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‘Proximity’ Ammo Takes Out Enemy Drones

It is notoriously hard to shoot down small drones using small arms and regular bullets, but new ammo for a chain gun gives users a better chance of destroying them in mid-air.

EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine Looks to U.S. Defense Industry to Secure Victory

Ukraine’s successful counteroffensive shows that Russia’s military is in decline, and with continued support from U.S. industry, victory for Ukraine is certain, according to a senior Ukrainian defense official.

Army Taking Serious Look at Composite Cartridges

The Army’s next-generation squad weapon program is experimenting with composite-cased 6.8 mm ammunition, which may help lighten soldiers’ loads.