In 1939, just a month after the joint German-Soviet invasion of Poland in September, the Soviet Red Army invaded Finland....

The M203 grenade launcher has been in continuous service since 1968. It was developed during the Vietnam War to get...

During the 12 long years of brutal and bloody internal conflict in the 1980s, military correspondents mentioned the Salvadorian Maestranza...

On April 24-25, 2013 the Fourth Rheinmetall Infantry Symposium was held in Unterlüß, Lower Saxony, Germany. Once again it was...

Eurosatory – the largest military and small arms defense show in Europe opened June 11 – 15, 2012 to exhibitors...

The project to replace the current M4 Carbine, the Army’s standard infantry rifle, started in 2011 with a request for...

Over the last several years many new calibers have been introduced to the AR-type platform; from the .204 Ruger, 6.8mm...

In 2006, the U.S. Special Operations Command’s Special Operations & Technology (SOST) office tasked the Crane Division, Surface Warfare Center,...

There are many hundreds of vehicles across the world in international peace making/peace keeping operations that are not equipped with...

Many years before WWII started, small arms designers of the world noted that in the real world the power of...

At SHOT Show 2010, SIG showed their new Model 516 and 716 rifles to the industry. The 516, a short...

Early last June 2012, news from Paraguay indicated that 321 police agents had been dispatched to Curuguaty. The police officers,...

Negrini srl and International Case Company are introducing the Tactica Concealed Carry line of lightweight travel and security cases dedicated...

Classification: (noun) A way or condition of being arranged.  The act of putting into classes.  A subdivision of a larger...

Oregon State Police (OSP) Sergeant Tyler Lee reports that on January 4, 2013 at approximately 9:13 p.m., a 1984 Toyota...

“May you live in interesting times…” supposedly a Chinese curse, the U.S. arms export trade is currently facing unprecedented challenges...

Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. reported that third-quarter sales were up 39 percent compared to the same period last year. ...

5.56mm is the ammunition of the infantrymen who have used it for the combat at short distance since the war...

On October 17-19, 2012, the Future Soldier Exhibition & Conference (FSEC) took place at the Letňany exhibition centre in Prague. ...

The see-saw battle of armor protection versus armament has been going on since the first wooden shield deflected a bone...

At the beginning of 1938, the Erfurter Maschinenfabrik (ERMA) received an official order for the development a new submachine gun...

Today’s ground forces are preparing for tomorrow’s demanding missions in which combat strategies and tactics must be seamlessly implemented –...

The Global War on Terrorism has put to the test many new weapon systems adopted in the post Cold War...

ABOVE: We first spotted this polymer and brass .50 caliber BMG ammo at MARCORSYSCOM’s display at MDM way back in...

This was the fifth year in a row that the ISDEF show was put on in Tel Aviv.  It shows...

During our last visit, we were able to see the newest offerings from the ST Kinetics Small Arms Division.  The...

The Russians still say that the 65 year old Avtomat Kalashnikova would soldier on for decades, yet they are painfully...

For a compact assassination pistol, the Soviet PSS with its companion SP4 silent ammunition is a hard combination to beat....

Recently there has been an upswing in interest regarding the weapons of North Korea.  This is due not only to...

Col. Lewis was a United States Military Academy (West Point) graduate (1884) and spent twenty-five years in the United States...

It was clear that the EF88 is significantly better than its predecessors, and exhibits all of the traits of a...

As a rising superpower, China has entered the arms trade show circuit since 2002.  The sixth Asia Pacific China Police...

One day in November 2010, the battle to get Antonio Ezekiel Cárdenas Guillén, one of the most feared and wanted...

At the 2012 SHOT Show, ArmaLite introduced their new and long anticipated AR-10A family of rifles. This is an AR-10...

Since 2005, the Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) have been providing a paramilitary force capable of stabilizing reconstruction efforts and will...

Choosing the name of the most popular home video cassette system for your nation’s rifle might not have been intentional,...

There’s nothing else like it in any of the other branches of America’s Armed Forces.  Its uniquely lethal products, the...

Debuting in 1982, Glock has revolutionized the foundation on which military and law enforcement handguns sit.  Glock pistols not only...

The International Air and Defense Fair (FIDAE) that takes place in Chile every two years rebounded from the quake that...

Friends and foes of the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon in the U.S. Marine Corps’ infantry fire teams have been engaged...

This story begins in 1925.  That year the Red Army requested the development of a large caliber machine gun with...

Policies and regulations regarding exports are constantly changing.  With the high degree of compliance required to lawfully export firearms from...

When the sudden emergency arises, you have to be ready to go. The Tuff Products Bail Out Bandolier is there....

Viridian Green Lasers, maker of the world’s most advanced laser sights, is now shipping the highly anticipated CTL Compact Tactical...

Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for more than 60 years, has introduced a new electronic...

Brite-Strike Technologies is the established innovator of tactical lighting solutions and tools for police, military and civilian operators. Brite-Strike now...

American Technologies Network, makers of military, law enforcement, security and outdoor night vision and thermal applications, introduce the OTS-32 and...

ARES Defense Systems, Inc., the country’s leading manufacturer of innovative, mission-configurable firearms and accessories, has released the groundbreaking ARES-16 Advanced...

Revision Military, a world leader in protective soldier solutions, announces the much anticipated retail debut of its Batlskin Modular Head...

Leupold Mark 6 1-6x20mm The all-new Mark 6 1-6x20mm scope was engineered based on years of elite riflescope making expertise...

Crimson Trace today announced the release of their eagerly-anticipated addition to their Lightguard platform for Kimber and S&W 1911 pattern...

The Matriarch2 traces its lineage to one of Spyderco’s oldest and most unique designs: the Civilian, which was developed as...

Saker is the new Fused Weapon Sight (FWS) from Qioptiq providing the Dismounted Close Combat User with an enhanced Detect,...

Since 2005, Garwood Industries has dramatically improved the M134 platform and systematically designed unprecedented improvements to the most critical aspects...

Freedom Group Announces George Kollitides as New CEO Freedom Group, Inc. (FGI) announced George Kollitides as its Chief Executive Officer. ...

The familiar look, feel and function of the legendary 1911 pistol designed over 100 years ago are alive in this...

Sweden was not shy in their attempt to modernize their army at the turn of the twentieth century by equipping...

For the past several years SADJ has been following progress of the US Marine Corps’ program to identify and field...

Over the last several decades, counter-terrorism operations became very important for most ‘civilized world’ law enforcement organizations.  Increased terrorism threats...

To appreciate the complexity of situations where police or military forces charged with peacekeeping duties utilize force, one must conceptualize...

The world’s first real heavy machine gun appeared during World War I, although big-bore machine guns were by no means...

The Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) (www.shotshow.org) is the largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals...

For a rifle to be considered versatile it must be able to satisfy multiple roles with equal aplomb. A viable...

When buying consumer items online, particularly within the United States, the cost of shipping the item is frequently borne by...

Remington is proud to announce the Model 700 SPS (Special Purpose Synthetic) Tactical 300 Blackout rifle. Chambered for the incredibly...

Lewis Machine & Tool Company (LMT), an Illinois-based company that designs, prototypes and manufactures small arms, accessories and tooling components...

Simmons, a leader in high-quality, high-value sporting optics for more than 25 years, has introduced a new laser rangefinder featuring...

Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) a leader in the production of combat-proven small arms for governments, armies, and law enforcement agencies...

Elbit Systems has announced the launch of Elbit Systems Electro-Optics. Their new Long View CR provides an innovative combination of...

Daniel Defense has announced plans to immediately offer a new variation of the popular MFR 12.0. The new variation of...

Advanced Technology International (ATI), the leading manufacturer in gun stocks and firearm accessories, announces the AK-47 Strikeforce Elite Package with...

Mesa Tactical, provider of high quality tactical accessories and gear to law enforcement, the military and civilian shooters, has announced...

EPA Denies Latest Anti-Hunting Group Petition to Ban Traditional Ammunition The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) denied yet another frivolous petition...

Afghanistan, November 13, 2011: A gang of armed Taliban terrorists hold 18 hostages in the Kabul offices of Esko International,...

The NDIA Small Arms Symposium is an all inclusive show regarding small arms, ammunition, and related subjects for military use....

The 10th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) was sponsored by the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation under the auspices of the...

Early in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq it was clear by the entire sniping community there was a need...

As has been commented on before in this journal, there are two conferences that should be on the list of...

The fifth bi-annual PARTNER Serbia show was held over the course of four sunny days in Belgrade, Serbia in late...

A direct derivation from the TAR-21 Tavor bullpup rifle, adopted in 2003 by the Israel Defence Forces, we are going to...

Collectors and historians are familiar with the Russian “Tractor Cap” or “Snow Cap” Maxim machine gun. It was a modification...

It defies logic that United States Special Operations Command did not include the Marine Corps until a little over five...

There has been a cultural shift from the 20-inch barrel length in the AR-15/M16 weapon systems chambered for the 5.56x45...

The end of the first decade of the new millennium saw Czechs and Slovaks as the Last of Mohicans in...

With every passing year, technology and innovation make the world smaller, allowing for international business to move ever quicker.  In...

We recently tested the new FN Fire Control System (FCS) at the Zuntendaal proving ground in Belgium.  The FCS can...

Lancer Systems LP, an engineering and manufacturing group specializing in plastic composite and fiber optic technologies, introduces the Lancer Systems...

Thompson Machine’s Poseidon series of sound suppressors represent something truly new on the sound suppressor market. While most 9mm and...

The Vigilum is the first handgun offering of AdeQ Firearms Company. It is a full sized, 1911 style pistol with...

Magnalight.com has announced the release of an innovative manhole mounted light fixture to its explosion proof lighting inventory. The Magnalight...

Revision has now officially expanded into the Soldier Systems helmet business with a significant 3-year contract to develop the U.S....

Primary Arms has just introduced a new compact 3x power scope. The new scope features a field of view that...

For a covert officer, being at the top of their game means blending in until it matters most.  5.11 Tactical...

Glock Announces Voluntary Replacement of Recoil Spring Assemblies in Gen4 Pistols Glock announced that it is voluntarily exchanging the recoil...

The City of Split, Croatia, was an excellent choice for a show in the region. The April weather is wonderful,...

Chinese submachine gun technology has come a long way in the past 50 years. From the days of chop-shop PPSh-41...

Bumar is now a household name in Poland and one in circulation for over 55 years. But it was only...

SADJ has brought a number of articles on the RPG-7 and its technology and history to our readers.  We’ve covered...

LAAD Brazil has grown in leaps and bounds over the last decade and today it is a formidable contender as...

As today’s computing power increases at an exponential rate, so does directed energy technology – a close relative.  Most think...

The new Gemtech Quicksand sound suppressor, now available for purchase, is used on 7.62 NATO rifles and utilizes a patented...

The Japanese had a unique system of naming and numbering their weapons using two basic methods.  One method referred to...

The International Defense Technology Exhibition and Prevention of Natural Disasters, SITDEF PERÚ had its beginnings in 2007. It was conceived...

Combat experience in Afghanistan has prompted some rapid changes in the small arms carried by ISAF foot soldiers; and most...

The reintroduction of the AR-10/SR-25 in the early 1990s re-revolutionized the use of semiautomatic rifles as sniper/tactical rifles. The direct...

Urban warfare, snipers and insurgents are hiding in buildings and they will try to do devastating attacks on soldiers and...

Those involved in the international arms trade are (or should be) intimately familiar with the International Trade in Arms Regulations,...

Command Arms Accessories/EMA Tactical is proud to announce their M4S1 M16/AR-15 Carbine Handguard System which sets the standard for a...

SIG Sauer, Inc., manufacturer of commercial, law enforcement and military firearms, introduces the latest version of the P250 Modular Pistol...

EHP (Electronic Hearing Protection) announces the addition of the new EHD- MC1 to their line of sound amplification/hearing protection products. ...

The new Bushnell Elite 1600 ARC Laser Rangefinder offers outstanding pinpoint precision, ruggedness and optical quality in a compact, easy-to-use...

LaserMax has now announced the release of a Guide Rod Laser to fit the Gen4 Glock models 26 and 27...

The new Cannon Scout Series is a full-featured safe that offers trademark Cannon quality, security and good looks.  With solid...

ISSC-Austria, exclusive importer and distributor of the M22 range pistol, proudly announces the introduction of the ISSC Modern Sporting Rifle...

JetBeam, a Chinese company, has introduced two new tactical lights: the BC 40 and the BC 20.  Both lights feature...

Former Bushmaster plant back in production Earlier this year, the Freedom Group, current owner of Bushmaster Firearms, moved operations from...

This, the fifth in the series of ISDEF shows in Tel Aviv, shows tremendous growth.  The show has almost doubled...

AUSA 2010 proved to be a great success, with attendance by exhibitors and show attendees exceeding prior records.  Held from...

Designing “Future Soldiers” space-age suits of armor with TV and other creature comforts has been a popular fad since 1950s,...

Greg Felton of Law Enforcement International (LEI) in the UK, was trying to meet the requirements of a friendly Government...

The SHOT (Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade) show was once again held this year in Las Vegas, Nevada at the...

Captain Herbert W. McBride of the 21st Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, wrote in his excellent book A Rifleman Went to...

By the time you read this, the XM25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement System with its uncannily accurate airburst ammo will...

19 February, 2011. A small group of firearms community writers from the United States had been invited to the Caracal...

The International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) of 2011 is a biannual show that has reached its 10th anniversary with...

Leupold, the oldest U.S. based rifle scope manufacturer, recently invited Small Arms Defense Journal to tour its facility and test...

The name ArmaLite is synonymous with innovation and design excellence.  As the company started it was ahead of the rest...

About one week prior to our visit to Lima, the die hard guerrillas of Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) had ambushed...

Recent questions have arisen in the international arms community over retransfer assurances and end use restrictions on U.S. made products. ...

ST  Kinetics’  Remote  Weapon Station (RWS) is a remotely operated two-axis stabilised  weapon  station.  Equipped with  advanced  sightings and video...

BLACKHAWK! Dynamic Entry now offers the Mini Deployment Kit.  This compact and portable entry kit was created based on the...

Raptor Safe-T Wipes have been specially formulated to immediately detect explosives and provide a simple colorimetric indicator for the user. ...

LaserMax has now announced the debut of Genesis, a compact, durable green laser with a rechargeable battery.  The highly visible,...

McMillan has now expanded its tactical line with the introduction of the McMillan M3A rifle.  The M1 platform has seen...

Battle Arms Development Ambidextrous Safety Selector (B.A.D.A.S.S.) is a new selector for the AR-15/M16 series of rifles.  The new selector...

Kel-Tec has just announced the introduction of its new bullpup-style shotgun called the KSG.  This previously rumored shotgun is now...

Barrett, a company internationally known for providing high-end firearms, optics, and training, introduces to the commercial market the next generation...

Weighing in at less than 4,200 kg, the revolutionary M777 is the world’s first artillery weapon to make widespread use...

Bushmaster Manufacturing Moving to New York The Freedom Group announced a manufacturing relocation of the Bushmaster Firearms International manufacturing facility...

By the late 1980s, special operations elements of the Soviet Army, Internal Affairs Ministry and KGB were well equipped with...

The Brazilian government must rely on a number of crack military units to maintain control of its borders.  Realizing that...

At the 2007 SHOT Show, Magpul introduced their Masada Adaptive Combat Weapon System.  There was quite a buzz around the...

Italy was the first country in the world to officially adopt the Maxim machine gun after the La Spezia trial...

Entering NATO made the Polish Army face an uneasy choice of new armament, poised to function under totally different strategic,...

The 40mm grenade launcher has seemingly become ubiquitous in the catalog of modern rifle manufacturers.  It seems that no catalog...

The conflicts in the Middle East go on, as they have through the ages.  The shores of the Hashemite Kingdom...

Recently, there has been a lot of press regarding the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practice Act (FCPA).  Readers active within the...

MGM Targets has announced that they are releasing their new ReCon Target. This is the only pneumatically driven, self contained...

Tilling Corp. is a Tactical Systems and Weapons Design Firm that provides product design and development, 3D scanning and rapid...

The deFNder™ Medium is the latest addition to the FN family of remote weapon stations. It has been designed to...

SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of high-end illumination tools and tactical products, is proud to announce the release of its hi-capacity 60-...

Lucid announces the world’s first variable (2x-5x) magnifier for red dot sights. Available soon from Lucid, to shooting enthusiasts, law...

For over a decade, Wilson Combat has been testing dozens of the competitor’s suppressors looking for the best match of...

US POD BOX, the original U.S. provider of mobile units to transport supplies and capabilities for multiple professional applications, announces...

ISSC-Austria, exclusive importer and distributor of the M22 range pistol, proudly announces the introduction of the ISSC Modern Sporting Rifle:...

Impact Weapons Components, LLC line of Mount-N Slot brand of direct attach mounts eliminate the need for 1913 Picatinny rail...

Smith & Wesson Smith & Wesson announced that Jeffrey D. Buchanan has been named executive vice president, chief financial officer...

Do we need a new service rifle cartridge?  Another way of asking this question is “Is there a problem with...

The conflict in Afghanistan, with its emphasis on targeting specific enemy individuals while avoiding collateral damage, features the use of...

Daewoo Precision, maker of the USAS12 combat shotgun, K1 and K2 battle rifles, and the K3 LMG, has manufactured well...

The fourth bi-annual Partner Serbia show was held over the course of four sunny days in Belgrade, Serbia in June...

The XVIII International Defense Industry Exhibition MSPO 2010, in Kielce, Poland, September 6-9, 2010, has confirmed the MSPO as one...

Much has been written about the sad state of affairs concerning the history of early machine gun development and acceptance...

The United States Marine Corps put their best foot forward once again for the 30th annual Modern Day Marine (MDM)...

As discussed in previous articles on the subject, Soviet Army Spetsnaz troops and specialized KGB personnel (which acted both in...

When Small Arms Defense Journal was contacted to see if we were interested in testing the initial batch of Caracal...

In the early 1970s, most submachine guns still in use with the armies of the world were replaced by assault...

Over the last 15 or so years, the sniper rifle in both concept and rifle has changed.  It was not...

The arms trade is a multi-billion dollar global international market, with arms being traded by both small and large entities. ...

Multicam, the new standard in real-world concealment, is now available from 5.11 Tactical. The 5.11 Multicam Rapid Assault Shirt and...

Revision, leading developer of protective eyewear for military and law enforcement forces worldwide, introduces the completely redesigned Sawfly Military Eyewear...

LaserLyte has just announced the expansion of its Side Mount Laser (SML) line to now offer a unit that fits...

Adverse conditions in the field place a premium on equipment capable of performing at a high level while withstanding the...

Extreme Shock Ammunition introduces the new TRP, or Trauma Readiness Pack. The TRP is an emergency care pack that offers...

Laser Ammo, Ltd., manufacturer of the patent pending SureStrike dry fire system, provides the world’s safest and most cost-effective laser...

SIG Sauer, the leading manufacturer of military, law enforcement, government agency and commercial firearms, introduces the new SIG Sauer P290...

Cyclops, an innovator in personal and field lighting solutions, introduces the Nexus HID (high intensity discharge bulb). The Nexus HID...

The new SAW-MAG from Armatac Industries offers for the first time a reliable and efficient 150-round magazine for the .223/5.56mm...

U.S. Export Control Reform On December 9, President Obama announced that, as part of the Administration’s effort to reform the...

When I answered the phone, I could sense the frustration in his voice. The caller was a friend of mine...

Defense Services Asia is one of the premier Asian trade shows for defense items and services in Asia. Held biennially...

On April 11, 2010, I traveled to Harrodsburg, KY where I met with my good friend, Howard “Buddy” Howells.  Buddy...

With the addition of Romania to the European Union in 2007, the EU stretched from the North Sea to the...

The industry has seen much change over the last 10 to 15 years in caliber as well as weapon revivals....

“Utterly useless!”  So wrote a frustrated U.S. Army Captain in a letter to the Chief of Ordnance of the United...

Since 2006 there has been a small but efficacious little defense show held in Fayetteville, NC, home of Fort Bragg...

Note: This article is a continuation of Guns & Gear of the U.S. Navy's Riverine Forces, which originally appeared in...

Eurosatory 2010 was held at the Parc du Exposition, located outside of Paris, France on June 14-18, 2010.  As one...

Previous articles regarding UN gun control measures have warned of current and pending actions at the United Nations that threaten...

Maryland Probation Officer Convicted of Export Violations Emenike Charles Nwankwoala, a 49-year-old resident of Laurel, Maryland, pleaded guilty to charges...

At SHOT Show 2004, a new black rifle was introduced that was not just a copy of the standard design...

The phone call from Carl Bertil Johansson in early summer 2009 came out of the blue.  The founder of the...

In the Global War on Terror, ammunition is a necessary commodity to fight a war.  Luckily, with good logistics and...

SADJ was invited to review the Tactical Training Team facility in Serbia, and having known the founder, Dragan Lestaric, for...