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2016-08-24 -Short Attention Span Theater-

US Army's XM 25 "Airburst" Weapon: A Game Changer Headed for the Junk Yard?

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Posted by gorb 2016-08-24 12:14|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 a devastating weapons system that changes the face of battle when we are in direct fire contact with the enemy

Therefore much too harmful for a 'kinder, gentler' military. The Fluffy Bunny and Baby Duck Society is grateful.

Posted by Bobby 2016-08-24 12:44|| 2016-08-24 12:44|| Front Page Top

#2 Didn't fit the Graft Plan or narrative of the Obola regime.

Not to mention the requirement to get rid of the army all together except for programs that are foundational for the Clinton Foundation money laundering.

Posted by AlanC 2016-08-24 13:36|| 2016-08-24 13:36|| Front Page Top

#3 The weapon uses laser-rangefinder technology to fire a high-explosive airburst round capable of detonating at a specific point near an enemy target hidden or otherwise obscured by terrain or other obstacles, Army developers have explained.

Hiding behind a rock? Sort of runs counter to the Positive ID (PID) ROE, but who am I to question the logic.

Posted by Besoeker 2016-08-24 14:48|| 2016-08-24 14:48|| Front Page Top

#4 A squad or platoon weapon, does not need to be in every soldier. Then what about the rifle grenades and M203? couldn't they just make a M203 version witha programable round instead of a gold plated weapon?

Posted by Tarzan Slailet2796 2016-08-24 15:22|| 2016-08-24 15:22|| Front Page Top

#5 We can't have troops be more effective than they are. It would be so unfair to the enemy!

Posted by Nguard 2016-08-24 16:06|| 2016-08-24 16:06|| Front Page Top

#6 The Marines LOVED this weapon when it was being tested in combat. They couldn't get enough of them into our troops hands.

God forbid we give them something they like, can use and helps them get home safely.

Posted by DarthVader 2016-08-24 16:56|| 2016-08-24 16:56|| Front Page Top

#7 I'm guessing Raytheon has peddled it's new 'Pike' missile here. It's supposed to be basically a mini Javelin that you fire from an M40 grenade launcher, and uses existing Javelin directioning gear, etc.

Posted by ed in texas 2016-08-24 17:32|| 2016-08-24 17:32|| Front Page Top

#8 Impacts the CAS airframe narrative

Posted by Skidmark 2016-08-24 19:46|| 2016-08-24 19:46|| Front Page Top

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