SAW “Lite”
The U.S. Army’s Armament Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), located a Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., is highlighting a weight reduction exploration …
Land Forces
U.S. Army to Get New 5.56 mm Magazines
Recent contract award announcements indicate that U.S. Army warfighters will soon begin receiving new “improved” 30 round magazines for their …
Above and Beyond the Call of Duty in Iraq
“You know, I never really pictured what a Medal of Honor winner is supposed to look like. I would think …
New U.S. Army 5.56 Rounds Head to Afghanistan
On June 23, 2010, U.S. Army representatives announced that they had started shipping that service’s new 5.56mm cartridge, designated the …
GAO Protest Filed (Already) on Ground Combat Vehicle
As service representatives conduct source selection board activities for the Technology Development (TD) phase of the Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) …
Reach Out and Kill Someone
Possibly reflective of the operational realities of current operations in Afghanistan, several recent procurement activities appear to reflect a desire …
CW5 David Cooper at War
When someone from outside the military envisions a special operations forces (SOF) soldier, the image that comes to mind is …
U.S. Army Looks for New Carbine Options
The U.S. Army has begun market research “to obtain information pertaining to the weapon capabilities available to fill the carbine …
New Sight Programs Expand Combat Effectiveness
A number of recent tactical sighting and aiming programs may soon expand and enhance operational capabilities at both long and …
U.S. Seeks New SCAR Magazines
In support of United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Naval Sea Systems Command’s Naval Surface Warfare Center – Crane Division …