Some pictures have emerged of a new-era Russian tank that’s scheduled to be debuted next week, when Russia commemorates the 70th anniversary of its victory in the Second World War on May 9. Russia’s new Armata tank appeared in public…
Military Weapons
Army tests Pulser ray gun attachment for M4
The U.S. military began testing on an electric ray gun defense weapon that may potentially provide a new level of protection for combat troops in overseas war zones. According to the Tech Times, the “Burke Pulser”, named after its developer,…
Germany says military will stop using gun ‘that can’t shoot straight when hot’
German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen has stated that the military will stop using an assault rifle that does not shoot straight per field tests in warm temperatures. The weapon, which has been in use since the 1990’s, has…
Joint light tactical vehicle top of list in budget request
The Army has named the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle as an intricate piece of equipment in its 2016 budget request. Twelve critical programs were named in the $127 billion Fiscal Year 2016 budget, all of which support mission command, joint…
Army looking for M4A1 upgrades
A new Army solicitation for an M4A1 upgrade package posted by the General Services Administration will modify the rifle to be similar to a modern AR-15. The package has been named the M4A1-Plus, M4A1+ for short. The reason for the…
Navy’s Electromagnetic Railgun in action
The Department of Defense has released footage of the Navy’s electromagnetic railgun which uses electricity instead of traditional chemical propellants to launch projectiles. It can fire a projectile faster, farther and with greater impact than a gun that uses gunpowder, sending…
