
INDUSTRY NEWS
HORNADY’S NEW 6mm CARTRIDGE Hornady® is proud to introduce the new 6mm ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge). Recently tested, selected and fielded by a... Read more.

INDUSTRY NEWS: V12N3
IMI SYSTEMS PROVIDES TANK AMMO TO FINNISH ARMY In January 2020, Elbit Systems announced that its subsidiary, IMI Systems was selected by the Finnish... Read more.

Export Reform, Finally New Regulations Should Increase Export Sales
Faithful readers of this column are well aware of the on-going efforts to modernize and streamline the current procedures for the export of small arms from the... Read more.

INDUSTRY NEWS: V12N2
U.S. ARMY ADOPTS B.E. MEYERS & CO. BOARS-M2 OPTICS MOUNT B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc., announced that the BOARS®-M2 optics and accessory rail system has... Read more.

AUSA 2009
The Association of the United States Army held its annual meeting on October 5-7, 2009 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC. As one... Read more.

International Legal Affairs: Volume 2, Number 2
The sale of defense articles worldwide is typically straight forward – the buyer coordinates with the seller, and each party secures the proper government... Read more.

Industry News: Volume 2, Number 2
ATF Manufacturing and Marking Requirements Eased On November 19, 2009, ATF released Ruling 2009-5 that relieves subcontractors from marking receivers and/or... Read more.

The Fraser-Volpe Mars Weapon Sight: A New Roman God of War
A relatively new product on the U.S. market, the Multi-Purpose Aiming Reflex Sight (MARS) has been on the international market for several years, and is... Read more.

History of the Heckler & Koch 40mm Grenade Launcher
Until recently, the field of 40mm grenade launchers was almost exclusively dominated by the M203. With the recent adoption of the Heckler and Koch M320 by... Read more.

International Legal Affairs: Volume 2, Number 1
Gun control efforts by the United Nations are well known. The Fredrik Reuterswärd sculpture of a revolver with its barrel tied in a knot is renowned. A... Read more.

Industry News: Volume 2, Number 1
Law Enforcement International The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Law Enforcement International (LEI) for the supply of a new 7.62mm... Read more.

Brugger & Thomet’s Swiss 40mm Grenade Launcher
Switzerland is well known for its exquisite time pieces, fine chocolate, and its highly professional banking practices. The firearms manufactured by the... Read more.

International Legal Affairs: Volume 1, Number 4
Historically, U.S. export control policy has served to restrict products and technology to potential enemies, to support foreign policy goals, and by limiting... Read more.

Mark Westrom: The Interview
Mark Westrom, owner of ArmaLite, Inc. and President of the DSAAC (Defense Small Arms Advisory Council), sat down with Small Arms Defense Journal to discuss his... Read more.

International Legal Affairs: Volume 1, Number 3
Recent reports of maritime piracy and the apparent inability of shipping crews to effectively defend their vessels have thrived in the international media. ... Read more.

Industry News: Volume 1, Number 3
DoubleStar 1911 DoubleStar announced the release of their new 1911 pistol. Although DoubleStar is most widely known as a maker of high-quality gun parts for... Read more.

AUSA 2008: Developments in the Defense Industry
The Association of the United States Army held its annual meeting on October 6-8 in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC. As one of the... Read more.

International Legal Affairs: Volume 1, Number 2
Exporting defense articles or utilizing defense services from the United States? Like it or not, the U.S. State Department controls the export of all defense... Read more.

Industry News: Volume 1, Number 2
BAE Systems BAE Systems recently announced the Integrated Warfighter System (IWS). Still in the developmental stages, the IWS is BAE Systems’ first... Read more.

International Legal Affairs: Volume 1, Number 1
The 2005 Lion’s Gate film The Lord of War, starring Nicolas Cage, is well known in the international small arms industry. Allegedly based upon the acts of... Read more.