Next Generation Squad Weapon and optic exceed soldiers’ expectationsThe brigade will be fully fielded with the new weapons by September.By Todd South4 weeks 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 Judson4 weeks ago
Casualty evacuations by drone, robotic mules tested by Army battle labThe Maneuver Battle Lab is evaluating tech before it's fielded, while observing some combat theories during the war in Ukraine.By Todd South19 months ago
Readiness isn’t just about weapons and training, says four-star“If you’re a leader, get out of the office, don’t worry about filling out the charts; get with the force and train.”By Todd South19 months ago
Next Generation Squad Weapon on target for 2023The new rifle and automatic rifle will fire a never-before-fielded 6.8 mm round.By Todd South19 months ago
Infantry ratchets up training for enlisted and officer alikeThe Infantry School and a team focused on lethality build an infantry ready for future combat.By Todd South19 months ago
Army seeks data as it fields Next Generation Squad WeaponsThe data platform “will enable units to regularly assess weapons’ health, reduce failure rates, extend the lifetime of a weapon and optimize maintenance plans,” the company stated in a release.By Irene Loewenson22 months ago
Shooting farther with more punch: The Army finally found an M4 and SAW replacement Soldiers, special operators and Marines in the near future will carry a first-of-its kind rifle and light machine gun.By Todd South2 years ago
Army expects Next Generation Squad Weapon to get to its first unit by next yearAn unloaded XM5 rifle is two pounds heavier than an unloaded M4. But the XM250 is four pounds lighter than the M249 SAW.By Todd South2 years ago
Pentagon chief speaks for 1st time to Chinese counterpartThe talks broke a communications impasse that American officials saw as increasingly dangerous.By Robert Burns, The Associated Press2 years ago
Army chooses Sig Sauer to build its Next Generation Squad WeaponThe weapon has an advanced optic, shoots 6.8mm and will replace the M4 carbine and M249 SAW.By Todd South2 years ago
8 mortars in 90 seconds and loitering munitions: Army showcases tech experimentsThe annual event tackles small unit, soldier combat problems.By Todd South2 years ago