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Metal Storm completes first shoulder firing of MAUL shotgun

By David Greig

23:51 April 30, 2009 PDT

Metal Storm completes First Shoulder Firing of MAUL Shotgun

Metal Storm's MAUL ultra-light shotgun attachment has joined the company’s 3GL grenade launcher in achieving certification for safe shoulder-firing. MAUL, which stands for Multishot Accessory Underbarrel Launcher, mounts under the barrel of a combat weapon including the M-4 and M-16 rifles and is capable of firing a range of lethal and non lethal munitions using the company's computer-controlled, electronic ignition system. Read More

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Metal Storm 3 Shot Grenade Launcher Certified

By Mike Hanlon

02:39 February 4, 2009 PST

Metal Storm 3 Shot Grenade Launcher Certified

February 4, 2009 Defence technology specialist Metal Storm has successfully certified its semi-automatic 3GL grenade launcher as a safe shoulder-fired weapon. Metal Storm’s weapon technology uses computer-controlled electronic ignition and a system of stacked projectiles, to achieve a light, small non-mechanical gun with a very high firepower to weight ratio. The three-shot 40mm grenade launcher is light and compact enough to attach as an accessory to an assault rifle, while also providing a three-shot, semi-automatic firing capability, effectively trebling the reactive grenade firepower of an infantry squad. Read More

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Metal Storm developing Non-Lethal Weapon System

By Jack Martin

23:32 July 21, 2008 PDT

Metal Storm developing Non-Lethal Weapon System

July 22, 2008 Better known for its highly lethal Stacked Projectile Electronic Ballistics Technology which enables one gun to fire a million rounds a minute, Metal Storm has received a contract from the United States Marine Corps Systems Command to demonstrate capabilities for a Mission Payload Module – Non-Lethal Weapons System (MPM-NLWS) designed to provide the warfighter a non-lethal counter-personnel capability. Read More

 
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