New Army ammo facility to supply millions of 6.8 mm rounds annually
The 450,000-square-foot plant in Independence, Missouri, is expected to be fully operational by 2028.
By Todd South
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Get ready for ‘computer-assisted’ shooting with the Army’s new optic
The Army is slated to pick the actual weapon in the coming months.
By Todd South
Next Generation Squad Weapon selection coming in 2022
The new caliber outperforms both 5.56 mm and 7.62 mm.
By Todd South
Best pics of the week: July 11, 2021
Fireworks over a Hercules, soldiers fire mortars, Marine recruits in San Diego, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
ACV to get Stryker variant of 30mm cannon
“BAE has also informed the Marine Corps that the MCT-30 version for the Marine Corps will be a lighter weight version of the Stryker system and use the Mk44 gun which is common with US Navy applications instead of the XM813 gun used on Stryker."
By Shawn Snow
US hands over base to Iraqi forces in area known to be a hotbed for Iran-backed militia
“Who wants to bet that 6 months from now, #Iran-backed militias will be the “ISF” [Iraq security forces] in command of al-Qaim base?"
By Shawn Snow