Inside SecDef Jim Mattis’ $2.5 Billion Plan to Make the Infantry Deadlier
DoD is investing in weapons, unmanned systems, body armor, training and new technology for close-combat forces.
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Army Chief: US Military Can't Afford to Lose Future Arms Race
The Army needs ground-breaking war machines to match Russia and China, whose militaries are becoming high-tech terrors.
Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles from US Army Stockpile Headed to Eastern Europe
The U.S. plans to transfer hundreds of Javelin anti-tank missiles from the U.S. Army stockpile to the government of Georgia i...
In a First, Marines Shoot HIMARS Rocket from Amphibious Ship
The amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage became the base for a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System rocket launch this we...
Army Kills Contract for Shoulder-Fired Airburst Weapon
The XM25 airburst weapon has stirred excitement in the infantry community, but it has also been plagued by program delays.
Marine Unit in Norway First to Deploy with Rifle Suppressors
Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, were the first Marine infantry unit to deploy with suppressors on every service we...
Is Now the Time to Arm US Tanks with Israeli Anti-Missile Tech?
The U.S. Army is poised to step into a new world of armor protection.
Army to Gunmakers: Show Us a New 7.62mm Service Rifle
Army weapons officials launched a survey to see what gunmakers can offer for an off-the-shelf 7.62mm Interim Combat Service R...
Dismissal of Bid Protest Clears Way for New Army Sidearm
In January, the Army announced that Sig Sauer would supply its standard sidearm for the next decade, replacing the Beretta M9...
Upgunned Strykers to Boost 2nd Cavalry Regiment's Firepower
Half of the regiment's new Strykers will come equipped with a 30mm Bushmaster cannon, with a range of more than 9,000 feet.
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