Soldiers test Next Generation Squad Weapon in extreme cold weather
A platoon from the 101st Airborne Division will be the first to field the new weapons later this year.
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Army fielding new helmet that protects against small arms fire
The new helmet gives added protection at the same weight of the current helmet.
New ruck built for radio operators undergoes airborne testing
The new radio ruck is expected to field in early 2025.
The best headlamps and flashlights for every need
The difference between success and failure is often the difference between the right flashlight or headlamp.
Glock debuted two new pistols at this year's SHOT Show
Glock showed off the 19X-MOS variant of the tried-and-true G19, and new G49 which combines the best of two of their most popular models.
Could a device used in sports help reduce traumatic brain injuries?
The FDA approved the Q-Collar use for impact-related concussions, but further studies on blast exposure are underway.
This new eyewear design could give users a tactical advantage
The SlingShot removes the brow bar and offers multiple arm options for a better fit with communications gear.
Sig Sauer wants to be ‘the small arms company of the US military’
The company won the handgun, rifle and automatic rifle, 6.8mm rifle contracts and is competing for the medium machine gun replacement.
New thermal optic shows bullets in flight, details a mile away
Machine gunners and snipers can "walk" rounds on target at long ranges with the optic.
Tim Kennedy takes veteran suicide forum to nation’s largest gun show
Tim Kennedy ― a Green Beret and former UFC fighter ― is prepared to be called other things when he engages with gun owners about veterans' suicide.
New helmet-mounted power, data combo devices premiere at SHOT Show
Two companies showcase ways to power and transfer data to helmet-mounted devices, a key space-saving option for soldiers carrying more tech than ever.
Army to field new rifle, machine gun and optic in 2024
Soldiers with the 101st Airborne Division will be the first to field the new weapons and optics.
The 6 best socks for troops — for hiking, for boots, for warm climates and cold
When your feet feel good, it makes you feel good even in challenging conditions. These are the socks you need for work and play.
Gear epicenter aims efforts at brigades, loitering munitions and kit
Senior NCO training teams now analyze operational kit and provide new equipment training to units.
Updates on soldier gear cold weather, targeting, body armor
New gear coming, as improvements to legacy gear continue.
Apps to drive how soldiers use Army’s ‘mixed reality’ device
Devices being evaluated by soldiers ahead of 2025 fielding.
Sig Sauer plans to expand ammunition factory in central Arkansas
Sig Sauer plans a $150 million expansion of its Elite Performance Ammunition manufacturing facility in central Arkansas.