Eric Sof

Eric Sof holds a master's degree in Political Science, specializing in International Peacekeeping Studies. He has over a decade of experience as a former member of an elite counterterrorism unit. Additionally, he is a firearms instructor and currently serves as a member of the SWAT unit.

Tu Lam and Mike Glover: A Legacy of Elite Service in Special Operations

Tu Lam and Mike Glover stand as formidable figures within the realm of special operations, their careers marked by extensive service in the U.S.

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by Eric Sof

Steyr M pistol at the shooting range — Steyr on the shooting range (Photo: Steyr GURU)

Steyr M: Developed for police services and the civilian shooting market

The Steyr M is an Austrian semi-automatic pistol developed by the Steyr-Mannlicher company in the 1990s to compete with the highly successful Glock 17, which another Austrian manufacturer developed. The first Steyr

4 years ago

Pistols

US Navy SEAL firing his sidearm at the shooting range in Philippines (Photo: XY)

Glock 18: The only select-fire pistol in family

The Glock 18 is a selective-fire variant of the legendary Glock 17 with an option of fully-automatic fire, which makes the Glock 18 a machine pistol. It means it will keep firing

4 years ago

Pistols

AC-Flare Gun from Bosnia and Herzegovina — AC-Flare Gun (Photo: AC Unity)

AC-Flare Gun: A state-of-art pistol in 26,5 mm caliber

The all-new AC-Flare Gun is a modern, state-of-the-art, and highly durable tool to dispense 26,5mm flares or smoke grenades manufactured by AC Unity in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The pistol’s body is made

4 years ago

Non-Lethal

AC Unity Alfa AC-SMG9 submachine gun — Alfa AC-SMG9 submachine gun chambered in 9x19 mm (Photo: AC Unity)

Alfa AC-SMG9: A first Bosnian submachine gun

The Alfa AC-SMG9 Submachine Gun has been designed to fit law enforcement requirements, allowing easy handling through the compact conception. The small size and weight result in smooth handling in vehicles and

4 years ago

Submachine Guns

A Russian soldier inspects Orlan-10 drone (Photo: XY)

Orlan-10: A UAV for reconnaissance and electronic warfare

The Orlan-10 is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by the Special Technology Center (STC) in Saint Petersburg for the Russian Armed Forces. It is a low-level (both in altitude and echelon)

4 years ago

Drones & UAVs

Green Beret Roy Benavidez, one of the most courages soldiers of the modern era (Photo: IMDB)

Roy Benavidez: The Green Beret Who Defied Death and Became a Legend

Roy Benavidez was a member of the United States Army Special Forces. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the “6 Hours in hell” firefight on May 2,

4 years ago

Veterans

British Main Battle Tank (MBT) Challenger 2 — British Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank (Photo: Wiki)

The Challenger 2 Tank’s Unbeatable Performance: No Losses in Combat

The Challenger 2 tank has not been destroyed in combat due in part to the relatively small number of units built and deployed. There are fewer than 500 Challenger 2 tanks in

4 years ago

Expert Analysis

Rockets and Gun-Based Artillery: Understanding the Key Differences

Gun and rocket artillery complement each other and cannot be replaced by each other. One of the main advantages of rocket artillery is its ability to bring a large amount of firepower

4 years ago

Expert Analysis

Although models, these two vehicles show why the self propelled gun (right) is often confused with the tank (left) by the average person (Photo: XY)

The difference between tanks and self-propelled guns explained

The main difference between tanks and self-propelled guns lies in their intended role and the capabilities required to perform that role. Despite their similarities in appearance, as depicted by the models in

4 years ago

Expert Analysis

M270 MLRS the best rocket-artillery in history (Photo: XY)

M270 MLRS: A massive firepower in a matter of seconds

The M270 MLRS is a US-made armored, self-propelled, multiple rocket launcher; a type of rocket artillery used in NATO countries. Both gun and rocket artillery supplement each other. Neither can totally replace

4 years ago

MLRS

BMP-3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle

BMP-3 is a Soviet and Russian armored combat-tracked vehicle designed to transport personnel to the front line and increase its mobility, armament, and defense in the context of nuclear weapons and joint

4 years ago

Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs)

A Black Hornet nano helicopter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)

Black Hornet PRS: A revolutionary drone that changed covert situational awareness

The Black Hornet PRS (Personal Reconnaissance System) is a military micro unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that can provide troops on the ground with local situational awareness. The price was around $60,000 at

4 years ago

Drones & UAVs

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