In the 1980s, the U.S. Army found itself grappling with a startling problem: under the stress of combat, soldiers armed with ...

Sniper rifles have evolved from simple hunting tools into some of the most advanced precision instruments on the battlefield. In modern military operations, where long-range accuracy can change the ...

A soldier fires the M7 during a week-long training event held at Fort Stewart, Georgia, June 20, 2024. The Army has officially designated its newest rifle and automatic rifle the M7 and M250, ...

An Army captain’s research paper, written at a Marine Corps professional school, criticized the service’s move to a new rifle and reignited a long-standing debate among infantrymen: heavier caliber or ...

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The U.S. Army’s XM7 rifle is criticized by top generals for being heavy, unreliable, and outdated. Despite the manufacturers’ insistence, concerns remain about its effectiveness in modern combat ...

Laser weapons go mobile as the US Army takes delivery of two 20-kW, anti-drone Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV)-mounted Laser-Oriented Counter-UAS System (LOCUST) Laser Weapon Systems (LWS) from ...

An Army infantry officer has made a series of criticisms of the Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon rifle, which is meant to replace the M4A1 carbine. The Army introduced the XM7 rifle and XM250 light ...

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – A U.S. Army entomologist took third place in the Excellence in Competition (EIC) match at the 64th Annual Inter-service Rifle Championship at Marine Corps Base ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Sniper rifles are some of the most iconic small arms in ...

For decades, the U.S. military has flirted with bullpup rifles — compact, futuristic-looking designs that put the action and magazine behind the trigger instead of in front of it. From the Austrian ...

After firing more than 500 rounds in 11 matches throughout the week, an Alabama National Guard team and a first sergeant from the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence (AVCOE) claimed the top team ...