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2008-11-20 Science & Technology

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Posted by Frozen Al 2008-11-20 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11129 views ] Top

#1 A thermo-barbaric warhead? I'll take a dozen!

Posted by gorb 2008-11-20 01:06|| 2008-11-20 01:06|| Front Page Top

#2 Near-Nukular.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2008-11-20 01:46|| 2008-11-20 01:46|| Front Page Top

#3 Does this sound like a good anti pirate weapon to anyone else?

Posted by Aussie Mike 2008-11-20 03:02|| 2008-11-20 03:02|| Front Page Top

#4 At $2K per pop, I wouldn't mind seeing them at Cabela's.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2008-11-20 07:02|| 2008-11-20 07:02|| Front Page Top

#5 The rest of the story:
Nammo AS acquired Talley Defense Systems of Mesa AZ in early 2007.
From http://www.defenselink.mil/contracts/contract.aspx?contractid=3869

Nammo-Talley, Inc., Mesa, Ariz., is being awarded a maximum value $11,500,000 firm fixed-price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for the acquisition of shoulder-fired, Lightweight Assault Weapon (LAW) in two combat configurations, M72A7 and M72A9, along with training support items. Training items procured under this contract include the M72AS Training Launchers and the M72AS Training Rockets. The M72 LAW is a 66mm man-portable, lightweight, direct shoulder fired weapon that consists of an in-tube burning, free flight rocket prepackaged in a disposable launcher. The launcher is a lightweight, telescoping, single shot, throw away item consisting of an aluminum inner tube, an outer tube, a tube detonation device, a mechanical sight system, a firing mechanism, safety interlocks, an integral rear cover and shoulder rest and carry sling with front cover. The main difference between the two tactical configurations to be procured is the warhead. Work will be performed in Mesa, Ariz., and is expected to be completed by September 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N000164-08-D-JN03).

This contract was not competitively procured.
Is anyone asking why the original post was translated from Spanish?? Has ICE visited the NT plant in Mesa in recent years??? $2k a pop is CHEAP, not value. Something smells in the desert...

Posted by logi_cal 2008-11-20 09:56|| 2008-11-20 09:56|| Front Page Top

#6 XM1060 40mm Thermobaric Grenade

And a heck of lot more rounds for the same dollar.

Posted by ed 2008-11-20 10:00|| 2008-11-20 10:00|| Front Page Top

#7 At $2K per pop, I wouldn't mind seeing them at Cabela's.

BTW, you can own your very own M203. Widipedia:
In the United States, M203 grenade launcher attachments are classified as "Destructive Devices" under the National Firearms Act part 26 U.S.C. 5845, 27 CFR 479.11,[5] because they are a "non-sporting" firearm with a bore greater than one-half inch in diameter. M203s are relatively common on the civilian NFA market. New M203s sell for approximately $1,750 to $2,000 USD plus $200 transfer tax, and new manufacture 40mm training ammunition is available for $8 to $10 USD per cartridge, as of March 2008. High explosive 40mm grenades, however, are exceedingly rare on the civilian market, as each grenade must be individually registered with the Federal government with a $200 tax.

Several companies have also produced 37mm flare guns resembling the M203, which may be purchased without paperwork in most U.S. states. Legally, such devices are neither Destructive Devices nor even a firearms, but are signaling devices which may legally be used with 37mm flare and smoke munitions. If a 37mm flare gun were to be used with anti-personnel munitions, it would be illegal unless registered as a Destructive Device.

Posted by ed 2008-11-20 10:02|| 2008-11-20 10:02|| Front Page Top

#8 Gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "layin' down the LAW."

Posted by Mike 2008-11-20 10:21|| 2008-11-20 10:21|| Front Page Top

#9 Is anyone asking why the original post was translated from Spanish??

The reason it is translated from Spanish is I read Spanish. A more interesting question is why the english language media had no mention of this.

Al

Posted by Frozen Al 2008-11-20 11:54|| 2008-11-20 11:54|| Front Page Top

#10 Cause our media could care less about our troops or any improvement in their ability to fight!

Posted by 49 Pan">49 Pan 2008-11-20 18:45|| 2008-11-20 18:45|| Front Page Top

#11 Don't worry. The One will probably cancel the contract as soon as he takes office. After all, it wasn't bid competitively, so it must be bad. Besides, it is useful and helpful to our troops. That must be stopped!

Posted by Rambler in Virginia">Rambler in Virginia 2008-11-20 20:06|| 2008-11-20 20:06|| Front Page Top

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