Next Generation Squad Weapon and optic exceed soldiers’ expectationsThe brigade will be fully fielded with the new weapons by September.By Todd South2 days ago
California Marine unit loses M110 sniper rifleBattalion Landing Team 1/5 reported the rifle unaccounted for “following a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle movement."By Irene Loewenson5 weeks ago
Soldiers test Next Generation Squad Weapon in extreme cold weatherA platoon from the 101st Airborne Division will be the first to field the new weapons later this year.By Todd South7 weeks ago
Sig Sauer wants to be ‘the small arms company of the US military’The company won the handgun, rifle and automatic rifle, 6.8mm rifle contracts and is competing for the medium machine gun replacement.By Todd South3 months ago
Marine recruit who first held a rifle at boot camp ties shooting recordA week and a half after first picking up a rifle, now-Pfc. Francis "Frankie" Flannery scored a 249 out of 250 possible points on his rifle qualification.By Irene Loewenson5 months ago
What’s the firepower like for the Army’s new rifle?Units with 101st Airborne Division and 75th Ranger Regiment are testing the weapons now.By Todd South7 months ago