Hydra Weaponry’s modular rifle and pistol line is now capable of being exported to all militarily allied countries with Global Defense’s highly evolved export license services..
Hampden, Maine (April 2025) – Hydra Weaponry, Maine’s largest firearms employer, designer, and manufacturer of the truly modular MARCK-15 Hydra® Weapon System, has signed with Global Defense as their international export partner, providing the United States’ global military allies with Hydra’s battle-ready modular rifle and pistol systems.
“With Jordan Young’s long tenure in the export/compliance field with such industry leading firms as Orchid Advisors and Remington Arms, Hydra Weaponry is confident that we have found a reliable partner who will navigate the complex compliance and licensing required for our firearms to sell within our global military and law enforcement community,” Mack Gwinn III, CEO of Hydra Weaponry, commented.
In the past year, Hydra Weaponry has moved to a larger facility, increased manufacturing capacity, introduced new magwells and calibers for the Hydra MARCK-15 and Hydra 10 modular rifle platforms, and launched the long-awaited BMP-23, the modern version of the Bushmaster pistol developed in the mid 1970’s by Mack Gwinn, Jr. As part of its mission to expand the brand globally, Global Defense has been signed on to facilitate the growing demand for a modular platform in allied militaries.
“With prospective military and commercial customers, we at Global Defense take care of all the licensing, logistics, compliance, and registrations to transfer product to a new international customer,” Jordan Young, CEO and founder of Global Defense, added. “With our expertise and years of experience, Hydra can do what they do best, make and market these innovative firearms, and we seamlessly manage all the behind-the-scenes export requirements.”
For more information on Hydra Weaponry, visit the new website at www.hydraweaponry.com.
About Hydra Weaponry:
Headquartered in Maine, Hydra Weaponry has 50 years of firearms innovation in its DNA. Starting with the development of the Bushmaster pistol, rifle, and submachine gun, the Gwinn family has set a high standard of designing innovative firearm platforms built around the actual needs of tactical operators, often fighting in extreme conditions and environments. The MARCK-15 Hydra Modular Weapons System is the ultimate modular platform that designer Mack Gwinn, Jr. created to meet the criteria of modularity, durability, consistent performance, accuracy, and affordable. Hydra Weaponry is the future of small arms.
About Global Defense:
Global Defense, a U.S.-based firm, is a premier Importer, Exporter, and Wholesale Distributor specializing in firearms, parts/components/accessories, ammunition, and specialized equipment. With a commitment to serving commercial, military, and law enforcement markets, Global Defense proudly holds all necessary licenses, registrations, and certifications. Our operations span the highly regulated international defense industry, ensuring compliance and upholding a stringent code of conduct.
