Next Generation Squad Weapon and optic exceed soldiers’ expectationsThe brigade will be fully fielded with the new weapons by September.By Todd South3 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 Judson3 weeks ago
Army fielding new helmet that protects against small arms fireThe new helmet gives added protection at the same weight of the current helmet.By Todd South3 months ago
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 South3 months ago
New helmet-mounted power, data combo devices premiere at SHOT ShowTwo companies showcase ways to power and transfer data to helmet-mounted devices, a key space-saving option for soldiers carrying more tech than ever.By Todd South3 months ago
Army to field new rifle, machine gun and optic in 2024Soldiers with the 101st Airborne Division will be the first to field the new weapons and optics.By Todd South5 months ago
Gear epicenter aims efforts at brigades, loitering munitions and kitSenior NCO training teams now analyze operational kit and provide new equipment training to units.By Todd South7 months ago
Updates on soldier gear cold weather, targeting, body armorNew gear coming, as improvements to legacy gear continue.By Todd South7 months ago
What’s the firepower like for the Army’s new rifle?Units with 101st Airborne Division and 75th Ranger Regiment are testing the weapons now.By Todd South7 months ago
This unit has the M4 and SAW replacement and begins testing soonThe unit will test how mobile they are with new weapons as compared to legacy firearms.By Todd South8 months ago
Soldiers field-test technology, innovation at West Virginia mineThe Driving Innovation in Realistic Training event aimed to involve soldiers in developing and field-testing new tactics and technology.By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail12 months ago
NATO: Ukraine allies sent 1,550 combat vehicles, ‘vast’ ammoNATO says alliance members and partners have delivered more than 98% of the combat vehicles promised to Ukraine to combat Russia.By David Rising and Lorne Cook, AP12 months ago