This 50-round drum magazine for 7.62mm could lighten the load for machine gunners

While the 30-round magazines are in use, the military is still evaluating the drum versions.

DoD just bought this formidable new sniper rifle in .300 PRC

The MRAD rifle is chambered in .300 PRC, a different caliber than what is being asked for in the Advanced Sniper Rifle program.

This company is building ‘barrier-penetrating' 5.56mm rounds for the Marines

The bullets are for penetrating barriers such as windshields and doors while still retaining enough mass and energy to be lethal against the target.

Special operations snipers are getting a new, upgraded riflescope

The scope gives shooters a more consistent picture when magnifying targets.

Here’s one of the big guns competing to be SOCOM’s next lightweight medium machine gun

The .338 NM machine gun is lighter than the current M240 in 7.62mm but can shoot with some of the same effects as the .50 caliber, a much heavier platform.

The military is looking for a leap-ahead weapons fire control system. Could this system be the answer?

Three of the basic requirements of the Next Generation Squad Weapon program's new fire control are met with the Sig Sauer BDX.

This flash bang grenade has safety, tactical and timing features not available in the military today

Under evaluation by the Air Force, the device could see use by troops in many forms.

Check out the new laser/light combo ‘pistol enhancer’ for the military’s new handgun

The pistol enhancer will give shooters quicker target acquisition in low-light situations.

These moving, robotic targets can modernize any range and keep Marines, soldiers shooting sharp

Marines have tested them already and are continuing evaluations for potential adoption into marksmanship programs.

These new non-lethal options can help troops fighting in cities

The call for increased lethality is being heard across all of the services, but there are still missions that need a non-lethal touch.

Could the M27 solve some small arms problems for the Army, Marines?

The M27 is being issued to all members of the Marine infantry squad instead of the M4. But subtle changes to the rifle could also solve small arms problems for both the Army and Marine Corps.

Will the Army pick a bullpup for its new rifle? Several gun makers have solutions if it does.

As Army leaders look to the service’s next standard issue rifle or carbine, a lot of options are on the table.

This drum mag could be the answer for Marine IAR gunners who need to pour on the fire

The Marine Corps has been reportedly testing a new high-capacity magazine for infantrymen carrying the M27 IAR.

Modular Handgun System competitors on display for public

Two competitors for the Modular Handgun System contract are now for civilian consumption. The Glock 19X and the Beretta APX were both on display at the annual Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The ‘Rattler’: This ultra-compact rifle provides concealed carry for special ops troops

This rifle is dubbed the world's smallest, and it was developed for special operations missions.

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