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PM Soldier Weapons Gets A Little Help From Alion
Alion Science and Technology, a defense contractor, based in Northern, VA. was awarded an engineering research and development task order from the US Army to support its project manager soldier weapons (PM SW) programme. The task order is estimated to be worth … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged Alion, DOD, DTIC, WSTIAC
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Syrian Rebels Firing Captured Russian OSV-96 12.7x108mm
Caught this video of Syrian opposition forces using a Russian OSV-96 to engage grounded Syrian aircraft. The OSV-96 is a .50BMG rifle designed for anti-material engagements. The rifle was either captured or brought in from Libya. Either way, Al-Assad’s military maybe down … Continue reading
Izhmash’s New AK-12 Rifle Has Technical Problems Says Dmitry Semizirov.
Dmitry Semizirov is the general director of Russia’s Tochmash, more appropriately Nudelman Precision Engineering Design Bureau (KB Tochmash), a leading weapon testing facility. Director Semizirov commented to RIA Novosti “the AK-12, has shown up a range of problems during initial testing…” … Continue reading
Did Someone Say 300 Blackout?
Robert Beckhusen, wrote a great piece “Silent but Deadly: Special Forces Seek Quiet, Subsonic Bullets” published in WIRED 19-Nov-2012. In its latest round of small-business solicitations, the Pentagon’s Special Operations Command, or SOCOM, is seeking out subsonic ammunition. The reason, … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition, Suppressors, Weapon systems
Tagged Ammunition, SOCOM, solicitation, sub-sonic, suppressors, WIRED
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SILVER SHADOW’s® Gilboa™ 6,5″ APR™ 5.56mm Pistol
I’m a huge fan of many of the Israeli firearm design concepts. They draw on the years of experience the Israeli military and security sector have, especially in the area of CQB/CQC. SILVER SHADOW® Advanced Security Systems Ltd is one such … Continue reading
Posted in pistols, Weapon systems
Tagged 5.56, APR, GILBOA, Israel, pistol, Silver Shadow
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Russian Spetznas Alpha Group Help Izhmash Promote Its New Rifle (Автомат Калашникова) АК 100.
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Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged AK-100, Izhmash, Kalashnikov, Spetznas
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LaserLyte® Introduces the Kryptonyte® Center Mass™ Laser
LaserLyte®, has introduced the Kryptonyte® Center Mass™ Laser; an industry-first, laser system displaying a ring of green laser dots surrounding the center aiming laser for rifle and shotgun. Developed to decrease target acquisition time and increase levels of accuracy for … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, sights
Tagged aiming, center mass, kryptonyte, laser, laserlyte, target
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US Army To Acquire Additional Thermal Weapon Sights From Raytheon
Raytheon announced that it was selected by the U.S. Army to supply thermal weapon sights (TWS). The award has a maximum potential value of $131 million. The contract is not new business, but a three year extension to the existing … Continue reading
Posted in ISR, Optics, Sniper Systems and Tools, Thermal Imaging
Tagged Raytheon, sights, thermal, TWS, weapon
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An Overview Of APA’s Paragon Precision Tactical Rifle
American Precision Arms produces some of the finest precision tactical rifles on the planet. You can expect a consistent .5 MOA accuracy from any of their rifles. In this video Jered Joplin, President and Founder of American Precision Arms takes … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged .223, .308, America, Arms, Jered, Joplin, Paragon, precision
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Burris Eliminator II and Eliminator III Laser Range Finding Scopes Now Shipping.
The Eliminator family of optics incorporate laser ranging to the target and windage estimation for your particular cartridge. The shooter first ranges the target. Once the target has been ranged a red dot illuminates the holdover or holdunder point for the … Continue reading
Posted in Optics
Tagged ballistic, Burris, compensation, Eliminator II, Eliminator III, finder, laser, range
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Arsenal, Inc. Introduces The 106UR (5.56 x 45) pistol.
The folks at Arsenal Inc. have added a new member to their family of superb firearms. The 106UR is a 5.56×45 platform configured as a pistol and manufactured at Arsenal’s factory in Kazanlak, Bulgaria. The 106UR makes for an … Continue reading
The Exo-A1 Concept Rifle
By: Sal Palma Much of what I enjoy about the defense industry is the enormous pool of talent and creativity. A large part of that industry is comprised of small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs like John Copper from South Africa. … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Weapon systems
Tagged .308, 300 WinMag, Exo-A1, rifle, South Africa
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300 Blackout For When The Train Stops Running
Posted in Suppressors, Weapon systems
Tagged 300 AAC Blackout, 300 Blackout, 300BLK, AAC, suppressors, SWR
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Steyr’s New STM556
By: Sal Palma It appears Steyr Mannlicher has made a conscious course change; abandoning the bullpup track with its new STM556 carbine. I can’t say that I blame them given the irrational phobia surrounding bullpup architectures, like the very fine Israeli … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged 5.56x45, AUG, M16, M4, monolithic, Steyr, STM556, Tavor
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Did SIG Arms Say SMG?
There’s official-unofficial scuttlebutt from the folks at SIG Arms that a SIG SMG is on the horizon. Interestingly enough, it retains the form factor of an AR platform, but this is where any similarity ends. SIG has not fully opened … Continue reading
SWR’s Wraith
Posted in Suppressors
Tagged AAC, Silencerco, suppressors, Surefire, SWR
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Interesting Sighting In Gaza!
The individual depicted in this picture is affiliated with the Palestinian Islamic Jihad al-Quds Brigades operating in Gaza. The weapon he’s holding is a FN2000 assault rifle with its corresponding grenade launcher. It is a highly advance selective fire assault rifle and represents … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged assault, FN, FN2000, Gaza, Israel, jihad, Palestinian, rifle
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Colt Defense LLC Files Another Legal Protest.
Colt Defense, LLC has filed a second legal protest in what is increasingly becoming a fight to delay its M4A1 business from leaving Colt Defense. Colt won its first protest, filed only 6 months ago, when the Army selected Remington … Continue reading
Caracal Pistol F AND C Pistol Recall Notice
Caracal USA has determined a potential condition of the trigger unit in a very limited number of Caracal F and C pistols that could possibly allow the pistol to fire when dropped onto a hard surface with a round in … Continue reading
A Smidgen Of Gun Porn To Get Through The Weekend…
Occupying the number 2 spot on my list of SMG’s is the FN P90.
Magpul Announces A Ship Date For Its Gen 3 PMAG…
Magpul Industries has announced its G3 PMAG, formally know as PMAG 30 AR/M4 GEN M3, 5.56×45, will begin shipping 1-Nov-2012, and will have an MSRP of $14.95. The only color available at this time is black. Windowed versions will be offered at an … Continue reading
IWI Announces 5.45mm Conversion Kit For X95 Rifle
Israeli Weapon Industries (IWI) has just announced its 5.45 mm conversion kit for the X95 rifle. This comes as good news to many of the Eastern European countries still awash in 5.45 ammunition from the Soviet Era. The addition of … Continue reading
MasterPiece Arms Introduces New (SBR) Short Barrel Rifle
MasterPiece Arms has introduce the new MPA570SST-SBR Short Barrel Rifle. The new rifle is based on the successful MPA57SST 5.7x28mm Pistol. The new MPA570SST-SBR Short Barrel Rifle features a ten-inch threaded barrel with ½ x 28 threads to accommodate an … Continue reading
Walther Issues Recall Notice On Its Hot Selling PK380…
Hazard: Walther has identified a condition that may exist in certain PK 380 pistols which may permit a round to be discharged if the trigger is pulled, despite engagement of the manual safety. Walther has found that engagement of … Continue reading
DRD Tactical™ Paratus
When we initially discovered plans by US Palm to design and deliver a brake-down AK47, we advised our readers that more was on the way. The need for compact, low or no signature platforms has been broadly ignored. You can … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged 7.62, Clandestine, CSR, DRD, JSOP, MAGPUL, Paratus, SR25, tactical
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Braddick Defense Systems Joins Forces With Truvelo Manufacturers To Market Sniper Systems
By: Sal Palma Truvelo Manufacturer’s and Braddick Defense Systems Sniper Division will join forces to market sniper systems to the defense industry. Truvelo of Midrand, South Africa, is known world wide as a manufacturer of accurate barrels. The company designs … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged Braddick Defense, rifle, sniper, Truvelo Armoury
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Daniel Defense Launches Site for Custom Rifles and Upper Receiver Groups
Daniel Defense has announced the launch of its “Build Your DDM4” section on DanielDefense.com. This announcement comes after months of extensive planning and development. Integrated into the existing Daniel Defense web site, customers can fully customize a weapon in any … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Weapon systems
Tagged custom, Daniel Defense, DDM, M4
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Something is Fakakta!
SSD reports from the Fort Benning Maneuver Conference that Colt Defense is now building SAWs (M240). On the flip side FNH is building M16s. This is no schmegegge! Check the pictures out!
If You Thought Beretta’s M9 Was Headed For The Assisted Living Facility, Think Again!
The U.S. Army renewed its commitment to the Beretta 9mm M9 by awarding Beretta a contract for up to 100,000 M9 pistols. An initial order for 4,600 pistols has already been released. All of the pistols will be manufactured in Beretta’s … Continue reading
ATK Has Received the XM25 System Contract.
The folks at ATK have reason to cheer. The company announced September 12th that it received an engineering and manufacturing development contract modification from the US Army’s Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier for its XM25, Individual Semi-Automatic Airburst System. The $16.8 … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged Afghanistan, airburst, ATK, XM25
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Steyr Arms to Unveil New AUG/A3
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (September 14, 2011)— Steyr Arms has announced that it has signed on as a sponsor of the 2012 Bullpup Shoot, Sept. 29-30, at the Rockcastle Shooting Center in Park City, KY. Open to the public, this event marks … Continue reading
Silver Shadow’s TIMNA™ Sniper Weapon System
SILVER SHADOW® Advanced Security Systems Ltd is an authorized exporter of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), and authorized Israeli weapon manufacturer. The company’s experience is significantly broader than the production of high quality firearms. It is also heavily involved in areas of … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged 7.62 x 51, AK, AKM, Kalashnikov, M14, Silver Shadow, SWS, TIMNA
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DRD Tactical™ Annouces Paratus-16
Solicitation Number: N0016412SNB15 issued on 04-Oct-2011 and modified on 27_Dec-2011, as issued by the Joint Special Operations Program identifies specific capabilities requirements. Under the category of “Sniper Systems” JSOP has expressed an interest in a Clandestine Breakdown Sniper System. DRD Tactical™ ,today, announced the new Paratus … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged breakdown, DRD Tactical, JSOP, Paratus
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Crimson Trace LTG-701: Lightguard™ for Your 1911
Crimson Trace Corporation, CTC, entered the market, 17 years ago, with two, now legendary, products, the Lasergrips® and Laserguard®. Lasergrips® made it possible for non-railed handgun owners to add laser aiming capabilities to their platform. In 2011, CTC announced a … Continue reading
Posted in pistols, Tactical Lighting
Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC, LTG-701, M1911, M1911A1
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Sentinel Design LLC Launches Low Profile GLOCK Magazine Well…
Glock owners now have a choice of a low profile magazine well specifically designed for the Glock frame. Sentinel Design, LLC is the author of the story, but this is not your run of the mill clunky magazine well, the Sentinel Design … Continue reading
MARSOC’s Colt M1911A1 OR M45 Close Quarter Battle Pistol
By now it is old news that Marine Corps Systems Command in Quantico, Va. has awarded a $22.5 million contract to Colt Defense for its M1911A1 Rail Guns or M45 Close Quarter Battle Pistol (CQBP). The IQID contract accounts for roughly 4,000 … Continue reading
Colt Defense LLC Formally Announces Award of Marine Corps M45 Close Quarter Battle Pistol (CQBP) Contract.
WEST HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Colt Defense LLC has been awarded an Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity contract by the U. S. Marine Corps for up to 12,000 M45 Close Quarter Battle Pistols, plus spares and logistical support. The new CQBP is a direct descendant … Continue reading
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