US shipbuilding in a ‘perpetual state of triage,’ watchdog says Both Navy testimony and a government watchdog report this week highlighted the lackluster progress of U.S. shipbuilding during the past 20 years.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher6 weeks ago
New Army ammo facility to supply millions of 6.8 mm rounds annuallyThe 450,000-square-foot plant in Independence, Missouri, is expected to be fully operational by 2028.By Todd South2 months ago
California Marine unit loses M110 sniper rifleBattalion Landing Team 1/5 reported the rifle unaccounted for “following a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle movement."By Irene Loewenson14 months ago
Marine HIMARS battalion to fold amid overhaul of Corps artilleryLong-range rocket systems previously assigned to 5th Battalion, 11th Marines, will be moved within the 11th Marine Regiment.By Irene Loewenson14 months ago
Marines deploy more rockets to Asia with new HIMARS battery The Corps confirmed that in 2021 it added two HIMARS batteries to the active duty force.By Philip Athey3 years ago
Get ready for ‘computer-assisted’ shooting with the Army’s new opticThe Army is slated to pick the actual weapon in the coming months.By Todd South3 years ago