Creation of the next-gen system was influenced by real-time soldier feedback and battlefield priorities that continue to evolve in places like Ukraine.
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.
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.
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.