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Evolution of U.S. Grenade Launchers

Evolution of U.S. Grenade Launchers

30 April, 2019
Frank Iannamico
Features, Grenades & Rockets, Search By Issue, V11N4, Volume 11

During World War II, the basic weapons of the U.S. infantryman were the rifle, light machine gun and fragmentation grenades. Hand and rifle grenades were…

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SHOW REPORT: ENFORCE TAC 2019

SHOW REPORT: ENFORCE TAC 2019

29 April, 2019
Richard D. Jones
Search By Issue, Show Reports, V11N4, Volume 11

Eighth Year Sees Increase in Visitors The 8th edition of Enforce Tac was again billed as the “International Trade Fair for Command, Control and Operational…

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NEW PRODUCTS [9]

NEW PRODUCTS [9]

29 April, 2019
SADJ Staff
New Products, Search By Issue, V11N4, Volume 11

FN HERSTAL FN SCAR®-SC .300 Subcompact Carbine & KeyMod Receiver The FN SCAR-SC® in 5.56x45mm / .223 is now joined by a version in 7.62x35mm…

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INDUSTRY NEWS: Aimpoint Awarded Contract for Fire Control Systems by U.S. Armed Forces

INDUSTRY NEWS: Aimpoint Awarded Contract for Fire Control Systems by U.S. Armed Forces

28 April, 2019
SADJ Staff
Industry Profiles, Search By Issue, V11N4, Volume 11

Aimpoint, the leading manufacturer and innovator of red dot sighting technology, has been awarded a USD $24 million firm, fixed-price contract for supply of the…

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The Warfare Renaissance AI-Based Human–Machine Teaming

The Warfare Renaissance AI-Based Human–Machine Teaming

28 April, 2019
Paul Evancoe
Industry Profiles, New Products, Search By Issue, V11N4, Volume 11

The 1860s marked a period of Renaissance in firearms development. Muzzle loading rifles and revolvers transitioned to cartridge-firing, breech loading weapons allowing the user to…

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The Royal Tank Museum Amman, Jordan’s Newest, Interactive Tank Exhibition

The Royal Tank Museum Amman, Jordan’s Newest, Interactive Tank Exhibition

27 April, 2019
Clive Jones
History, Military Museums, Search By Issue, V11N4, Volume 11

Visitors to SOFEX and to the KASOTC Warrior Competition in Jordan now have a new place to visit along with the world famous Wadi Rum,…

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Kalashnikov AK-203: The New Assault Rifle of the Indian Army

Kalashnikov AK-203: The New Assault Rifle of the Indian Army

27 April, 2019
Vlad Onokoy
Features, New Products, Search By Issue, V11N4, Volume 11

On March 3, 2019, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an unexpected statement while visiting the city of Amethi during his election campaign. According to his…

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A BREAK FROM THE NORM: Trijicon REAP-IR Mini Thermal Riflescope

A BREAK FROM THE NORM: Trijicon REAP-IR Mini Thermal Riflescope

27 April, 2019
Todd Burgreen
Features, Reviews, Search By Issue, V11N4, Volume 11

Many have become increasingly interested with the ability to “see” at night albeit via traditional image intensifying night vision or thermal technology for various reasons…

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Industry Slowdown Shows No Impact on IWA 2019

Industry Slowdown Shows No Impact on IWA 2019

27 April, 2019
Dickson Ly
Search By Issue, Show Reports, V11N4, Volume 11

[IWA Outdoor Classics / Enforce Tac 2019] By Dickson Ly This year’s IWA show carried on in the turbulent time of industry slowdown and increasing…

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High Tech on the Horizon New Advances in Sniper Systems and Gear

High Tech on the Horizon New Advances in Sniper Systems and Gear

26 April, 2019
Todd Hodnett
New Products, V11N4, Volume 11

  In the past decade and a half there has been a huge leap in the advancement of precision long-range shooting gear. The following covers…

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DSEI Exhibition Enters Its 20th Year!

DSEI Exhibition Enters Its 20th Year!

26 April, 2019
SADJ Staff
New Products, Show Reports, V11N4, Volume 11

The next edition of Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) will mark 20 years since the event was first established as “the British Army and…

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2019 LtCol George M. Chinn Award

2019 LtCol George M. Chinn Award

26 April, 2019
Dan Shea
Features, Search By Issue, V11N4, Volume 11

Thomas B. Nelson The name Thomas B. Nelson is synonymous with the small arms community of the last 60 years. Since Tom’s first book, The…

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James R. Ambrose Award

James R. Ambrose Award

26 April, 2019
Dan Shea
Industry Profiles, Search By Issue, V11N4, Volume 11

Arrow Tech prodas.com The James Ambrose Award is presented periodically to recognize, in the opinion of the Small Arms Division Executive Board, an Industrial Firm…

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The 9x39mm SR-3 Vikhr: Russian Compact Assault Rifle Easily Handles Subsonic Ammunition

The 9x39mm SR-3 Vikhr: Russian Compact Assault Rifle Easily Handles Subsonic Ammunition

26 April, 2019
Lynndon Schooler
History, Search By Issue, V11N4, Volume 11

In the mid-1980s, the Soviet Ministry of Defense noted an increased need for body-armor-defeating weaponry paired with a diminished sound signature. Its answer, in 1987,…

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Suppressor History, Testing and Designs Insights from an Advanced Suppressor Seminar

Suppressor History, Testing and Designs Insights from an Advanced Suppressor Seminar

26 April, 2019
Lynndon Schooler
Editorials, Reviews, Search By Issue, Suppressors, V11N4, Volume 11

There has been a resounding boom in popularity of suppressors in recent years. They have become less the stuff of secret agents and more the…

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IDEX 2019 “The Most Strategically Important Defence Exhibition in the World”

IDEX 2019 “The Most Strategically Important Defence Exhibition in the World”

26 April, 2019
Vlad Onokoy
Search By Issue, Show Reports, V11N4, Volume 11

The International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) is a biannual tri-service defence exhibition showcasing the latest products and technologies for Army, Navy and Air Force….

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Distributed at trade shows worldwide, Small Arms Defense Journal is a bimonthly publication that focuses on small arms, accessories, gear for the soldier, new products, industry news, and defense trade shows. The first issue of SADJ was Spring 2009, which launched at the LAAD show in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. SADJ (pronounced “sage”) is targeted toward military, law enforcement, and defense industry professionals. Our job is to reach these groups and tailor content to their interests while producing a publication that is applicable to an international audience.
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