The STF/12 Compact XL Range 22″, presented as a specialized upgrade of the platform already fielded by the German Bundeswehr as the Mehrzweckflinte 5 (MZF 5), is engineered to engage fast, low-flying aerial targets at extended ranges — an increasingly important requirement in modern defense and security operations.
The STF/12 Compact XL Range 22″ is chambered for 12/76 ammunition and offers a magazine capacity of seven plus one rounds with 3-inch shells, or eight plus one with 2¾-inch cartridges. Its reinforced barrel can handle a wide range of loads, including tungsten carbide shot specifically designed for anti-drone use by Norma.
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The STF/12 Compact XL Range 22″ is chambered for 12/76 ammunition and offers a magazine capacity of seven plus one rounds with 3-inch shells, or eight plus one with 2¾-inch cartridges. Its reinforced barrel can handle a wide range of loads, including tungsten carbide shot specifically designed for anti-drone use by Norma.

Italy’s Fabarm launches extended-range shotgun for drone defense
Italian firearms manufacturer Fabarm S.p.A. has introduced a new variant of its widely used STF/12 shotgun specifically configured for counter-drone missions. The STF/12 Compact XL Range 22″, presented as a specialized upgrade of the platform already fielded by the German Bundeswehr as the...