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Israel Military Industries (IMI) has unveiled a new 5.56x45 mm round that it said will enable combat units to use one type of ammunition for assault rifles and machine guns.
IMI's new APM 5.56 mm round. (Israel Military Industries)
IMI decided to develop the Armor Piercing Match (APM) round after being told by militaries that standard types of 5.56 mm ammunition do not provide the performance needed on the modern battlefield, according to Israel Shmilovitz, the company’s corporate vice-president and managing director of its Small Calibre Division.
“The Israel Defense Forces is certainly examining this bullet in a serious manner. It is highly interested. I can’t go into further details,” he said.
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IMI's new APM 5.56 mm round. (Israel Military Industries)
IMI decided to develop the Armor Piercing Match (APM) round after being told by militaries that standard types of 5.56 mm ammunition do not provide the performance needed on the modern battlefield, according to Israel Shmilovitz, the company’s corporate vice-president and managing director of its Small Calibre Division.
“The Israel Defense Forces is certainly examining this bullet in a serious manner. It is highly interested. I can’t go into further details,” he said.
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(103 of 474 words)
http://www.janes.com/article/77911/imi-unveils-new-5-56-mm-armour-piercing-round
