The Army wants to replace the M240B medium machine gun
The replacement program, dubbed the Future Medium Machine Gun, or FMMG, is aimed to replace the M240B — which has been in service since the late 70s.
By Todd South
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Soldiers with 10th Mountain Division test new machine gun optic
The new optic, which adds a three-times magnifier, was used with the Mk 19 grenade launcher.
By Todd South
Fort Bliss soldier hailed as hero in El Paso mall shooting
Pvt. 1st Class Glendon Oakley Jr. helped evacuate children during the shooting, which killed at least 20 people.
Revvin’ up your engine: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for July 22, 2019: Mark Esper's confirmation, Turkey's f-35 fight, the Top Gun 2 soundtrack.
WWII cryptologist, math genius Alan Turing chosen as the face of new English currency
Turing's life was the subject of the 2014 feature film, “The Imitation Game."
By J.D. Simkins
Veterans suicide prevention efforts will include more discussions on firearm safety
VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said broaching the topic is important to save more veterans lives.
Marine and Army squads could get this new 40 mm laser guided grenade round
The Pike boasts a range of 2 km.
By Shawn Snow
Army to outfit Double V-Hull Strykers with 30mm firepower
Army moving out to equip Double V-Hull Stryker brigades with 30mm guns through a competition it kicked off in April.
By Jen Judson
Release approved for Coast Guard officer accused of making hit list
A Coast Guard lieutenant accused of being a domestic terrorist is entitled to be released from custody before his trial on firearms and drug charges, a federal magistrate said Thursday.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press
Coast Guard officer accused of making hit list targeted Supreme Court justices, feds say
A Coast Guard lieutenant accused of stockpiling guns and compiling a hit list of prominent Democrats and network TV journalists looked at other targets: two Supreme Court justices and two executives of social media companies, according to federal prosecutors.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press
Attorney seeks Coast Guardsman’s release since he isn’t facing terrorism charges
A Coast Guard lieutenant accused of stockpiling guns and compiling a hit list of prominent Democrats and network TV journalists is seeking his release from federal custody since prosecutors haven’t charged him with any terrorism-related offenses.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press