Some pics from the Nato exercise in Norway
 

Might be interesting for some, just click on the image to see the next one:

http://www.dagbladet.no/2009/03/19/n.../nato/5372925/

Nice, thanks for posting. :up:

Re: pics 2 and 3: Is it common for the Norvegian Special Forces to use HK416s(could also be 417s, but the mags look like stanags to me) these days?

http://gfx.dagbladet.no/labrador/537...ctive/810x.jpg

Love the paint job on this F-16

The guys from my squadron would love a recce vehicle like that in #4!:yeah:

Might want to put in a call to the German Army for that.. hehe

It comes with a remote MG or automatic grenade launcher. A retractable periskop like optic/camera and a small UAV for aerial recon. :yeah:

http://www.army-technology.com/projects/fennek/

Jeezus, thats a nice piece of gear, thomen, ta for the link!

sure beats rovers the light cav uses

Wow - great photos - thanks for the link!

What weapon is that in picture 8? It looks like an M16a4 but why does it have a bipod and what appears to be a quick-release barrel handle? Also, is that sight on the top an ACOG or some kind of FLIR?

Anyone?

It's an ELCAN sight, pretty similar to an ACOG. Not 100% sure about the gun but it looks like a Diemaco Canada LSW which is an M16 in a Squad Automatic Weapon configuration.

EDIT: I mean Colt Canada.

http://www.motov.dk/images/lsv.gif

http://www.hjv.dk/VHV/TELE/VHK%20SJÆ...01/Pia_LSV.jpg

Thanks guys.

I fail to see how this weapon would be superior to the M249, however. Is it a semi-automatic light support weapon? What is the purpose of that?

Same could be said for the F89 minimi over the m249, couldnt it? the F89 has got a single shot lockout, good for warning shots etc..

I would imagine that its simply a different selling point?

Who are those Norwegians excercising against? Against the impending attack of the Penguin Brigade? I'd say you're pretty safe, it's not like you're all that significant strategically.

Last time I checked they were part of NATO.:shifty:

I don't know if I'd consider that much of a selling point. Open-bolt weapons are superior in sustained automatic fire. Warning shots, ambush openers, and precision work can easily be performed by fire team members with semi-automatic rifles. Additionally, the M16 upper reciever is prone to double-feeds.

Maybe they are after a weight reduction?