Monday, January 25, 2010
India: Terror Group Lashkar-e-Taiba Planning Paraglider Attacks In India
Wow, these guys are getting innovative. The attack using a paraglider opens up all sorts of ideas and problems-both for the terrorist and for the defenders. I believe many paraglider kits can be used for tandem jumping, so they could conceivably haul a payload of equal weight. So that could be a payload of maybe 150 to 250 lbs? Maybe more, because I know some military parachutes that can carry up to 300 lbs, along with the parachutist. But we are talking about paragliders, and that is a little bit out of my lane.
Next would be the possibilities with that setup. You could insert one individual or you could insert several individuals into key attack positions, or you could just fly the things straight into the target and detonate. You could also swarm on to one target and just keep flying human bombs into it until the target is completely destroyed. Or you could do the Chechen ambush, and fly a bomber into the response teams (EMS and Tactical), after they come in to respond to the first attack.
As for how they could pull it off. I could see them towing a paraglider near the target using a car or motorcycle, and then they just fly in like that. Or they could take off from a nearby mountain. I guess they could also use a backpack fan, but that would be pretty damn noisy. They would have to cut the engine near the target or something.
So what is next? Using a birdman suit or just pushing suicide bombers out of planes and have them glide into a target, like some kind of human JDAM? Or how about these guys just paragliding over the target and dropping mortars on target? Or they could just be looking at using these for insertions, as another way to do a Mumbai Part 2 style attack.
What’s the counter to this is the question? Shotguns, mini-guns, trained eagles, or drone archers flying micro drones into these guys? lol Who knows, but it is definitely food for thought. –Matt
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Terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba ‘planning paraglider attacks’ in India
January 25, 2010
Rhys Blakely in Mumbai
Indian intelligence officials suspect that the terrorist group behind the 2008 Mumbai attacks is planning another audacious strike on the country — this time from the air, using suicide bombers flying paragliders.
U. K. Bansal, an Indian Home Ministry official, told reporters that the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba faction was thought to have acquired a number of the gliding parachutes.
“We have intelligence reports that LeT has purchased 50 paragliding kits from Europe with an intention to launch attacks on India,” he said.
No other details were given, but security levels have been hiked across the country ahead of tomorrow’s Republic Day celebrations, one of India’s biggest holidays.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Cool Stuff: Shot Show 2010
One of these years, you will see Feral Jundi at a booth at Shot Show. These things are so much fun, and filled with tons of networking possibilities and all sorts of new weapons, weapons parts and gear. There are a few blogs out there that track shot show, but probably the best is Soldier Systems. If any readers have gone to this year’s SS, let us know what grabbed your attention there. –Matt
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Shot Show 2010 Blog here.
Shot Show Home page here.
Shot Show Facebook here.
Soldier Systems blog here.
Shot Show 2010 on Youtube here.
ITS Tactical blog here.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Weapons: M41-A Pulse Rifle From the Movie ‘Aliens’, Shoots Real Ammunition!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Weapons: The FBI to Purchase The Anzio Mag-Fed 20mm Rifle
Thanks to Matt for sending me this one. Wow, what a weapon! This is the kind of rifle marine contractors could use on a boat. That, along with the Neopup that Eeben introduced us to, and now we are talking about a pretty lethal capability. (the Neopup uses 20 mm x 42)
What makes 20 mm x 102 Vulcan round stand out, is that it can deliver a round at distance, and then the explosive charge is what provides the knock down power and destruction (chemical energy). The .50 cal. is mostly dependent on the kinetic force of the bullet to do all of that. So that thing needs velocity to knock stuff down. (kinetic energy) Although there are explosive tipped .50 cal rounds out there, I don’t think there is anything with the kind of energy that the 20 mm Vulcan can produce. Not to mention all of the interesting rounds that come in 20 mm.
I guess you could always go bigger, but the idea here is something you can transport easily that could be managed by a small team. This rifle falls under that category in my opinion.
Here are the particulars of the contract, and I have no idea what the FBI plans on doing with these things. They are probably using them for testing purposes, and also for having some kind of niche capability. This would be a fantastic tool for taking out a generator at distance, or maybe taking out a vehicle or boat at distance. It is definitely anti-material if you know what I mean.
The paint schemes might be an indicator of what they have planned. The Navy NWV digital pattern could mean they want a gun for maritime purposes? Who knows, and maybe someone from the FBI can give us the low down? Check out the video of this beast in action as well. –Matt
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to award a non-competitive, sole source purchase order to Anzio Ironworks Corporation, 1905 16th Street N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704 for two (2) Magfed 20mm Rifles and accessories in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The FBI intends to procure the following items:
Magfed 20mm Rifle with Belgian Camo Overcoat finish. Includes bipod, brake, handguard, free floated barrel and case (Qty: 1 each)
Magfed 20mm Rifle with Navy NWV Camo Duracoat finish. Includes bipod, brake, handguard, free floated barrel and case (Qty: 1 each)
Non-firing bolt assemblies (Qty: 2 each)
Extra magazines (Qty: 4 each)
Suppressors in 20mm (Qty: 2 each)
FBO Solicitation here.
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Bullet comparison of the .223 Rem, .338 Lapua, 50BMG and 20 mm Vulcan.
Features:
• 49” match grade fluted barrel
• Heavy duty clam-shell brake
• Detachable box magazine
• Available in 14.5mm, 20mm, and new Anzio 20-50 calibers
• Titanium firing pin
• 5000 yard maximum range
• Optional weights and configurations
• Huge amounts of fun
• Low recoil
Training ammo $9.50 each Tracer ammo $15 each SOLD OUT SOLD OUT + shipping (minimum order required), Call for AP pricing – only limited quantities remaining!
Includes:
• Quick change – Take-down barrel
• Fluted, hand lapped match barrel
• Oversized, high efficiency brake
• One detachable 3-round magazines
• Four massive locking lugs
• Heavy duty bipod
• Fully adjustable rear monopod
• 40 minute inclined scope rail
• Duracoat finish of your choice
• Blue-printed bolt & action
• Percussion primed configuration
• Massive bolt handle for easy loading & extraction
• Super smooth action
Optional:
• Multi- caliber kit 14.5mm and 20mm
• Pintle mount
• Available in 59lbs to 130lbs & up
• Electric primed upgrade
• 50BMG “Rail gun” conversion kit
• Yes, single shot version available for less
• You think it up – We’ll build it
• Optional handguard, freefloated barrel and adjustable bipod model $13,000.00
• Suppressor available for $3200
Anzio Iron Works Website here.