Because the defense industry is a business, and it's not about what's best for the troops, it's about what's best for business.
Usually. Sometimes it's not even that but just politics. And many politicians think blindly throwing money at the military is just as effective as listening to the experts who know what actually need funding and what doesn't. Then the special interests get back in, and things get really messy.
Usually. Sometimes it's not even that but just politics. And many politicians think blindly throwing money at the military is just as effective as listening to the experts who know what actually need funding and what doesn't. Then the special interests get back in, and things get really messy.
I think these are Hobby books for Japanese weapons enthusiasts, so I'm kind of confused as to who would consider this to be an endorsement for this rifle model.
Most of the time weapons in a Japanese anime book is more "industrial art"* than anything serious as procurement and training.
Jun Tsukasa explained that motive in his artbook "Bullet". Japanese citizens are not allowed to own weapons, so there is that fascination.
I'm kind of curious why prone snipers are shown bracing their shoulders when taking aim instead of using the combat grip or holding the rifle. I would never guess that would help without having ever fired such a powerful weapon myself.
Also, are my eyes fooling me, or is her trigger arm totally detached from her shoulders? If so, that's bad anatomy.
I'm kind of curious why prone snipers are shown bracing their shoulders when taking aim instead of using the combat grip or holding the rifle. I would never guess that would help without having ever fired such a powerful weapon myself.
Also, are my eyes fooling me, or is her trigger arm totally detached from her shoulders? If so, that's bad anatomy.
Backroom deals are a problem in the military as some contracts are favored over others due to bribes. This is a problem in all aspects of government, like politicians accepting large sums from unions, foreign countries, and special interests under the guise of "giving speeches" or fundraisers in return for legislative favors back in DC or the state capital. There isn't anyway to stop it other than making sure those we find do pay for their crime, and encouraging competition. I liked that Trump negotiated with Boeing for lower prices so hopefully we can expect similar haggling in the future vs the "take it or leave it" pricing the government normally accepts.