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WARFIGHTING SYSTEMS
THE TRADEOFFS THAT SHAPE COMBAT POWER.
HOW FAR BEFORE IT STOPS BEING AN 81?
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.
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