Much of the military’s most enduring gear was never supposed to last. Designed as temporary fixes or emergency solutions, ...

A soldier dons night vision goggles during a soldier touchpoint at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., in February 2021. (U.S. Army) FORT BELVOIR, Va. — When there’s a need for gear, the Army’s program ...

U.S. Army infantrymen carry a wide array of gear, including weapons, protective gear, and personal items, all essential for mission success and survival. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement?

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — One of the largest military bases in the U.S. is conducting a massive housecleaning of redundant and outdated military gear and hardware. Old Humvees and field radios ...

The days of stuffing Conex boxes full of any and all gear on hand and shipping them to a combat zone are over. The Army wants sleeker formations. The service is modernizing everything from night ...

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. – Imagine this: You've stashed away a few treasured items, trusting they'll be safe and sound for when you need them. Fast forward to the moment you open the storage, only to ...

On September 15, 2025, the U.S. Army issued new directives for personal grooming and military uniforms, sometimes called "fatigues," after a full review of its policies. These new regulations tighten ...

The US Army has awarded a $1.7 million contract to develop an advanced robotic mannequin system for testing protective gear against chemical warfare agents. The Porton Man Robotic Test System, modeled ...

Rifles are on display at Platoon Convention, a trade show for military gear, at the SETEC convention center in southern Seoul ...