British Army launches grenade machine gun against Taliban

[Blackleaf]

The British Army launches a deadly weapon against the Taliban....

Army launches 'grenade' machine gun

by MATTHEW HICKLEY, Defence Correspondent

19th October 2006

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The Taliban idiots have no chance: The 'grenade' machine gun will soon be in use against Taliban fighters






It fires six high-explosive grenades per second, and can destroy enemy troop positions or vehicles up to a mile-and-a-half away by day or night.

This fearsome weapon is the latest addition to the British Army's arsenal, and is set to be in use against Taliban fighters in Afghanistan by the end of next month following urgent requests for more firepower from commanders on the ground.

Unveiling the new Automatic Lightweight Grenade Launcher ministers promised a 'significant enhancement in firepower' following mounting concerns over the size and strength of the force which Britain has committed to operations in the volatile southern Helmand Province.

Sources described the system as a 'small artillery piece in all but name', which can be mounted on a Land Rover for rapid movement.

Commanders are hoping it will prove ideal for tackling groups of heavily-armed Taliban fighters who mount lighting strikes against British camps and patrols before melting back into the rugged landscape.

Ironically the grenade launcher was developed by arms manufacturers Heckler & Koch in the 1990s when the company was British-owned, but only now has the MOD signed up as a customer - four years after BAE Systems sold the operation to German buyers.

Defence chiefs responded to calls from commanders in Afghanistan by striking an urgent deal to buy 44 of the weapons for £4.3million including ammunition - almost £100,000 per weapon.

It can be mounted on a tripod to defend airstrips or camps or fitted to a Land Rover for mobile patrols. Some infantry troops already carry grenade launchers fitted to their assault rifles, but the larger weapon has a far greater range and rate of fire.

Unveiling the grenade launcher on Salisbury Plain yesterday defence minister Lord Drayson said: 'This new system will significantly enhance the firepower available to units on operational duty in Afghanistan.'

He claimed it was proof of the MOD's commitment 'to ensuring our forces have the right equipment to do their job.'
Soldiers serving in Afghanistan have complained of a serious shortage of equipment particularly helicopters needed to move troops and supplies around the dangerous and mountainous battlefield.

dailymail.co.uk

 

[Logic 7]

The British Army launches a deadly weapon against the Taliban....

Army launches 'grenade' machine gun

by MATTHEW HICKLEY, Defence Correspondent

19th October 2006

The Taliban idiots have no chance: The 'grenade' machine gun will soon be in use against Taliban fighters

Who is idiot in here?? The world coalition are on their cases for more than 5 years, still taliban are still very strong, same with alqueada, apperently the taliban coalition are even more stronger than the Nazi-axis during ww2, pretty funny and pathetic your wars guys, it is about time you guys realize how stupid you are to support such war.

 

[DurkaDurka]

apperently the taliban coalition are even more stronger than the Nazi-axis during ww2

According to who?

Care to back up these delusions of yours with a credible link? (no geocities links please)

 

[Logic 7]

According to who?

Care to back up these delusions of yours with a credible link? (no geocities links please)

It took 4 years and a half to get rid of Nazi germany and the whole axis during ww2, when taliban and alqueada , the war has been on since the year of 2001, still they are very strong, calculate it, it is already 5 years and nato is asking for help, pretty funny if you ask me,and the people of afganisthan think the mission is already lost.

People who still support this war, surely arent very smart.

 

[MikeyDB]

And how soon will we see this wondeful machine deliver peace?

Will killing eveyone who right now is considered the enemy, Taliban, Afghanis protecting themselves etc. establish peace in a country like Afghanistan when the best of the latest and best weapons available can't seem to win the peace in Israel?

 

[CDNBear]

The British Army launches a deadly weapon against the Taliban....

Army launches 'grenade' machine gun

by MATTHEW HICKLEY, Defence Correspondent

19th October 2006

The Taliban idiots have no chance: The 'grenade' machine gun will soon be in use against Taliban fighters






It fires six high-explosive grenades per second, and can destroy enemy troop positions or vehicles up to a mile-and-a-half away by day or night.

This fearsome weapon is the latest addition to the British Army's arsenal, and is set to be in use against Taliban fighters in Afghanistan by the end of next month following urgent requests for more firepower from commanders on the ground.

Unveiling the new Automatic Lightweight Grenade Launcher ministers promised a 'significant enhancement in firepower' following mounting concerns over the size and strength of the force which Britain has committed to operations in the volatile southern Helmand Province.

Sources described the system as a 'small artillery piece in all but name', which can be mounted on a Land Rover for rapid movement.

Commanders are hoping it will prove ideal for tackling groups of heavily-armed Taliban fighters who mount lighting strikes against British camps and patrols before melting back into the rugged landscape.

Ironically the grenade launcher was developed by arms manufacturers Heckler & Koch in the 1990s when the company was British-owned, but only now has the MOD signed up as a customer - four years after BAE Systems sold the operation to German buyers.

Defence chiefs responded to calls from commanders in Afghanistan by striking an urgent deal to buy 44 of the weapons for £4.3million including ammunition - almost £100,000 per weapon.

It can be mounted on a tripod to defend airstrips or camps or fitted to a Land Rover for mobile patrols. Some infantry troops already carry grenade launchers fitted to their assault rifles, but the larger weapon has a far greater range and rate of fire.

Unveiling the grenade launcher on Salisbury Plain yesterday defence minister Lord Drayson said: 'This new system will significantly enhance the firepower available to units on operational duty in Afghanistan.'

He claimed it was proof of the MOD's commitment 'to ensuring our forces have the right equipment to do their job.'
Soldiers serving in Afghanistan have complained of a serious shortage of equipment particularly helicopters needed to move troops and supplies around the dangerous and mountainous battlefield.

dailymail.co.uk

I'm really really starting to love you British!!!

I want one for Xmas!!!!!

 

[MikeyDB]

Yeah those mavelous Brits!

When the United States wants to flex its muscle over control of a geographic area the size of metropolitan Washington D.C. they send entire carrier groups and thouands of troops....

Why when the British were piqued by the Argentinians and flexed their muscle re-staking claim to two-dozen hectares of rock moss and the odd bleeting sheep they sent the great armada of the British Empire, Britania who "Ruled the Waves" managed to lose a frigate to an exocet missle.....

This war stuff is just such a hoot....

 

[MikeyDB]

Colpy

Just think about how being the proud owner of the new grenade machine gun would be greeted at the next IPSC meet!

No you don't have to be acurate at all with this thing and it kills everybody around it without consideration of whether that person's an armed combatant unarmed civilian or ally or some one taking shelter like a woman or a child! No more silly "A" Zones and "B" Zones every shots a bulls-eye!

I just cant' understand is why simply carpet bombing the whole of Afghanistan isn't used instead of wasting time and money on having someone responsible for squeezing a trigger. But then I'll never understand a great deal about the bellicose mentality to begin with.

 

[CDNBear]

Colpy

Just think about how being the proud owner of the new grenade machine gun would be greeted at the next IPSC meet!

No you don't have to be acurate at all with this thing and it kills everybody around it without consideration of whether that person's an armed combatant unarmed civilian or ally or some one taking shelter like a woman or a child! No more silly "A" Zones and "B" Zones every shots a bulls-eye!

I just cant' understand is why simply carpet bombing the whole of Afghanistan isn't used instead of wasting time and money on having someone responsible for squeezing a trigger. But then I'll never understand a great deal about the bellicose mentality to begin with.

Is your distain for anything military, based on the fact that you lack the male or female fortitude to enlist. Just because someone chooses to serve their Nation, does not make them intellectually inferior to you. It just means that they have a different mind set. Honour, courage, loyalty, duty, valour, you know, things you have no idea about.

Maybe you should ask Michael Burrell.

 

[Colpy]

Colpy

Just think about how being the proud owner of the new grenade machine gun would be greeted at the next IPSC meet!

No you don't have to be acurate at all with this thing and it kills everybody around it without consideration of whether that person's an armed combatant unarmed civilian or ally or some one taking shelter like a woman or a child! No more silly "A" Zones and "B" Zones every shots a bulls-eye!

I just cant' understand is why simply carpet bombing the whole of Afghanistan isn't used instead of wasting time and money on having someone responsible for squeezing a trigger. But then I'll never understand a great deal about the bellicose mentality to begin with.

Well, it would definitely make "major"!

 

[CDNBear]

Well, it would definitely make "major"!

Give him some time to reply to that, he's going to have to sift through a few of pages, when he googles it, lmao.

 

[northstar]

Who is idiot in here?? The world coalition are on their cases for more than 5 years, still taliban are still very strong, same with alqueada, apperently the taliban coalition are even more stronger than the Nazi-axis during ww2, pretty funny and pathetic your wars guys, it is about time you guys realize how stupid you are to support such war.--logic7

Hey Jihad Logic7, The idiot are those who are hiding like cowards and sneaking around trying to pretend they support our Western society while whining and showing contempt for our countries generousity and freedom.

So, grow up, and try again...

why aren't you over there with your friends ...what no answer? I understand your friends are getting more and more desprete as they try to recruit through our Mosques only to recognize that the Mosques will not cooperate after being caught supporting and recruiting through visiting Prophets...in other words the gig is up, and you can't find any more suckers to strap on the old blow up vests...

So go, instead of continuing to whine, why don't you just don a Burka otherwise know as a Black Klu-Klux -Klan look and frighten some children for kicks...oh and l understand that they are for both sexes since men as well as women have been found wearing them.