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A look at the uranium-based ammo the UK will send to Ukraine
Such rounds were developed by the U.S. during the Cold War to destroy Soviet tanks, including the same T-72 tanks that Ukraine now faces.
By Tara Copp
Military stumped by stolen box of Marine Corps armor-piercing grenades
The Pentagon’s IG wrote that the disappearing grenades “further emphasized the lack of proper security for rail shipments” of military arms, explosives and ammunition.
Marine grunts are getting new night vision, helmets, vehicles, tropical uniforms and boots
Marine infantry is getting a head-to-toe gear makeover.
By Todd South
What the military needs after Afghanistan
Landpower will be the decisive factor in any future conflict, say the authors of this commentary.
By John Spencer and Steve Leonard
Corps to release Marine tankers from contracts a year early
The program allows the Corps to cut manpower costs.
By Todd South
The Corps starts fielding new lightweight plate carrier to grunts
“When you lighten the load, Marines can get to their destinations faster and they’re going to have more endurance, which increases their lethality.”
By Shawn Snow
This British Army tank comes equipped with X-ray vision
"I do hope this concept does become reality because it makes our life on the ground a lot easier."
By Jon Simkins
Marine Corps to shell out $10M for lightweight polymer .50 caliber ammunition
The decreased weight will allow Marines to carry more ammunition into battle.
By Philip Athey
Russia’s ability to hold and capture territory in Europe threatens US and NATO forces
Russia's investment in artillery and light armor units has created a highly mobile force capable of seizing and holding territory in Europe.
By Shawn Snow
Stronger, 15% lighter bomb suit coming to explosive ordnance disposal Marines in 2020
The EOD Advanced Bomb Suit is designed to protect Marines from blast “overpressure, shrapnel, heat and impacts."
By Philip Athey
US to send ‘mechanized forces’ to secure Syrian oil fields
“We are reinforcing that position, it will include some mechanized forces," Defense Secretary Mark Esper said.
By Shawn Snow