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After more than two years of prototyping and evaluation efforts, the U.S. Army has awarded SIG Sauer the contract for the manufacture and delivery of the NGSW rifle,  NGSW automatic rifle, and the 6.8 mm ammo that will replace the M249 squad automatic weapon and the M4/M4A1 carbine chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. The value of the initial delivery order on the contract is $20.4 million.

Canadian optics specialists Armament Technology are launching new products. In addition to a new configuration of the Tangent Theta 525 riflescope in new designs, the manufacturer is offering the SAI 6, a completely new target optic for brilliant optical performance in challenging environments. Furthermore, the XOPTEK micro reflex red dot sight and Tenebraex honeycomb filters are now available …

Conversion kits that allow users to transform their semi-automatic pistols into a sort of carbine with front grips and telescopic and/or adjustable stocks have been on the market for several years now. With its Apex model, the U.S. Meta Tactical company goes even further, allowing to transform a Glock into a real carbine, thanks to a 16”/40.5 cm barrel.

Mossberg unveils the latest version of its 940 line of 12-gauge autoloading shotguns: new for march 2022, the 940 Pro Tactical is specifically designed – you guessed that right – for tactical applications. The most notable feature of the newcomer in the 940 family is the receiver, which is cut for direct mounting of Holosun K / Shield RMS footprint micro optics. 

Impulse Elite Precision rifle, 110 Carbon Tactical rifle, 110 PCS Pistol Chassis System, a new version of the well-known 64 semi-automatic rimfire rifle, plus the new A17 Sporter rimfire rifle in .17 WSM caliber – these are the new products from the well-known U.S. manufacturer that are also reaching Europe.

On March 1 and 2, 2022, law enforcement and military specialists will finally meet again in Nuremberg for EnforceTac, the trade fair for law enforcement, tactical solutions and homeland security – after a two-year forced break. More than 370 exhibitors from 37 countries will again create a unique information forum for the industries involved and will attract around 4,000 international visitors.

The German company specializing in thermal imaging devices and attachments for machine guns is planning to increase its capital in order to fully exploit its potential in terms of production capacity and product development.  The shareholder structure will open up further in the course of the year.

Finnish company Sako Ltd and the Finnish Armed Forces have signed a contract for the procurement of a new rifle system. The total procurement initial value is around 10 million euros. Further follow-up contracts, for example with Sweden, are planned. Here are the initial statements of the parties involved.

Beretta USA will support the U.S. company True Velocity in the manufacturing of the "Next Generation Squad Weapon" and in the development of its commercial and international variants and special ammunition.

The polymer stocks manufactured by the German company Hera Arms have now gained a firm following worldwide. With the second generation of the CQR stock (buttstock and foregrip), function and design have been improved once again. all4shooters.com presents here the CQR Gen. 2 set – actually ideal for the Christmas wish list, isn't it? 

The pistol caliber carbines – or PCC for short –sector is booming and manufacturers, especially US ones, are struggling to attract the attention of enthusiasts. Oregon-based Noveske offers some extreme models such as the N81 Space Baby Pistol in 9mm Luger caliber. Let's see some details.

From FN, new modern sporting rifles in 5.56x45mm “built from a true MIL-SPEC foundation”, featuring an M16-style MIL-SPEC bolt carrier group, mid-length gas system and a chrome-lined, fully free floated 16” barrel. Two main models offered: FN 15 TAC3 and the TAC3 Duty. Let's have a quick look, what's new for the US

At the Paris exhibition dedicated to homeland security and safety, Israel Weapons Industries, better known as IWI, presented an updated version of the ACE N 52  assault rifle in 7.62x51 caliber. The weapon will also be available for the civilian market in a semi-automatic version. 

At MILIPOL, the international security trade show taking place in Paris from October 19 to 22, Belgian defense contractor FN Herstal showcased, among other things, parts of its Smart ProtectoR concept for law enforcement use: various components complement each other to stop aggressors safely but non-lethally. Here's all the info.