Latest "military weapons" stories

New reforms target US military’s missing weapons problem

The Department of Defense is overhauling how it keeps track of its guns and explosives.

18 months ago

Congress plans fixes for US military’s AWOL weapons problems

Congress is set to force America’s armed services to keep better track of their guns and explosives, imposing new rules in response to an Associated Press investigation that showed firearms stolen from U.S. bases have resurfaced in violent crimes.

20 months ago

Newest sniper rifle for soldiers, Marines takes on ‘final hurdle’ before fielding

The weapon can be chambered in three calibers.

21 months ago

These Marines are having a ‘blast’ with the latest shoulder-fired rocket

The new system shoots farther than three current shoulder-fired rockets.

23 months ago

SOF shooters are about to get serious upgrades for small arms, ammo

A combined machine gun and sniper round that outperforms the .50 caliber.

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