The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is deploying the new F9 Sidearm Weapon System, a variant of the controversial Sig Sauer P320 handgun, which has been accused of discharging without a trigger pull. This decision comes at a time when the US Air Force has paused the use of the similar M18 pistol following the death of an airman due to an unexpected discharge, prompting scrutiny regarding the safety of these firearms.
Despite ongoing investigations into the incidents surrounding the P320, the ADF stands by its variant, claiming it differs from the US model without disclosing specific changes. With over 350 reported cases of unintended discharges linked to the P320, critics are raising alarms about the potential dangers posed by the F9 as it begins its full rollout, expected to conclude by 2026.
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