How the Army’s upgrading ammo to destroy targets large and small
One-way tracers, airbursting grenades and enhanced training rounds for night combat are in the works.
By Todd South
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ACV to get Stryker variant of 30mm cannon
“BAE has also informed the Marine Corps that the MCT-30 version for the Marine Corps will be a lighter weight version of the Stryker system and use the Mk44 gun which is common with US Navy applications instead of the XM813 gun used on Stryker."
By Shawn Snow
A-10 pilots receive Distinguished Flying Crosses for fierce Afghanistan battles
“Very rarely is the Distinguished Flying Cross awarded. Even more rarely is [it] awarded twice in the same day to two members of the exact same fighter squadron.”
The Marines are gunning up the amphibious combat vehicle. Is a 40mm cannon in its future?
No weapon has yet been finalized but industry partners are test firing a 30mm gun that can convert to 40mm, if needed.
By Todd South
The Marine Corps wants three types of amphib vehicles ― including one with a 30mm cannon
The Marine Corps is looking to plus up the firepower aboard its new amphibious combat vehicle.
By Todd South
The aging Marine LAV is still active across the Corps ... and, now, also is a museum piece
The Corps has yet to pick a replacement for its LAV but is actively in the hunt for one.
By Shawn Snow