The U.S. Army's chief of staff told Congress the M4 Carbine's 5.56mm round can't penetrate modern enemy body armor plates and believes Infantry units need a more powerful rifle than the M4. Gen.

Up to 40% lighter than the original, the V1.3 version for the French Army includes new software functionality for units tasked with supporting sharpshooters and mortar teams, a new load carrying ...

The U.S. Army's chief of staff revealed Thursday the M4 Carbine's 5.56mm round can't penetrate modern enemy body armor plates and plans to arm infantry units with rifles chambered for a more ...

The US Army is preparing to test a new body armor tailored to fit female soldiers. Body armor is a blessing and a curse for soldiers. Modern tactical armor has saved thousands of lives from ...

Female soldiers in the U.S. Army have spent years fighting on modern battlefields with body armor designed for men. But the Army plans to change that poor-fitting scenario by field-testing new ...

The core of most modern military body armor is a plate that is meant to stop a rifle bullet. While older systems such as flak vests (which are still the only standard issue system) or police vests ...