sniper rifle – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

17 April

A United Arab Emirates soldier with the Al Forsan Brigade, Presidential Guard fires a CAR 816/Sultan during a Unit Enhancement Training 24-2 event on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 18, 2024. The UET 24-2 consisted of a series of combined arms offensive and counter-insurgency operations at the platoon level, enhancing the proficiency, tactical readiness, and interoperability between the Marine Corps and foreign partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto) (This photo has been altered for security purposes.)

EDGE Group, Brazilian Army Team Up on Small Arms Testing for Special Forces

UAE state-owned defense company EDGE Group has launched a teaming framework with the Brazilian Army to support evaluations of next-generation small arms for special forces.

Jan- 2026 -

28 January

Europe

Soldier wearing protective goggles aims a sniper from inside a concrete fighting position during a military training exercise.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Thales Gives Troops a Pocket-Sized Way to Spot Daytime Snipers

Snipers in daylight could find it harder to stay hidden as Thales introduced a pocket-sized spotter to pinpoint long-range shooters.

Jun- 2025 -

3 June

Arms

Night-mode sighting image of the Thermis Mk2 scope

Rojoef Manuel

Norwegian Firm to Distribute New Sniper Rifle Scopes for Military

Norway has awarded Bertel O. Steen Defence & Security a contract to supply next-generation sniper rifle scopes for the armed forces.

Feb- 2025 -

27 February

Arms

Joe Saballa

British Army Called Europe’s ‘Laughing Stock’ Due to Obsolete Weaponry

A senior British Army officer has labeled his own organization the “laughing stock” of Europe, criticizing its outdated weapons as ineffective against enemy forces.

Nov- 2024 -

25 November

Americas