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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How saving soldiers’ lives influenced the Army’s new kit options
From bomb suits to parachutes, body armor and helmets, this gear protects soldiers.
By Todd South
Next Generation Squad Weapon selection coming in 2022
The new caliber outperforms both 5.56 mm and 7.62 mm.
By Todd South
The Army’s M4, M16 and SAW replacement is on its way
The Army now has to pick which vendor will build the weapon.
By Todd South
Airborne soldiers are testing the Army’s newest squad fighting vehicle
The vehicle seats a nine-soldier squad and is highly mobile in most terrain.
By Todd South
General Dynamics building lightweight vehicle electronic warfare system for US Army
The Army recently awarded the company a contract to prototype the EW system aboard the new Infantry Squad Vehicle.
By Mark Pomerleau
Nanotech-built armor could replace Kevlar, steel for soldier protection
A polymer patterned in a “lattice-like” structure using nanotechnologies could withstand more force than Kevlar or steel.
By Todd South
Is the Army warming up to electric vehicles in its fleet?
Companies with commercial experience want to show the Army how capable electric-powered vehicles can be and overcome the challenges of operating them on the battlefield.
By Jen Judson
New body armor carrier, plates and female-focused designs headed to soldiers
The rest of the Army will see fielding begin in mid-2022.
By Todd South
New networked night vision for soldiers. Marines? You’ll have to wait
Thousands of the new networked goggles have been fielded in the Army. Marines chose a different option.
By Todd South
Taliban may grab US military equipment as American troops leave Afghanistan
Lawmakers expressed concerns that vehicles and equipment left behind for partners could end up in the hands of enemies instead.
As we move military families, we need to accelerate change or families lose
The outdated Joint Travel Regulation policy does not suit today’s realities, says the author of this commentary.
By Col. Chris Karns