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
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
North Korea says Vigilant Ace aerial drill endangers talks with United States
North Korea said Thursday planned U.S.-South Korean military drills would amount to "throwing a wet blanket over the spark" of nuclear negotiations that are "on the verge of extinction."
Famous frigate sails Boston’s harbor!
The ship left Charlestown Navy Yard Friday morning and headed to Fort Independence on Castle Island to fire a 21-gun salute.
Daniel Defense issues safety recall for Delta 5 bolt-action rifles
Daniel Defense fears that broken firing cross pins could allow "the firing pin to move freely within the bolt assembly”— seriously compromising safe usage.
By Mark Mckerrick
New veteran suicide numbers raise concerns among experts hoping for positive news
About 17 veterans a day die by suicide, a number that has stayed steady over a decade.
This veterans advocate supports an assault weapons ban and buyback program. Here’s why.
In this opinion piece, a veterans advocate carrying on her son's legacy says the former soldier would have wanted to keep weapons of war out of the hands of civilians.
By Stephanie Keegan
Coast Guard lieutenant expected to plead guilty in gun case
A Coast Guard lieutenant accused of stockpiling weapons and drafting a hit list of prominent Democrats and TV journalists is expected to plead guilty Thursday in a case charging him with gun and drug offenses.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press
The Army just got a peek at Textron’s entry for the NGSW program
The NGSW-AR is the successor to the now-defunct Lightweight Small Arms Technologies machine gun program. Textron’s submission for the NGSW-AR appears to be a reworking of its LSAT prototype, albeit chambered for a new caliber with a few visual differences, including a new stock.
By Ian D'Costa
New repair tech slashes time and cost to keep Bradleys in the fight
This can cut the cost from $25,000 replacement mounts to $1,000 for the repair.
By Todd South