Weapons Invented by Different Countries

List of modern weapons by countryAustria
Glock series of semi-automatic pistols
Steyr M series of semi-automatic pistols
Steyr AUG assault rifle
Steyr Scout sniper rifle
Steyr TMP submachine gun
Steyr MPi 69 submachine gun.
Steyr HS .50 .50 BMG bolt-action rifle

Brazil
Boito shotguns and rifles
CBC shotguns and rifles
Imbel http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMBEL_MD2
Rossi shotguns, rifles and revolvers
Taurus submachines, semi-automatic pistols and revolvers

Belgium
Fabrique Nationale Five-seveN semi-automatic pistol
FN FAL battle rifle
FN FNC assault rifle
FN MAG general purpose machine gun
FN P90 submachine gun
FN SCAR assault rifle
FN P35 "Hi-Power" semi-automatic pistol

Canada
Diemaco C7 assault rifle derivative of the M16
Diemeco C8 assault rifle derivative of the M4
Para-Ordnance Hi-Cap semi-automatic pistol, double stack variant of the M1911
Para-Ordnance LDA semi-automatic pistol, double action pistol based on the M1911
Para-Ordnance Hawg semi-automatic pistol, Micro-compact variant of the M1911
PGWDTI Timberwolf Tactical rifle (.338 Lapua Magnum and .408 Chey Tac chamberings)

China
Norinco QBZ-95 5.8 mm assault rifle with bullpup design
Norinco Type 88 Sniper rifle version of the QBZ-95
Norinco Type 87 5.8 mm assault rifle

Croatia
HS 2000 9 mm semi-automatic pistol

Finland
Valmet Rk 62

France
Alsetex 410 less lethal grenade
FAMAS assault rifle
Hispano-Suiza HS.404 20 mm autocannon
Hispano-Suiza HS.804 20 mm autocannon
Hispano-Suiza HS.820 20 mm autocannon
F1 20 mm autocannon

Germany
Heckler & Koch G3 7.62 mm battle rifle
Heckler & Koch G36 5.56 mm assault rifle
Heckler & Koch MP5 9 mm submachine gun
Heckler & Koch MP7 submachine gun
Heckler & Koch USP Series of semi-automatic pistols
Mauser BK-27 27 mm autocannon
Mauser MK 30F 30 mm autocannon
Rheinmetall Rh202 20 mm autocannon

Greece
EBO Aris IV anti-tank rocket system
EBO Kefefs sniper rifle

India
INSAS 5.56 mm assault rifle

Israel
Galil assault rifle
Israeli Military Industries Desert Eagle semi-automatic pistol
Israeli Military Industries Jericho 941 semi-automatic pistol (aka Uzi Eagle, Baby Eagle)
Israeli Military Industries Negev light machine gun
Israeli Military Industries Tavor TAR-21 assault rifle
Uzi submachine gun

Italy
Benelli M4 Super 90 shotgun
Beretta 92F/FS (M9) 9 mm semi-automatic pistol
Breda 35 20 mm automatic cannon

Poland
MAG95 - 9 mm semi-automatic pistol
WIST-94 - 9 mm semi-automatic pistol
Glauberyt wz.84 - 9 mm submachine gun
Tantal wz. 1988 - 5,45 mm assault rifle
Beryl wz.96 - 5,56 mm assault rifle
Karabinek maszynowy wz.2003 - 5.56 mm light machine gun
UKM-2000 - 7.62 mm general purpose machine gun
Alex - 7.62 mm sniper rifle
Tor - 12.7 mm sniper rifle

Philippines
MSSR - 5.56 mm semi-automatic sniper rifle

Russia and the Soviet Union
2A42 30 mm autocannon
AK-47 7.62 mm assault rifle produced and used worldwide
AK-74 5.45 mm assault rifle used as standard assault rifle of the Russian military
AN-94 5.45 mm assault rifle planned to replace the AK-74 in service
AS-94 5.45-39.5 mm Gas Operated Assault Rifle
AS Val 9 mm special purpose assault rifle
Bizon submachine gun
Dragunov SVD sniper rifle
VSSK Vykhlop special purpose silenced 12.7 mm sniper rifle
KSVK 12.7 mm anti-materiel sniper rifle
VSS Vintorez 9 mm silenced sniper rifle
Makarov PM 9 mm semi-automatic pistol
APS Stechkin 9 mm machine pistol
RPK 7.62 mm squad automatic weapon
RPK-74 5.45 mm squad automatic weapon
SKS semi-automatic rifle
DShK 12.7 mm heavy machine gun
Kord 12.7 mm heavy machine gun
NSV 12.7 mm heavy machine gun
KPV 14.5 mm heavy machine gun
RPG-7 anti-tank grenade launcher
9K38 Igla surface-to-air missile
PK machine gun

Singapore
Matador light antitank rocket launcher
SAR-21 assault rifle
Ultimax 100 section automatic weapon

South Africa
NeoStead 2000 shotgun
R1 7,62mm assault rifle, licensed copy of the FN FAL
Vektor R4 5,56mm assault rifle, a licensed copy of the Israeli Galil
Vektor R5 assault rifle, a shorter R4, similar to the Galil SAR
Vektor R6 assault rifle, a shorter R4, similar to the Galil MAR

Switzerland
Oerlikon KAA 20 mm autocannon
Oerlikon KAB 20 mm autocannon
Oerlikon KBA 25 mm autocannon
Oerlikon KDF 35 mm autocannon

United Kingdom
ADEN 25 25 mm autocannon
ADEN Mk 4 30 mm autocannon
L96 sniper rifle
Lee Enfield rifle
SA80 family of infantry rifles

United States
Barrett M82 semi-automatic sniper rifle
BGM-71 TOW heavy anti-tank guided missile
Bushmaster II 30 mm / 40 mm chain gun
Bushmaster III 35 mm / 50 mm chain gun
Colt Mk 12 20 mm autocannon
Colt Model 1900 semi-automatic pistol
Colt Model 1902 Sporting semi-automatic pistol
Colt Model 1902 Military semi-automatic pistol
Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless semi-automatic pistol
Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer semi-automatic pistol
Colt Model 1905 Military semi-automatic pistol
Colt Model 1907 Military semi-automatic pistol
Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket semi-automatic pistol
Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless semi-automatic pistol
Colt Model 1909 semi-automatic pistol
Colt Model 1910 semi-automatic pistol
DSA SA58 semi-automatic rifle, (American commercial derivative of the FN FAL)
Colt Model 1911 (1911A1) .45 cal. semi-automatic pistol
Dragon light anti-tank guided missile
Dragon Fire heavy automated mortar (under development as of 2006)
FIM-92 Stinger shoulder-launched surface-to-air missile
FGM-148 Javelin shoulder-launched anti-tank missile
M4 assault carbine
M14 7.62 mm battle rifle used as standard issue for the United States through the 1960s
M16 5.56 mm assault rifle used as current standard rifle of the United States and many other nations
M24 Sniper Weapon System
M39 20 mm autocannon
M168 Vulcan 6-barrel 20 mm Gatling gun
M40A1 7.62 mm sniper rifle
M40 sniper rifle
M47 Dragon light anti-tank guided missile
M60 7.62 mm general purpose machine gun
M60E3 7.62 mm general purpose machine gun
M61 Vulcan 6-barrel 20 mm Gatling gun
M79 grenade launcher
M230 30 mm chain gun
M238 30 mm autocannon
M240 7.62 mm general purpose machine gun (not US design - based on Belgium FN MAG)
M242 Bushmaster 25 mm chain gun
M249 5.56 mm light machine gun (not US design - based on Belgium FN Minimi)
M252 81 mm mortar
M270 rocket artillery system
M1911 .45 cal. semi-automatic pistol
Pancor Jackhammer automatic shotgun
Remington Model 700 series bolt-action rifle
Remington Model 710 series bolt-action rifle
Remington Model 7600 series pump-action rifles and carbines
Remington Model 870 series pump-action shotguns
Remington Model 11-87 series semi-automatic shotguns
Remington Model 7400 series semi-automatic rifles
Ruger BlackHawk revolver
Ruger 480 Super Redhawk revolver
Shoulder-Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW)
Smith & Wesson Model 500 revolver
XM84 less lethal grenade

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History of weapons

A weapon is a tool employed to injure, defeat, or destroy an adversary.[1][2] Weapons may be used to attack and defend, and consequently also to threaten or protect. Metaphorically, anything used to damage (even psychologically) can be referred to as a weapon. A weapon can be as simple as a club or as complex as an intercontinental ballistic missile.

A weapon is an object that is used to increase the destructive range or power of a human and hunt for animals. From the earliest traces of mankind up to modern civilization, weapons have been a facet of human development. Weapons development has accelerated along with other areas of technology in more modern times. In ancient times, from the dawn of humanity through the Classical civilizations of Greece and Rome, weapons were primarily extensions of an individual's strength, essentially making up for the human body's lack of natural weapons such as claws. These weapons allowed the bearer to be substantially more deadly and lethal than a similar human without such a weapon. Although many weapons made in modern times were steel, wood ones were also very common.

The Medieval period, including the Middle Ages, marked a period of distinct advancement in weaponry. Due to some of the unique influences of the period, weapons revolved around two major areas. First was that of knights. These horsemen required new weapons, as well as promoting development of weapons to defeat them. Second was that of castles. The building of castles on a large scale necessitated new weapons to help defend and attack them.

The Renaissance marked the beginning of the implementation of combustion based devices in warfare. The most long-lasting effect of this was the introduction of cannon and firearms to the battlefield, where they are still at the core of modern weaponry. However, many other machines of war were experimented with.

From the American Revolution through the beginning of the 20th century, human-powered weapons were finally excluded from the battlefield for the most part. Sometimes referred to as the "Age of Rifles", this period was characterized by the development of firearms for infantry and cannons for support, as well as the beginnings of mechanized weapons such as the machine gun.

World War I marked the entry of fully industrialized warfare, and weapons were developed quickly to meet wartime needs. Many new technologies were developed, particularly in the development of military aircraft and vehicles. World War II however, perhaps marked the most frantic period of weapons development in the history of humanity. Massive numbers of new designs and concepts were fielded, and all existing technologies were improved between 1939 and 1945. Ultimately, the most powerful of all invented weapons was the Hydrogen bomb.

After World War II, with the onset of the Cold War, the constant technological development of new weapons was institutionalized, as participants engaged in a constant race to develop weapons and counter-weapons. This constant state of weapons development continues into the modern era, and remains a constant draw on the resources of most nations.

Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weapons

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