German Arms Firm Says Nein To Blackwater After TV Report

[babylonsister]

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/02/19/german-arms-firm-says-nei_n_87376.html

German Arms Firm Says Nein To Blackwater After TV Report


Weapons manufacturer Heckler & Koch said it would end its relationship with Blackwater after German media reported that the controversial US-run military firm was using its guns in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Blackwater, a private security company which has been contracted to protect high-profile US officials and foreign dignitaries in Iraq, had been using Heckler & Koch machine guns in both Iraq and Afghanistan, German broadcaster ARD's "Report Mainz" program reported Monday, Feb. 19.

The German arms manufacturer contacted the program shortly before the report was aired on Monday night and said it would cut all its ties to the US firm, according to "Report Mainz."

[NightWatcher]

1. wow, that's surprising. I bet they stand to lose a ton of money. H&K makes some good stuff

MP5, MP5PDW, 45USP.....

good on them.

[krispos42]

2. Sucks to be Blackwater

HK makes some good stuff.

Of course, I don't know what this does to the HK guns Blackwater already owns. Maybe no repairs or replacement parts?

[babylonsister]

3. If HK is serious, I'd hope so. nt

[formercia]

4. The boys have the US franchise for H&K

One of them took me over to their offices and introduced me around one day. I doubt very much that the statement by HQ will have much effect. It's all family.