Companies downselected for British Army vehicle programme
It is believed that three companies did not make the downselect but a dark horse in Spain’s Iturri is believed to have got through.
Aimpoint unveils new sight (video)
In parallel with the recent public unveiling of the new M4 Carl Gustaf 84mm weapon system by Saab, Aimpoint highlighted its ‘FCS 12’ sight as one way to optimise the new capabilities inherent in the new M4 and other crew-served weapons. Shephard Media spoke to the company in Sweden.
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