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Spetsnaz operators with AK-74U assault rifles
Spetsnaz operators with AK-74U assault rifles (Photo: Vk)

AKS-74U: A shortened version of AK-47

The AKS-74U is a specialized shortened version of the world’s most famous assault rifle. When the Soviets adopted the Kalashnikov 7.62 mm rifle, they abandoned their submachine guns, but in later years
9 years ago
IDF infantry soldier firing from IWI Negev light machine gun
IDF soldier firing from the IWI Negev light machine gun (Photo: Flickr)

IWI Negev: IDF’s Light Machine Gun

The IWI Negev was designed as a light machine gun in the late 1980s. It was produced by developed by the Israeli firearm manufacturer, Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) (formerly Israel Military Industries
10 years ago
US Army Standard issue sidearm Beretta M9
US Army Standard issue sidearm Beretta M9

Beretta 92: Ultimate Combat and Tactical Pistol

Initially designed for the Italian army and police, the Beretta 92 pistols earned most of their fame (both good and bad) as the standard sidearm of the US military (designated as M9).
10 years ago
Barrett Sniper Rifles chambered in ,50 cal used as tactical advantage on the field
Barrett Sniper Rifles used as tactical advantage on the field (Photo: XY)

Barrett M99: Chris Kyle’s Favorite Fifty Cal

The Barrett M99 rifle was first introduced in 1999 and is the latest development of the Barrett Firearms Co. The Barrett M99 rifle is also dubbed as “Big Shot.” The Barrett company
10 years ago
Submachine gun FN P90 chambered in 5.7 mm
A shooter aiming with FN P90 submachine gun chambered in 5.7 mm caliber (Photo: Vickers)

FN P90: An advanced personal defense weapon

The FN P90 submachine gun was developed in the late 1980s as an advanced personal defense weapon for the troops whose primary activities do not include small arms, such as vehicle and
10 years ago
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