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To: Dennis V. who wrote (11887)	6/6/1999 5:03:00 PM
From: Tickertype	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 27311

Although Valence may provide some test samples, I assume any large-scale production will be done by Alliant. After all, the jv with Alliant is very similar to the one with Hanil. Alliant has been making all kinds of batteries for the military for many years, and li-poly units are just another new version in their lineup. - T -

To: Dennis V. who wrote (11887)	6/6/1999 5:04:00 PM
From: John Curtis	Respond to of 27311

Here's a URL to the Popular Science web-site where there's a brief "blurb" on Alliant's weapon(you'll have to scroll about 2/3rd's of the way down to get to it): popsci.com Fred, if I'm not mistaken an in-depth article on the weapon can be found in the July, 1998 issue(possible on page 65). As for this weapon itself.....well.....it certain advertises nicely.....but I gotta wonder about it from a "grunts" perspective. Hand to hand, up close in yer face and PERSONAL combat demands rugged, KISS(Keep It Simple Stupid) type of weaponery(to my mind). As fancy smancy as this new rifle seems, I can't help but wonder about...uh...."breakage". But I'm sure they'll put it through it's paces. And Fred, those numbers you've refined are nice......but me thinks I'm gonna resist counting any chickens until we have at least ONE hatchling to new parent "oogle" over. ;-) Now let's see how this week goes... John~

To: Dennis V. who wrote (11887)	6/6/1999 5:12:00 PM
From: William Epstein	Respond to of 27311

Dennis V. You are right because the DD makes exceptions when it wants to. However, a rifle is a basic weapon a guided missile is not. I have worked in machine shops that were subcontractors in Calf. However, there were a lot of subcontractors available to make the same parts. You might find a Japanese circuit board in a guided missile because it was a one time run and 100% overs were ordered, just in case, as part of the contract. Guided missiles have a life expectancy of so many years and then they are replaced. However, batteries for rifles are disposable items. The DD wants to be sure that there is nothing that can interdict or interfere with the flow of ordinance or weapons in time of war. That is part of its mission. No one can say how many rifles would be needed during wartime. Since so many are ordered (as compared to missiles) All parts must be replaceable and available. It simply makes sense. Your right about the politics of this and some of its reasons but policy depends on the weapon and its intended use. Also, on the politics of the moment. I suggest a recent book, "Fortress America". Deals with current DD policies. Bill