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Rogerborg said:
Oh, we're going to be sensible about this now? :(  

Is the WE the only GBBR L85?  Given that we're moving towards the L403A1 / KS-1, I wonder if they'll just skip straight to an Assault-Rifle-15 GBBR.
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The document states that they are interested in the L85A3.

 
If the MoD are reading here goes

Improve pay, make sure buildings on bases are suitable and fit for human habitation and stop putting soldiers in court for doing their jobs.

Can I have my £120,000 now as these would improve recruitment and retention levels far better than letting joe public fondle a couple of toy guns

 
Rogerborg said:
Huh, I'm ready to stand corrected, but didn't think there was a GBBR A3.  Why order off the shelf when you can "procure", I guess.
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Most likely they'll order a load specially made at an inflated price  then cancel it at the last minute and order a load of Chinese clones.

 
Tackle said:
That'll be us then ?
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& as a Mod you're gonna be fast tracked to Sandhurst.

An interesting development, I see it as a possitive bit of news regarding airsoft, certainly beats the usual wally in a Tube Station waving a RIF about headlines.

If this is successful, we might be able to expect a bigger range of L85's, more Virtus kit (clones or simply more on the marketplace), possibly an incentive for airsoft manufacturers to release a range of KS1's too, which should in theory make them cheaper but demand would probably still keep the price high.

Realistically I honestly think this could be good for our hobby, but given the international current affairs I wouldn't be surprised if conscription wasn't seriously considered for our younger generation and the use of airsoft in recruiting is a baby step towards a much bigger end goal.

 
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There won’t be GBBRs, and no sudden surge of new releases to the airsoft market.

(and the L85A3 remains the standard infantry weapon, not the L40A3 which is the ‘alternative infantry weapon’ in use for two units, one of which isn’t in the Army - the replacement of the L85 will be identified by Project Grayburn with at least a year to go for contract award)

Its a 3 year contract tender to supply complete firing range and targeting systems - similar to that already in use by “Engagement to recruit” thus is likely to include a number of sets for recruiting teams 




  • Project Title


    714083450 - Provision of Airsoft Engagement Systems






  • Project Description


    Airsoft systems have been used throughout Engage to Recruit and have proved highly effective at attracting the Main Target Audience (MTA) and has a strong positive affect on Army image and recruiting. The current Airsoft system is one of the most effective engagement assets being used to support EtR. This capability needs to be expanded and grown.

    The AIRSOFT systems comprise multiple, interdependent, components as follows: 

    Electronic Target systems. 

    Airsoft L85 A3 systems. 

    Airsoft ancillaries – loader, pellets, secure cases, sights, grips, chargers, batteries. 

    Display equipment – 24’ monitor. 

    Safety equipment – backstop, netting, eye protection, barriers. 


 
ButcherBill said:
Realistically I honestly think this could be good for our hobby, but given the international current affairs I wouldn't be surprised if conscription wasn't seriously considered for our younger generation and the use of airsoft in recruiting is a baby step towards a much bigger end goal.
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Never have I been more happy to be middle aged and fat.

 
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