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  1. May 19th, 2007, 06:48 #1
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    Army Refutes Dragon Skin Claims

    The war between Pinnacle Armor and the Army went nuclear this week as NBC News claimed that Pinnacle's innovative "Dragon Skin" armor is far superior to the vest the Army currently issues to Soldiers.

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    Re: Army Refutes Dragon Skin Claims

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    The war between Pinnacle Armor and the Army went nuclear this week as NBC News claimed that Pinnacle's innovative "Dragon Skin" armor is far superior to the vest the Army currently issues to Soldiers.

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    Wonder who actually conducted the testing. Do you think the Army is looking to save money behind the scenes?
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  4. May 19th, 2007, 18:48 #3
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    Re: Army Refutes Dragon Skin Claims

    Or is the contractor looking to make money on a bad product????
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    Re: Army Refutes Dragon Skin Claims

    I saw that article on Friday but I was leaving and couldn't post. I got a feeling they are doing like they did to the M16
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  6. May 21st, 2007, 18:51 #5
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    Re: Army Refutes Dragon Skin Claims

    an independent unbiased assessment would be really great, somehow i don't see that happening
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    Re: Army Refutes Dragon Skin Claims

    I think the manufacturer would do something like that, but I guarantee the Army wouldn't. They don't want any egg on their face
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