Marines Seek Nonlethal Grenade Launcher
May 24 2010
The Marine Corps has handed out awards to develop a nonlethal grenade launcher, the Marine Corps Times reports.
The Mission Payload Module-Non-lethal Weapon System can fire a flash-bang anywhere from 10 meters up to an estimated 500 meters away, officials said.
In mid-April, the Corps awarded the Australia-based Metal Storm company a contract for about $1.5 million and the Falls Church, Va.-based General Dynamics a contract for about $3 million.
Metal Storm produces a...
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