For those that have followed this blog and my posts about Switchblade, you will know that I like to follow this weapon system and it’s direction. And when the CEO talks about this weapon specifically, over all of it’s other offerings, and on CNBC, then I tend to take notice. The intent of the CEO is to promote the value of the company and that it has an edge in the market that will put it at the top.
And if the money guys are interested in the company because of that edge and their research on the matter, then it might indicate that this weapon will soon get a bump. Or it could be just an attempt to create buzz…. Perhaps a large purchase is coming soon?
I have yet to hear from anyone that has used this weapon system, and I have only picked bits and pieces about it. Ultimately, they are going to have to show some proof of concept on the battlefield. It will take video footage of an infantry unit or some small unit, launching this weapon and using it in combat to really drum up support for it. Soldiers will also have a say so, and if this thing fails to deliver on it’s promises or is too difficult to use or is even dangerous to the user, then word will get out about it as well. Until then, buzz and hearsay is all we got. –Matt