Soldiers with 10th Mountain Division test new machine gun opticThe new optic, which adds a three-times magnifier, was used with the Mk 19 grenade launcher.By Todd South2 days ago
Tech execs enlist in Army Reserve for new innovation detachmentThe U.S. Army Reserve is swearing in four new officers from Silicon Valley.By Jen Judson9 days ago
US aims to outpace China with AI on fighter jets, navigation and moreThe United States is competing to stay ahead of China on AI and its use in weapon systems.By Tara Copp, AP13 months ago
Special operators set to pick light machine gun in new caliberThe .338 caliber has been adopted for sniper use. This is its debut in machine guns.By Todd South14 months ago
Faceless people, invisible hands: Army video targets PSYOP recruitsA foreboding new video released in the early morning hours is the latest effort by the Army to lure soldiers to some of its more secretive units.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press14 months ago
The robots are coming: US Army experiments with human-machine warfareBut before it works, the service must break from antiquated acquisition processes that prevent rapid purchases and slow down deliveries to soldiers.By Jen Judson15 months ago
Budget deal includes VA funding hike, firearm ownership protectionsThe appropriations measure is expected to be approved by Congress later this week.By Leo Shane III16 months 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 South17 months ago
New thermal optic shows bullets in flight, details a mile awayMachine gunners and snipers can "walk" rounds on target at long ranges with the optic.By Todd South17 months ago
How an ‘unprecedented’ shooting study may shake up Marine marksmanshipThe new study will challenge every assumption about how to teach Marines to get rounds on target.By Hope Hodge Seck18 months ago
Boeing begins 3D-printing Apache helicopter partsBoeing has teamed up with ASTRO America to 3D-print parts for its Apache attack helicopter as a way to potentially improve supply chains and manufacturing.By Jen Judson20 months ago
Predictive maintenance works. Why isn’t the military using it more?Officials estimate those initiatives have saved hundreds of millions of dollars, increased vehicle availability and cut time at work.By Rachel S. Cohen3 years ago