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BangBang Cinema: Iron Man 2

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Robert Fure

Back in 2008, Marvel’s Iron Clad Playboy Tony Stark got a chance to rock and roll on the big screen. Despite a kick-ass rock and roll trailer, there was plenty of reasons to be hesitant. A ton of comic book … Continue reading →

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Kopin Wins $27m Contract For TWS-11B Thermal Eyepiece

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Robert Farago

mae.pennnet.com reports that the U.S. Army has awarded a $27 million contract to Taunton Mass military contractor Kopin (“The Nanosemiconductor Company”) for their latest gen thermal eyepiece. In case you were wondering. Kopin’s TWS-IIB eyepiece is based on the company’s … Continue reading →

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AK-47 v. M16

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Robert Farago

Considering this last night’s news that the U.S. Army is sending 5000 M14 Enhanced to Afghanistan, I thought it a good time to post this look at the weapon’s rival: ye olde AK-47. The M14′s not the M16, but still.

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Army’s Quick Fix for Afghanistan Range Deficit: 5000 M14 Enchanced Battle Rifles

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Robert Farago

TTAG has reported the U.S. Army’s ongoing sloth re: equipping troops in Afghanistan with rifles capable of effective range. And now, finally, they’re doing something about it. allvoices.com reports that the Army is sending M14 Enhanced Battle Rifles to forces … Continue reading →

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U.S. Army Drops Bayonet Practice

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Robert Farago

According to the AP [via KTUU], the U.S. Army has dropped bayonet practice from basic training. “Adapting to battlefield experience in Afghanistan and Iraq, the Army is revamping its basic training regimen for the first time in three decades by … Continue reading →

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