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The New FN MINIMI Mk 3 Light Machine Gun

FN Herstal MINIMI MK3

FN Herstal rolled out the latest update to the company’s light machine gun line, the MINIMI Mk 3.  The company stated the new Mk3 was designed around the feedback received from actual combat troops using the gun in the field.  Essentially, all updates are focused on improved ergonomics and improved mobility.

While there are undoubtedly small changes under the hood, the most prominent updates are:

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SKS Still in Russian Service

Russian SKS rifle
© Vitaly V. Kuzmin

The Russian military still uses the SKS at the Ryazan Higher Airborne Command School.  These photos were taken by Vitaly V. Kuzmin, a photographer of amazing skill.  Kuzmin took these photos at the June 23 graduation ceremony.