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The Glock 19 MHS Finally Unveiled–And Why the Army Went SIG

The Glock 19 MHS Finally Unveiled–And Why the Army Went SIG

The Glock 19 MHS was designed to compete for the Army’s lucrative and prestigious Modular Handgun System contract. It didn’t win and we know why.

Is This the End of the Line for 5.56 NATO?

Is This the End of the Line for 5.56 NATO?

Since its introduction there have been critics of the 5.56 NATO cartridge. Concern it’s capabilities has risen since the introduction of a new body armor.

U.S. Army Looking for M249 Light Machine Gun Replacement

U.S. Army Looking for M249 Light Machine Gun Replacement

The U.S. Army posted a notice announcing their interest in a new carbine-like weapon system to replace the M249 light machine gun.

Army Releases Images of Photographer’s Last Moments Before Mortar Explosion

Army Releases Images of Photographer’s Last Moments Before Mortar Explosion

Sometimes it’s difficult to imagine the risks faced by our servicemen and women in the day-to-day operations that keep this country safe.

U.S. Military Branches Exploring New Cartridge Options

U.S. Military Branches Exploring New Cartridge Options

SOCOM is looking for a new mid-to-long-range round for snipers. At the same time the Army is looking at ways to improve the range of front-line troops.

Army Selects Heckler & Koch G28 for Compact Sniper Rifle

Army Selects Heckler & Koch G28 for Compact Sniper Rifle

Heckler & Koch has confirmed that the Army is selecting a modified version of their G28 rifle to be their new compact sniper rifle.

French Special Police GIGN Selects CZ BREN 2–In 7.62x39mm

French Special Police GIGN Selects CZ BREN 2–In 7.62x39mm

The French special police force GIGN — Groupe d’Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale — is adopting CZ’s newest carbine for service.

M-Lok Takes the Lead with Colt Canada MRR

USSOCOM Chooses M-LOK Modular Rail System

After rigorous testing, the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM or SOCOM) has selected the M-LOK modular rail system for future weapon systems.

RAMBO: 3D-Printed 40mm Grenade Launcher Fires 3D-Printed Ammo

RAMBO: 3D-Printed 40mm Grenade Launcher Fires 3D-Printed Ammo

Researchers at the ARDEC successfully fired the first grenade created with a 3D printer from a 3D-printed grenade launcher.

Check out These Leaked Photos of 'Gen 5' Glock 17M

Glock to Army on SIG MHS Contract: Not So Fast

Glock is protesting the military’s decision to replace their current sidearm with the relatively new SIG P320-based XM17.