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Land Forces
January 2019
JUST IN: 3D-Printed Suppressors Designed to Work on Machine Guns
GOODSPRINGS, Nevada — NATO militaries are testing a new line of suppressors using a superalloy and a patented 3D-printed design that works on automatic weapons. -
Defense Department
January 2019
NDIA at 100: Building on a Strong Foundation
By James C. BoozerI write this as we mark the 100th anniversary of World War I’s Armistice and NDIA begins preparations to celebrate 100 years of advocating for American warfighters. -
Army News
October 2018
Army Serious About Fielding 6.8 Round
“Right now, the feedback looks like we are going to a 6.8 caliber round,” Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said recently. -
Viewpoint
October 2018
Viewpoint: Promote the Rocket Industry While Protecting the Atmosphere
By John Cody MosbeyAmerica is at a cross roads when it comes to the rocket industry. -
Strategic Weapons
June 2018
Pentagon Set to Boost Spending on High-Tech Armaments
By Jon HarperThe U.S. military is looking to enhance the lethality of its weapons as it prepares for high-end warfare against advanced adversaries. -
Special Operations
May 2018
New Machine Guns on the Horizon for Special Operators
Special Operations Command is planning to release solicitations next year for machine guns that are expected to give warfighters expanded capability, a SOCOM official said May 24. -
Land Forces
May 2018
Army Aims to Speed Acquisition of Next-Generation Rifle
By Jon HarperUnder pressure from top brass, Army project managers hope to be able to field the next-generation squad automatic rifle sooner than planned. -
Air Power
May 2018
Air Force Setting Sights on New High-Tech Munitions
By Jon HarperThe Air Force Research Laboratory aims to develop a variety of new technologies to enhance the survivability and effectiveness of munitions, one of the lab’s top scientists said May 8. -
Army News
May 2018
Army Push for Greater Lethality Presents Opportunities for Armaments Industry
By Jon HarperIndianapolis, Ind. — As the Army pursues its top six modernization priorities, the service is looking to industry to provide technologies that will enhance the lethality of the force, a senior official said May 8. -
Land Forces
February 2018
Small Unit Dominance: Industry Develops Equipment to Give Dismounted Troops the Edge
By National Defense StaffIn a special report, National Defense looks at advances in weapons, sensors, communications and personal protection that could give small units a leg up over their adversaries.
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