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DoD just bought this formidable new sniper rifle in .300 PRC
The MRAD rifle is chambered in .300 PRC, a different caliber than what is being asked for in the Advanced Sniper Rifle program.
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Ammo
This company is building ‘barrier-penetrating' 5.56mm rounds for the Marines
The bullets are for penetrating barriers such as windshields and doors while still retaining enough mass and energy to be lethal against the target.
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Special operations snipers are getting a new, upgraded riflescope
The scope gives shooters a more consistent picture when magnifying targets.
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Here’s one of the big guns competing to be SOCOM’s next lightweight medium machine gun
The .338 NM machine gun is lighter than the current M240 in 7.62mm but can shoot with some of the same effects as the .50 caliber, a much heavier platform.
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The military is looking for a leap-ahead weapons fire control system. Could this system be the answer?
Three of the basic requirements of the Next Generation Squad Weapon program's new fire control are met with the Sig Sauer BDX.
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This flash bang grenade has safety, tactical and timing features not available in the military today
Under evaluation by the Air Force, the device could see use by troops in many forms.
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Check out the new laser/light combo ‘pistol enhancer’ for the military’s new handgun
The pistol enhancer will give shooters quicker target acquisition in low-light situations.
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These moving, robotic targets can modernize any range and keep Marines, soldiers shooting sharp
Marines have tested them already and are continuing evaluations for potential adoption into marksmanship programs.
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This new Arc'teryx courier bag can hide a nasty surprise for bad guys
Outdoor gear company Arc'teryx has introduced the Courier Bag 15 covert carry bag for special operators who need plenty of firepower stashed in a bag styled for urban operations.
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The Army needs a holster for its new handgun — and this company is standing by to make it
The holster company that now provides the holster for the Army's newest handgun is ready for round two of development. The next holster will need to fit the gun plus whatever accessories the Army chooses.
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These new non-lethal options can help troops fighting in cities
The call for increased lethality is being heard across all of the services, but there are still missions that need a non-lethal touch.
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Longtime military optics maker unveils new scope for Army snipers
The Leupold Mark V rifle scope is a new and improved version on the Mark IV family of scopes the company has made to meet the needs of military snipers for decades.
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This laser and light combo could find its way onto the Army’s new handgun
The Army is testing prototypes of the cominbation laser/light aiming device for its new M17 9mm handgun. LaserMax Defense expects to ship 100 of the devices to the Army for further testing later this year.
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Could the M27 solve some small arms problems for the Army, Marines?
The M27 is being issued to all members of the Marine infantry squad instead of the M4. But subtle changes to the rifle could also solve small arms problems for both the Army and Marine Corps.
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Will the Army pick a bullpup for its new rifle? Several gun makers have solutions if it does.
As Army leaders look to the service’s next standard issue rifle or carbine, a lot of options are on the table.
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Why making the perfect suppressor for troops is harder than it sounds
Integrated suppressors are in the future for soldiers and Marines. Some companies have already developed them.
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This drum mag could be the answer for Marine IAR gunners who need to pour on the fire
The Marine Corps has been reportedly testing a new high-capacity magazine for infantrymen carrying the M27 IAR.
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Modular Handgun System competitors on display for public
Two competitors for the Modular Handgun System contract are now for civilian consumption. The Glock 19X and the Beretta APX were both on display at the annual Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Computerized scope puts shooter on target
The TrackingPoint computerized optic accounts for more than 40 shooting variables to guide a shooter to the right place to aim. It could answer some of the technology goals for the Army and Marine Corps in increasing shooter accuracy.
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