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Javelin missile: Made by the US, wielded by Ukraine, feared by Russia

The American-made FGM-148 Javelin has been making mincemeat of T-72s and T-90s in Ukraine, according to reports.

17 months ago

The Neptune anti-ship missile: The weapon that may have sunk the Russian flagship Moskva

The sinking of the Moskva is arguably Russia's lowest point in its invasion of Ukraine — so far. Here's the weapon that may have killed it.

17 months ago

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Panzerfaust 3: The Cold War weapon wrecking Russian tanks in Ukraine

Though it has its roots in fighting Soviets in World War II, the Panzerfaust 3 antitank rocket is now being used against the Russians again — in Ukraine.

Marines to field multibarrel sniper rifle to replace two existing weapons

The rifle will replace both the Mk13 Mod 7 and the M40A6 sniper rifles.

17 months ago

Army expects Next Generation Squad Weapon to get to its first unit by next year

An unloaded XM5 rifle is two pounds heavier than an unloaded M4. But the XM250 is four pounds lighter than the M249 SAW.

18 months ago

Marine grunts are swapping earplugs for 21st century hearing protection

The fielding follows an earlier effort aimed at artillery and reconnaissance Marines.

2 years ago

These Marines will test a lighter, polymer-cased .50 caliber round

The case, links and ammo box are changing to lighten the load.

2 years ago

A new sniper rifle for the Army, Marines and SOCOM

The new rifle can be converted to three different calibers.

3 years ago

Marines will be getting these ‘tacticool’ over-the-ear headsets

Artillery and recon Marines are getting the first order of INVISIO's T5 headsets.

4 years ago

A Marine rifle optic shortage nearly caused ‘critical impact’ in marksmanship training

By redistributing scopes and addressing maintenance problems, commanders fixed a looming optics problem for entry-level Marines.

4 years ago

Air Force labs develop and field chemlight replacement

Forces use chemlights for a wide range of activities, from marking rooms during clearance operations to identifying friendly troops for aircraft.

5 years ago

Hey, crayon eaters, these M27 rifles are built to be ‘Marine proof’ Heckler & Koch says in viral post

“A fresh batch of M27 rifles leaving Georgia headed to the Devil Dogs," the Facebook post from Heckler & Koch starts.

5 years ago

This 50-round drum magazine for 7.62mm could lighten the load for machine gunners

While the 30-round magazines are in use, the military is still evaluating the drum versions.

5 years ago

This company is building ‘barrier-penetrating' 5.56mm rounds for the Marines

The bullets are for penetrating barriers such as windshields and doors while still retaining enough mass and energy to be lethal against the target.

5 years ago

Special operations snipers are getting a new, upgraded riflescope

The scope gives shooters a more consistent picture when magnifying targets.

5 years ago

Here’s one of the big guns competing to be SOCOM’s next lightweight medium machine gun

The .338 NM machine gun is lighter than the current M240 in 7.62mm but can shoot with some of the same effects as the .50 caliber, a much heavier platform.

5 years ago

The military is looking for a leap-ahead weapons fire control system. Could this system be the answer?

Three of the basic requirements of the Next Generation Squad Weapon program's new fire control are met with the Sig Sauer BDX.

5 years ago

Check out the new laser/light combo ‘pistol enhancer’ for the military’s new handgun

The pistol enhancer will give shooters quicker target acquisition in low-light situations.

5 years ago

These moving, robotic targets can modernize any range and keep Marines, soldiers shooting sharp

Marines have tested them already and are continuing evaluations for potential adoption into marksmanship programs.

5 years ago

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The American-made FGM-148 Javelin has been making mincemeat of T-72s and T-90s in Ukraine, according to reports.

The sinking of the Moskva is arguably Russia's lowest point in its invasion of Ukraine — so far. Here's the weapon that may have killed it.

Though it has its roots in fighting Soviets in World War II, the Panzerfaust 3 antitank rocket is now being used against the Russians again — in Ukraine.

The rifle will replace both the Mk13 Mod 7 and the M40A6 sniper rifles.

An unloaded XM5 rifle is two pounds heavier than an unloaded M4. But the XM250 is four pounds lighter than the M249 SAW.

The fielding follows an earlier effort aimed at artillery and reconnaissance Marines.

The case, links and ammo box are changing to lighten the load.

The new rifle can be converted to three different calibers.

Artillery and recon Marines are getting the first order of INVISIO's T5 headsets.

By redistributing scopes and addressing maintenance problems, commanders fixed a looming optics problem for entry-level Marines.

Forces use chemlights for a wide range of activities, from marking rooms during clearance operations to identifying friendly troops for aircraft.

“A fresh batch of M27 rifles leaving Georgia headed to the Devil Dogs," the Facebook post from Heckler & Koch starts.

While the 30-round magazines are in use, the military is still evaluating the drum versions.

The bullets are for penetrating barriers such as windshields and doors while still retaining enough mass and energy to be lethal against the target.

The scope gives shooters a more consistent picture when magnifying targets.

The .338 NM machine gun is lighter than the current M240 in 7.62mm but can shoot with some of the same effects as the .50 caliber, a much heavier platform.

Three of the basic requirements of the Next Generation Squad Weapon program's new fire control are met with the Sig Sauer BDX.

The pistol enhancer will give shooters quicker target acquisition in low-light situations.

Marines have tested them already and are continuing evaluations for potential adoption into marksmanship programs.