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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Marines to get most significant marksmanship overhaul in 100 years
Much of what has been the shooting standard is out the window in what Marines are calling the biggest change to shooting protocols in over a century.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Marines finally field the SMAW Mod 2
After several years of testing, Marines have finally fielded the new updated Mk 153 Shoulder-Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon.
By Shawn Snow
No more infantry assault Marines, commandant says
The Marine Corps is phasing out the MOS to allow more Marines to focus on cyber and other jobs in demand.
By Jeff Schogol
How the AK-47 became the ‘weapon of the century’
Conceived as an intermediate rifle for Soviet foot soldiers, the AK became the prototype of the modern assault rifle.
By Stephan Wilkinson
New in 2018: Corps adopts M855A1 round
The Marine Corps will be adopting the Army’s enhanced 5.56mm rifle round for Marines in combat.
By Jeff Schogol
Army rifle replacement program canceled before it takes off
The Interim Combat Service Rifle had been in development since at least this spring and was officially announced in August.
By Todd South
Marines want integrated suppressors
The Corps will soon be drafting a request for industry proposals.
By Todd South
Marines want 11,000 Infantry Automatic Rifles to replace M4 in every infantry squad
Marines are requesting 11,000 M27 Infantry Automatic Rifles from Heckler & Koch.
By Todd South
MISFIRE: How did the Taliban get U.S. Special Ops gear?
A misfire for which the blame is shared by many.
By Military Times Editors