German Late-War Pistols of World War II
In the German armed forces pistols have always been in short supply, even though the serial production of the most common pistol, the P38 in caliber 9 mm, began... Read more.
Iranian RU-Series Thermal Weapon Sights in Syria
Sadad 102 thermal imager. In August 2015, ARES documented the appearance of Iran’s RU-series thermal weapon sights on the Iraqi battlefield and their use by pro-government... Read more.
The French Army’s Next Standard Assault Rifle: The Contenders
The question in June 2016 was “Who will supply the French Army’s next assault rifle?” The French Army’s standard assault rifle, the bullpup 5.56 mm caliber... Read more.
The Ultimate CQB big-bore–Russian ASh-12 Assault Rifle
ABOVE: ASh-12 rifle with tactical sound suppressor and 10-round magazine. Photo: KBP, Russia ASh-12 assault rifle is one of the most mysterious Russian small arms... Read more.
Father of Modern Wound Ballistics
The Vietnam War witnessed new weapons and munitions on the battlefield, such as U.S. cluster bombs and its small caliber high-velocity (SCHV) 5.56×45 mm M16... Read more.
International Legal Affairs: V9N3
Exporting by Hand–Moving Controlled Items in Person Major imports and exports typically take place via ocean or air cargo. Shipping a container of goods between... Read more.
Sig Sauer’s MHS Win
ABOVE: A soldier fires his issued M9 handgun while in training in the United States. Throughout the Gulf War to the current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, the... Read more.
Firearms Lubrication: Do’s & Don’ts
All one needs to do to suffer complete confusion is walk down the aisle of any gun store where the gun lubricants are shelved. Then start reading the claims made... Read more.
FÉLIN —Future Infantry Soldier System, France
ABOVE: A combat group of 2e Régiment d’Infanterie de Marine (2e RIMa) equipped with FÉLIN. The 2nd Marine Infantry Regiment (2e Régiment d’Infanterie de Marine,... Read more.
Belgian FN Herstal FN – CAL Rifle in Gaza
At far right, the image above appears to show a Belgian FN CAL (Carabine Automatique Légère; Light Automatic Carbine) rifle in the hands of fighters from the National... Read more.
