The Small Arms of the Georgian Army

By Lynndon Schooler

Ministry of Defense of Georgia recruitment advertisement. Photo by Lynndon Schooler.

Georgia is a small nation located at the crucial intersection of Europe and Asia. It has a rich history of conflict and is situated in the beautiful Caucasus Mountains. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Georgia regained its independence on 9 April 1991. Upon achieving independence, the country inherited a stockpile of Soviet small arms. Though inheriting legacy systems, it faced a significant shortage of modern military equipment, which became increasingly critical due to its geopolitical situation, particularly concerning Russia.

Ministry of Defense of Georgia recruitment advertisement. Photo by Lynndon Schooler.

Georgia has been actively pursuing NATO membership to enhance national security and build closer ties with Western nations, moving away from its historical association with the Soviet Union and Russia. This aspiration has been pivotal in Georgia’s transition toward adopting Western-made weapons and ammunition. Since the Rose Revolution in 2003, the country has worked to strengthen

Source: The Firearm Blog