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News

Why Russia cannot produce enough munitions to keep pace with combat in Ukraine Why Russia cannot produce enough munitions to keep pace with combat in Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 15 2022

News

Russia has expended so much ammo in Ukraine it’s now dipping into 40-year-old stockpiles Russia has expended so much ammo in Ukraine it’s now dipping into 40-year-old stockpiles

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 13 2022

Tech & Tactics

The Army wants one shoulder-launched munition to rule them all The Army wants one shoulder-launched munition to rule them all

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 7 2022

News

US reportedly made sure HIMARS given to Ukraine couldn’t fire long-range missiles US reportedly made sure HIMARS given to Ukraine couldn’t fire long-range missiles

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 6 2022

News

Here are the US weapons Ukraine would need to sink Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Here are the US weapons Ukraine would need to sink Russia’s Black Sea Fleet

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 8 2022

History

That time the Army tried to develop a missile guided by pigeons That time the Army tried to develop a missile guided by pigeons

By Max Hauptman

/ Nov 7 2022

News

No more ambiguity: US Troops will defend Taiwan if China invades, Biden says No more ambiguity: US Troops will defend Taiwan if China invades, Biden says

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 19 2022

News

Army plans to ‘nearly triple’ production of artillery shells after US gives nearly 1 million to Ukraine Army plans to ‘nearly triple’ production of artillery shells after US gives nearly 1 million to Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 15 2022

News

Humvee gunner in Ukraine runs out of .50 cal ammo, switches to rockets in viral video Humvee gunner in Ukraine runs out of .50 cal ammo, switches to rockets in viral video

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 9 2022

News

US calls in Apaches, AC-130s, and artillery to take on militants after Syria rocket attacks US calls in Apaches, AC-130s, and artillery to take on militants after Syria rocket attacks

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 25 2022

News

How the MiG-29 went from the ‘bad guy’ plane to the underdog against Russia How the MiG-29 went from the ‘bad guy’ plane to the underdog against Russia

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 10 2022

News

Experts doubt China is gearing up to invade Taiwan under the guise of training Experts doubt China is gearing up to invade Taiwan under the guise of training

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 3 2022

History

The story behind the ‘pickle’ button that US military pilots use to drop bombs The story behind the ‘pickle’ button that US military pilots use to drop bombs

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 27 2022

News

A-10 pilot explains how the Warthog’s depleted uranium rounds turn tank armor against itself A-10 pilot explains how the Warthog’s depleted uranium rounds turn tank armor against itself

/ Jul 27 2022

News

How structural racism led to the biggest mutiny in US Navy history How structural racism led to the biggest mutiny in US Navy history

By William Jung

/ Jun 14 2022

Tech & Tactics

Hands-on with the Barrett MRAD, the US military’s favorite new sniper rifle Hands-on with the Barrett MRAD, the US military’s favorite new sniper rifle

By Daniel Terrill

/ Jan 28 2022

News

These soldiers cleared a path through 145 unexploded artillery rounds so senior officials could visit a building These soldiers cleared a path through 145 unexploded artillery rounds so senior officials could visit a building

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 10 2022

News

US military apologizes for misidentifying the bombs that may have killed dozens of civilians in Syria US military apologizes for misidentifying the bombs that may have killed dozens of civilians in Syria

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 16 2021

News

This could be the Army’s next-generation bomb suit for EOD techs This could be the Army’s next-generation bomb suit for EOD techs

/ Nov 11 2021

News

The Army’s new tank munition combines the power of four rounds into one The Army’s new tank munition combines the power of four rounds into one

By Haley Britzky

/ Nov 4 2021

News

Marines investigating after missing 155mm artillery rounds turn up at Camp Pendleton Marines investigating after missing 155mm artillery rounds turn up at Camp Pendleton

By Paul Szoldra

/ Oct 28 2021

News

This Air Force commando called in 688,000 pounds of bombs in one battle This Air Force commando called in 688,000 pounds of bombs in one battle

/ Oct 15 2021

Culture

The crazy scene in ‘Three Kings’ with C4-laced footballs was more accurate than you might think The crazy scene in ‘Three Kings’ with C4-laced footballs was more accurate than you might think

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 2 2021

Culture

Watch these guys set off a massive firework in their garage Watch these guys set off a massive firework in their garage

/ Jul 2 2021

News

Oops, I Did It Again: Airmen Lose Machine Gun After Losing Box Of Grenades Oops, I Did It Again: Airmen Lose Machine Gun After Losing Box Of Grenades

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 15 2021

News

Recon Marine accused of dumping stolen grenades, thousands of rounds of ammo into California ravine Recon Marine accused of dumping stolen grenades, thousands of rounds of ammo into California ravine

By Paul Szoldra

/ May 26 2021

News

Inside the Army’s new training program for special operations bomb techs Inside the Army’s new training program for special operations bomb techs

/ Apr 22 2021

News

‘It’s only four more laps’ — EOD soldier sets a world record running a mile in a 96-pound bomb suit ‘It’s only four more laps’ — EOD soldier sets a world record running a mile in a 96-pound bomb suit

/ Apr 19 2021

Tech & Tactics

7.62 NATO vs .308 Winchester ammo: What’s the difference? 7.62 NATO vs .308 Winchester ammo: What’s the difference?

/ Mar 30 2021

News

See The Suicide Tractors And DIY Rounds ISIS Lost In Mosul See The Suicide Tractors And DIY Rounds ISIS Lost In Mosul

/ Mar 2 2021

Tech & Tactics

Drones pose the biggest threat to US troops in the Middle East since IEDs, top general says Drones pose the biggest threat to US troops in the Middle East since IEDs, top general says

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 8 2021

News

Somebody stole 10 pounds of C4 from Twentynine Palms Somebody stole 10 pounds of C4 from Twentynine Palms

By Jared Keller

/ Feb 8 2021

News

The Marine Corps is eyeing a long-range robot boat that can nail targets with kamikaze drones The Marine Corps is eyeing a long-range robot boat that can nail targets with kamikaze drones

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 27 2021

News

An Air Force F-16 just fired off a pair of swarming munitions for the first time An Air Force F-16 just fired off a pair of swarming munitions for the first time

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 20 2021

News

The Pentagon’s New Super Weapon Is Basically A Weaponized Meteor Strike The Pentagon’s New Super Weapon Is Basically A Weaponized Meteor Strike

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 11 2021

News

The Taliban is using magnetic ‘sticky bombs’ to assassinate Afghan officials The Taliban is using magnetic ‘sticky bombs’ to assassinate Afghan officials

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 17 2020

Tech & Tactics

Who names a rocket launcher ‘Carl’? New laser-guided round Who names a rocket launcher ‘Carl’? New laser-guided round

By Patrick Baker

/ Dec 10 2020

News

Should the Army switch from 5.56mm to 6.8mm ammo? Should the Army switch from 5.56mm to 6.8mm ammo?

By Chris Capelluto

/ Dec 10 2020

News

You can now buy the ammo specially made for the Army’s new handgun You can now buy the ammo specially made for the Army’s new handgun

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

News

Army On Track To Field ‘More Realistic’ Training Rounds Army On Track To Field ‘More Realistic’ Training Rounds

By Adam Linehan

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

What’s On A B-1B Lancer Aircrew’s Wish List? Room For More Bombs What’s On A B-1B Lancer Aircrew’s Wish List? Room For More Bombs

By

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

The Pentagon’s Next Supersonic Bullet Is Almost Ready To See Action The Pentagon’s Next Supersonic Bullet Is Almost Ready To See Action

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

News

Amtrac Marines Are Getting Their Mine Clearance Launchers Back Amtrac Marines Are Getting Their Mine Clearance Launchers Back

/ Dec 10 2020

News

The DoD Has A $700 Million Ammunition Problem In Afghanistan The DoD Has A $700 Million Ammunition Problem In Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

News

How Many Air Force Bombs Dropped On ISIS In Iraq And Syria Were ‘Duds’? How Many Air Force Bombs Dropped On ISIS In Iraq And Syria Were ‘Duds’?

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

Watch Exploding Fridge Target Practice Fail In The Worst Possible Way Watch Exploding Fridge Target Practice Fail In The Worst Possible Way

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

Need A Hand? These Advanced New Bomb Disposal Robots Can Help With That Need A Hand? These Advanced New Bomb Disposal Robots Can Help With That

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

DoD Has Contaminated Nearly 40 Million Acres By Burning Old Munitions DoD Has Contaminated Nearly 40 Million Acres By Burning Old Munitions

By

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

The Pentagon Has Dropped So Many Bombs On ISIS We’re Literally Running Out The Pentagon Has Dropped So Many Bombs On ISIS We’re Literally Running Out

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

News

The Army Has A Round That Punches Through 5.56mm-Resistant Armor The Army Has A Round That Punches Through 5.56mm-Resistant Armor

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

SOCOM Is Urgently Seeking Kamikaze Drones To Bomb The Hell Out Of ISIS SOCOM Is Urgently Seeking Kamikaze Drones To Bomb The Hell Out Of ISIS

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

The Military Has A Plan To Make Earth-Friendly Munitions The Military Has A Plan To Make Earth-Friendly Munitions

By Francis Horton

/ Dec 10 2020

News

Winchester Will Supply Ammo For The Army’s New Service Pistol Winchester Will Supply Ammo For The Army’s New Service Pistol

By Matthew Moss

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

Here’s What Happens When You Set Off 5000 Fireworks At Once Here’s What Happens When You Set Off 5000 Fireworks At Once

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

Believe It Or Not, This Is An 1,000-Year-Old Hand Grenade Believe It Or Not, This Is An 1,000-Year-Old Hand Grenade

By Adam Linehan

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

Ammo Is Expensive. Here’s How To Make Your Own Ammo Is Expensive. Here’s How To Make Your Own

By Sarah Sicard

/ Dec 10 2020

News

Watch The Navy Drop Earthquake-Sized Bombs Off The Florida Coast Watch The Navy Drop Earthquake-Sized Bombs Off The Florida Coast

By Sarah Sicard

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

This Ultimate Doomsday Rifle Shoots 21 Different Calibers Of Ammunition This Ultimate Doomsday Rifle Shoots 21 Different Calibers Of Ammunition

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

Why The US Military Should Switch To Hollow-Points Why The US Military Should Switch To Hollow-Points

By Christian Beekman

/ Dec 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

Here’s What Happens When You Launch A Rocket Under A Frozen Lake Here’s What Happens When You Launch A Rocket Under A Frozen Lake

By Brian Adam Jones

/ Dec 10 2020

News

Watch the Air Force use a hypersonic bullet to blast a drone out of the sky Watch the Air Force use a hypersonic bullet to blast a drone out of the sky

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 5 2020

Tech & Tactics

Trump Is Making Good On His Promise To ‘Bomb The Sht’ Out Of Terrorists Trump Is Making Good On His Promise To ‘Bomb The Sht’ Out Of Terrorists

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 2 2020

News

The Marine Corps is on the hunt for a kamikaze drone swarm to back up grunts on the battlefield The Marine Corps is on the hunt for a kamikaze drone swarm to back up grunts on the battlefield

By Jared Keller

/ Nov 29 2020

Tech & Tactics

This adorable little rat is trained to sniff out landmines — and he’s way better than EOD This adorable little rat is trained to sniff out landmines — and he’s way better than EOD

/ Nov 25 2020