These are the absolutely worst military small arms of the modern era
These small arms aren't only the worst of the worst, but somehow got past the prototype stage and even saw combat action.... Read more.
How the Korean War gave birth to the CIA’s first paramilitary unit
Special Operations Group was active for less than a month, but became a building block for modern special operations.... Read more.
This is why the Colt M1903 was the pistol of choice of the OSS
The Colt M1903 is as close to an official pistol as the OSS ever got. Sandboxx News got hands-on with a century-old model to give it a try.... Read more.
Japan’s modern Howa Type 20 – Service rifles from around the world
The Howa Type 20 is a high-tech, high-quality weapon that will serve the average Japanese soldier well.... Read more.
Exploring the Army’s obscure and radical SAWS program
The SAWS program was ahead of its time and its conclusions have been proven correct by the last decades of modern warfare.... Read more.
The British military’s new elite unit is receiving one of the best rifles in the world.
The British Rangers' new L403A1 rifle is an extremely well-made, versatile, and reliable cutting-edge weapon.... Read more.
These are the pistols that America’s generals carry
General officers carry incredibly rare guns unique to their role and they usually keep them after retirement.... Read more.
The ACR program or how the Army spent 300 million dollars on nothing
The Army decided that none of the ACR rifles was worth replacing the M16 for, despite their advantages.... Read more.
A history of American Squad Automatic Weapons
The Global War on Terror firmly established the value of a Squad Automatic Weapon, and the SAW is not going anywhere anytime soon. While the future is uncertain,... Read more.
The American Committee for the Defense of British Homes
The group was influential and although it strengthened British-American relations it had very little effect on the war effort.... Read more.