Next Generation Squad Weapon and optic exceed soldiers’ expectationsThe brigade will be fully fielded with the new weapons by September.By Todd South12 days ago
True Velocity sues Sig Sauer, alleging stolen trade secretsTrue Velocity is suing Sig Sauer, alleging it stole trade secrets used in the weapon design the Army chose for its Next-Generation Squad weapon.By Jen Judson12 days ago
OpinionThe US is failing to quickly field hypersonic missile defenseIf Washington does not act quickly to expedite the Pentagon’s fielding of hypersonic missile defense capabilities, deterrence may fail in the Pacific.By Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery (ret.) and Bradley Bowman3 months ago
Two new missiles in the pipeline for longer-range Army firesThe Army is slated to have two new missile systems in soldiers’ hands in 2024.By Todd South4 months ago
Army to field new rifle, machine gun and optic in 2024Soldiers with the 101st Airborne Division will be the first to field the new weapons and optics.By Todd South4 months ago
What’s the firepower like for the Army’s new rifle?Units with 101st Airborne Division and 75th Ranger Regiment are testing the weapons now.By Todd South7 months ago
This unit has the M4 and SAW replacement and begins testing soonThe unit will test how mobile they are with new weapons as compared to legacy firearms.By Todd South7 months ago
US Army’s Dark Eagle hypersonic weapon fielding delayed to year’s end“We’re finding problems,” Assistant Secretary of the Army Doug Bush said. “It’s actually good we’re finding these.”By Jen Judson7 months ago
Ukraine downs Russian hypersonic missile with US Patriot systemIt's the first known time the country has been able to intercept one of Moscow’s most modern missiles.12 months ago
The Army wants this many new rifles, machine guns by next yearThe first unit equipped is scheduled for early 2024.By Todd South14 months ago
New name selected for Army’s Next Generation Squad WeaponThe light machine gun will retain its M250 designation.By Todd South16 months ago
First unit fielding Army hypersonic missile in 2023One of the earliest test flights took place in 2010.By Zamone Perez16 months ago