Special operators set to pick light machine gun in new caliberThe .338 caliber has been adopted for sniper use. This is its debut in machine guns.By Todd South12 months ago
US special ops to get vehicle converter kits for the Arctic by early 2023Polaris is preparing its Arctic kit for the MRZR Alpha as part of a deal with U.S. Special Operations Command to supply lightweight tactical all-terrain vehicles.By Jen Judson3 years ago
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 Snow5 years ago
Nearly 40 percent lighter body armor coming to Marines in 2020The Navy awarded a nearly $216 million contract to Point Blank Enterprises for the purchase of up to 680,706 of the new lightweight plates.By Shawn Snow6 years ago
15 extra pounds of gear can be the difference between life or death in a firefight, this Marine officer’s research says When she ran the simulations and added more weight “casualties just went up.”By Shawn Snow6 years ago
The Corps wants a special helmet for gruntsThe Corps is seeking a new lightweight helmet for grunts that can integrate headsets and attachments.By Shawn Snow6 years ago