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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.

A man shooting from PPK-20 submachine gun
A man firing rounds from his PPK-20 submachine gun in the shooting range (Photo: XY)

The Evolution of Submachine Guns

The submachine gun (SMG; German: Maschinenpistole) emerged in the early 20th century to meet the demand for a compact, rapid-fire weapon effective in close-quarters combat. This concept first materialized during World War I,
11 months ago
Baykar Kızılelma stealth UAV showcased at ASDA 2025 in Zagreb
Turkey’s Baykar unveils the Kızılelma stealth UAV, signaling the future of unmanned combat aviation.

Inside the ASDA 2025 Military and Aviation Expo in Zagreb

We had the privilege of attending one of the most significant defense events in the Balkans region — the 8th Adriatic Sea Defense & Aerospace Conference and Exhibition (ASDA 2025), held at
11 months ago
Green Beret Ryan Black died in the Niger Ambush
SSG Ryan Black, member of the U.S. Army Special Forces died while providing suppresive fire for his team mates during the Niger Ambush (Photo: Green Beret Foundation)

Green Beret from Niger Ambush to Be Awarded Silver Star Posthumously

Eight years after his tragic death, Staff Sgt. Bryan C. Black is being posthumously honored with the Silver Star, the U.S. military’s third-highest award for valor in combat. The upgraded honor comes
12 months ago
Bayraktar TB2 loaded with MAM-L
Bayraktar TB2 loaded with MAM-L (Photo: Wiki Commons)

Bayraktar TB3 Achieves Major Milestone with Supersonic Missile Test

With foldable wings, beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) communication, and the ability to carry precision-guided munitions, the Bayraktar TB3 is poised to become a game-changer in modern warfare. Turkey’s cutting-edge unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV)
12 months ago
A view through lens of the AN/PVS-31A BNVD (Photo: Spec Ops Magazine)

How the AN/PVS-31A Transformed My Night Operations

When I first got my hands on the L3Harris Binocular Night Vision Device (BNVD), also referred to by its military name AN/PVS-31A, I immediately noticed its compact and lightweight design. This Generation
1 year ago
A man shooting from PPK-20 submachine gun
A man firing rounds from his PPK-20 submachine gun in the shooting range (Photo: XY)

PPK-20: A further development of Vityaz SMG

The PPK-20 is a recent Russian submachine gun, representing a further development of the PP-19 Vityaz, which is utilized by the Russian police, certain law enforcement units, and the FSB security agency.
2 years ago
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