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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.

After being officially awarded a contract by the U.S. Army, SIG Sauer shows its Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) rifle and lightweight machine gun prototypes, both chambered in a 6.8mm hybrid ammunition. Other two companies -  General Dynamics-OTS Inc. and AAI Corporation Textron Systems – will deliver prototypes of the weapons meant to replace the M249 squad automatic weapon and the M4 …

After the US Army – that chose the SIG P320-M17 in 2017 – the USMC has formally adopted the compact version of the P320 as the new 9mm service pistol. The P320-M18 is going to replace the Corps' M9, M9A1, M007 and M45A1 pistols still in use. 

The new version was introduced some days ago at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC), the premier conference for the SOF community. The belt-fed MK 48 in 6.5 Creedmoor features the latest upgrades for FN’s series of light and medium machine guns, and the caliber it’s chambered for is more and more popular among the military.