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For the SOF warrior, survival, lethality and mobility are paramount categories. Modern weaponry and equipment increase combat effectiveness, but Special Forces always have to find a balance between firepower, size and weight. Let's have a gander.

Each country has its own special forces and specialized units. Here we take a look at some of them to see how they are organized, what are their missions, and the threats they must face – which sometimes come from within.

Special Operations Forces (SOF) act as operational or strategic high-value instruments in the national security toolbox of their respective states. These are  thoroughly trained and experienced soldiers who go on extremely important (and usually dangerous) missions. For this reason, it is usually the highest military and political levels that decide. 

The systems includes the revolutionary 6.8x51 hybrid ammunition, the NGSW-AR lightweight belt-fed machine gun, the NGSW-R rifle, and suppressors. The new weapons offer “significant advancements in battlefield weapons performance” and should replace the current M4 carbine and the M249 SAW chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO.

Virtual SHOT Show 2021 / True Velocity delivers cartridges to the US Army. Innovative US ammunition manufacturer True Velocity based in Garland, Texas, recently delivered a large quantity of composite-cased 6.8mm cartridges to the US Armed Forces for further testing as part of the ambitious Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program.

A carry gun in .45 ACP caliber isn't a bad idea, although it can't go below a certain size of course. With this striker-fired pistol, Smith & Wesson hits the mark, introducing a compact and powerful firearm whose qualities are enhanced by S&W Performance Center.

After the US Army, the US Air Force too selected the 9mm highly concealable submachine gun. The most compact version the APC9 PRO line, the APC9K  is optimized for discreet deployment, use in and around vehicles, and within confined spaces.

The Slovak gunmaker Grand Power, known for various "short carbine" models, introduces the smallest version of the series, the Stribog SP9 A3S in 9mm caliber with a 4.5”/114 cm barrel. We test fired it at the shooting range.

The TANGO6T 1-6X variable-magnification riflescope has been selected for the Direct View Optic (DVO). Recently, it had already been selected for the Squad Designated Marksman Rifle (SDMR) and the USSOCOM Squad-Variable Powered Scope (S-VPS). The ruggedized and battle-hardened optic will be used on M4A1 carbines to enable the soldier to engage both close quarter targets and targets at extended …

With a 1.4 lb/635 g weight reduction from the original BAMF models and available in three lengths, the new BAMF Pro Series rifle/pistol is designed for law enforcement, military and competitive shooters, but also for home defense. Chambering is .223 Wylde for maximum accuracy with both .223 Remington and 5.56mm ammo.

As has just been announced, the BAAINBw (the Federal Office of Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the German Armed Forces) has withdrawn the award of the contract for the supply of the new assault rifle. The Federal Ministry of Defence (BMVg) – the awarding authority of the procurement office – had decided in favour of the offer by C.G. Haenel GmbH in the "Sturmgewehr" …

An  American adaptation of the Belgian FN Minimi light machine gun, the 5.56mm FN M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) has been in service with the US military for more than 30 years. The new contract is expected to be completed by 2025.

What does fill the gap between an assault rifle and a heavy machine gun? A light machine gun. Russia decided to purchase a new model, directly from the Izhevsk-based Kalashnikov Concern. all4shooters.com explains in detail what the RPK-16 light machine gun is all about.

The City of Miami Beach Police Department announced the purchase of B&T APC9K PRO 9mm SMGs equipped with SIG Sauer P320 magazine compatible lower receiver groups. These ultra-compact weapon systems are destined for specialized service within the department.