassis could be a good idea...

Nice to know I get some things right once in a while

Googles translation....
@mblaszczak
: In the near future, we will sign contracts for the supply of mine destroyers, ZSSW remote-controlled turret systems integrated with Rosomak transporters, AW149 multi-role support helicopters, 2 observation satellites and tank destroyers

So it works now???

Note the 2 types of ammo... When you've seen videos of the rifle being easy to control that's the training ammo, when it's heavy recoiling, that the actual combat ammo.

*and civil aircraft

Sorry, lame attempt at humour aimed at those who believe that 6.8 is the be all / end all...

Well, with the Septics now getting 15 (or more?), the price should come down a bit... So there is still a (very) slim chance of adding those 2 back.

Still room for 5.56 & 300 blackout...

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/202 ... -contract/

Well our E-7's have a good excuse, none have entered service yet

Think you've got confused a little there, 6.5 CM is similar in size to 7.62x51, no way that's fitting an M4.

Maybe you mean 6mm Arc?

From 900,000???

The LMT is definitely a better thought out design than the L119A2, more user friendly, more armourer friendly.

If the L85's (and L119's) get replaced by another 5.56 (and I suspect they will), the LMT would be a good choice.

Not scientific, but an interesting look at barrel length vs Velocity...

Noteably both France and Germany chose the HK 4XX family to outfit their militaries. Mark my words, those two are quietly driving forward wholesale harmonization of their equipment and capabilities across the board. Seems to have really started around 2016... The 416 was the Germans second choice...

Maybe a system with common parts for towed and mounted solutions? (If there's enough demand for both)