New rifle, light machine gun headed to close combat troopsThe weapons are going to infantry, scouts, combat engineers and special operations.By Todd South16 months ago
Colt is back (sort of) — This time with an updated version of the US military M4 rifleUnder everybody’s radar at this year’s Shooting, Hunting Outdoor trade show in Las Vegas, Colt quietly announced a revamp of its battle-tested M4 military rifle, introducing the new “CM5” rifle to the shooting public.By Christian Lowe4 years ago
M4 carbine training and qualification comes to Air Force basic trainingBasic trainees can now qualify on the M4 carbine and earn their small-arms expert marksmanship ribbon there.By Stephen Losey5 years ago
Aircrews are carrying more emergency firepowerThe GAU-5A Aircrew Self Defense Weapon is now being included in some aircrews' survival kits.By Brian Mackley5 years ago
New in 2019: The Army and Marines will test-fire next-gen weapon prototypes this summerNew methods of firing a completely different bullet will be on display at the test fire.By Todd South5 years ago
Major changes for small arms are on the way with the Army’s SAW replacementFive companies have until June to submit their prototypes.By Todd South6 years ago