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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BAAINBw (the Federal Office of Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the German Armed Forces) has withdrawn the award of the contract for the supply of the new assault rifle.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. 

Faithful readers of all4shooters.com know that we have already reported in detail about the ambitious, innovative  US Army's "Next Generation Squad Weapon" (NGSW) program based on a new assault rifle in 6.8 mm caliber. Now come the first reports on new, matching optics.

It has now been announced that the US Army has selected the Leupold Mark 5HD as the day optic for its Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR) program. On all4shooters.com we present the new riflescope and its adoption by the US Armed Forces.

SIG Sauer has announced that its MG 338, .338 Norma Mag Ammunition and Next Generation Suppressors have been certified and purchased by the USSOCOM. The new machine gun bridges the gap between the current machine guns currently in use with the U.S. Military.  

GLOCK is being awarded a government contract after the other. After the contract with the Portuguese Army, we can now announce that the French Armed Forces will also purchase the fifth generation GLOCK 17 in 9mm Luger. Learn more about the tender and decision here on all4shooters.com. 

The new SIG's AEG (Auto Electric Gun) rifle shoots 6mm BBs and features a full CNC machined receiver, integrated M-LOK handguard, 3-position telescoping stock, open full-length Picatinny rail, 120-round mid-cap magazine and a modular locking accessory mounting system. It's designed as a training tool for professionals and target shooters that replicates the look and feel of its firearm …

The German manufacturer introduces a 9mm semi-automatic sporting version of what's probably the world’s most popular submachine gun. The SP5 features a Navy barrel with threaded tri-lug adaptor, paddle magazine release, fluted chamber and chrome-lined bore, using the same roller-delayed blowback operating system of its full-auto siblings. Above all, it's the real McCoy!

all4shooters.com reports about the highlights of the MILIPOL international security trade fair, which took place from 19 to 22 November, 2019, in Paris, the cosmopolitan French metropolis. Much of MILIPOL 2019 was dedicated to the US Army NSGW "Next Generation Squad Weapon" project, in which SIG Sauer, a German manufacturer, is also participating.

Following its visit to the DSEI trade fair in London, Heckler & Koch – a German government supplier – gets back with a lucrative major order from the UK Ministry of Defence: £15 million and a contract option for another £50 million. Learn more here on all4shooters.
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Developed in partnership with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems and Beretta Defense Technologies, the new polymer cartridge has been selected for the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) modernization program. Among the advantages,  reduction in weight and enhanced accuracy.