Russia's Kalashnikov Group begins signing 2027 contracts with Russian and foreign buyers for combat arms, missiles, and hunting weapons, citing combat experience as a key development factor.
The Indian Air Force issues RFI for a .50 BMG sniper rifle for Garud Special Forces to enhance anti-material capabilities and extended range engagements, alongside seeking man-portable loitering munitions under 'Make in India'
Eight men have been indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges for allegedly planning a drone and sniper attack on a UFC event at the White House. The plot, which aimed to destabilize the government, involved amassing weapons, explosives, and drones.
A former campus police officer testified to finding an apparent "sniper pad" on a rooftop near where Charlie Kirk was assassinated. Prosecutors presented new video evidence as they seek the death penalty for defendant Tyler Robinson, 23, charged with aggravated murder.
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least six people, including Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah and a child. Health officials and rescuers reported the deaths. The IDF accused Wishah of being a Hamas sniper, while Al Jazeera condemned the targeting of journalists. Four family members, including two children, also died in a separate strike.
Reports suggest ticketless England supporters gained entry to the World Cup opener against Croatia at Dallas Stadium by evading security. Fifa stated they have no indication of fans entering without valid tickets.
The FBI thwarted a terrorist plot to attack a UFC event attended by President Trump using explosive drones and sniper fire. Multiple suspects are in custody after the plot was uncovered on June 10.
Federal authorities have disrupted an alleged plot by five men to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn. The suspects reportedly planned to use explosive drones to create panic before shooters targeted attendees and politicians.
The FBI has thwarted planned attacks involving explosive drones and snipers targeting a UFC fight at the White House attended by President Donald Trump. Five individuals are in custody, and 23 others are identified as part of a potential network of plotters.
Dans la ville de Taëz, au Yémen, les civils tentent de survivre sur une ligne de front où les snipers des rebelles Houthis sèment la terreur. Les habitants, bloqués par manque de moyens, vivent dans la peur constante des tirs et des mines.
Deputados do Amazonas aprovaram a criação do Bope, força de elite da Polícia Militar, transformando a atual Companhia de Operações Especiais (COE). A medida visa maior integração com outras unidades e fortalecimento da doutrina nacional.
Serbian sniper Dejan Beric, fighting with Russian Armed Forces in Donbass, highlights how Russian soldiers' battlefield feedback rapidly improves weapon quality through direct engineer involvement.
Russian snipers, operating in the Kursk Region, are reportedly successful in hunting long-range Ukrainian drones. The sniper team commander, known as Nemi, stated that their equipment and skills enable them to engage UAVs at high altitudes, working alongside mobile air defense units.
Russian company Kalashnikov has revealed its latest precision-guided munitions and sniper weapons, developed based on practical experience and receiving positive feedback after testing in the special operation zone. Notably, a tactical guided munition with a range exceeding 100 kilometers was unveiled for the first time.
Kalashnikov Group is enhancing the Chukavin sniper rifle (SVCh) with improved corrosion resistance and user-friendly features based on feedback from soldiers in the Ukraine conflict zone. New protective coatings, a modified gas system, and a lighter plastic magazine are being developed.
A captured Ukrainian sniper, Maksym Zakharchuk, stated that Ukrainian forces are sustaining heavy losses in the Chernihiv region due to Russian artillery, mortar, and drone strikes. He also mentioned inadequate fortifications and lack of electronic warfare systems and communication at Ukrainian positions.
A millionaire sniper with the call sign 'Cap' described evacuating a wounded comrade under mortar fire during the Easter truce in the special military operation zone. He recounted driving a buggy with the injured soldier, who had a head injury, while under heavy shelling and drone attacks.
Im jugoslawischen Zerfallskrieg sollen private Scharfschützen aus Europa in Sarajevo Menschen erschossen haben. Die Grünen fragten nach deutschen Kenntnissen – und blitzten bei der Bundesregierung ab.
A Russian marine sniper squad from the 61st Guards Marine Brigade reported shooting down seven Ukrainian FPV drones equipped with anti-personnel shrapnel over the course of a few hours.
Two female Gen Z snipers in China are challenging gender norms in the People's Armed Police. Liu Jiangtao, 26, a sniper in the Sichuan corps, broke the women's record in sniper selection by firing three rounds through a single hole on a coin-sized target hundreds of metres away. She transitioned from scout to sniper, despite critics questioning whether her slight frame could handle the QBU-10 sniper rifle designed to strike armoured vehicles, helicopters and fortifications.
