ARDEC says this gives the Howitzer systems a “10x” improvement in effectiveness, combining the extended range and increased rate of fire.
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Turkey Unveils Machine-Gun Support Drone
Updated: December 12, 2019While 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
Updated: November 11, 2019The 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
Updated: October 23, 2019According 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
Updated: October 8, 2019Currently, 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
Updated: September 3, 2019SIG 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
Updated: August 29, 2019Cobalt 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
Updated: July 6, 2019According 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
Updated: June 27, 2019A 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.
FN Announcing 6.5 CM MK48 Mod 2 for Army Trials
Updated: June 12, 2019FN America is showing off their MK48 Mod 2 candidate for the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle in 6.5mm Creedmoor.