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US Army Tests “Amerikanski” RPG-7 Derivative

Posted February 22, 2015 in Guns & Gear, Other Gear & Gadgets by Nathaniel F with 96 Comments

The US Army has tested – to some degree – Airtronic USA Inc.’s “Amerikanski” RPG-7 rocket launcher. From Kit Up!: U.S. Army infantry platoons may one day be fighting with an Americanized version of the famous, Soviet RPG 7 anti-armor [Read More…]

“Hole” vehicle armor being developed in UK

Posted January 15, 2009 in Other Gear & Gadgets by Steve Johnson with 12 Comments

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory in the UK is developing a new type of armor for vehicles that is cheaper and lighter to produce. It is made from ultra hard steel and covered in holes. The armor. The holes, or the edges of the holes, deflect bullets making [Read More…]