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Explore the origins of the Soviet Airborne Forces: from 1928 Central Asia air-mobility experiments and imported U.S. parachutes to the first airborne detachment, Tukhachevsky’s deep-operations vision, the 1935 Kyiv mass drop of 1,700 troops, and pre-1941 brigade reforms.

War hit Bosnia’s northwest on 22 April 1992. Bosanska Krupa was shelled and split, refugees flooded in, and the Bihać region was encircled—yet Bosniak forces held a fragile front.

Explore late Cold War Soviet night vision scopes for small arms, including the 1PN34 NSPU, 1PN58, 1PN51 sniper scope, and 1PN93. Learn how the USSR equipped AK, RPK, SVD, and PKM weapons with night-fighting optics, their technical evolution, strengths, limitations, and combat use from Afghanistan to the post-Soviet era.

This article explores the weapons and tactics of the Afghan Mujahideen during the Soviet–Afghan War, separating myth from reality. It traces the shift from obsolete and captured arms to widespread use of Soviet and Chinese weapons, and examines how culture, supply, training, and terrain shaped guerrilla warfare against a modern army.

A guide to understanding PSO-1 reticle

Afghanistan’s history is one of resilience forged by geography, faith, and centuries of invasion. From Alexander the Great and the Mongol hordes to British imperial campaigns and the Soviet invasion of 1979, the country has repeatedly resisted foreign domination. This article traces Afghanistan’s brutal past, the rise of Islam as a unifying force, the formation of the Afghan nation, and the enduring cultural traditions—such as jihad, tribal identity, and Buzkashi—that have sh

Around late 2017-early 2018, the Russian Ministry of Defense would put an order in for a small experimental batch of the RPK-16. This marked the beginning of its testing and evaluation.

The RPK-16, the 6P70 AK-12’s bigger brother, indeed saw combat across the world in the hands of Russian Spetsnaz forces. First, there...

Explore how automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence are revolutionizing print production, reducing turnaround times, improving efficiency, and reshaping the future of commercial printing.

Quick run thru of all our current projects

From MCX-MR to XM7/M7 and now M7 PIE: a quick history and hands-on impressions from AUSA 2025, with weights, design changes, and detailed photos.

How January 1995 became Spetsnaz’s worst month: misuse in Grozny, mass surrender, deadly blast—key failures and lessons from the First Chechen War.

Historical and technical analysis of Swiss service rifles: prototype development, cartridge debates, and the rise of the Stgw.57 and Stgw.90.

Discover Switzerland’s little-known sniper rifles — ZF.Kar.31/42, ZF.Kar.31/43 and the purpose-built ZF.Kar.55 — and their place in 20th-century firearms history.

Switzerland is one of the few countries that has not adopted a semi-automatic rifle (Selbstlader in German).

Everything that is known about the newest RusFed AK-12K rifle to this day

Ian Smith’s era was defined by the fusion of politics and the military. The choice to resist majority rule through armed force set Rhodesia on a path of perpetual conflict, shaping the country’s society, economy, and international standing.

The PSO-1 is more than just a rifle scope — it is a symbol of the Soviet approach to battlefield marksmanship: functional, cost-effective, and built for the realities of war. While modern optics offer more magnification and advanced features, the PSO-1’s rugged reliability and integrated rangefinding have kept it relevant for over half a century. On the SVD, it remains an effective tool for the designated marksman; on AK rifles, it offers a unique blend of Soviet heritage and

Discover the fascinating evolution of Swiss military rifles, from the adoption of smokeless powder in the 1880s to the legendary Karabiner 31. Explore the innovations, rivalries, and technological breakthroughs that shaped the iconic Schmidt-Rubin series and their lasting legacy.

Often overlooked by collectors, Vetterli rifles are a large and diverse family of firearms with a unique history. In this article, we take a look at the different models.