US Army wants to manufacture 30,000 155mm cluster shells per year The XM1208 cluster shell, which carries nine M99 Advanced Submunitions, is designed to be fired from both the M109A6/7 Paladin and M777A2 howitzers. By Michael Peck9 days ago
The Army yearns for the mines, reopens WWII-era critical mineral siteA gold mine in Idaho that once churned out critical minerals for the U.S. “Arsenal of Democracy” during WWII has been resurrected in a new Army initiative.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher6 weeks ago
Here’s what’s new in soldier gear in 2025 and beyondFrom body armor to loitering munitions, the center for all things soldier gear is upgrading and fielding new equipment to troops.By Todd South, Beth Sullivan and J.D. Simkins7 weeks ago
Lejeune Marines run first live munition drop from fielded droneThe July 3 live-fire exercise included the drop, followed by mortar fire and a Javelin missile strike in a simulated company-level assault.By Todd South5 months ago
Explosion at Kadena Air Base injures 4 Japanese troopsFour Japanese troops were injured when a device suddenly exploded at a storage site for unexploded ordnance at the U.S. Air Force base on Okinawa.6 months ago
Navy leaders look to expand munitions options as supplies run low Operations against Houthi militants in the Red Sea have drawn down missile supplies potentially needed for future operations. By Leo Shane III7 months ago