FN’s MTL-30 wins the Army’s Precision Grenadier contest for a next-gen grenade launcher
Hopefully, leaps in technology and weapon development will make the MTL-30 a success and American Soldiers more lethal.
Can older candidates make it through special operations selection?
Older candidates have a lot to offer to their teammates, but they also face a unique set of challenges when going through Selection.
Which service did best in the military recruiting boom? The numbers are in
Ever since November 2024, military recruiting has enjoyed a remarkable tailwind.
These aircrew survival weapons have ensured US airmen stayed alive in rough situations
The aircrew survival weapon is a pilot’s last-ditch tool after ejection. It’s primarily intended to give the pilot a tool to stay alive in a rough situation.
In the Army what goes around comes around
“Remember me, sergeant?”
5 benefits that martial arts can have for veterans
Punch it, kick it, wrestle it, slam it, whatever just go do it. Learn something new and improve your mental and physical health.
The technologies that will unlock the next generation of firearms
The future of lethality will revolve around the accessories attached to the rifle and the ammo that it fires.
Iconic Black Hawk helicopter has been turned into a drone
Sikorski has turned America’s most prolific military helicopter, the UH-60 Black Hawk, into a fully unmanned drone aircraft.
These are all of the US military’s surface-launched precision munitions
These are the surface-to-air and surface-to-surface advanced munitions available to U.S. commanders and policymakers.
SOCOM’s new commander is an experienced special operations leader
As the former commander of NSWDG and JSOC, the Texas-native should prove a capable and reliable leader of the nation’s special operations forces.
Energy drinks were the unsung hero of the Global War on Terror
Despite their health risks, energy drinks helped fuel troops during the Global War on Terror and are now in big demand in Ukraine.
What happened after a parachute opened accidentally during a jump operation
The rule was if any part of the parachute made its way to the outside of the aircraft the owner must follow it out immediately.
These are all of America’s air-launched precision-guided munitions
Among the most advanced weapon systems in the U.S. military’s arsenal are precision-guided munitions.
How hand-to-hand combat training in the US military has evolved
Martial arts can help teach discipline, promote physical fitness, and unlock controlled aggression.
ST Idaho: The Special Forces team that vanished in the jungle
ST Idaho inserted on the morning hours of May 20, 1968 and sent the standard “Team Okay” message over the net. That was the last time anyone heard of them.
Preparing to foil a possible highjacking in Miami with the Delta Force
I was told to change into a suit and pack light for a one-week trip to Miami.
Army marks first aerial drone-on-drone kill as new lethal UAS course gets underway
In August, the Army marked another milestone in the integration of killer drones into the force.
SOCOM’s latest rifles embrace the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge
The Creedmoor does a lot of things right and will likely be SOCOM’s preferred cartridge for the near future.
The social hierarchy of US special operations units
Let’s start at the bottom of the social hierarchy. I’m sorry, Marine Raiders, but you’re still the new kids on the block.
Is the Army’s new M7 rifle a step back over its predecessor?
The idea behind the M7 appears valid, however whether its implementation is realistic remains to be seen.
How to get through Special Forces selection? Don’t be the ‘Grey Man’
Despite what a lot of advice says, being the “Grey Man” during Special Forces selection will guarantee that you get kicked out.
How US Special Forces took on Wagner Group mercenaries in an intense 4-hour battle
In February 2018, a small group of American special operations troops were attacked by Wagner Group mercenaries in Syria.
Explosive mishaps in Delta Force: Learning from mistakes
To refuse to work with explosives due to fear of potential consequences is grounds for release from the Unit.
Shotguns excel at many scenarios and can offer a lot to the American military
The combat shotgun remains a niche tool, but one that’s underutilized by military forces.
Ahead of the upcoming MV-75 aircraft, Army aviators train in first tiltrotor flights
All this advance work will prepare the Army for the arrival of a first MV-75 prototype from Bell, currently expected at the end of 2026.