Army Tests Out Drone that Can Fire Grenades into Enemy Hideouts

U.S. Army weapons officials are testing an experimental drone armed with a multi-shot, 40mm grenade launcher.

Army Evaluating Advanced Fire Control Optics to Help Non-Infantry Soldiers Shoot Better

The effort aims to help non-combat arms soldiers shoot more accurately against close-quarter and long-range enemy targets.

New Long-Range, Guided 84mm Munition for Carl-Gustaf Headed for DoD Tests in Spring

Saab and Raytheon will demonstrate next spring a new, precision-guided munition for the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle.

AM General Shows Off its Truck-Mounted 155mm Howitzer Nicknamed Brutus

AM General is working with the U.S. Army to fine-tune its new tactical truck-mounted 155mm cannon for fast-moving Stryker Bri...

Air National Guard, Reserve Troops Will Soon Be Able to Buy OCPs Online

Service members of any rank can now purchase their uniforms online via ShopMyExchange.com.

Army's New Service Pistol Getting Rave Reviews at the Range

Since its adoption in 2017, the MHS, made by Sig Sauer, has begun to replace the Army's Cold War-era M9 9mm pistol.

Soldiers Will Test New Flame-Resistant Wool Pullover this Winter

Hundreds of soldiers will test a new lightweight shift designed to keep soldiers dry and warm.

Bullpup or Belt-Fed? Prototypes for Army's Next-Gen Squad Weapons Finally Revealed

Three competing firms displayed their prototype 6.8mm rifles and automatic rifles at the 2019 AUSA conference.

Army Secretly Fields Lighter Helmet that Offers More Ballistic Protection

The Army recently fielded a small number of helmets that offer increased protection against high-performance sniper rounds.

Marines Will Soon Have Better-Fitting Maternity Uniforms and Nursing T-Shirts

The changes are expected to go into effect later this year.

Air Force Recruits Start Receiving OCP Uniform at Basic Military Training

The phase-in of the Air Force OCP uniform continues.

Winchester Is Now Selling Ammo Developed for Army's MHS to Consumers

The company announced the launch of its "Active Duty" 9mm training round line Monday.

These Are the First Units to Get Army’s New Night-Vision Binoculars

Army Futures Command enabled the service to develop and field the new technology fast, officials said.

This Tiny Thermal Weapons Optic with Red Dot Is Designed for Close Combat

The Close Quarter Thermal takes two CR-123 batteries, weighs approximately one pound and currently costs about $10,000.

Beretta PMX Submachine Gun Makes US Debut at Modern Day Marine

Beretta Defense Technologies showed off a production model of its PMX submachine gun for the first time this week.

Here's What Marines Can Expect from Their New Night Vision Binoculars

The new Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggles (SBNVG) emerged from an effort that began last year.

Marines Test Nonlethal Mortar Round for Crowd Control

They may not be deadly, but some of the nonlethal weapons the Marine Corps is working on look pretty devastating.

Marines Get New Tool for Delivering Deadly 'Call for Fire' Missions

Marines in fire-support units can now coordinate artillery, mortar and naval gunfire from a handy, ruggedized tablet.

Air Force Pursuing Heated Boots to Protect Downed Pilots in Extreme Cold

The Air Force contract is for low-bulk boots designed to keep pilots' feet warm in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit.

Modular Handgun System Missteps Raised in SecAF Confirmation Hearing

The Army began working on the MHS in 2009 and launched a competition, which Sig ultimately won, in the summer of 2015.

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