Snipex Alligator: The Ukrainian Sniper Rifle Capable of Penetrating Armored Vehicles
Written by Samantha Franco and Clare Fitzgerald The Snipex Alligator is a massive anti-material rifle (AMR) that’s manufactured by XADO-Holding, Ltd. Having only recently entered…
The Sabot Round Pierces Tanks and Liquifies Its Targets
The sabot round is a form of ammunition used by tanks for armored warfare. The non-explosive anti-tank round surrounds a projectile and allows it to…
S-Mine: Nicknamed ‘Bouncing Betty,’ It Struck Fear Into Allied Soldiers
The S-mine, originally named the Schrapnellmine, was a German bounding mine used extensively by Wehrmacht troops throughout the Second World War. When detonated, it thrust…
XM7: The US Army’s Powerful New Standard-Issue Rifle Can Break Through Body Armor
The US Army has begun fielding its replacement for the 1990s-era M4 Carbine, marking a major step in the evolution of infantry weaponry. Developed under…
RS-28 Sarmat: Is Russia’s ‘Satan II’ ICBM Really One of the World’s Deadliest Missiles?
For decades, Russia has attempted to build the world’s largest nuclear arsenal. That endeavor continues well into this day, with the nation developing a formidable…
Was the Breda Modello 30 the Worst Light Machine Gun of World War II?
When discussing the worst light machine guns of the Second World War, the Breda Modello 30 immediately makes the list. The Italian-produced weapon was so…
Heckler & Koch G3: The Cold War-Era Battle Rifle That’s Stood the Test of Time
When you think of post-war rifles that have stood the test of time, the Heckler & Koch G3 immediately comes to mind. Featuring a design…
FN FAL: The Belgian Battle Rifle That Famously Became ‘The Right Arm of the Free World’
The FN FAL is a legendary Cold War-era weapon. The 7.62 x 51 mm NATO-caliber rifle is famed for its reliability and versatility, serving in…
‘I Regret Filing That Patent’ – Creator of the ‘Glock Switch’ Speaks Out Against His Own Invention
Glock is one of the biggest name in handguns, with the Austrian company’s weapons available worldwide for military, police and civilian use. As of late,…
Russia Launches ‘Counterspace’ Weapon Near American Satellite, Prompting Response From US Officials
The United States has accused Russia of launching a counterspace weapon with the capability of attacking an American satellite within its vicinity. Deputy US Ambassador…
Archaeologists Uncover Origins of 1,000-Year-Old ‘Excálibur’ Sword Unearthed in Spain
Archaeologists in Valencia, Spain, have revealed new details about the region’s very own Excálibur sword, with recent research and examination dating it back over 1,000…
The M249 SAW Machine Gun Continues to Enhance the Role of Infantrymen in Combat
The M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) machine gun – also known as the Light Machine Gun, 5.56 mm, M249 – is a critical tool for…