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Kit Up is a military gear blog that reports on the changes -- both good and bad -- to combat gear, including guns, magazines, packs, knives and other essential kit. Our focus is on the weapons, ammunition and equipment that U.S. Army and Marine Corps infantry and U.S. Special Operations forces carry into the fight.
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First Class of Female Marine Recruits Graduates in New Dress Blues
After years of development, the Marines' new female dress blue uniform is here and available to the Corps' newest members.
SIG AIR Unveils Replica Air Pistol of Army's Modular Handgun System
The new M17 Advanced Sport Pellet, or ASP, pistol is powered by a carbon dioxide cartridge.
Army's Greens Uniform Won't Be Available Until End of 2020, Company Says
Beyond stating that soldiers would not have to buy the Army Greens until 2028, the announcement provided little information.
Marines Want Robot Vehicles to Carry Infantry Packs into Battle
The Marine Corps has put out a request to learn whether defense firms can build an unmanned robotic vehicle.
Coast Guard Buys Sig P229 Airsoft Clone as Its New Training Sidearm
The Coast Guard has long used the Sig P229 .40 caliber pistol as its duty sidearm.
Marine Corps Awards Contract for Key Component for New Plate Carrier
The Marine Corps awarded a $59.4 million contract to make the armor inserts for the service's new plate carrier.
Army Wants Tech to Improve Exoskeleton Fit on Soldiers
Army scientists are trying to figure out the best way to design hard exoskeletons to fit "fleshy" human bodies.
Marine Corps to Buy More Than 60,000 Redesigned Pouches for New PMAG
Gear makers have a few days left to the Marine Corps' call for ideas for new magazine pouches designed to fit the service's n...
Marines Get the Official OK to Wear These 7 New Boot Styles
Marines can now choose from 16 different combat, rugged all-terrain or optional boots.
New Equipment Coming to 60 Army Battalions Ahead of Revamped Fitness Test
U.S. Army fitness experts have begun training 60 battalions of soldiers participating in field test of the new ACFT.
Army Opens Competition to Give Mobile Machine-Gunners a Better Optic
The optic will help gunners hit enemy targets faster and with more accuracy than ever before.
Female Marines Get Deadline to Wear New Dress Blues Coats
Female Marines have been issued a deadline for phasing out the open-collared dress coat they've worn for decades.
Naval Academy Embraces the Goat in New Mascot-Inspired Uniform
The Navy Midshipmen are banking on the Army Black Knights' fear of the goat.
Army, Marines to Buy Thousands of New Binocular-Style Night-Vision Goggles
The Army plans to start equipping its first close-combat unit with new binocular-style night-vision devices in 2019.
Army Eyes Narrower Body Armor to Shave Off Weight
Army officials want to make soldiers' body armor up to 30 percent lighter.
Army Chief Offers New Details on 6.8mm Next-Gen Squad Weapons
"It will fire at speeds that far exceed the velocity of bullets today and penetrate any existing or known ... body armor."
Army Wants a Lightweight Ghillie Suit for Snipers
U.S. Army uniform officials are working to replace the current Flame Resistant Ghillie System, or FRGS.
Defense Department Looking at Vision Enhancement for Combat Troops
The Pentagon wants a new style of sophisticated protective eyewear that features adjustable vision enhancement.
Marines Could Soon Opt for Lighter Body Armor on Some Missions
Commanders could soon give Marines the OK to wear body armor that weighs up to 40 percent less than their current plates.
New Combat Skis: Marine Corps Picks a Manufacturer
Marines will also be able to use the skis as a frame for a "winter medevac stretcher," a solicitation states.
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- First Class of Female Marine Recruits Graduates in New Dress Blues
- SIG AIR Unveils Replica Air Pistol of Army's Modular Handgun System
- Army's Greens Uniform Won't Be Available Until End of 2020, Company Says
- Marines Want Robot Vehicles to Carry Infantry Packs into Battle
- Coast Guard Buys Sig P229 Airsoft Clone as Its New Training Sidearm
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