Constant innovation in military technology can help maintain a distinct advantage for those applying the tech. Aircraft were first introduced to the battlefield in World War I and played a much larger role in World War II and to far greater effect as technology improved over the years. While this is true with aircraft, it […]
Your squad’s newest weapons: armed drones, shoulder-fired missiles and air-bursting munitions 1 hour ago Beyond small arms: The Army is looking to upgrade armed drones and shoulder-fired rockets and add a new grenadier system for squads. (Army) Most of the attention for Army weapons changes has been focused in recent years on the Next Generation Squad Weapon, with versions that will replace both the M4 and the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon. But with increased firepower on all sides and more threats to handle than ever, the Army is working on improving hand grenades and shoulder-fired rockets, and finally finding a fix for the pesky problem of hitting enemy troops under cover.
Army s Precision Grenadier Program Is About to Face Its First Real Test
U.S. Army Rangers fire the Counter Defilade Target Engagement System during The 35th Annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning Ga., April 13, 2018. (U.S. Army/Spc. WIlliam Ploeg)
9 Apr 2021
Army Futures Command, or AFC, will soon decide whether weapons officials will get another shot at equipping infantry squads with a precision airburst weapon for killing enemy forces hiding behind cover.
Maneuver officials at Fort Benning, Georgia, announced in November that the Army would pursue the Precision Grenadier program to create a new weapon for launching explosive projectiles at enemies in defilade positions.