Marge warned us about ‘Jewish space lasers’ but this is a whole new level!
Or could it be the Saudis?
/credible
What is the consensus on these things? They’re still vulnerable to tank mines, though definitely fares better against ATGMs and FPV - but is it still an effective tank with all those panels bolted on? Could this be the weapon to surpass metal gear!?
The IRA lost according to the goals they set themselves, Ireland is still partitioned. And the modern remnant and splinter groups are closer to drug trafficking gangs than militant resistance.
What can be learned from that conflict is how the state should act, especially when operating inside non and semi-permissive territory - any atrocities your forces commit will set back your goals, and fuel support for extremist actors.
NATO
OTAN
Vatnik copied the smart kid’s homework… accidentally
Even better that the smoking wrecks are almost certainly S-300/400 air defense systems… At least three launchers, couldn’t even protect themselves
Paddle magazine release isn’t a negative really, but it’s a weird thing to hold onto a very Euro-centric handgun feature, when selling to Americans who are used to a side button. You gain ambi use though
The IAR is dope; tinfoil theory of M16 replacement or no, it’s a legit (especially maritime) upgrade with a solid out the box issued package. Weight freed from individual load aside, the M249 accuracy is seriously lacking;
The M249 is not a particularly accurate weapon, accurate to only twelve minutes of angle
Cry as we may about belt fed rate of fire and suppression, volume fire is anathema to a resupply limited strike force. It’s the right choice as SAW replacement and rifleman weapon - volume fire on demand, but accurate fire first otherwise.
Disagree. They do dumb little things akin to Apple because “that’s how it’s designed to be used”. See: not offering multi-position collapsible stocks for decades, PMAG incompatibility for multiple 416 generations, pistol paddle magazine releases (even on US contracts), weird optic rail height on the 416, HK never really caring about aftermarket parts or third party accessories…
They build quality, well/over designed firearms with quirks - everyone does, the Belgians, Italians, Americans, etc. The 416/417 is the obvious choice because: the time they’ve spent iterating issues and, it’s top class AR variant with a proven G36 piston system. Not special HK wunderwaffen krautmagik
Given production stopped in 1994 the receivers are at a minimum, 30 years old at this point. The MoD may want a domestic supplier, but BAE tore those facilities down decades ago after privatization. There’s no competition - if you issue optics and want the best for your ‘pocket army’, it’s a 416 variant or FN SCAR.
There are no fingerprints deep underwater
Nothing to tie one to a crime
And if you seek vengeance
All you need are instruments of pain
On actually seeing the aircraft fly, Udet reportedly flew into a rage, declaring: “That is no airplane, leave it alone! I forbid you to fly it again.”
Most credible Generaloberst Ernst Udet, tut tut no vision
“Bequeath unto me a clip, so that damage might yet be wrought upon this motley band of fools”
Meanwhile FN has no trouble selling a +$3k rifle with an entirely extruded aluminum tuning fork receiver…