Weapons(Page 9)

News, explainers, and analysis of military hardware: From small arms to nukes and everything in between.

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US Special Operations Forces Are Getting A Long-Awaited Silent Weapons Upgrade
Guns

US Special Operations Forces Are Getting A Long-Awaited Silent Weapons Upgrade

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 1, 2018

Congress Limits Funding For M27 Automatic Rifles For Infantry Marines
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Congress Limits Funding For M27 Automatic Rifles For Infantry Marines

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 27, 2018

Remember The Army’s Hellish Search For A New Sidearm With A Commemorative M17
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Remember The Army’s Hellish Search For A New Sidearm With A Commemorative M17

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 23, 2018

You Can Now Own A Top-Shelf Tommy Gun Chambered In 9mm
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You Can Now Own A Top-Shelf Tommy Gun Chambered In 9mm

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 13, 2018

From Spencer Rifles to M-16s: A History Of The Weapons US Troops Wield In War
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From Spencer Rifles to M-16s: A History Of The Weapons US Troops Wield In War

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 10, 2018

China Claims This ‘Laser AK-47’ Can Set You On Fire. That’s Probably Bullsh*t
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China Claims This ‘Laser AK-47’ Can Set You On Fire. That’s Probably Bullsh*t

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 2, 2018

China Just Blew The US Navy’s Electromagnetic Railgun Out Of The Water
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China Just Blew The US Navy’s Electromagnetic Railgun Out Of The Water

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 25, 2018

The Legendary B-52 Stratofortress Is Getting A Buttload Of New Bombs
Munitions

The Legendary B-52 Stratofortress Is Getting A Buttload Of New Bombs

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 22, 2018

That Missing Machine Gun From Minot Turned Up In The Worst Possible Place
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That Missing Machine Gun From Minot Turned Up In The Worst Possible Place

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 21, 2018

Colonel Fired For Losing Machine Gun, Grenades Headed To Air Force Special Operations Command
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Colonel Fired For Losing Machine Gun, Grenades Headed To Air Force Special Operations Command

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 15, 2018

What If The Trump-Kim Summit Wasn’t Really About Nuclear Disarmament?
Nuclear

What If The Trump-Kim Summit Wasn’t Really About Nuclear Disarmament?

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Jun 13, 2018

Elon Musk’s Boring Company Flamethrower Has Finally Arrived — Just Don’t Call It That
Weapons

Elon Musk’s Boring Company Flamethrower Has Finally Arrived — Just Don’t Call It That

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 10, 2018

Yet Another Civil War Casualty, This Time By Cannonball Explosion
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Yet Another Civil War Casualty, This Time By Cannonball Explosion

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Jun 6, 2018

Old School: Army Recruits Will Again Test On Iron Sights During Basic Training
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Old School: Army Recruits Will Again Test On Iron Sights During Basic Training

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 4, 2018

The Army And Marine Corps Are Checking Their M4s And M16s For A Dangerous Glitch
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The Army And Marine Corps Are Checking Their M4s And M16s For A Dangerous Glitch

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 2, 2018

Russia Is Eyeing A Minigun Ammo Backpack Straight Out Of ‘Predator’
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Russia Is Eyeing A Minigun Ammo Backpack Straight Out Of ‘Predator’

By Brad Howard

Posted on May 26, 2018

Airmen Who Protected US Missile Silos Were Tripping On LSD Between Shifts
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Airmen Who Protected US Missile Silos Were Tripping On LSD Between Shifts

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 25, 2018

Air Force Fires Commander Of Security Unit That Lost Grenades, Machine Gun
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Air Force Fires Commander Of Security Unit That Lost Grenades, Machine Gun

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 23, 2018

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 18, 2018

A Leaked Report Details More Problems With The M27. A Marine Weapons Expert Says They’re Old News
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A Leaked Report Details More Problems With The M27. A Marine Weapons Expert Says They’re Old News

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 15, 2018

The Airmen Who Protect US Missile Silos Need Your Help Finding The Explosives They Lost
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The Airmen Who Protect US Missile Silos Need Your Help Finding The Explosives They Lost

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 15, 2018

The Details Of The CMP’s Upcoming Army Surplus M1911 Pistol Sale Are Finally Here
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The Details Of The CMP’s Upcoming Army Surplus M1911 Pistol Sale Are Finally Here

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 10, 2018

So Long, 5.56: The Army Is Testing A Bigger Bullet For Its SAW And Carbine Replacements
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So Long, 5.56: The Army Is Testing A Bigger Bullet For Its SAW And Carbine Replacements

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 10, 2018

Report: The Army’s Hellfire-Enabled Stryker Vehicles Are Headed To Europe To Counter Russia Sooner Than Expected
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Report: The Army’s Hellfire-Enabled Stryker Vehicles Are Headed To Europe To Counter Russia Sooner Than Expected

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 8, 2018

Get You A Man Who Looks At You The Way Gronk Looks At This Minigun
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Get You A Man Who Looks At You The Way Gronk Looks At This Minigun

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on May 8, 2018

Mystery Lasers Are Messing With US Pilots Near A Critical Overseas Base
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Mystery Lasers Are Messing With US Pilots Near A Critical Overseas Base

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 3, 2018

New Study Says Shoulder-Fired Weapons Are Hazardous For The Brain
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New Study Says Shoulder-Fired Weapons Are Hazardous For The Brain

By Adam Linehan

Posted on May 1, 2018

The Marines Are Buying M27 Rifles At Half Price After Lawmaker Meltdown
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The Marines Are Buying M27 Rifles At Half Price After Lawmaker Meltdown

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 28, 2018

North Korea Says It Will End Missile Tests, Close Nuclear Test Site
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North Korea Says It Will End Missile Tests, Close Nuclear Test Site

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Apr 21, 2018

France Had Some Issues Firing Ze Missiles During The Syria Strikes
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France Had Some Issues Firing Ze Missiles During The Syria Strikes

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 19, 2018

The Army Wants To By Thousands Of New M16 Rifles, But Not For US Soldiers
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The Army Wants To By Thousands Of New M16 Rifles, But Not For US Soldiers

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 12, 2018

The Air Force’s Futuristic Laser Cannon May Never Get Off The Ground
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The Air Force’s Futuristic Laser Cannon May Never Get Off The Ground

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 12, 2018

The Marine Corps Is Finally Getting The Sniper Rifle It Deserves
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The Marine Corps Is Finally Getting The Sniper Rifle It Deserves

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 3, 2018

This Iconic Vietnam-Era Rocket Launcher Just Got A Major Upgrade, And Marines Say It’s A ‘Game Changer’
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This Iconic Vietnam-Era Rocket Launcher Just Got A Major Upgrade, And Marines Say It’s A ‘Game Changer’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 31, 2018

That’s Rotten! Why Gun Crews In The Age Of Wooden Ships Aimed Low
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That’s Rotten! Why Gun Crews In The Age Of Wooden Ships Aimed Low

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Mar 29, 2018

The Army Is Eyeing This Beastly 40mm Cannon For Its Ground Combat Vehicles
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The Army Is Eyeing This Beastly 40mm Cannon For Its Ground Combat Vehicles

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 28, 2018

The US Is Shutting Down A Russian Consulate Near A Major Navy Nuclear Arsenal
Nuclear

The US Is Shutting Down A Russian Consulate Near A Major Navy Nuclear Arsenal

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 26, 2018

This Footage Of Patriot Missile Interceptors In Action In Saudi Arabia Is Totally Nuts
Missiles

This Footage Of Patriot Missile Interceptors In Action In Saudi Arabia Is Totally Nuts

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 26, 2018

YouTube Is Coming For Your Gun Videos
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YouTube Is Coming For Your Gun Videos

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 22, 2018

Everyone In The US Military Is Getting A Taste of The Army’s New Handgun
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Everyone In The US Military Is Getting A Taste of The Army’s New Handgun

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 21, 2018

The Marine Corps’ New Rifle Is Super Expensive — And No One Knows Why
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The Marine Corps’ New Rifle Is Super Expensive — And No One Knows Why

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 21, 2018

A Handful Of Lucky Soldiers Are Already Rocking The Army’s Newest Laser Weapon Downrange
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A Handful Of Lucky Soldiers Are Already Rocking The Army’s Newest Laser Weapon Downrange

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 15, 2018

When Exactly Should You Use A Shotgun? Check This Gritty 1970s Police Training Video
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When Exactly Should You Use A Shotgun? Check This Gritty 1970s Police Training Video

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 15, 2018

These Russian Special Forces Gunfighting Moves Are Beautiful And Ridiculous
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These Russian Special Forces Gunfighting Moves Are Beautiful And Ridiculous

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 6, 2018

Watch This Unintentionally Hilarious Clip Of A CNN Reporter Firing An AR-15
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Watch This Unintentionally Hilarious Clip Of A CNN Reporter Firing An AR-15

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 3, 2018

Russia Claims Its New ICBM Can Evade US Defenses. Don’t Worry, We Couldn’t Stop The Old Ones Either
Missiles

Russia Claims Its New ICBM Can Evade US Defenses. Don’t Worry, We Couldn’t Stop The Old Ones Either

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 2, 2018

Combat Troops Have Been Complaining About The M4 And M16 For Years. Now The Pentagon Is Doing Something About It
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Combat Troops Have Been Complaining About The M4 And M16 For Years. Now The Pentagon Is Doing Something About It

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 1, 2018

Customers Threaten Boycott After Dick’s Sporting Goods Bans Sale Of Assault-Style Rifles
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Customers Threaten Boycott After Dick’s Sporting Goods Bans Sale Of Assault-Style Rifles

Posted on Mar 1, 2018

The Army Says Its Next-Generation Assault Rifle Will Pack A Punch Like A Tank’s Main Gun
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The Army Says Its Next-Generation Assault Rifle Will Pack A Punch Like A Tank’s Main Gun

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 28, 2018

Pentagon’s Policy On Tracking Troops’ Personal Weapons: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
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Pentagon’s Policy On Tracking Troops’ Personal Weapons: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 27, 2018

The Marine Corps May Finally Get A New Sniper Rifle — Just Not The One They Need
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The Marine Corps May Finally Get A New Sniper Rifle — Just Not The One They Need

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 23, 2018

What Do Combat Vets Think Of Trump’s Proposal To Arm Teachers Against School Shootings?
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What Do Combat Vets Think Of Trump’s Proposal To Arm Teachers Against School Shootings?

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 22, 2018

The Navy’s Electromagnetic Railgun Is Both Alive And Dead
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The Navy’s Electromagnetic Railgun Is Both Alive And Dead

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 17, 2018

The Army Is Making Good On Its Pledge To Bring Back The Carl Gustaf — With A Major Vengeance
Weapons

The Army Is Making Good On Its Pledge To Bring Back The Carl Gustaf — With A Major Vengeance

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 14, 2018

The Army Plans On Stockpiling Thousands Of Artillery Shells Ahead Of The Next Big War
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The Army Plans On Stockpiling Thousands Of Artillery Shells Ahead Of The Next Big War

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 14, 2018

Congress Tries Again To Restore Gun Rights To Veterans With Caretakers
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Congress Tries Again To Restore Gun Rights To Veterans With Caretakers

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 9, 2018

The Mother Of All Bombs Is Waiting Patiently For An Encore In Afghanistan
Munitions

The Mother Of All Bombs Is Waiting Patiently For An Encore In Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 8, 2018

SOCOM Is Snatching Up A Handful Of Feisty New Personal Defense Weapons
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SOCOM Is Snatching Up A Handful Of Feisty New Personal Defense Weapons

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 7, 2018

Why The Government Can’t Stop Elon Musk’s Flamethrower, According To A Former ATF Weapons Expert
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Why The Government Can’t Stop Elon Musk’s Flamethrower, According To A Former ATF Weapons Expert

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 6, 2018

US Revives Idea Of Limited Nuclear War That Doesn’t Destroy The Planet
Nuclear

US Revives Idea Of Limited Nuclear War That Doesn’t Destroy The Planet

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 3, 2018

Here’s What We Know About China’s Secretive Electromagnetic Railgun
Weapons

Here’s What We Know About China’s Secretive Electromagnetic Railgun

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 2, 2018

Army, Sig Sauer ‘Confident’ In Modular Handgun System Despite Alarming DoD Report
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Army, Sig Sauer ‘Confident’ In Modular Handgun System Despite Alarming DoD Report

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 1, 2018

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

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

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 30, 2018

The Army’s Brand New Handgun Already Has Some Major Problems
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The Army’s Brand New Handgun Already Has Some Major Problems

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 30, 2018