Videos tagged with US Military Contracts

This video explores Aimpoint's 'Project ICE,' a 1990s prototype red dot sight that never reached mass production. The project focused on an aesthetic, organic design using cast aluminum and a modular construction separating optics from electronics. While innovative for its time, Project ICE was ultimately shelved due to market preferences for ring mounts and Aimpoint's strategic focus on securing major US military contracts, particularly the M68 CCO.

Larry Vickers provides an expert overview of the HK MR308 A3-28 rifle, detailing its features and military relevance. He highlights the 20-inch barrel, RAL 8000 finish, ambidextrous controls, and the Sig Sauer Tango6T optic, noting its use on the U.S. military's M110A1 SDMR. The discussion emphasizes technical specifications and historical context from a recognized firearms authority.

This video from Guns & Gadgets reports on the potential bankruptcy and closure of Sig Sauer's German plant in Eckernförde. The closure, attributed to locational disadvantages, restrictive legislation, and exclusion from German tenders, is expected between September and December 2020. The company has been increasingly focusing on its US operations, particularly after securing major contracts for the M17 and M18 pistols with the US military. The report highlights the significant shift in Sig Sauer's global strategy.

This episode of American Rifleman TV delves into the 200-year history of the Remington Arms Company, highlighting its status as the oldest continuous gun manufacturer in America. It emphasizes Remington's unique position as the only American company producing both firearms and ammunition domestically. The segment traces the company's origins back to Eliphalet Remington II and his early forging and rifle barrel making endeavors, leading to significant US military contracts and partnerships.