— FROM THE WEAPON TO THE FORMATION

WARFIGHTING SYSTEMS

THE SPEC SHEET. WHAT SURVIVES CONTACT.

WHERE DOES THE 81 CATCH UP TO THE 120?

E81: THE 81MM MOVING INTO 120 TERRITORY

The Army is pushing the 81mm mortar toward 120mm range and effects, pairing a new round with faster mobility and modern fire control.

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HOW LIGHT BEFORE IT STOPS BEING A MACHINE GUN?

FAMG: CUTTING FIVE POUNDS OFF THE MK 46

SOCOM wants the Mk 46’s replacement down to ten pounds. The harder part is keeping everything that makes it a machine gun.