New Army ammo facility to supply millions of 6.8 mm rounds annually
The 450,000-square-foot plant in Independence, Missouri, is expected to be fully operational by 2028.
By Todd South
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Sensor upgrades next up for the Army’s new rifle and machine gun
The Army wants 'plug and play' options for sensor development with the weapon's fire control.
By Todd South
The Army’s SAW and M4 replacement is headed to troops by 2022
The new weapons will bring the 6.8mm projectile into the U.S. military inventory for the first time.
By Todd South
Only 1 in 4 soldiers likely to see Army’s newest rifle in coming years
The Next Generation Squad Weapon is expected to begin fielding within two years.
By Todd South
Deadlier machine guns, rifles, pistols and more: How the Army is revolutionizing squad firepower
Recent changes and weapons in development are bringing a vast array of new options for soldiers and squads.
By Todd South
The M231 FPW is one of the most under-appreciated M16 variants of all time
Firing from an open bolt, and featuring a heavier-than-normal bolt carrier group as well as a shortened barrel, the result of Colt’s modification regime was dubbed the XM231, later officially designated the “SUBMACHINE GUN, 5.56-MM: PORT, FIRING, M231” when adopted by the Army.
By Ian D'Costa