A Russian program to modernize the country’s ground forces is promising big advances in body armor technology. And we mean big: The Russian military equipment manufacturer Rostec promises the armor ...

The Marine Corps is looking to reduce the weight of its .50 caliber ammunition in an effort to increase speed and survivability for Marines on the battlefield. On Sept. 26, Marine Corps Systems ...

Key Point: While .50 caliber resistant body armor exists, it’s impractical for the average infantryman. Heavy machine guns and sniper rifles in .50 caliber are some of the most feared weapons for the ...

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