Various armaments projects, operational needs and some modernizations or adaptations to special purposes have made the infantry toolbox of the Bundeswehr richer and more specific, but sometimes also more confusing. New procurements are pending. Adapted concepts should harmonize the inventory.
Basically, the infantry toolbox ranges from combat knives to shoulder-launched guided missiles. Small arms and anti-tank handguns enable infantry and dismounted forces to engage targets at ranges up to 2,000 meters. With regard to the small arms, which are the focus of this article, the planning office and department K6.2 of the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Use of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) are currently working on further harmonization. The system concept will be even more important in the future: The hand weapon system consists of the basic weapon and supplementary sets. These can differ depending on the intended use or also specific to the type of troops. The supplementary sets include target devices (mechanical and optical), attachments such as laser light modules, silencers, grenade launchers or the bayonet. The handgun system also includes the corresponding peripheral equipment (e.g. carrying straps, magazines, magazine pouches, camouflage colors), the ammunition, the logistics (administration, spare parts, repairs) and last but not least the training.
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