BAE Systems received a follow-on contract from the U.S. Army to continue low-rate initial production (LRIP) on the M109A7 self-propelled howitzer and M992A3 ammunition carrier…
Military Gear
Meprolight Announces the Purchase of New Noga Light’s Operations
Meprolight strengthens its position in the area of night vision with the purchase of New Noga Light’s Operations and Assets.
Israel Weapon Industry New 40mm Grenade Launcher ~ Video
Made of lightweight materials, the system is easy to assemble and operate, and offers a stand-alone option that enables firing separately from the weapon…
Toyota Quality Weapons
If Consumer Report Magazine started doing quality evaluations of military weapons, there is no doubt that Japanese military industrial hardware would get fire-wall “red dots” for excellent products…
US Military Successfully Tests Self-Guided Bullets ~ Video
Actuators inside the bullets steer tiny fins on their surfaces, which guide them to targets based on information from the tip sensors…
Applied Ballistics, Demos Newest Ibeam During Limited User Assessment At Quantico
Manufacturer’s Ballistics Computer Put to Application by Sniper-Qualified Operators…
The Pentagon’s ‘Improved’ AR?
It seems that firearms-design engineers aren’t being assigned the task of producing the best weapon for a set of operational parameters
Crimson Trace Lasergrips – Battlefield Tested
The Lasergrips had endured two military tours in Afghanistan and several other countries on the sidearm of a US serviceman…
The Essence of War
The AR was to be a replacement only for the M1 Carbine, while a new legitimate battle rifle was “in the works” to replace the M14
FN Manufacturing Wins Contract To Build MK 19 Spare Receivers For The U.S. Army
FN Manufacturing has received a new, three year, $77 million indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract from the Defense Logistics Agency to build MK 19 spare receivers for the U.S. Army…
New Med-Eng Multi-Mission TAC 6 Explosive Protection Suit Featured at 2014 IWA Show
The Med-Eng brand announced today that its new multi-mission TAC 6 suit and visor ensemble for tactical officers will be on display at the IWA OutdoorClassics 2014 Show…
Proposed Military Cuts: When It Comes to Our Armed Forces, Size Matters
Under Secretary Hagel’s proposals, the Army would drop to between 440,000 and 450,000 soldiers. The smallest United States Army since 1940, just one year before we were attacked at Pearl Harbor…
More BAE Systems Body Armor Headed to Warfighters on the Battlefield
For more than four decades, BAE Systems has partnered with customers worldwide to develop affordable, practical solutions to protect warfighters in harm’s way and bring them home safely…
TrackingPoint – Future of War
Just as GPS changed warfare at the turn of the century, the next changes will occur via smart weapons at the small unit level, where massive increases in baseline lethality and situational awareness…
Smith Enterprise Releases a New .50 Cal Flash Hider for M2A1
The soldiers of the 82nd Airborne will be testing the new Smith Enterprise M2A1 .50 Cal Vortex Flash Hider on 9 October, 2013…
U.S. Elite Expands GSA Capabilities with Addition of New Brands
In order to get a GSA contract, a vendor must be thoroughly vetted; which appeals to the government buyers in knowing that each brand is hand-selected, and prices have effectively been pre-negotiated…
Important: .50 Cal Flash Hider Contract
A lot of people don’t know this, but we have a contract with the Navy for the .50 Cal Vortex Flash Hider…
CTC Defense SFL-100 Shoulder Fired Lasers System Head To Battlefields
CTC Defense, a division of Oregon-based Crimson Trace Corporation, has announced that it has completed shipping of more than 25,000 SFL-100s systems in fulfillment of an international military contract…
Smith Enterprise Upgrades Battle-Worn Sound Suppressors for 82nd Airborne Silver Star
Michael Onstine had in his possession some battle-worn Wind Talker Sound Suppressors made by Smith Enterprise and wondered if there was anything Smith Enterprise could do to clean them up??
WW1 Aircraft Squadron Insignia & American Pilot Archive For $13,200 At Mohawk Arms’ Auction
A World War I squadron insignia and archive pertaining to American pilot Lt. Paul Green soared to $13,200 at a live and Internet auction held June 8-9 2013 by Mohawk Arms…
Leupold & Aimpoint Selected Fill $52.5M Enhanced Combat Optical Sight Contract
This contract award reflects Leupold & Stevens’ tremendous commitment to bringing cutting-edge technology to the U.S. military, smaller, lighter, faster—and with more power—is now a reality…
Otis Technology An AS 9100:2009 Facility
Otis pursued the AS 9100:2009 certification because of its status as a defense contractor and supplier of gun cleaning equipment to military and government agencies…
Thales Australia Enhanced F88 Assault Rifle Review
I had the opportunity to visit Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia, at the invitation of Thales Australia in order to conduct a Test and Evaluation (T&E) of their Enhanced F88 Assault Rifle…
Aimpoint FCS12 Fire Control System Placed In Service By Swedish Army
Aimpoint has announced that the company’s FCS12 fire control system has successfully passed advanced field trials, and has been placed in active service with the Swedish Army…
Leupold Tactical Delivers Mark 6 1-6x20mm Scope for Soldier Enhancement Program Evaluation
Leupold’s Tactical Optics division has delivered 351 Mark 6 1-6x20mm optics to Ft. Stewart, Ga., as part of the Soldier Enhancement Program…
Range Systems Introduces ThermBright Passive Thermal Targets
Range Systems, a leading manufacturer of live fire shooting products for the military, law enforcement and consumer communities, introduces their new line of ThermBright passive thermal targets…
BAE Systems Receives $80 Million U.S. Navy Contract For Two Advanced Gun Systems
BAE Systems has received an $80.3 million modification contract award from the U.S. Navy to deliver two Advanced Gun Systems for the latest in the Zumwalt class destroyer fleet, the DDG 1002…
BAE Systems Delivers Its 300th F-4 Flying Drone for U.S. Air Force
AE Systems has successfully converted its 300thF-4 Phantom fighter jet into an unmanned flying drone for the U.S. Air Force…
Colt Defense Awarded Marine Corps M45 Close Quarter Battle Pistol Contract
The new CQBP is a direct descendant of the iconic Colt M1911 adopted by the U.S. military in 1911 and carried as the primary sidearm through all the major conflicts of the 20th century.
The M14 Rifle – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
There will never be another military rifle like the M14; it was the last US military firearm to incorporate the traditional “lock, stock, and barrel” concept that was a mainstay for nearly 200 years.