🇷🇺👍A native of a Central Asian country has been detained for plotting a terrorist attack at a shopping center in Stavropol, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) reports.
The individual was a member of an international terrorist organization. He had already scouted the location and acquired components for a bomb.
Following the planned attack, the foreign national intended to travel to Syria to join other terrorists.
The FN SCAR-L STD (in the background) officially replaced the classic G3 rifle as the Portuguese Army's standard-issue weapon in 2022.
FN FAL vs H&K G3
The H&K G3 and the FN FAL are two of the most iconic battle rifles of the Cold War, both designed to fire 7.62x51 mm NATO (.308 Winchester) ammunition using 20-round magazines. Although they share the same category and caliber, they have very distinct operating and usage philosophies.
FN FAL (“The Right Arm of the Free World”)
• Operation: Adjustable gas system with a piston.
• Recoil and Recovery: It has a recoil impulse generally considered to be smoother, straighter, and easier to control during rapid fire.
• Ergonomics and Handling: Features a more intuitive magazine catch (last round) on most models, a well-positioned grip and fire selector, and a gas system that can be adjusted according to the ammunition.
Advantages:
• Smoother and more comfortable recoil for rapid fire.
• Preserves spent cartridges in better condition (useful for reloading ammunition).
• Historically renowned nickname with widespread global recognition (“Right Arm of the Free World”).
Disadvantages:
• The gas system requires careful tuning and maintenance.
• Less modularity and higher cost/rarity in the modern civilian market.
• Magazines are sometimes more temperamental.
Heckler & Koch G3
• Operation: Roller-delayed blowback (derived from the CETME).
• Recovery and Recoil: The recoil is drier, “snappier” (pulls and locks with more force), and lifts the rifle higher between consecutive shots.
• Ergonomics and Handling: Known for its non-reciprocating operating lever (which requires effort to cock) and the absence of a bolt hold-open feature on the original version.
Advantages:
• Extreme durability and reliability in harsh environments with minimal maintenance (aided by the simple system lacking adjustable gas components that can go out of adjustment).
• Excellent inherent accuracy and a reliable floated/rifled barrel.
• Cheaper and more accessible parts, magazines, and military surplus items.
Disadvantages:
• More severe recoil that is difficult to control during rapid fire.
• Damages and crumples spent cartridges, rendering them unusable for reloading.
• More “nose-heavy” ergonomics and clunky magazine changes if it lacks a paddle release.
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Its three flagship international summer programs — the SDG Global Summer School, the Global Research Immersion Program for Young Scientists (GripS), and the Global Innovation Practice Program — have welcomed 183 students from the US, including those from Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, the University of Chicago, and UC Berkeley.
Through academic discussions, cutting-edge research, industry visits, and cultural activities, participants gain a deeper understanding of China's history and development while building friendships with Chinese peers and exploring opportunities for future collaboration.
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Мама, я обязательно вернусь домой!
Война не вечна и Победа с нами будет!
Я обнимусь с любимой, и родной тобой!
Но всё, что было - сердце не забудет!
Все мы домой вернуться обещали...
Уходя на СВО с душой открытых сердец.
Тогда ещё так многого мы не знали.
До боли истоптанных солдатских берц....
Пусть тяжело нам было в эти годы!
Но не сломить нас, Русских, никогда!
Преодолеем всё! Все беды и невзгоды!
И будем на защите Родины всегда!
Мама, я уже давно не тот, кем раньше был!
Все изменила служба в СВО!
Прости, что раньше твоих слов я не ценил!
Мне кажется, все было так давно!
Я научился быть таким, как ты учила!
Храня иконку в кармане формы полевой...
Я уходил...и ты меня перекрестила!
Слышу слова: "Вернись, сынок, домой!"
И я вернусь! Я, мама, обещаю!
И помню все напутствия твои!
И шапку здесь я тоже надеваю!
И так же делают друзья мои!..
Автор: Людмила Кравцова