Australian developers presented an innovative F9 SWS combat gun to replace Browning MK3

< IMG SRC = "/Uploads/Blogs/E9/52/IB-FRPOFU4QN_DF4A499E.jpg" Alt = "Australian developers presented an innovative combat gun F9 SWS, which will replace Browning MK3"/ < p > Australia's armed forces have officially started the introduction of a new F9 SWS (Sidearm Weapon System) pistol 9 mm, which will replace the outdated Browning MK3. The first supply of the new system took place in April 2025 within the Land 300 Land 300 weapons modernization program (earlier Land 159), with a total cost of more than $ 500 million in Australian dollars. The initiative covers the upgrade of small arms, training equipment and related infrastructure to enhance the combat capability of the army, fleet and aviation.

< p >F9 SWS is created on the basis of the SIG SAUER P320 X-CARRY PRO platform. The set includes a Red Colimator Optics ROMEO 2, Foxtrot 2 lantern, a holster, a cord, a stalk, training models, training systems and hand-to-hand-combat simulators. Modular architecture allows you to adapt the gun to various tasks and tactical accessories. The first samples have already been transferred to the 7th Brigade in Brisbane. < P > Weapons by Nioa Group from Queensland are engaged in the development and supply of weapons. It provides production, logistics and training, involving the P & Rsquo; Australian subcontractors, including Aquaterro and Platatac. Curriculum includes online ADELE courses, dry workouts, WTSS trainers and firing fighting cartridges. In March on Raaf Ambertley, the first instructors were prepared.

< p > The gun has a number of modern characteristics: modular shock-topping mechanism, the possibility of installing optics, ergonomic trigger and adaptation to shulg. F9 is intended for effective combat at short distances and has already been adapted to the needs of Australia. The complete deployment of the system in all units is planned to be completed by the end of 2026.

< P > Land 300 also covers other weapons systems: SIG SAUER MCX carbines, Bnelli M3a1 shooters, AX-SR and Barrett M107A1 sniper rifles, melee knives, and modern optical and laser. Thus, Australia creates a coherent combat system based on the most modern weapons and tactical training standards.