Weapons

Australia To Procure, Manufacture Revered US-Made High Mobility Artillery Rocket System

The High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) has been in the spotlight for the past months, simultaneously becoming an MVP for the Ukrainian troops as they continue fighting the Russian invaders off their motherland. Following its success, the US-made artillery has caught the eyes of many international armed forces across the globe, including Australia, which […]

Report: Russia Uses Low-tech Chips from the West, and This is Making Them Lose the War

Last month, when SOFREP compiled the comprehensive list of the recently retrieved Soviet-era Russian weaponry, we knew an investigation on their tech was bound to happen. Today, we uncover how Russians have integrated low-tech chips and hardware into their most advanced systems. Russians have been recognized to have a “top of the line arsenal,” and […]

The Case for the Ruger SR22—The Small But Mighty Handgun

There’s a lot of talk about big, powerful handguns on the market these days. But what if you’re looking for something small and functional? That’s where the Ruger SR22 comes in. Let’s take a closer look at the Ruger SR22 and see why it might be the right choice for you. The Ruger SR22 is […]

The 10 Best Rifle Scopes for Long-Range Shooting (2022)

There is a reason why gun enthusiasts and military veterans are always talking about sniper scopes. They are essential for anyone looking to shoot accurately at long ranges. Here, we will explore the 10 best rifle scopes for long-range shooting. We will also provide you with a buyer’s guide so that you can find the […]

India Closes Major Arms Deal With Armenia Amid Conflict With Azerbaijan

India has made another step forward in its weapon export ambitions, this time closing an arms deal with conflict-torn Armenia. Both countries recently signed the arms deal through a government-to-government channel. The latter is slated to receive Indian-made missiles, rockets, ammunitions, and its most prized indigenous “Pinaka” multi-barrel rock launchers. While the value of the […]

Kel-Tec Sub 2000: Portable, Light, HIghly Effective Firepower

Kel-Tec is one of the most innovative gun makers in the market, as they continually launch various variants for firearms that are comparatively less expensive than the competition. In addition, Kel-Tec is known for providing updated, practical improvements to its initial designs, and here, we will tackle the features of its very own Sub 2000. […]

MQM-107 Streaker: From US Army’s Target Drone To North Korea, Iran’s UAV Bombers

Unmanned drones have played a significant role in the US military and have been a game changer on the battlefield since their inception, and Beechcraft’s MQM-107 Streaker was among the first to take flight. Reusable, Target Towing Drone Beech Aircraft (now Raytheon Aerospace) developed the earlier version of the MQM-107 in the early 1970s for […]

Russia Just Left Its 2nd Largest City ‘Unguarded,’ Satellite Images Show Emptied Battery Units

Russia just up and left its second most important city, St. Petersburg. In the satellite images procured by Finnish outlet Yle, Russia’s anti-aircraft missile bases were almost emptied earlier this month. Movement around the region’s military base has been monitored over the months, and satellite images show Russia pulling out its missiles and other artillery […]

Ukraine Is Asking For More Powerful Weapons: This Is Why We Are Hesitating

More, Please As we provide Ukraine with increasingly powerful weapons systems, we are mindful of how they will be used. According to the BBC, the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) we have sent to Ukraine has a maximum effective range of approximately 50 miles. They have been used to good effect to destroy enemy […]

Ukraine’s M270B1 MLRS Bureviy Already in Action, Doubling HIMARS Efforts to Push Russia Out of Borders

The Ukrainian Ground Forces are using their new Bureviy, also known as Stormy or Hurricane, as one of its attack artillery against Russia. Together with US-donated HIMARS, this multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) is paving the way for a highly targeted offensive from Ukraine. The Bureviy MLRS was first introduced in 2020, and it is […]