This "Ask Ian" episode delves into the complexities of defense procurement, specifically contrasting the historical commissioning of firearms like the Chauchat with modern examples such as the FAMAS, HK416F, STEN, L85, PPSh-41, and AK-12. The video addresses the common misconception that historical procurement was simpler and cheaper, arguing that small arms procurement has always been intricate and costly. It highlights the significant impact of wartime versus peacetime attitudes, explaining how urgent wartime needs led to relaxed standards and quicker adoptions of weapons that, while functional, often possessed flaws leading to their eventual replacement.
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