Finlandia cambia sus Dragunov por clones de AR-10

En lugar de rifles Dragunov: Finlandia cambia a nuevos rifles de francotirador

Revista Militar



El mando de las fuerzas armadas finlandesas ha decidido adquirir un nuevo rifle de francotirador Precision rifle 23 (una de las modificaciones).

La nueva arma se convertirá en un "clon" del rifle americano AR10 de 7,62 mm (que se considera el "antepasado" del M16). La empresa de defensa finlandesa Sako será el proveedor. La transferencia del nuevo sistema de francotiradores al ejército debería comenzar antes de fines de 2022, el entrenamiento de las tropas para manejarlo, en 2023.


El rifle fue desarrollado en cooperación con Sako en 2020-2021 y toda la producción de armas se llevará a cabo en Finlandia.
- explicó en el Ministerio de Defensa del país.

Como se explica en el departamento militar finlandés, el rifle de precisión 23 "está equipado con miras ópticas de alta calidad, que, junto con un cartucho de mayor eficiencia, permiten a los tiradores disparar a objetivos a una distancia de hasta 800 metros".

En Finlandia, la nueva arma reemplazará parcialmente al TKIV 85 (creado sobre la base del rifle Mosin) y debería reemplazar por completo a los rifles Dragunov soviéticos.


¿Puede algún personal militar de alto rango explicar de qué tipo de armas Sako estamos hablando? Los rifles de francotirador Sako son una reelaboración de diseños existentes
- indicó en la prensa de Suecia, donde decidieron adquirir un arma similar.

Por ejemplo, la empresa comercializa su Sako 85 [desarrollo adicional del TKIV 85 basado en el Mosinka] como "el rifle de cerrojo más avanzado del mundo". Ahora se ha decidido pasar de muestras originales de nuestro propio diseño a "productos masivos", sustituyendo el TKIV 85 por otro "clon" americano.

Real Armada Tailandesa obtiene rifles CheyTac de francotirador

RTN's Naval Special Warfare Command will Get .375 CheyTac and .50 BMG Interchangeable Sniper

Desert Tech .375 CheyTac (photos : Desert Tech)

Naval Ordnance Department, Royal Thai Navy announced to acquire 15 interchangeable barrel .375 CheyTac and .50 BMG sniper rifles for RTN's Naval Special Warfare Command, Royal Thai Fleet.



The example of interchangeable barrel bullpup bolt-action sniper rifle in chambers .375 Cheyenne Tactical and .50 BMG cartridges include Desert Tech HTI (Hard Target Interdiction) (photo : Desert Tech)

Procurement and price information center of the Royal Thai Navy announced on 2 June 2020 for the project to purchase .375 Cheyenne Tactical Caliber Sniper Guns (9.5x77mm) and .50 BMG (12.7x99mm) in the same cylinder, totaling 15 cylinders for the Naval Special Warfare Command Unit by the Department of Naval Ordnance in the amount of 21,560,000 baht ($ 696,247.49), the average price per unit 1,347,333.33 baht ($ 46,424). Source middle price (Reference price) consists of H&P Milspec Company Limited Thailand, Neonworx Communications Ltd (Thailand) and Fixtech Company Limited (Thailand).



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Vietnam adquiere muchos rifles T-5000 rusos

Vietnam has Purchased a Large Batch of Russian High-Precision Rifles T-5000

ORSIS T-5000 sniper gun (photo : Vitaly Kuzmin)

MOSCOW, RIA News. Vietnam acquired in 2019 a large batch of Russian high-precision sniper rifles ORSIS T-5000, Vladimir Zlobin, director general of the ORSIS development company (Promtechnology), said in an interview with RIA Novosti.

“We are working closely with Vietnam. This year we have completed a major contract for the supply of T-5000 to a number of law enforcement agencies in this country,” the source said, talking about promoting the company's products for export.

The ORSIS T-5000 rifle, on the basis of which the Precision sniper complex was created, is the development of the Promtekhnologiya arms factory (ORSIS brand). According to the developer, this is a fundamentally new sniper weapon that meets all modern requirements.

Until recently, this sniper rifle was produced in two calibers: 308 Winchester and 338 Lapua Magnum. This weapon is intended for anti-terrorist and specialized sniper units.

RIA Novosti

India reemplaza Dragunov con ejemplares americanos e italianos

Indian snipers to replace AK-57 Dragunov with US and Italian rifles

Army Recognition


The subject has popped up a few times since April 2018: the Indian army will at last get 5,719 sniper rifles (instead of 6,500 initially planned) from U.S. and Italian manufacturers to replace its ageing Soviet-era AK-57 Dragunov SVD rifles procured in the 1990s, The Financial Express has reported, echoed by Swarajiya.


Indian snipers will have their ageing AK-57 Dragunov replaced with Messers Beretta .338 Lapua Magmum Scorpio TGT of Italy and .50 M95 MS Barrett from the US (Picture source: Dragunov.net)

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, on Army day, said that the northern command will soon be equipped with new sniper rifles from this month. “On January 20th the new snipers will come for the Northern Command.” The Indian Army is getting sniper rifles from different vendors including Messers Beretta .338 Lapua Magmum Scorpio TGT of Italy and .50 Calibre Sniper Rifle M95 MS Barrett from the US. They are coming under the Buy Global category. The ammunition for these will be initially procured from abroad; subsequently it will be manufactured in India.

The Ministry of Defence, in a deal worth $150 million, had invited responses from global manufacturers last December to its request for proposals (RFP) for 5,719 number of 8.6 mm sniper rifles and 10.3 million rounds of ammunition for the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force.

The Indian army purchased Russian AK-57 Dragunov sniper rifle using the 7.62x54-MMR cartridge in early 1990s. However, the rifles (800 meters range) were not equipped with modern magnification and sight systems, nor a bipod. Five million rounds of .338 Lapua Magnum ammunition will be license-manufactured by India’s state owned Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) and private sector manufacturers via transfer of technology.

Más rifles de tirador designado para el US Army

More M110 semi-automatic sniper rifles for U.S. Army

Army Recognition


In a statement released on 20 December 2018, the U.S. Department of Defense said that Knights Armaments Co. was awarded a $16,5 million contract for M110 semi-automatic sniper rifles. Additional M110 rifles will replace M24 sniper rifles (military and police version of the Remington Model 700 rifle) used by snipers, spotters, designated marksman, or squad advanced marksmen in the United States Army.


Knights Armaments Co. M110 sniper rifle (Picture source: U.S. Army / DVIDS)

The M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System is intended to replace the M24 Sniper Weapon System. The M110 is a precision 7.62x51mm NATO caliber, gas-operated rifle that is highly acclaimed for its battlefield performance in the hands of U.S. special forces since the early stage of the Iraqi war. The rifle accuracy, quick-change 20-round magazine, ambidextrous controls, abundant MIL-STD-1913 rail mounting capabilities, and a two-stage match trigger make it highly appreciated by its users. A sound suppressor adapted.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command has awarded a six-year contract covering continue to supply M110 rifles to the service, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 20, 2024.

Infantes de marina filipinos compran rifles de francotirador

Marines to get 7.62mm sniper rifles



MANILA (PNA) -- The Philippine Navy (PN) announced that it will be acquiring 7.62mm sniper rifles for its Marine units.

The weapons will be fitted with the advanced M-40 platform which includes sophisticated sights and scopes, enabling Marine marksmen to detect and engage enemy targets at long ranges.

The weapon will replaced existing M-14 sniper rifles currently being used by Marine units.

PN vice commander Rear Admiral Caesar Taccad said the 7.62mm sniper rifles will also enhanced the capability of the Marine Scout snipers to acquire, observe, precisely engage and neutralize enemy targets from 800 meters and higher.

Taccad declined to comment on how many 7.62mm sniper rifles will be acquired for security reasons.

The PN vice commander also said that the weapon is now for "amendment of letter and offer acceptance".

PNA