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Army News

April 2022

BREAKING: Sig Sauer Wins Contract to Make Next-Gen Squad Weapon

By Stew Magnuson
After years of development and a vigorous competition between major gun makers, the Army announced April 19 that Sig Sauer Inc. will manufacture the service’s next-generation squad weapons.
Land Forces

November 2015

U.S. Military Losing Edge in Small Arms

By Jim Schatz
Every bad actor with an AK-47 takes on U.S. and NATO ground forces in a small arms fight. We are no longer suitably armed to prevent it.
Defense Department

June 2015

Analysts Worried About Economic Consequences of Shoulder-Fired Missile Attacks

By Jon Harper
"The proliferation of shoulder-fired missiles among militant groups in North Africa and the Middle East could have devastating economic consequences, according to experts.<br/>"
Defense Contracting

January 2015

Ammunition Inventor Wins $15 Million Patent Infringement Case Against Army

By Stew Magnuson
Liberty Ammunition, a small business in Florida, won a $15.6 million judgment against the Army in a patent infringement lawsuit Dec 19. The company alleged that the service passed on proprietary data and specifications for its lead-free copper-core, steel-tipped bullet technology to vendors.
Armaments

November 2014

Army, Special Operations Forces Eye Lighter, Cheaper Shoulder-Fired Weapons

By Sandra I. Erwin
The Army and U.S. Special Operations Command will be testing a new antitank shoulder-fired weapon that is much lighter than current models.
Research and Development

March 2014

Industry Melds Smartphones to Rifles

By Dan Parsons
The U.S. military has long sought technologies that improve soldier effectiveness in combat, particularly ones that enhance situational awareness, communication and marksmanship.
Defense Department

February 2014

Coming Soon to the Army: 3D Printers, Fuel-Efficient Robots, Cold Pizza

By Valerie Insinna
Advanced Weapons

January 2014

Efforts Continue to Replace Army, Air Force Small Arms

By Dan Parsons
Fresh off a failed attempt to find a new primary service rifle, the Army is set to help the Air Force replace the sidearm the U.S. military has used for three decades.
Homeland Security

November 2013

Proliferation of Cheap 3-D Printers Raises Security Concerns

By Stew Magnuson
Land Forces

October 2013

Chinese Small Arms Sales May Fan Conflicts, Equip Terrorists

By Dan Parsons