MENA, Central Asia | Small Arms & Light Weapons Analysis
Silah is Turkish for “Weapon”, similarly in Arabic, Farsi, and Pashtu as “سلاح”. We are a research center that explores contemporary and historical Small Arms & Light Weapons in the Middle East, North African, and Central Asian regions.

In Memoriam: Ethan Field of MENA Conflict

It is with great regret that we announce the passing of Ethan Field, author of MENA Conflict on Twitter. Ethan...
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In Memoriam: Ethan Field of MENA Conflict

Egypt Developing Small Arms Partnership with the United Arab Emirates

The nations of Egypt and the United Arab Emirates are attempting to build a strong defense partnership centered around firearms...
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Egypt Developing Small Arms Partnership with the United Arab Emirates

BUL Armory Releases the AXE Series at IWA 2022

BUL Armory released their AXE series, at IWA 2022. The Israeli-made, polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol is a direct competitor to the...
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BUL Armory Releases the AXE Series at IWA 2022

IS Attack in Hadera, Israel

Breaking news story from Hadera, Israel: Two IS in Israel operatives carried out a lethal attack on police officers last...
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IS Attack in Hadera, Israel

Operation Swallow 1962 & Captured Syrian Weapons

In March 1962 the Israeli Defence Forces launched a raid on Syrian positions in the village of Al-Nuqayb, on the...
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Operation Swallow 1962 & Captured Syrian Weapons

The Illegal Arms Plaguing Israel

In late January, Israeli Security Forces captured four illegal arms dealers attempting to smuggle firearms in the Arab community of...
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The Illegal Arms Plaguing Israel

The Egyptian Helwan 920 ‘Multi-Machine Gun’

In 2020 the Egyptian ministry of military production announced the manufacture of the first 'multi-machine gun', the announcement came with...
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The Egyptian Helwan 920 ‘Multi-Machine Gun’

Scoped Rifles of Saudi Forces in Yemen Pt.1

The Saudi-led intervention into Yemen has sparked considerable interest concerning the flow of arms into the conflict. One of the...
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Scoped Rifles of Saudi Forces in Yemen Pt.1

Shotguns of the Middle East Gun Markets

When talking about the gun markets of the Middle East, military type weapons usually take center stage, but shotguns are...
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Shotguns of the Middle East Gun Markets

The Croatian VHS-2 In Iraq

The VHS-2 bullpup self-loading rifle manufactured by Croatia's HS Produkt became one of the most frequently seen rifles during the...
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The Croatian VHS-2 In Iraq

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