Charlie Gao, National Interest: Russian Army Snipers Have Rifles and Ammo That Can Pierce U.S. Body Armor
The Russian involvement in Syria and Ukraine has provided a wealth of experience to the Russian military. One of the hallmarks of these engagements is the continued use of sniper tactics. As a result, the modern Russian sniper has evolved far beyond the relatively primitive technology used during the Cold War. Most notably, significant attention has been given to sniper systems that have the ability to penetrate body armor. There are currently three sniper systems in current use by the Russian military that pose a significant threat to American troops wearing body armor. Taken together, these systems cover all possible ranges in an engagement: the SVDK, various .338 Lapua systems and the ASVK.
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WNU Editor: Here is a must read article on how Russian sniper rifles will be changing the dynamics of the battlefield .... Russia's New Sniper Rifle Will Change The Shape Of Future Battlefields (December 9, 2017).
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