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The most talked-about firearm launches from the past 30 days

In that environment, the launches drawing the most attention are the ones that promise serious performance without the ...
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Why the SA80 became one of the most criticized military rifles

Officially introduced in 1985 as the L85A1 rifle and the L86A1 light support weapon, the SA80 was immediately met with criticism. Field tests revealed a litany of problems, including frequent jams, ...

The military is looking for a new rifle. Will it get it right this time?

The British military’s distinctive-looking SA80 service rifle has equipped generations of soldiers since its introduction ...
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30 Sniper Weapons That Changed the Battlefield Forever

The rise of sniper weapons marked a turning point in warfare. No longer could commanders move freely or assume safety behind ...
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30 Military Weapons That Seemed Perfect, Until They Entered Combat

Military weapons are often introduced with bold promises like greater efficiency, revolutionary design, and battlefield dominance on paper. But war has a way of stripping those promises down to their ...