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National Defense
July 2005
Harold Kennedy
Back to the Drawing Board: Army Rewrites Small Arms Plans Army leaders have concluded that the service's current inventory of small arms is ill suited to the guerrilla wars that U.S. ground forces now are fighting. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
February 2004
Harold Kennedy
Lightweight Shotgun Deploys to Afghanistan The Army's new Lightweight Shotgun System is getting a "trial by fire" in Afghanistan, said Col. Michael J. Smith, program manager for soldier weapons at Picatinny Arsenal, N.J. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
August 2013
Dan Parsons
Carbine Competition Fails to Find Improvement Over Current Weapon The Army has officially called off its search for an M4 carbine replacement without anything to show for five years of effort other than data suggesting that its current weapons work about as well, if not better, than anything industry had to offer. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
March 2013
Dan Parsons
Industry Shooting for Army's First New Rifle in Half Century The M16's streak as the longest-running standard U.S. infantry rifle could be ended later this year when the Army announces results from two years of sorting through candidates for the "individual carbine" competition. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
February 2004
Harold Kennedy
Army Tests New Rifle That Could Replace M16, M4 The U.S. Army is testing a new, lightweight assault rifle that employs many of the technologies already developed for the planned objective individual combat weapon, which would combine an infantry rifle with a grenade launcher. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
January 2013
Dan Parsons
Outdated Weapons Bring Calls for Speedier Upgrades The average age of a small-arms weapon in use by the Army is more than 30 years, far older than most of the soldiers who rely on them in combat. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
March 2013
Readers Sound Off on Recent Stories Readers comment on new soldier weapons, countering pirates at sea, and clarify the history of World War II. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
August 2004
Roxana Tiron
Army Will Boost Supply of Small Cal Ammo, Weapons Soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan are consuming small caliber ammunition at rates the U.S. Army has not seen in years. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
November 2015
Jim Schatz
U.S. Military Losing Edge in Small Arms The current U.S. Army small arms development and acquisition system is dysfunctional and virtually unworkable, even for those within the system. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
August 2009
Grace Jean
Weapons Experts Working to Lighten Troops' Small Arms Load Technologists are working to cut small arms weight in half without compromising firepower, and so far prototypes of a redesigned machine gun and ammunition are demonstrating the art of the possible. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
January 2014
Dan Parsons
Efforts Continue to Replace Army, Air Force Small Arms The Air Force will spearhead an effort to find a suitable replacement for the Beretta M9 pistol, introduced in 1985. The Army, which is a mutual partner in the endeavor, scrapped in 2013 a five-year effort to replace the M4 carbine. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
June 2006
Harold Kennedy
Marine Corps Procurement Forecast Clouded by Bleak Budget Projections Equipment buys in the near term will focus on technologies to defeat improvised explosive devices and on protective systems for troops and vehicles. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
November 2009
Sandra I. Erwin
Army's Equipment Choices Shaped by Afghanistan War While the Obama administration ponders a future strategy for the U.S. military in Afghanistan, the Army is rushing to buy new combat equipment especially suited to that nation's high altitudes and tough terrain. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
September 2004
Scott Gourley
Weapons Of The Special Forces U.S. special operations forces have at their disposal the most cutting-edge weaponry. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
February 2004
Harold Kennedy
SOCOM Looking for Next-Generation Weapon The U.S. Special Operations Command is looking for a next-generation assault rifle. The command expects to award a contract for a Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle in November, according to spokesman Chet Justice. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
September 2006
Harold Kennedy
Marines buying powerful telescopes for every rifleman in fighting units The total number soon will surpass 600,000, said the program manager for optics and non-lethal systems at Marine Corps Systems Command in Quantico, Va. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
February 2008
Joe Pappalardo
Paintball Gun or 12-Gauge? Inside Army's Modded-Out Shotgun A new gun that's made to hold lethal and non-lethal rounds. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
July 14, 2008
Erik Sofge
Top 5 High-Tech Guns for Next-Gen Infantry Reviews of five new weapons technologies are provided mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
July 2005
Frank Colucci
Custom-Designed Rifle Aims to Fit Commandos' Special Needs U.S. special operations forces this summer will begin testing a new assault rifle, which is expected to be more accurate and less cumbersome than current weapons. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
December 2005
Harold Kennedy
Special Operators Setting Pace for New Small Arms The U.S. Special Operations Command is accelerating efforts to develop a new generation of small arms. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
June 2014
Dan Parsons
Covert Weapons Top Special Ops Wish List Special Operations Command in late April released a detailed solicitation of equipment Commander Adm. William McRaven envisions as "game-changing" technologies for future commandos. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
January 2012
Dan Parsons
Challenges Persist with Nonlethal Technology The escalation-of-force module is a Marine-specific approach to nonlethal capabilities. Other services have their own. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
February 2004
Harold Kennedy
Equipment Update As U.S. Marines prepared to Iraq, many are flocking to military-equipment exhibitions near their bases to check out the latest weapons and gear that could make their deployment safer and more comfortable. A recent show in Quantico, Va., included these examples. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
May 2009
David Hambling
UAV Helicopter Brings Finesse to Airstrikes The Defense Department is seeking weapons for UAVs that can strike enemies but limit collateral damage, especially in cities. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
October 2006
Grace Jean
Armies Around Globe Trotting out High-tech Warrior Ensembles In as little as two years, soldiers will begin wearing kits designed to seamlessly accommodate and connect all their advanced gadgets and weapons, effectively turning each individual into an informational "node" within the larger troop network. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
April 2011
Eric Beidel
Army Shifts Focus to Dismounted Soldiers Army leaders say soldiers are the service's greatest weapon, and they are asking industry to shift their focus from platform to person and consider the infantryman first as it plans investments in new technology. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
May 2013
Michael Sloane
Army Developing New Sensors and Lasers for Infantry Troops The new sensors and lasers will enhance the ability of infantry troops to engage targets accurately at distances, at all light levels, and in obscured environments. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
April 2014
Sandra I. Erwin
Army to Equip Soldiers With New Sensors for Night Targeting The wars of the past decade exposed weaknesses in Army technology for infantry troops. Close-combat equipment such as night vision goggles and weapon sights are bulky and drain batteries fast. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
August 2005
Joe Pappalardo
Army Explores Future of Remote Control Weapons The unenviable job of gunners manning weapons atop vehicles may become passe, as the Army tests and fields new versions of remote-controlled guns. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
October 2004
Joe Pappalardo
Army Researchers Working to Lower Weight of Emerging Infantry Weapons Although composite materials often carry enormous potential for weight reduction, Army scientists are finding that redesign and the combined use of various metal alloys are equally important keys to reliable and easily portable weapons. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
July 2005
Sandra I. Erwin
Marines Ponder Stinger Missile Replacement Marine Corps officials are mulling over proposals to replace the 25-year-old Stinger guided missile. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
October 2006
Harold Kennedy
Army, Marines Strive to Improve Personal Combat Gear As the Pentagon struggles to pay mounting war costs, the Army and Marine Corps are pressing ahead with efforts to provide troops with improved equipment. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
August 2009
Jason Jacks
Next Generation Grenade Launcher In June, soldiers with the 82nd Airborne Division were the first in the Army to start training on the new 40mm M320 grenade launcher. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
December 2004
Roxana Tiron
Army Revises Doctrine for Modular Brigades Caught between the pressures of war in the Middle East and the need to reorganize, the U.S. Army is juggling new methods of combat training while rewriting the rulebook for equipment and tactics. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
July 2011
Eric Beidel
Military Investigates Killer Drones That Can Fit in Rucksacks Troops are demanding smaller unmanned aerial vehicles on the front lines, sparking efforts to develop lighter weapons for the aircraft. Now there are plans to make weapons out of the drones themselves. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
September 2004
Roxana Tiron
Unconventional Weapons Can Help U.S. Troops Fight Insurgents in Iraq While researchers in the U.S. ponder how to advance from rubber bullets and tear gas to such cutting-edge technologies as directed energy, troops on the ground are demanding quick non-lethal alternatives for peacekeeping and crowd-control operations. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
March 25, 2008
Erik Sofge
Shooting for Realism: How Accurate are Video-Game Weapons? As with many video games, particularly military-themed first-person shooters (FPS), with the just-released Rainbow Six Vegas 2 you can't wait to step into the line of fire. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
January 2004
Roxana Tiron
Marine Vehicle Upgrades Reflect Combat Demands A look at the Marine Corps' strategy for upgrades, which focuses on fixing war-torn equipment and accelerating programs that had been funded in recent years. mark for My Articles similar articles
Military & Aerospace Electronics
June 2005
Ben Ames
Smaller Sensors Make Unmanned Vehicles Smarter Army researchers are now developing another part of FCS-an armed robotic vehicle (ARV) that uses autonomous sensors and weapons to minimize soldiers' battlefield exposure. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
July 2014
Dan Parsons
Nonlethal Weapons Could Gain Ground in Future Missions Nonlethal weapons are tailor-made for many of the potential scenarios Marines will encounter in unsettled regions of the world where firing live rounds could spark major conflict. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
March 2012
Eric Beidel
Soldier Energy Needs Outpacing Technology, Policy The military over the past decade has been grappling with the issue of power and its effects on everything from the mundane -- like microwaves and coffee pots -- to the sustainment of troops on foot patrols. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
December 2007
Grace Jean
Marine Programs Need to Regain Credibility, Says Acquisition Chief The Marine Corps must fix its troubled procurement programs and restore its reputation on Capitol Hill if it wants to secure needed funding for new equipment, said a senior acquisition official. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
November 2015
Stew Magnuson
Marine Corps R&D Focuses on Urban Scenarios That the Marine Corps would like to return to its expeditionary, sea-based roots after serving the past decade in Iraq and Afghanistan is well known. mark for My Articles similar articles
AskMen.com
Aaron Broverman
Top 10: Future Weapons In the wrong hands, these weapons could pick entire civilizations clean, but thankfully when used with striking precision and tactical strategy these weapons mean more of the good guys survive, while all that evil never stands a chance. mark for My Articles similar articles
BusinessWeek
February 25, 2010
Paul Barrett
Rambo Rifles for Weekend Hunters The "Modern Sporting Rifle" is a hot seller. Please, just don't call it an assault weapon. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
December 2005
Sandra I. Erwin
Osprey's Cargo Capacity Driving Weapon Designs As Marines get closer to begin operating the V-22 Osprey, they are finding that making weapons systems small enough to fit in the aircraft's undersize cabin can be a formidable challenge. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
March 2013
Dan Parsons
Military Seeks Lighter, Stronger Ammo Recognizing that rifle design using gunpowder and self-contained cartridges has neared the zenith of engineering, firearms manufacturers are turning to ammunition as a possible source of further weight reduction. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
September 2011
David C. Ake
Marine Corps Considers New Cannon for Airborne Gunship Less than a year after it successfully fielded an "off-the-shelf" gunship to improve its close-air support capabilities, the Marine Corps is already considering upgrades for its newest aircraft. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
October 2009
Sandra I. Erwin
Soldiers' Backpacks Not Likely to Get Any Lighter While most military gear has become lighter over the years, essentials such as food, water, and ammunition still weight soldiers down. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
July 2005
Harold Kennedy
Marines Seek Better Training, Gear for Urban Combat The U.S. Marine Corps is shifting its emphasis to preparing Marines to fight in urban areas, in addition to deserts, mountains and jungles. mark for My Articles similar articles