Firearms

Firearms

soldiers

Despite technological advances, the load ordinary soldiers carry in 2018 is probably greater than it’s ever been, and there are constant efforts to make...
terrorism

Asymmetric warfare, meaning conventional militaries combatting guerrilla and terrorist organizations, has long posed a challenge for states. New technology combining mobile platforms with the...
machine gun

A new US Army initiative aims to produce a smart, ultra-compact weapon design for specific missions. This discreet and easy-to-conceal weapon will also enable...

The U.S. military has supplied hundreds of thousands of Soviet-style assault rifles and machine guns to allies and partners over the years and acquired...
weapon sight

Advanced ground combat electro-optical/infrared systems will be supplied to the US Department of Defense. Those systems are the sensors that will watch the battlefields...
rifle

A new and revolutionary rifle was recently developed by an independent gunsmith out of his garage in Colorado, and it grabbed the attention of...
night vision

A series of night vision upgrades allows soldiers to shoot around corners and fire accurately from the hip with the Rapid Target Acquisition capability. In...
explosives detection

In order to upgrade and improve airport security systems, the U.S. government and airport security experts are working to develop vendor-neutral software for explosives...
close quarters

Close quarters battle include a wide range of operations, such as commando operations, urban warfare, special forces, anti-hijack situations, etc. In the urban battlefield,...
Munition

The U.S. Army signed a contract with two companies to demonstrate their new collaborative guided munition for the “Carl-Gustaf” system, with three all-up-round test...
assault rifle

In response to an Indian MoD Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement of 650 000 assault rifles of 7.62x39 mm caliber under ‘Make...
US Army

The U.S. Army has ordered a prototype of a weapon which is electrically fired, has four barrels and can fire all four rounds at...
security cameras

The overall number of mass shootings in the U.S. in 2017 reached 346 events. Mass shootings are defined as an event in which four...
ballistic data

US Officials with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have recently been pushing local and state law enforcement agencies to adopt a...

The U.S. Army is fixing a flaw in its carbines that allows some of the rifles to fire without pulling the trigger, a serious...
anti-drone gun

Whether it’s delivering contraband to individuals in prison, risking people’s safety by straying into flight paths, or breaching security by snapping photos and video...
silenced mortars

The Russian armed forces are receiving the new 2B25 82 mm silenced mortars. The specialized weapon was fielded to Russian special operations forces, according...
light machine gun

The U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) will be supplied with new MK46 and MK48 light machine guns (FN Minimi). A $13.5 million contract has...
assault rifle

The AK-series of assault rifles are increasingly being preferred by the security forces in India due to their utility in all-weather conditions, good rate...
scope

A new digital rifle scope recently unveiled offers unique features. Based on 16 US patents this optic device can be adapted for a variety...

The Indian Army has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking the supply of 41,000 new light machine guns to equip its infantry battalions. The...

Modern small arms developed by leading countries feature high armor-piercing capabilities even with the small caliber. In view of this, Russia and other countries...