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Next Generation Squad Weapon and optic exceed soldiers’ expectations
The brigade will be fully fielded with the new weapons by September.
By Todd South
What Gen. CQ Brown would bring as chairman of the Joint Chiefs
Two sources confirmed to Defense News that the president has chosen Gen. Brown to succeed Army Gen. Mark Milley as the nation’s top military officer.
The Army wants this many new rifles, machine guns by next year
The first unit equipped is scheduled for early 2024.
By Todd South
New name selected for Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon
The light machine gun will retain its M250 designation.
By Todd South
More tests in store for farther-shooting howitzers
Advances have more than doubled the howitzer's ranges already.
By Zamone Perez
New rifle, light machine gun headed to close combat troops
The weapons are going to infantry, scouts, combat engineers and special operations.
By Todd South
‘Where Is Private Dulaney?’ examines 1979 murder, cult in Marines
A Hulu docuseries released Wednesday explores the 1979 murder of a Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune.
Casualty evacuations by drone, robotic mules tested by Army battle lab
The Maneuver Battle Lab is evaluating tech before it's fielded, while observing some combat theories during the war in Ukraine.
By Todd South
Next Generation Squad Weapon on target for 2023
The new rifle and automatic rifle will fire a never-before-fielded 6.8 mm round.
By Todd South
Infantry ratchets up training for enlisted and officer alike
The Infantry School and a team focused on lethality build an infantry ready for future combat.
By Todd South