The Kinetic Hellfire Missile
The new kinetic ‘knife’ missile, reportedly developed by the CIA, has caused quite a stir online since its existence was confirmed by the Wall Street Journal on 9 May. The… Continue reading "The Kinetic Hellfire Missile"
Author: Matthew Moss
TheFirearmBlog.com - Managing Editor
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Matt is a British historian specialising in small arms development and military history. He has written several books and for a variety of publications in both the US and UK. He also runs Historical Firearms, a blog that explores the history, development and use of firearms. Matt is also co-founder of The Armourer's Bench, a video series on historically significant small arms.
Reach Matt at: matt@thefirearmblog.com
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USAF’s Laser SHiELD Successfully Destroys Missiles
The US Air Force have announced that their Self-Protect High Energy Laser Demonstrator or ‘SHiELD’ has successfully downed multiple air launched missiles in flight. The Advanced Technology Demonstration Program milestone… Continue reading "USAF’s Laser SHiELD Successfully Destroys Missiles"
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China’s PLA Navy Celebrates 70th Anniversary with Fleet Review & a New Destroyer
Late last month the might of China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) put on an impressive display, showing off some of their newest vessels and unveiling a brand new… Continue reading "China’s PLA Navy Celebrates 70th Anniversary with Fleet Review & a New Destroyer"
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BREAKING: US Army Selects B&T as New Sub Compact Weapon
It’s just under a year since the US Army announced its search for a new submachine gun with the Sub Compact Weapon programme. Today, it has been announced that the… Continue reading "BREAKING: US Army Selects B&T as New Sub Compact Weapon"
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General James McConville Nominated as the Next Army Chief of Staff
On the 25th March U.S. Army Vice Chief of Staff General James McConville was nominated to succeed General Mark A. Milley as the next Army Chief of Staff. The nomination has been… Continue reading "General James McConville Nominated as the Next Army Chief of Staff"
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Portugal Signs Small Arms Deal with FN
On the 20th February FN Herstal was awarded a ‘major contract’ for rifles, machine guns and grenade launchers by NATO’s Support & Procurement Agency (NSPA) on behalf of the Portuguese… Continue reading "Portugal Signs Small Arms Deal with FN"
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Saudi Arabia to Receive First AK-103s Soon
Last year we reported that Saudi Arabia had entered into an agreement with Russian small arms manufacturer Kalshnikov Concern’s parent company, signing a memorandum between Saudi Arabian Military Industries and… Continue reading "Saudi Arabia to Receive First AK-103s Soon"
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CONFIRMED: SIG Sauer SIG716 for India
Earlier this month we reported that India had entered into a major contract with SIG Sauer for procurement of over 70,000 7.62x51mm rifles. SIG Sauer have now confirmed the agreement of… Continue reading "CONFIRMED: SIG Sauer SIG716 for India"
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BREAKING: Army Issues Call for New Next Generation Squad Weapons Prototypes
The US Army have launched their official Prototype Project Opportunity Notice (PPON) inviting design submission for both the Next Generation Squad Weapon-Rifle (NGSW-R) and the Next Generation Squad Weapon-Automatic Rifle (NGSW-AR), both… Continue reading "BREAKING: Army Issues Call for New Next Generation Squad Weapons Prototypes"
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True Velocity & Dillon Aero Form Stragic Partnership to Offer Miniguns & Ammunition
Texas-based lightweight composite ammunition manufacturer True Velocity has announced a strategic partnership with Dillon Aero to support Dillon Aero’s current and future weapons systems with superior composite-cased ammunition. Dillon Aero… Continue reading "True Velocity & Dillon Aero Form Stragic Partnership to Offer Miniguns & Ammunition"