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.
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Is This the End of the Line for 5.56 NATO?
Updated: June 8, 2017Since 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
Updated: June 8, 2017The 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
Updated: May 4, 2017Sometimes 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
Updated: April 26, 2017SOCOM 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
Updated: March 31, 2024Heckler & 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
Updated: April 13, 2017The French special police force GIGN — Groupe d’Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale — is adopting CZ’s newest carbine for service.
USSOCOM Chooses M-LOK Modular Rail System
Updated: April 1, 2017After 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
Updated: March 11, 2017Researchers at the ARDEC successfully fired the first grenade created with a 3D printer from a 3D-printed grenade launcher.
Glock to Army on SIG MHS Contract: Not So Fast
Updated: March 1, 2017Glock is protesting the military’s decision to replace their current sidearm with the relatively new SIG P320-based XM17.