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Javelin missile: Made by the US, wielded by Ukraine, feared by Russia

The American-made FGM-148 Javelin has been making mincemeat of T-72s and T-90s in Ukraine, according to reports.

9 months ago

The Neptune anti-ship missile: The weapon that may have sunk the Russian flagship Moskva

The sinking of the Moskva is arguably Russia's lowest point in its invasion of Ukraine — so far. Here's the weapon that may have killed it.

9 months ago

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Panzerfaust 3: The Cold War weapon wrecking Russian tanks in Ukraine

Though it has its roots in fighting Soviets in World War II, the Panzerfaust 3 antitank rocket is now being used against the Russians again — in Ukraine.

Marines to field multibarrel sniper rifle to replace two existing weapons

The rifle will replace both the Mk13 Mod 7 and the M40A6 sniper rifles.

9 months ago

Army expects Next Generation Squad Weapon to get to its first unit by next year

An unloaded XM5 rifle is two pounds heavier than an unloaded M4. But the XM250 is four pounds lighter than the M249 SAW.

10 months ago

GEAR SCOUT DISCOVERS SH9 KNIVES

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23 months ago

A new sniper rifle for the Army, Marines and SOCOM

The new rifle can be converted to three different calibers.

2 years ago

Gear Scout Road Trip - Rogue American Apparel and Invader Coffee

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2 years ago

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2 years ago

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2 years ago

The essential base-camp coffee gear

From classic drip to stovetop espresso, the four brewing methods you need to know simply to function as a human being.

2 years ago

Got a handle on the pandemic? Great. Now get ready for ... flu season!

Get ready for the next wave of whatever with all the gear you need to stay safe, clean, well-fed, and well-informed.

3 years ago

The Army is ‘making artillery great again’

The Army plans to have a battalion's worth fielded by 2023.

3 years ago

This WWI helmet may outperform modern ones against shock waves

Any helmet is still better than no helmet, but at least one World War I-era brain bucket designed by France is better than your modern design in protecting against overhead blasts.

3 years ago

Only 1 in 4 soldiers likely to see Army’s newest rifle in coming years

The Next Generation Squad Weapon is expected to begin fielding within two years.

3 years ago

The Army wants to buy 40,000 ‘mixed reality’ goggles

The goggle would go to "top tier" Army units first.

3 years ago

No more hands in pockets: Army scientists testing how to keep warm without gloves

If successful, the device could help soldier dexterity in cold temperatures.

3 years ago

SOCOM’s about to get these Knights uppers in 6.5 Creedmoor

The gradual adoption of the Creedmoor began in 2017 when SOCOM explored procuring and fielding Precision Intermediate Caliber Ammunition, designed to first serve in a sniper role before eventually seeing wider adoption in a variety of other applications.

3 years ago

The Army just got a peek at Textron’s entry for the NGSW program

The NGSW-AR is the successor to the now-defunct Lightweight Small Arms Technologies machine gun program. Textron’s submission for the NGSW-AR appears to be a reworking of its LSAT prototype, albeit chambered for a new caliber with a few visual differences, including a new stock.

3 years ago

Air Force labs develop and field chemlight replacement

Forces use chemlights for a wide range of activities, from marking rooms during clearance operations to identifying friendly troops for aircraft.

4 years ago

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News, reviews and updates for military gun lovers, tactical enthusiasts and operators in the government and law enforcement.

The American-made FGM-148 Javelin has been making mincemeat of T-72s and T-90s in Ukraine, according to reports.

The sinking of the Moskva is arguably Russia's lowest point in its invasion of Ukraine — so far. Here's the weapon that may have killed it.

Though it has its roots in fighting Soviets in World War II, the Panzerfaust 3 antitank rocket is now being used against the Russians again — in Ukraine.

The rifle will replace both the Mk13 Mod 7 and the M40A6 sniper rifles.

An unloaded XM5 rifle is two pounds heavier than an unloaded M4. But the XM250 is four pounds lighter than the M249 SAW.

Gear Scout SH9 Knives

The new rifle can be converted to three different calibers.

Gear Scout Road Trip 001

EDC Belt Options

From classic drip to stovetop espresso, the four brewing methods you need to know simply to function as a human being.

Get ready for the next wave of whatever with all the gear you need to stay safe, clean, well-fed, and well-informed.

The Army plans to have a battalion's worth fielded by 2023.

Any helmet is still better than no helmet, but at least one World War I-era brain bucket designed by France is better than your modern design in protecting against overhead blasts.

The Next Generation Squad Weapon is expected to begin fielding within two years.

The goggle would go to "top tier" Army units first.

If successful, the device could help soldier dexterity in cold temperatures.

The gradual adoption of the Creedmoor began in 2017 when SOCOM explored procuring and fielding Precision Intermediate Caliber Ammunition, designed to first serve in a sniper role before eventually seeing wider adoption in a variety of other applications.

The NGSW-AR is the successor to the now-defunct Lightweight Small Arms Technologies machine gun program. Textron’s submission for the NGSW-AR appears to be a reworking of its LSAT prototype, albeit chambered for a new caliber with a few visual differences, including a new stock.

Forces use chemlights for a wide range of activities, from marking rooms during clearance operations to identifying friendly troops for aircraft.