Volume 2

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 37th annual International Trade Fair for Hunting and Sporting Arms, Outdoor Articles and Accessories, was held in Nürnberg, Germany,...

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...

Affable, cheerful and humorous, the doctor appears to be a wonderful real-world example of Marcus Welby – except he carries...

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...

Elite Iron introduces the new Bravo SD, Sierra SD and SEAR sound suppressors.  Based on real world input, the Elite...

The Hammerhead Rifle Tool Company released its HammerHead Assault Rifle Tool.  The tool is designed for multiple uses on the...

CamelBak introduces the SquadBak, eliminating the need for awkward and inefficient jerry cans in the field.  Whether hanging in the...

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

The 9th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) was sponsored by the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation under the auspices of the...

The Defence Aviation and Space Fair (FIDAE) is today one of the most important military events in Latin America, and...

Hiram Maxim was born in the United States in 1840.  His genius lay in his ability to grasp the complexities...

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...

Note: Part Two of this article is available here. The “Brown Water Navy” is back in force and elements of...

The sixth edition of Expomil Romania was held in the Romexpo Exhibition Center at the Bucharest International Fair in Romania. ...

On Tuesday, January 19, 2010, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a press release announcing the arrest of 22 individuals...

Ohio Ordnance Works Inc. (OOW) in Chardon, Ohio, USA, has been working on machine guns for over three decades and...

SIG recently released the SIG P522, a pistol version of the SIG 522 rifle.  Built around the full sized P556...

Recognizing the popularity of AR rifles, Nikon developed a new line of riflescopes built to deliver extreme speed, accuracy and...

Winchester Ammunition is taking varmint hunting to a new level, using fragmenting copper core technology to incorporate a lead-free .223...

GunVault unveiled the AR MagVault, a revolutionary new way to keep an AR rifle secure. The unique design allows the...

New Requirements for Commodity Jurisdiction Requests The U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (State/DDTC) has posted a...

After two and a half years, the U.S. Department of Justice culminated a major bribery investigation by arresting 22 individuals...

The Association of the United States Army held its annual meeting on October 5-7, 2009 at the Walter E. Washington...

2010 NDIA Chinn Award: Frank Puzycki Each year at the NDIA Small Arms Annual Meeting, the George M. Chinn Award...

Last September’s Defence Systems & Equipment International (DSEi) saw more than 25,000 people attend to see 1,280 exhibitors covering all...

SADJ attended the 9th biannual IDEX show in Abu Dhabi on 22-26 February, 2009, and found that the show had...

We received an invitation to come to ST Kinetics in Singapore and view their newest small arms offerings.  As quickly...

The Mitrailleuse Saint Etienne Mle 1907 is one of those rare classic machine guns that was a complex mechanical nightmare...

The design of a suppressor is not quite as simple as it may appear.  Not all suppressors are suitable for...

The term "SHOT Show" while unbeknownst to some, is to anyone involved in the world of firearms and all things...

In the beautiful countryside of northern England just a few miles from York, is the Yorkshire Air Museum.  Based on...

The Tri-Service Asian Defense and Internal Security Event for Land, Sea and Air and Security Exhibition was held at the...

The sale of defense articles worldwide is typically straight forward – the buyer coordinates with the seller, and each party...

Energizer Two Energizer flashlights have been selected by the U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office – Soldier (PEO-Soldier) for inclusion in...

ATF Manufacturing and Marking Requirements Eased On November 19, 2009, ATF released Ruling 2009-5 that relieves subcontractors from marking receivers and/or...

The Blyskawica (‘Lightning’, pronounced bwiskavitsa, with ‘wi’ to be read like in ‘wisdom’) was designed and manufactured fully clandestine, for...

Historically, the annual AUSA Show is not known for debuts of the latest small arms technology.  The big dollar programs...

At the NRA Show in early 2009, Ruger introduced a new member to their semiautomatic rifle line: the SR-556 –...

A relatively new product on the U.S. market, the Multi-Purpose Aiming Reflex Sight (MARS) has been on the international market for...

There is one absolute “Must-See” military museum in the Jakarta area in regard to small arms.  It has amazing dioramas...

Until recently, the field of 40mm grenade launchers was almost exclusively dominated by the M203.  With the recent adoption of...

I sat quietly taking notes as the Purchase Description was being reviewed, making sure I would capture the important points.  The...

Brügger & Thomet Police Day is held every two years in June in Thun, Switzerland at the Guntelsey Range.  What...

Over 150 exhibitors from 23 countries gathered in the sunny Singapore Spring for IMDEX 2009.  This was the seventh biannual...

ITEC attracts exhibitors that constantly push the envelope in cutting-edge defense training, education, and simulation.  120+ exhibitors provide hands-on demonstrations...

The handgun is an ideal candidate for suppression in instances where concealability of a quiet weapon with reasonable terminal ballistics...

Andreas Wilhelm Schwarzlose of Charlottenburg, Germany was a well known and respected inventor and arms designer working out of the...

Between August 31 and September 3, the Targi Kielce fairground in Poland hosted the 17th International Defense Industry Fair MSPO...

Many of us remember the finale in the 1965 movie Thunderball when James Bond and his allies battle Emilio Largo,...

“To the many vendors, suppliers and equipment manufacturers, it is my pleasure to extend gratitude for your continuing faith in...

The strategic placement of elements on the battlefield has been the subject of millions of words, from many sources, both...

Gun control efforts by the United Nations are well known.  The Fredrik Reuterswärd sculpture of a revolver with its barrel...

Three demonstrations of the Saab New Light Anti-tank Weapon, NLAW, including live firing, were conducted during the summer 2009.  At...

DSArms, the  world leader in FAL type rifles and accessories, is pleased to offer new US made FAL high capacity...

Vectronix and Wilcox Industries have jointly developed a new weapon sight for stand alone and under-barrel 40mm grenade launchers.  Utilizing...

Law Enforcement International The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Law Enforcement International (LEI) for the supply of...