The Army Has Finally Fielded Its Next Generation Squad Weapons The Army has officially fielded its Next Generation Squad Weapon systems to its first unit, replacing its M4 and M249 weapons...
This Is Why the Trebuchet Was the Superior Siege Engine Trebuchets are the medieval great-grandfathers of modern artillery.
The Army Is Paying $87 Million for An Upgraded Carl Gustaf The seven-year deal is for an indefinite quantity of the M3E1 Carl Gustaf multi-role, shoulder-fired weapon.
Inside SecDef Jim Mattis’ $2.5 Billion Plan to Make the Infantry Deadlier DoD is investing in weapons, unmanned systems, body armor, training and new technology for close-combat forces.
Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles from US Army Stockpile Headed to Eastern Europe The U.S. plans to transfer hundreds of Javelin anti-tank missiles from the U.S. Army stockpile to the government of Georgia...
In a First, Marines Shoot HIMARS Rocket from Amphibious Ship The amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage became the base for a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System rocket launch this...
Army to Gunmakers: Show Us a New 7.62mm Service Rifle Army weapons officials launched a survey to see what gunmakers can offer for an off-the-shelf 7.62mm Interim Combat Service...
Army Chief: Modernization Reform Means New Tanks, Aircraft, Weapons "We know over time that our competitive advantage has eroded, our overmatch is being challenged in all domains," Gen. Milley...
Army Rejects M9A3 Proposal, Opts for New Pistol Army officials will not evaluate an improved version of the 9mm pistol, instead searching for a more modern soldier sidearm.
Army Wants Upgrades to Improve M4A1 Carbine's Performance, Accuracy The Army is considering upgrades to the M4A1 Carbine that could improve its accuracy and performance and alter its appearance...
How Marines Took an Airfield in the Philippines in a Show Against China On April 30, three combined littoral reconnaissance teams made up of roughly 30 U.S. and Philippine Marines each, flown by...
Army Eliminates Online Training Requirement for Noncommissioned Officers, Saying It's Too Burdensome The Army has eliminated a significant part of its online training for enlisted troops -- a learning program that has drawn...
For Decades, Recipients Were Honored with Purple Hearts Made During WWII. This Company Now Forges New Medals. For decades, recipients of the Purple Heart were honored with medals that had been forged during World War II, leftover stock...
Air Force Pilot Who Died After Aircraft Ejection Seat Misfire Identified by the Service Capt. John Robertson, an instructor pilot from the 80th Operations Support Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base, was injured...
Must-Pass Defense Bill Includes 4.5% Military Pay Raise on Top of 15% Increase for Junior Enlisted Troops The recommendation from the House Armed Services Committee in its draft version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or...