The Army wants to replace the M240B medium machine gun
The replacement program, dubbed the Future Medium Machine Gun, or FMMG, is aimed to replace the M240B — which has been in service since the late 70s.
By Todd South
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Soldiers with 10th Mountain Division test new machine gun optic
The new optic, which adds a three-times magnifier, was used with the Mk 19 grenade launcher.
By Todd South
Armor officer charged in gun trafficking scheme involving $4 million in heroin
An Army officer was charged this fall in connection to a gun trafficking conspiracy.
By Kyle Rempfer
Iran sends mixed signals as tensions with US ease
Iran sent mixed signals Thursday as tensions with the U.S. appeared to ease, with President Hassan Rouhani warning of a “very dangerous response” if the U.S. makes “another mistake” and a senior commander vowing “harsher revenge” for the killing of a top Iranian general.
TBT: This $10 submachine gun powered Britain’s covert war in Germany and France
The unprepossessing STEN gun was produced at half the price of an American M3 “grease gun” and some 20 times less than a Thompson submachine gun during World War II.
By Jon Guttman
Iran threatens revenge following death of Qasem Soleimani as Iraq government condemns ‘assassination’
“The assassinations violate the conditions governing the presence of US forces in Iraq whose role is to train Iraqi forces and assist in the fight against Daesh as part of the Global Coalition, subject to the supervision and approval of the” Iraqi government.
By Shawn Snow
TBT: How the M60 earned the (beloved) nickname of ‘The Pig’
The M60 remained an infantry mainstay until 1994, when testing began on a possible replacement. Although the gun’s latest variant, the M60E4, is arguably among the most mechanically perfect weapons of its kind, "The Pig" was replaced by the M240 in most US military units.
By Jon Guttman
TBT: This submachine gun helped Finland repel a Soviet invasion then inspired the Russians to build their own
The Suomi KP/31 was a well-built, fast shooting 9mm submachine gun that was so popular it was adopted by Finland's enemies and allies alike.
By Jon Guttman
Open Skies Treaty to get protections even as Trump considers an exit
Trump is expected to sign a defense policy bill the includes an Open Skies Treaty oversight measure.
By Joe Gould
TBT: The inside story of the Soviet Red Army’s RPD machine gun
The RPD’s pedigree goes back to 1921, when Vasily A. Degtyaryov began work on an easily-manufactured gas-operated light machine gun, which was adopted by the Red Army in 1928.
By Jon Guttman
‘Today’s exercise is dogfighting’ — explosive new ‘Top Gun’ trailer is here
The second trailer for the long-awaited sequel has arrived.
By J.D. Simkins
Apex announces new extended mag release for CZ P10
Apex Tactical Specialties announced the release of its new tactical length Extended Mag Release for the CZ P10 model pistols utilizing the newer unidirectional mag release design.
By Press Release