Ukrainian forces are increasingly equipped with advanced German firearms, particularly the HK G36 and the newer HK433 rifles, signaling a significant shift in their military capabilities.

The end of the Cold War... Key point: The G36 saga is a story in how weapons narrowly designed for one operating environment can develop glaring shortcomings when forced to perform in new ones.

Key point: The G36 saga is a story in how weapons narrowly designed for one operating environment can develop glaring shortcomings when forced to perform in new ones ...

H&K was found to have breached German arms export rules by shipping nearly 5,000 G36 assault rifles and smaller firearms to strife-torn regions. Mexico is plagued by warfare involving drug gangs ...