Army Plans Tests of Propaganda Shells
The Army plans tests in Saudi Arabia of cannon shells that can carry thousands of printed messages, a Dugway Proving Ground official said.
Each shell, called an XM951 projectile, can be programmed to eject as many as 10,000 messages over a populated area before continuing its flight--which can extend 14 miles--to land in an unpopulated area, project officer John Slater said.
Tests have been going on for nearly two years and have been successful, Slater said. Similar devices were used during the Vietnam War, he said.
“These rounds will primarily be used by Army Special Forces specializing in propaganda operations,” he said.
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