Bullpups advance (slowly)

From: Tony Williams (Tony.Williams_at_quarry.nildram.co.uk)
Date: 11/17/04 

To: sci-military-moderated@moderators.isc.org
Date: 17 Nov 2004 13:48:19 -0800

I have been told that the FN F2000 has been ordered in small numbers
(70) for Belgian special forces.

JDW reports that the Israeli Army ordered 15,000 Tavor rifles in July
2003. The IDF's Givati Brigade evaluated the Tavor against the M4A1
carbine as a replacement for the M16, and "favoured the Tavor as a
solution to its increasing involvement in urban warfare operations".
Initial deliveries began early in 2004 to equip the IDF's four regular
infantry brigades and a further purchase of 40,000 rifles is expected
at a future date to equip the IDF's reserve units.

The Tavor has been purchased by India for special forces - the
ordinary troops are being equipped with the 5.56mm INSAS rifle (a
modified AK design).

Tony Williams
Military gun and ammunition website: http://www.quarry.nildram.co.uk
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