Arms and Defence
Professional translations for the arms and defence sector
Studio Moretto Group’s translations for the defence and arms sector form part of the specialised SMG Defence line of linguistic services. For over thirty years, we have been supporting major international players in the industry, such as Beretta Holding S.p.A., as well as numerous institutions, including the Belgian Ministry of Defence and its Italian counterpart.
Translation Team
In addition to prioritising using translators who have experience in the field, or who have been employed by the armed forces, our linguists work alongside engineers who are experts in the respective technical specialties of the translations.
Our Research
Drawing on our decades of experience in translating technical documentation for small firearms such as pistols, assault rifles, grenade launchers, sporting rifles, and their related optics and targeting systems, we have developed an internal multilingual glossary. This resource provides our translators with over 4,000 verified technical terms in Italian, English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Arabic, Chinese, and Thai.
Quality and Classified Information
We ensure the accuracy of our translations through quality checks with UNI EN 10574, UNI EN 15038 (Proofreading) and ISO 17100 standards. Classified information is handled in accordance with procedures for managing confidential, highly confidential, secret and top secret data, guaranteed by the prestigious ISO 27001 certification.
Our prestigious clients
Our firearms glossary
Over the years, Studio Moretto Group has compiled technical terminology for translations in the arms industry to create a glossary aimed at enhancing the linguistic accuracy of translations for the Defence sector and arms manufacturers. SMG’s multilingual translation and interpreting services thus become an exceptionally precise tool, supporting our clients’ internationalisation efforts.
The terminology for the arms sector developed by SMG is now available upon request as a copy of the Firearms and Defence Glossary. This glossary includes hundreds of terms, ranging from the names of weapons to their technical components and tactical terminology.
The volume covers the key terms related to firearms, such as machine guns (portable or mounted), carbines and rifles of various kinds, pistols, grenade launchers, ammunition, explosives, and smoke grenades, as well as bladed weapons, anti-aircraft systems, and targeting systems.
A journey back in time: the history of our passion for firearms
A passion nurtured over time…
The translation agency SMG Languages has a unique bond with the world of arms, rooted in the passion of its founder, Luca Moretto, for antique weaponry.
A lifelong lover of history, Luca had the good fortune of being the grandson of Walter Tonolini, a collector of antique weapons, who introduced him to the study of the subject and sparked his imagination. Walter encouraged young Luca by gifting him some “old scraps” to clean and marvel over. Imagine the delight of a young enthusiast receiving a chest literally filled with antique pistol barrels, flintlocks, and pieces of armour—a dream come true! At the age of twelve, an extraordinary opportunity came his way: Luca became an apprentice to Enrico Bertasi, the restorer for the Luigi Marzoli Museum of Ancient Weapons in Brescia.
This was the start of a lifelong passion that could never be turned back!
…combined with the world of linguistics
Luca Moretto’s deep respect for arms and his unwavering determination to provide translation services to the major arms manufacturers in his native Brescia became the driving force behind SMG Languages’ foray into the field of translation services for the arms and defence sector. Today, the company counts among its clients some of the world’s leading industrial players and numerous General Staff offices.
In conclusion, it’s a story of passion that continues to this day, driven by the pride of translating for a sector so rich in history, culture, and technology.
Our translations for the arms and defence sector are supported in Italy by the ex. Art. 28 TULPS licence!
This authorisation demonstrates that the translations produced by our linguists comply with the highest industry standards, adhere to regulations safeguarding confidentiality and ensure a high level of terminological accuracy.
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