M240: The Machine Gun Loved By Both Marines and the US Army
In 1884, the Maxim gun was created, forever changing warfare. Over the subsequent 100 years, the idea of the machine gun was continuously improved. Some…
The XM204 Top Attack Munition Could Replace Landmines on the Battlefield
The XM204 is a portable anti-tank munition that provides the launch of up to four top-attack munitions. By hitting the enemy from a top-down position,…
CIM-10 Bomarc: The First Operational Long-Range SAM Ever Developed
The United States was in a strange position following the end of the Second World War. Not only was this an era that saw rapid…
South Korea Signs Arms Deal with Poland to Deliver K2 Black Panther Tanks, K9 Thunder Howitzers
South Korea has inked a deal with Poland that would see K2 Black Panthers and K9 Thunders delivered to the latter’s military. Totalling $5.76 billion…
The MP 40 Was Widely Used By German Soldiers During World War II
The early 20th century saw two major wars fought within only a few decades, and since most of the world’s powers were taking part, the…
The Iron Maiden Device Has a Questionable (and Possibly Fake) History
The iron maiden device is an invention that fuels nightmares. Forced inside its coffin-like shape, victims were greeted with sharpened spikes that, once the doors…
The M134 Minigun Was Designed for Helicopter Crews in the Vietnam War
With an impressive legacy of roughly 60 years of service, the M134 Minigun was created in 1960 for use by the US military in Vietnam.…
Glock 19: One of America’s Most Popular Firearms
While the “Glock” name has become iconic in the world of firearms, the brand only released its first pistol, the Glock 17, in 1982. The…
Flashbang Grenade: Among the First Modern ‘Non-Lethal’ Weapons Ever Developed
Stun devices are among the most important non-lethal tools at a soldier’s disposal. They have the ability to disorient a target without causing harm, allowing…
Carcano: The Italian Firearm That Has Been Completely Forgotten By History
On a sunny November day in Dallas, Texas, Lee Harvey Oswald leaned out the sixth-floor window of the Texas School Book Depository and aimed his…
Grease Gun: The US Military’s Longest-Serving Submachine Weapon
When the lightweight and cheap US Submachine Gun, Cal. 45, M3 was introduced into service in 1944, it was intended for use across all theaters…
The M202 FLASH Has Been in Pseudo-Retirement for Decades – Why?
The US military has designed a number of rocket launchers for use in combat. Some have seen years of service, while others have seemingly faded…