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New Army ammo facility to supply millions of 6.8 mm rounds annually
The 450,000-square-foot plant in Independence, Missouri, is expected to be fully operational by 2028.
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Oculus founder wants to help troops ‘surpass the limits of human form’
Anduril, founded by Oculus Rift creator Palmer Luckey, is taking over the Army’s $22 billion program to create an augmented-reality headset.
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News, reviews and updates for military gun lovers, tactical enthusiasts and operators in the government and law enforcement.
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New Arctic search and rescue watch adds durable features
Prices run from $1,000 to $2,500.
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Air Force fields and improves AI wingmen
See how the Air Force wants to train new AI-driven drone wingmen for improved intelligence and coordination with manned fighters in combat.
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Camouflage uniform shortage prompts Marine Corps to relax attire rules
Unit commanders may allow the desert-colored camouflage combat utility uniform or the flame-resistant organizational gear, known as FROGs.
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New guns means new bullets, suppressors and tech for special ops
And why not throw in some new explosives, too.
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Soldiers field-test technology, innovation at West Virginia mine
The Driving Innovation in Realistic Training event aimed to involve soldiers in developing and field-testing new tactics and technology.
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New name selected for Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon
The light machine gun will retain its M250 designation.
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Army green lights an advanced version of its ‘mixed reality’ goggle
Earlier versions are shipping to soldiers this year as Microsoft develops the 1.2 version for later fielding.
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Headed to a combat training center? These tips will help.
The combat training centers are changing how they challenge rotating units.
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Smart shirt could detect, and one day treat, fatal wounds
An early version senses and reports wounds. Advanced versions might compress the wound automatically to avoid blood loss.
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Casualty evacuations by drone, robotic mules tested by Army battle lab
The Maneuver Battle Lab is evaluating tech before it’s fielded, while observing some combat theories during the war in Ukraine.
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Gear updates from the center for all things soldier kit
From boots and gloves to batteries, scopes and body armor, if it touches the soldier, this program touches it.
