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At the international security Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) trade fair, held in London from September 12 to 15, 2023, one of the leading defense companies, Beretta Defense Technologies (BDT), presented the new "New Assault Rifle Platform" (NARP) on today's opening day. Here you can find out the first details known so far.

FN Herstal announces that its new Multi Weapon Mount (MWM) has been fully MIL-STD certified and is ready for service, joining a wide range of high-performance products in FN Herstal’s Air, Land and Sea Weapon Systems catalogue. 

In the Canadian military, the 9mm P320 replaces the 9mm Browning Hi-Power pistol adopted back in 1944. The initial delivery of 7,000 pistols is now complete and soldier fielding of the new gun, designated as C22, is in progress. The contract includes the pistols, holster systems, spares, and operator and maintenance training. 

A contract between the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) and Sako Ltd. for the procurement of new 8.6 mm sniper rifles has been signed. The rifles will be used by the Estonian Defence Forces and Defence League. The total value of the framework agreement for the next seven years is 40 million euros. 

A joint framework agreement between the Defense Forces of Finland and Sweden will result in Sako being the sole supplier of such firearms for both armies. The agreement, which has an initial value of 78 million euros, includes 5.56x45mm and 7.62x51mm caliber assault rifles, 7.62x51mm sniper rifles and .338 Lapua Magnum rifles.

Enforce Tac 2023: Nearly every optics manufacturer these days also carries a "tactical line" in its overall product line, but only a few of them are actually used by the military and police. Among this illustrious group of chosen ones is definitely the U.S. giant Leupold, which introduced its new Mark 5HD riflescope 2-10x30 at the security trade show. We have the details.

We continue from the second day of Enforce Tac 2023. Also on this day, the last one, there are all kinds of exciting product innovations to discover at the trade fair for government agencies with security responsibilities and the armed forces. We are again all day on the road in the halls of the Nuremberg fair to show in our report all firearms, ammunition and equipment in text and video.

Enforce Tac 2023: U.S. government supplier Blackhawk, best known for modern carrying devices for service pistols, is also an established "big player" in Europe. For example, the CQC Serpa Auto Lock Level 3 QD or T-Series L3D safety holsters are worn by soldiers in the German and French armed forces. Here we introduce some innovative Blackhawk novelties. 

Enforce Tac 2023: A high-performance observation optic is an essential piece of equipment in military sniping. From the USA, Bushnell presents the new LMSS2 Elite Tactical spotting scope with two different reticles. We have the first details straight from the security trade show.

Enforce Tac 2023: Earlier this year, the surprising news made the rounds that Australian family-owned defense company NIOA had acquired one hundred percent of popular U.S. manufacturer Barrett Firearms. We provide the background here.

Enforce Tac 2023: Released in 2011, the M10 multi-caliber sniper rifle is the imposing flagship of the famed Sako TRG family, which includes the other TRG22/42 and TRG22/42 A1 models. The Finnish manufacturer Sako, part of the Beretta Defense Technologies (BDT) Group, was able to win current tenders from the domestic armed forces and the Emergency Service Unit (ESU) of the New York City Police …

As usual, this year's Enforce Tac fair is starting again in Nuremberg. Everything about new products for the needs of law enforcementofficers, military personnel and other security agencies will be shown there. all4shooters.com is of course on site on both days of the fairfrom February 28 to March 1, 2023 and reports on the most important innovations.

Enforce Tac 2023: Rheinmetall is always a news topic in the mass media at the moment because, among other things, the new German Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius is working closely with the armaments company in supporting Ukraine with the supply of military equipment. It goes without saying that Rheinmetall, as a strong partner for armed and security forces, will be represented at …

Enforce Tac 2023: The .300 AAC Blackout caliber (7.62 x 35 mm) is also becoming increasingly popular with German security agencies, such as the police in Schleswig-Holstein, and every well-known LE supplier, such as FN or Heckler & Koch, carries corresponding weapons in its catalog. The well-known US ammunition manufacturer Hornady is now expanding its offer with two more interesting loadings.