Army buys AK 47's From Chinese company

In summary: President knows whats best for you... :rolleyes:In summary, the U.S. Army has approved the purchase of $29 million worth of weapons for the new Iraqi army from a Chinese state-owned company that is under indictment for smuggling AK-47 rifles into the United States. The Iraqi soldiers will be wearing Chinese jungle camo uniforms, which were chosen for being cheaper than desert camo. However, this decision has raised concerns about the visibility of the soldiers in the desert environment and potential safety risks. The military budget is also tight, despite Iraq having the second largest oil reserves in the world.
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edward
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Army has approved the purchase of more than $29 million worth of weapons for the new Iraqi army from a Chinese state-owned company that's under indictment in California in connection with the smuggling of 2,000 AK-47 automatic rifles into the United States in 1996.

http://www.realcities.com/mld/krwashington/11504378.htm

The Iraqi soldier below displays his modified AK47 and unifrom purchased in China by the U.S. military. This is all payed for with your tax dollars.

http://www.anyboard.net/gov/mil/anyboard/uploads/20052221834559.jpg

Six months ago Americans soldiers seized thousands of AK's found in a weapons cache. The rifles were in perfect condition. They were burned. :frown:

We will need more tax breaks to pay for all of this. :yuck:
 
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edward said:
The Iraqi soldier below displays his modified AK47 and unifrom purchased in China by the U.S. military. This is all payed for with your tax dollars.
The good news is it isn't being paid for by tax dollars as the money being spent in Iraq is being financed by borrowings (mainly from China :rolleyes: ). Presumably because if taxes were hiked to pay for it now the anti-war sentiment would grow exponentially. The bad news is at some point this money will have to be paid back. :biggrin:
 
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I will never understand why you yanks do these kinds of things.
 
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The ultimate in global outsourcing

I read an article about this about a month ago. The U.S. Army bought the Iraqi soldiers Chinese jungle camo because it was cheaper than desert camo. Everyone is on a tight budget except for Halliburton.

The Army preferred the AK's because they are simpler to learn to fire accurately, and more dependable than M16's. Plus most Iraqi males over the age 12 already know how to handle an AK. To bad the Pentagon didn't realize this until after the big bonfire at Tikrit. Typical military SNAFU.

When the Marines get back to the USA they will be served their chow once again by Sodexho, a French food service company. Sodexho also provides food servce at many U.S. college campuses, thus providing hundreds of jobs in America for illegal aliens.
 
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One more thought about the camo uniforms. The Iraqi soldiers will stand out even at a distance.

We must presume that they are aware of this and so are the insurgents.

Will the Iraqi's want to go along on patrols alongside American soldiers who are dressed in the less visible desert camo?

BANG! we just shot ourselves in the foot trying to save a few bucks.
 
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SIAB
Man I am hoping those jungle camo uniforms are for training only. Even then since new Iraqi recruits are already heavily targeted, this could be a major screw up.
 
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edward said:
SIAB
Man I am hoping those jungle camo uniforms are for training only. Even then since new Iraqi recruits are already heavily targeted, this could be a major screw up.
It's okay. They are planting a shrubbery.

Or ... A Shakespearian Joke ... The insurgents looked out side and thought 'Burnham Wood had come to Bhagdad.'
:biggrin:
 
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Tight military budget? With the 2nd largest oil reserves in the world?
 
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The Smoking Man said:
It's okay. They are planting a shrubbery.

Or ... A Shakespearian Joke ... The insurgents looked out side and thought 'Burnham Wood had come to Bhagdad.'
:biggrin:
Good 'ol Macbeth :biggrin:
 
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Rabid said:
Tight military budget? With the 2nd largest oil reserves in the world?
Well, they are paying Halliburton to rebuild them. :rolleyes:
 
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The Smoking Man said:
It's okay. They are planting a shrubbery.

Or ... A Shakespearian Joke ... The insurgents looked out side and thought 'Burnham Wood had come to Bhagdad.'
:biggrin:

Yes and the U.S. taxpayers will pay for the dam shrubbery I would bet. Maybe they should save some water and use plastic shrubbery :grumpy:
 
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solutions in a box said:
One more thought about the camo uniforms. The Iraqi soldiers will stand out even at a distance.

I predict our Government will solve this problem by engineering and implementing a MASSIVE Irrigation system for all of Iraq, that will effectively create a lush jungle environment, thusly proving the Jungle Camo extremely effective.

In other news your childs local school will have no paper...
 

What is the significance of the Army buying AK-47's from a Chinese company?

The Army's decision to buy AK-47's from a Chinese company is significant because it marks a shift from relying solely on domestic production for weapons and equipment. It also suggests a possible change in diplomatic relations between the United States and China.

Why did the Army choose to buy AK-47's from a Chinese company instead of producing them domestically?

The Army likely chose to buy AK-47's from a Chinese company due to cost and efficiency. Producing weapons domestically can be expensive and time-consuming, and purchasing them from a reliable foreign supplier can save time and resources.

Will the use of Chinese-made AK-47's affect the quality and performance of the weapons?

The quality and performance of Chinese-made AK-47's are comparable to those produced in other countries, such as Russia. The Army has strict testing and evaluation processes in place to ensure that all weapons meet their standards before being used in combat.

What impact will this purchase have on the domestic arms industry?

The Army's purchase of AK-47's from a Chinese company may have a temporary impact on the domestic arms industry, as it may result in a decrease in demand for domestically-produced weapons. However, this could also lead to increased competition and innovation within the industry.

How will this purchase affect the United States' relationship with other countries?

The purchase of AK-47's from a Chinese company does not necessarily indicate a change in the United States' relationship with other countries. It is a business decision based on cost and efficiency, and does not necessarily reflect any political alliances or tensions.

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