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KALEKALIP KMG556CL is a fully automatic compact light machine gun developed by the Turkish defense industry company Kale Kalıp, designed to operate with 5.56x45 mm NATO ammunition. The rifle employs a long-stroke gas piston and rotating bolt locking mechanism and has been engineered as a portable fire support element for military operations where weight and physical size are constrained. The system has a basic weight of 5.6 kilograms without a magazine and is designed to be carried and fired fro

Murata Rifles are the first domestically developed and manufactured rifles of Japan, introduced in 1880. The first model was named Murata Type 13, in reference to the 13th year of Emperor Meiji’s reign.This rifle marked the beginning of Japan’s domestic military arms industry, following a period during which the Imperial Japanese Army had relied on a variety of imported European firearms. The development of the Murata Rifle required the establishment of an industrial infrastructure in Japan.Deve

Shooting is a sport that aims to maximize accuracy by firing at targets using specific weapons. Athletes apply various shooting techniques using air rifles, air pistols, pistols, and rifles. Shooting is frequently featured in Olympic and local competition events.HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTThe sport of shooting has evolved alongside human history. Early humans were compelled to hunt for survival, which led them to develop weapons such as bows, arrows, and spears. These weapons were used for both defen

KALEKALIP KMG556 is a light machine gun designed by the Turkish defense industry company Kale Kalıp and chambered for 5.56x45 mm NATO standard ammunition. Developed to meet the fire support requirements of military units and special forces elements, it operates with an open bolt mechanism featuring a long-stroke gas piston and rotating bolt locking system. Structural Features and Design The KMG556 weighs 7.8 kilograms (7,800 grams) without a magazine and has an overall height of 235 millimeters.

Kaan 717 Carbine-Type Rifle is a carbine-type infantry rifle developed in Türkiye using indigenous and national capabilities. Designed and manufactured by MKE (Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation), the Kaan 717 has been developed with modern military requirements in mind. The rifle provides versatile usage options for both internal security units and the Turkish Armed Forces.Technical SpecificationsCaliber: 7.62x51 mm NATOOperating Principle: Gas piston with rotating bolt locking system

KALEKALIP KMG762 is a machine gun platform developed by the Turkish defense industry company Kale Kalıp, designed to fire 7.62x51 mm NATO-standard ammunition. The weapon was engineered for operational missions requiring greater firepower, longer range, and enhanced armor-piercing capability compared to existing 5.56 mm caliber platforms. It is among the 8-kilogram class of domestically produced machine guns in Türkiye.Design and Development ProcessThe KMG762 model is an adaptation of the 7.62 mm

The 2026 European Air Weapons Championship was held in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, from 27 February to 5 March 2026. The event, hosted at the Karen Demirchyan Complex, welcomed more than 350 athletes from 40 national federations.Opening Ceremony and Initial CompetitionsThe championship began with an opening ceremony on 27 February. During the ceremony, the flag of the European Shooting Confederation (ESC) was presented to the President of the Armenian Shooting Federation by Bulgarian athlet