FN to continue developing Army’s next-gen precision grenadier system
Creation of the next-gen system was influenced by real-time soldier feedback and battlefield priorities that continue to evolve in places like Ukraine.
By J.D. Simkins
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How the the FN FAL took on the AK-47
Variations on the FN appeared all over the world and were heavily engage in brushfire wars of the late 20th century from the Malayan Emergency to the Mau Mau revolt in Kenya to the Rhodesian war to India vs. Pakistan conflicts and numerous Middle Eastern conflicts, where sand proved to be a major Achilles’ heel for the FN until measures were taken to protect its mechanism from jamming.
By Jon Guttman
Apex now offers an optic mounting plate for the FN 509 handgun
Apex Tactical Specialties just announced the introduction and immediate availability of a mounting plate for the FN 509 Tactical model pistols. Designed specifically to fit the FN Low Profile Optics Mounting System, the new Apex Optic Mount allows the user to securely mount the new Aimpoint Acro P-1 optic to the slide of the FN 509 Tactical.
By Staff
FN FCU MK3 Fire Control Unit for 40mm Grenades
The FN FCU Mk3 Fire Control Unit provides a complete sighting and aiming solution for 40mm LV and MV grenade launchers.
By Staff
New FN MK48 machine gun could address SOCOM’s desire for 6.5 mm round and assault machine gun
The new MK48 MOD 2 is chambered in the 6.5 Creedmoor, which might increase accuracy and reduce recoil.
By Shawn Snow
Fifth Fleet’s Malloy: ‘still things going into Yemen that I need to stop’
The war has pushed Yemen to the brink of famine and killed more than 60,000 people since 2016, according to the U.S.-based Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project, or ACLED, which tracks the conflict.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Check out the upgrades on the way for this 7.62 mm machine gun
An adjustable buttstock and check weld will help soldiers find the right fit when firing.
By Todd South
This military grade pistol is now available for civilian purchase
The handgun has many of the same features of its civilian version but with some significant upgrades.
By Todd South