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10 Remarkable Origins of Everyday Military Gear, Places and Other Terms

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Military Stumped by Stolen Box of Armor-Piercing Grenades

When armor-piercing grenades showed up in an Atlanta backyard, it was another example of how the U.S. military's weapons are...

The now-defunct XM-25, seen here in a 2009 photo, was designed as a counter-defilade weapon. Now the U.S. Army is testing an experimental drone to perform the same function. (U.S. Army photo)
Army Tests Out Drone that Can Fire Grenades into Enemy Hideouts

U.S. Army weapons officials are testing an experimental drone armed with a multi-shot, 40mm grenade launcher.

FN MK 3 Fire Control Unit, which is designed to give grenadiers a complete sighting and aiming solution for 40mm grenade launchers. (Image: FN America LLC)
FN's Fire Control System May Offer Glimpse at Army's Next-Gen Weapon Tech

The FN Mk3 Fire Control Unit is designed to give operators a sighting and aiming solution for 40mm grenade launchers.

Spike's Tactical's ST Thumper is a weighted replica of the famed M79 grenade launcher. Photo: Spike's Tactical.
Spike's Tactical's ST Thumper -- A Functioning M79

If you have ever wanted an M79, Spike's Tactical makes a flair launcher that looks and feels just like the famed Vietnam War...

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