US Special Operations Command to Get New 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...
India Prefers AK-Series 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...
New Digital Scope Offers Unprecedented Features
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 Issues Request For 41,000 LMG’s
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...
Innovation in Future Soldier Protection Gear
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...
Indian Army Upgrades Future Infantry Forces
To prepare for future wars, the Indian Army is in the process of modernizing all its arms, including the infantry force, which is a...
New Rifles for Arctic Region Can Perform at Temperatures Below Freezing
Within the framework of a new defense policy, the Canadian government plans to enhance and expand Canadian Ranger training while strengthening capabilities within the...
US Special Operations to Get Upgraded Weapon
The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has signed a new framework deal for the acquisition of the Suppressed Upper Receiver Group (SURG) weapon from...
Light-Weight Automatic Rifle Sought
The US Army wants to start fielding its Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle (NGSAR) as early as 2022. Army weapons officials recently awarded contracts...
Indian Special Forces Get Major Upgrade
The Indian government is looking to enhance its special forces. Special operation forces of the army, navy and air force will get a major...
US Army Pistols Get New Accessories
US Army equipment officials are working on a program to find a new pistol holster that will allow soldiers to carry the Modular Handgun...
Ground-Breaking Technology for Projectile Fire
Current explosive munition technology for precision strikes uses chemical explosive energy to form the jets and fragments. This is highly inefficient and requires precise...
Next Generation Automatic Weapon – Improved Accuracy
The US Army has recently awarded Textron and five other gunmakers a contract to build prototype weapons for its Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle...
New Device will Simulate Shoulder-Fired Missiles
Pilot training and air defense artillery training against shoulder-fired missiles and rocket launchers is about to change. The US Army inked a $500,000 contract...
Innovative Laser Light for Special Units Weapons
German Army special units will be equipped with a lightweight, assault rifle-mounted laser light package specially designed to meet their need. Worth around €5...
Startup Competition: Connecting Firearms to Future Battlefield
During the past few years, we have been witnessing different technologies that are intended to enhance the future soldier’s capabilities in combat. There are...
Does China Have Laser Wonder Weapon?
Is China exaggerating the performance of its new rifle? China allegedly has a “laser assault rifle” that can fire a thousand shots at a...
New Aircrew Self Defense Weapon
US combat pilots currently have knives in their ejection survival packs, and, on occasion, a sidearm. A new weapon will provide better protection if...
Cartridge Microstamping to Help Solve More Homicide Cases
While homicide rate in the United States has been on the rise, case closure rates have declined. Firearms account for 7 in 10 homicides...
Personal Security Detail Units Seek Concealable Weapon
Personal Security Detail (PSD) military personnel in the US Army utilize pistols and rifles; however, there is a current operational need for additional concealability...
New Israeli Double-Barreled Rifle Exposed
The next-gen Gilboa DBR-SNAKE 5.56x45mm rifle was exposed recently by Silver Shadow. It is the newest member of the Gilboa family of firearms, and...
Breakthrough Israeli Solution will Prevent Friendly Fire Incidents
Modern warfare, much of which takes place in densely populated areas, has led to an increase in friendly fire incidents. A new and surprising...
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A New Quantum Breakthrough Could Change Signal Detection on the Battlefield
Modern military and civilian communications environments are becoming increasingly crowded. Drones, radios, sensors, satellites, electronic warfare systems, and wireless networks all compete for space...
