The FAMAS is a bullpup design 5.56 mm assault rifle which entered service with the French in the 1980’s. This is the upgraded and modernized version of the humble FAMAS rifle to make it a part of the FELIN combat system for French troops. The improvements include a front grip for better weapon handling, new day/night optical sight, thermal sights, radio, integrated video camera and indirect aiming feature. The most spectacular upgrade is the indirect fire mode which enables the engagement of targets which are not in line of sight while the soldier is maintaining cover. The pics shown below illustrate how exactly the new indirect fire mode will benefit troops and allow them to return fire under attack. According to reports, all the French Army infantry units have now switched to this new weapon.
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