"One of the newest sniper rifles-or anti-materiel-rifles to find its way into the US Armed Forces is the Barrett XM109. This rifle boasts a maximum effective range over 6,000 feet, making it a monster on the battlefield. The XM109 is a mix of portability and firepower, giving shooters the ability to maneuver quickly and engage light armored targets from more than a mile away."
"Understanding the weapons and small arms used by today's militaries gives some insight into a nation's combat capabilities, or even tactical doctrines. These guns are not just instruments of warfare, but they actually reflect the technological innovation and defense budgets for a given military over the time. By exploring which rifles, sidearms, machine guns, and support weapons are fielded by various armed forces, we can better understand how nations prepare for conflict, defend their interests, and ultimately shape their battlefield effectiveness."
The Barrett XM109 offers a maximum effective range over 6,000 feet, combining portability and firepower to allow rapid maneuvering and engagement of light armored targets beyond a mile. Military Factory is an online database of small arms, aircraft, and military assets; newest sniper rifles can be listed alphabetically with supplemental country of origin, service entry year, and manufacturer information. Weapons and small arms reveal technological innovation, defense budgets, and tactical doctrines that influence a nation's combat capabilities. Examining rifles, sidearms, machine guns, and support weapons clarifies how armed forces prepare for conflict, defend national interests, and shape battlefield effectiveness. Examples include the Dragunov SVD and the Remington M40.
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