12 July 2008

XM1063 - Its a Gas...Iran

Came across this snip @ cryptogon.com, "XM1063: The U.S. Army’s Mystery Projectile" and proceeded to follow the link to the source.

After reading both the snip and the source article "US weapons research is raising a stink", I decided to look for the XM1063. What I found was little more than what we already read. After all... it is a military weapon.

In one of the PDF links - http://www.dtic.mil/ndia/2007gun_missile/GMTuePM2/McCormickPresentation.pdf a question is asked; "XM1063 – Why Non Line of Sight Non-Lethal?". Here are the Answers:

XM1063 Intended to Provide a New Capability− Non Line of Sight Non-lethal

Separate combatants from non-combatants
Suppress, disperse or engage personnel
Deny personnel access to, use of, or movement through a
particular area, point or facility

Addresses Need for Non-Lethal Options That Is
Highlighted by Current Conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan

Minimizes collateral damage, fatalities and permanent
injury


NDIA 42nd Annual Armament Systems Gun and Missile System Conference & Exhibition
April 23-26, 2007 - Charlotte, North Carolina
Public Release Authorization PAO# 194-07

While reading this I thought of Iran. Only because it appears Iran is the next target as reported in the snooze and here. So the question is, Will Iran be gassed ? You know..to, Minimizes collateral damage, fatalities and permanent injury like in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Just think, one day this Non-lethal Gas may be used on you.



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