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Army Special Forces are testing this rapid-fire mortar system
The Army wants a quick setup and tear-down system for better small unit fires.
By Rachael Riley
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Get ready for ‘computer-assisted’ shooting with the Army’s new optic
The Army is slated to pick the actual weapon in the coming months.
By Todd South
US hands over base to Iraqi forces in area known to be a hotbed for Iran-backed militia
“Who wants to bet that 6 months from now, #Iran-backed militias will be the “ISF” [Iraq security forces] in command of al-Qaim base?"
By Shawn Snow
US keeping two carriers in Mideast, moving Patriot missile batteries into Iraq as Iran tensions mount
“I would caution Iran and its proxies from attempting a response that would endanger U.S. and coaltion forces,” McKenzie said. “We have the flexibility, the capability, and the will to respond to any threat.”
By Shawn Snow
Iraqi officials: Mortar shell hits airbase, no casualties
A mortar shell slammed into an airbase hosting U.S. troops in northern Iraq late Thursday causing no casualties, two Iraqi security officials said.
Nighttime mortar attack on US Embassy in Baghdad injured 1
A top U.S. commander said on Monday mortars were used in an attack on the American embassy in Baghdad that injured one person and caused some material damage the previous night, not katyusha rockets as was initially reported by staffers and a statement from the military.
What it’s like to survive a deadly rocket attack and the Iranian missile barrage in Iraq
“Second rocket, third rocket came I thought: “This is it, we are getting rocketed.” Lights went out and darkness set in as rockets continued to hail on us."
By Shawn Snow
Give your kids the gift of the Global War on Terror with these high-speed foam weapons
Just over $150 will have your child kitted out in a spongy embodiment of the Global War on Terror.
By Jon Simkins
Here’s what you need to know about the US aid package to Ukraine that Trump delayed
The U.S. has committed more than $1.5 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since 2014, when Russian-backed separatists began driving tanks through eastern Ukraine.
Here’s when the Army wants 50kW lasers on Strykers
Program demos three years ago were at the 2kW level. Since then 5kw lasers have been experimented with in Europe.
By Todd South
U.S. Navy veteran, private contractor dies in Afghanistan
Kevin Yali, 27, first enlisted in the Navy in 2012 and served four deployments. He was in Afghanistan as an inactive reservist providing private security to American troops when he died on June 19 -- less than three weeks after he first arrived in Afghanistan.
By Diana Stancy