My point has simply been that Colt Canada does not have the right to the FN Minmi/M249/C9 TDP -- the Cdn gov't may allow them use of the C9 propriaterial info, and FNH seems to be content with allowing them to do assistance. However I have been assured by folks in both food chains that the C9A2 program is just going to cut old C9 barrels and rethread them, nor is any new production going on. From my understand of the TAM - it allows CC to maintain in service weapons not to build new.
Given the state of most of the C9 fleet, the upgrade program is going to flounder as a great deal of the receivers are worn out. I spoke to several folk in Diemaco and the old LCMM - most who are no doubt regretting talking to me now, but the consensus was that the sale of Diemaco to Colt Canada was a very poor strategic error.
MCG you of all should know I dont think your stupid.