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Sig Sauer wants to be ‘the small arms company of the US military’
The company won the handgun, rifle and automatic rifle, 6.8mm rifle contracts and is competing for the medium machine gun replacement.
By Todd South
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Deadlier machine guns, rifles, pistols and more: How the Army is revolutionizing squad firepower
Recent changes and weapons in development are bringing a vast array of new options for soldiers and squads.
By Todd South
Cabela’s might have been a cheaper option for the military’s newest handgun after all, report shows
A recently released report from the Congressional Research Office compared the defense contract for the newest pistol for all of the services and what it would have cost to buy it off the shelf.
By Todd South
Soldier joins elite ranks of triple-distinguished shooters at Army shooting match
Army Staff Sgt. Brad Balsley is one of only 17 soldiers in more than 130 years to earn the coveted status.
By Todd South
The Army is working to fix problems with its new handgun after critical DoD report
A recent Pentagon report cited flaws revealed through testing last year of the Army's new handgun.
By Todd South
The Army needs a holster for its new handgun — and this company is standing by to make it
The holster company that now provides the holster for the Army's newest handgun is ready for round two of development. The next holster will need to fit the gun plus whatever accessories the Army chooses.
This laser and light combo could find its way onto the Army’s new handgun
The Army is testing prototypes of the cominbation laser/light aiming device for its new M17 9mm handgun. LaserMax Defense expects to ship 100 of the devices to the Army for further testing later this year.
By Todd South
Not just a sidearm: Army's new handgun marks first step to changing how soldiers fight
The sidearm was a low priority for decades, taking the back seat to bigger systems such as vehicles, tanks and artillery — but that's all about to change.
By Todd South
Modular Handgun System competitors on display for public
Two competitors for the Modular Handgun System contract are now for civilian consumption. The Glock 19X and the Beretta APX were both on display at the annual Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada.
By Todd South
Sig Sauer shows off new Army handgun with advanced sight, suppressor
Sig Sauer, the company that makes the Army's new M17 handgun, featured the weapon with a reflex sight and suppressor at a recent industry event.
By Todd South
Watch: Soldiers shoot the Army’s new handgun for the first time
The 101st Airborne Division is the first unit in the Army to receive the service's new M17 handgun, and soldiers didn't waste any time testing it out.
By Todd South
New in 2018: What you need to know
Soldiers can expect 2018 to bring many key, critical changes that will impact their lives at home and in uniform. See all the online stories here, plus a preview of more to come.
By Staff Reports