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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Sensor upgrades next up for the Army’s new rifle and machine gun
The Army wants 'plug and play' options for sensor development with the weapon's fire control.
By Todd South
Air Force, Space Force recruits to carry practice rifles at boot camp
Service leaders believe restarting the weapons-handling initiative earlier on will better prepare recruits for the real-world operational environment.
Next Generation Squad Weapon and optic exceed soldiers’ expectations
The brigade will be fully fielded with the new weapons by September.
By Todd South
Soldiers test Next Generation Squad Weapon in extreme cold weather
A platoon from the 101st Airborne Division will be the first to field the new weapons later this year.
By Todd South
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