The ADE 651 bomb detector was one of the worst cases of fraud in military history
Fraud in military spending is sadly a crime that’s committed all too often.... Read more.
5 creative wartime inventions that broke the mold
These are five times that creativity beat out doctrine. ... Read more.
Army unveils its first new offensive hand grenade in nearly 60 years
The U.S. Army has approved the new M111, its first new offensive hand grenade since the now-retired Mk3A2 entered service in 1968.... Read more.
The Marine Corps is keeping the M27 rifle – and that’s a good thing
The Corps is making the right decision in sticking with the M27.... Read more.
German military goes against tradition and chooses a non-German weapon as its new handgun
The P13 isn’t particularly innovative but still is a modern semi-automatic handgun.... Read more.
These five firearms died at the prototype stage, but their influence is still felt
Today, we will look at five weapons that were doomed into the prototype graveyard.... Read more.
This is what made the MP7 SEAL Team 6’s favorite Personal Defense Weapon
The MP7 is a great weapon that uses a very unique round. It is no wonder that is used by some of the world's most elite operators.... Read more.
New frontiers in anti-drone munitions were on display at SHOT Show 2026
At SHOT Show 2026 expo, Sandboxx News had the opportunity to see three new dedicated anti-drone munitions.... Read more.
Project MAHEM was DARPA’s attempt at destroying armor by using electromagnetism
DARPA's Project MAHEM sought to take out armor more efficiently by using electromagnetic fields.... Read more.
America’s attempts at creating internally suppressed ammunition during Vietnam
The Vietnam War was the proving ground for new ideas.... Read more.