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Monday 16 February 2015

Canada's next-generation military smart gun unveiled

A new smart weapon being developed for the Canadian Armed Forces bristles with technology ...


Looking every bit like a weapon from a science fiction movie, the latest integrated assault rifle prototype being developed for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is packed with some very smart weapons technology. Along with the ability to fire new lightweight telescoped ammunition, and a secondary effects module that adds either a three-round 40 mm grenade launcher or a 12-gauge shotgun, there is also a NATO-standard power and data bus to allow the attachment of smart accessories, such as electro-optical sights and position sensors that connect to command and control networks... Continue Reading Canada's next-generation military smart gun unveiled



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