New Army ammo facility to supply millions of 6.8 mm rounds annually
The 450,000-square-foot plant in Independence, Missouri, is expected to be fully operational by 2028.
By Todd South
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Air Force, Space Force recruits to carry practice rifles at boot camp
Service leaders believe restarting the weapons-handling initiative earlier on will better prepare recruits for the real-world operational environment.
New rifle, light machine gun headed to close combat troops
The weapons are going to infantry, scouts, combat engineers and special operations.
By Todd South
Colt is back (sort of) — This time with an updated version of the US military M4 rifle
Under 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 Lowe
M4 carbine training and qualification comes to Air Force basic training
Basic trainees can now qualify on the M4 carbine and earn their small-arms expert marksmanship ribbon there.
Aircrews are carrying more emergency firepower
The GAU-5A Aircrew Self Defense Weapon is now being included in some aircrews' survival kits.
By Brian Mackley