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USSOCOM Completes Safety Certification and Purchase of SIG SAUER MG 338 Machine Guns, Ammunition, and Next Generation Suppressors

USSOCOM Completes Safety Certification and Purchase of SIG SAUER MG 338 Machine Guns, Ammunition, and Next Generation Suppressors

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SIG Sauer is pleased to announce the United States Special Operation Command (USSOCOM), working closely with SIG SAUER, has completed a safety certification of the new SIG SAUER MG 338 Machine Gun,

Photos Surface of U.S. Army's New Experimental 'Super Cannon'

Photos Surface of U.S. Army’s New Experimental ‘Super Cannon’

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ARDEC says this gives the Howitzer systems a “10x” improvement in effectiveness, combining the extended range and increased rate of fire.

Turkey Unveils Machine-Gun Support Drone

Turkey Unveils Machine-Gun Support Drone

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While the concept of small military drones is not entirely new, the Songar is reportedly the first drone equipped with a machine gun ready for service.

University of Virginia Eliminates 21-Gun Salute from Veteran’s Day Ceremony

University of Virginia Eliminates 21-Gun Salute from Veteran’s Day Ceremony

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The University of Virginia has eliminated the 21-gun salute from its Veteran’s Day ceremony after some expressed concern that the traditional sign of honor would disrupt classes and scare students.

Bolt-Action Accuracy in A Semiautomatic Platform: The Drake Associates Athena Rifle System

Bolt-Action Accuracy in A Semiautomatic Platform: The Drake Associates Athena Rifle System

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According to Drake, the Athena Precision Chassis Rifle is capable of producing on average .6- to .7-MOA groups at over 1,000 yards.

Marines May Consider New Modular Stackable Grenade

Marines May Consider New Modular Stackable Grenade

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Currently, many branches of the military are open to suggestions on the subject of better hand grenades, and Nammo’s MK21 Mod0 solution is modular.

SIG Sauer Lands Army NGSW Machine Gun and Rifle Contract

SIG Sauer Lands Army NGSW Machine Gun and Rifle Contract

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SIG Sauer is announcing that they won a contract with the Army to supply new weapons, ammo and accessories for the Next Generation Squad Weapons program

Cobalt Kinetics and MARS Team Up on New Army Machine Gun Entry

Cobalt Kinetics and MARS Team Up on New Army Machine Gun Entry

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Cobalt Kinetics and MARS Inc. of Montana have paired up to develop a new machine gun for future military trials chambered for a new 6.8mm cartridge.

Is Your Car Cover or Concealment? High Threat Vehicle Engagements with 88 Tactical

Is Your Car Cover or Concealment? High Threat Vehicle Engagements with 88 Tactical

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According to 88 Tactical, 65% of law enforcement shootings are in and around vehicles. Your immediate response is critical. A key determination that must be made immediately, is it cover or concealment? Can you hide behind it? Can you shoot through it? 

Exclusive Interview: Soldier Who Shot Never-Before-Seen Perfect Score at High-Power Event

Exclusive Interview: Soldier Who Shot Never-Before-Seen Perfect Score at High-Power Event

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A member of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit shot a perfect score at a National Rifle Association High-Power Event earlier his month, a feat never-before accomplished with a service rifle at this type of competition.