updated Tue. November 5, 2019
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DefenseNews.com
April 10, 2018
And a newer version of the device is even attachable to an assault rifle, similar to how one would attach an M203 grenade launcher. "You point in that direction, and when the drone flies into the cone ... the cheaper drones would just crash. But the better ones will fly back to base,” he added. "It can also trackÃÂ ...
Task & Purpose
April 3, 2018
So, little grasshoppers, I remember some 20 years ago I was visiting an experimental Army unit that was field testing new technologies and, just as importantly, new organizational structures to best use them. The lieutenant general overseeing all this told me that he thought the company commander of theÃÂ ...
Philippine Star
March 23, 2018
MANILA, Philippines — The San Juan City regional trial court yesterday sentenced to life in prison a suspected Abu Sayyaf rebel who was arrested in September 2016 for illegal possession of high-powered firearms and explosives. Branch 264 Judge Genie Gapas-Agbada found Kenneth Isa guilty of 11ÃÂ ...
Gizmodo
February 1, 2018
At first glance, the device does resemble a M203 grenade launcher, designed to mount under the barrel of various rifles. But the the mounting mechanism differs from the one found on a standard M203, and the “live grenade” itself appears to be an airsoft round built to hold plastic pellets, not an actualÃÂ ...
The National Interest Online (blog)
November 18, 2017
The iconic M203 has seen action with U.S. troops in every conflict since the Vietnam War. The original M203 was a result of the Army's 1967 Grenade Launcher Attachment Development (GLAD) program established after the failure of Colt's original XM148. Ironically, the Department of Defense selected aÃÂ ...
Task & Purpose
November 13, 2017
The iconic M203 has seen action with U.S. troops in every conflict since the Vietnam War. The original M203 was a result of the Army's 1967 Grenade Launcher Attachment Development (GLAD) program established after the failure of Colt's original XM148. Ironically, the Department of Defense selected aÃÂ ...
War Is Boring
June 28, 2017
In May 1963, the U.S. military asked industry to supply an underslung grenade launcher to complement the new AR-15 assault rifle that was then in early testing. The grenade-launcher program had its roots in the ultimately unsuccessful Special Purpose Individual Weapon program that had begun in 1951.
Task & Purpose
June 13, 2017
Unlike the M203, which is permanently affixed under the barrel of a rifle, the M320 can be fired as a standalone weapon. Additionally, the M320 loads from the side, allowing for longer projectiles with greater velocity, compared to the breech loading M203. Among the list of perks the M320 boasts: Its sight isÃÂ ...
We Are The Mighty (blog)
December 31, 1999
As the fight continues with radical Islamic terrorist groups, like ISIS, enemies have begun to use drones against the coalition. These drones aren't like the MQ-1 Predator (now retired) or the MQ-9 Reaper as used by the U.S. military. Instead, they're commercially available quadcopter drones, like the onesÃÂ ...
Southwest Times
January 18, 2018
Marine infantrymen employ the M16M4/A4 service rifle, the M203 grenade launcher and the M27 infantry automatic rifle. (IAR) Riflemen are the primary scouts, assault, and close combat forces available to Marines. They are the foundation of the Marine Infantry Organization. Marine Corps Recruits arrivingÃÂ ...
NBC4 Washington
January 17, 2018
“The caller then followed up with threatening statements about blowing up 'your cruiser' with a 'M203 grenade launcher' and further stated that an 'RPG' would also blow up 'your cruiser' while the individual sat in it. The caller indicated, during the call, that the individual would be blown out of the cruiser andÃÂ ...
Inquirer.net
January 16, 2018
The troops also recovered two M16 rifles, one M203 grenade launcher, six containers with assorted explosives and blasting caps, five sacks of rice, one generator set and personal belongings left behind by escaping rebels. “With that number of huts and the supplies found in the encounter site, they areÃÂ ...
The National Interest Online (blog)
November 18, 2017
The iconic M203 has seen action with U.S. troops in every conflict since the Vietnam War. The original M203 was a result of the Army's 1967 Grenade Launcher Attachment Development (GLAD) program established after the failure of Colt's original XM148. Ironically, the Department of Defense selected aÃÂ ...
Task & Purpose
November 13, 2017
The iconic M203 has seen action with U.S. troops in every conflict since the Vietnam War. The original M203 was a result of the Army's 1967 Grenade Launcher Attachment Development (GLAD) program established after the failure of Colt's original XM148. Ironically, the Department of Defense selected aÃÂ ...
Task & Purpose
November 13, 2017
The iconic M203 has seen action with U.S. troops in every conflict since the Vietnam War. The original M203 was a result of the Army's 1967 Grenade Launcher Attachment Development (GLAD) program established after the failure of Colt's original XM148. Ironically, the Department of Defense selected aÃÂ ...
War Is Boring
June 28, 2017
In May 1963, the U.S. military asked industry to supply an underslung grenade launcher to complement the new AR-15 assault rifle that was then in early testing. The grenade-launcher program had its roots in the ultimately unsuccessful Special Purpose Individual Weapon program that had begun in 1951.
Task & Purpose
June 13, 2017
Unlike the M203, which is permanently affixed under the barrel of a rifle, the M320 can be fired as a standalone weapon. Additionally, the M320 loads from the side, allowing for longer projectiles with greater velocity, compared to the breech loading M203. Among the list of perks the M320 boasts: Its sight isÃÂ ...
Task & Purpose
June 13, 2017
Unlike the M203, which is permanently affixed under the barrel of a rifle, the M320 can be fired as a standalone weapon. Additionally, the M320 loads from the side, allowing for longer projectiles with greater velocity, compared to the breech loading M203. Among the list of perks the M320 boasts: Its sight isÃÂ ...
Task & Purpose
June 9, 2017
The most significant difference between the M320 and the M203 is the former's ability to be used as a standalone system; the M203 is permanently affixed to a rifle. The old M203's leaf leaf sight can mess with your weapon's optics, too. But the sights on the M320 are more flexible, which makes you a bitÃÂ ...
IHS Jane's 360
June 5, 2017
The equipment includes 300 M4 carbines, 200 Glock 21 pistols, 4 M134D Gatling-style machine guns, and 100 M203 grenade launchers, the US embassy in Manila said in a 5 June statement. The JUSMAG also delivered 25 new Combat Rubber Raiding Craft with outboard motors to PMC headquarters inÃÂ ...
Gamasutra (blog)
December 31, 1999
There are some other layers like noise with tremolo, and sample of mechanical attack of an m203 grenade launcher. Then I just needed to create more variations for each layer and put it in the middleware. I hope this technique helps inspire you to make good sounds. You can find more information aboutÃÂ ...
Brownsville Herald
December 31, 1999
Garcia, Trujillo, Rippstine and Segura-Olvera sought to purchase an M203 grenade launcher between October 2016 and February 2017. The M203 grenade launcher is an attachment for a semi-automatic assault rifle, which originally was designed for use with an M16 rifle. However, unbeknownst to theÃÂ ...
Sun.Star
December 5, 2017
Authorities recovered two M4 rifle Bushmaster; two Baby M16 rifle with one M203; eight pieces grenade launchers/M203; 585 live ammunition of M16; 543 pieces live ammunition of caliber .45; 235 pieces live ammunition of 9mm; 60 pieces live ammunition of M14 rifle; 46 live ammunition of caliber 22; and ...
Sun.Star
December 4, 2017
Juliet C. Revita. THREE teenagers were killed after they burned an M203 grenade at Purok 9, Barangay Daliaon Plantation, Toril, Davao City. ... Also recovered from the area was one piece head of unexploded M203 grenade now at the custody of DCPO and will be turned over to Explosive Ordnance Unit.
Davao Today
December 4, 2017
The three, according to Gaspan, allegedly found an M203 grenade inside their relative's farm lot at Purok 9, Barangay Daliaon Plantation in Toril. They later “burned it causing the explosion,” Gaspan said on Monday, December 4. Bodies of the victims now lay at Vila Funeral Homes in Mcleod, Toril.
Inquirer.net
December 3, 2017
Senior Inspector Ma. Teresita Gaspan, spokesperson of the Davao City Police Office, said the incident took place in Barangay Daliaon Plantation in Toril district on Sunday morning. Gaspan said based on report by village officials, the children found an M203 grenade and threw it into an open flame.
Sun.Star
December 3, 2017
Police Regional Office (PRO)-Northern Mindanao spokesperson Superintendent Lemuel Gonda said the four policemen were hit by shrapnel from the M203 rifle grenade used by the NPA rebels during the attack. He said only Bernadas was confined at the hospital, as the rest were already in stable ...
Inquirer.net
December 3, 2017
DAVAO CITY – Three children were killed when a rifle grenade they threw into an open flame exploded on Sunday, the city police said. Senior Inspector Ma. Teresita Gaspan, spokesperson of the Davao City Police Office, said the incident took place in Barangay Daliaon Plantation in Toril district on Sunday ...
Brownsville Herald
December 2, 2017
According to the indictment, Garcia, Trujillo, Rippstine and Segura-Olvera sought to purchase a M203 grenade launcher between October 2016 and February 2017. The M203 grenade launcher is an attachment for a semi-automatic assault rifle, which originally was designed for use with an M16 rifle.
Brownsville Herald
December 1, 2017
According to the indictment, Garcia, Trujillo, Rippstine and Segura-Olvera sought to purchase a M203 grenade launcher between October 2016 and February 2017. The M203 grenade launcher is an attachment for a semi-automatic assault rifle, which originally was designed for use with an M16 rifle.
Manila Bulletin
November 30, 2017
Burgos said government troops seized 12 high-powered firearms, consisting of 10 M-16 rifles, one M-16 rifle with M203 grenade launcher, and an M-79 grenade launcher– from the encounter site. Two wounded terrorists were also given first aid by soldiers and were immediately taken to the nearest ...
The Daily Times
November 23, 2017
She used hand grenades and an M203 grenade launcher while maneuvering her team to cut off the enemy,” Brooks noted. “In 2008, Monica ...
Sun.Star
November 23, 2017
The recent surrenderees were identified as Alias Jeko from New Corella and surrendered to 60IB with his M16 rifle attached with a M203Â ...
GMA News
November 18, 2017
The arms cache that was found buried in an area in Torogan includes two M60 machine guns, three M16 rifles, and two M203 Grenade ...
Philippine Star
November 18, 2017
Police said they recovered from the suspects two .45-caliber revolvers, a 9mm pistol, two M203 rifle grenades, ammunition and six mobile ...
The National Interest Online (blog)
November 18, 2017
The iconic M203 has seen action with U.S. troops in every conflict since the Vietnam War. The original M203 was a result of the Army's 1967Â ...
GMA News
November 17, 2017
The firearms recovered in a recent operation were two M16 machine guns, three M16 rifles, and three M203 grenade launchers buried ...
The Quebec Times
November 16, 2017
Civilian version rifle the M203 grenade launcher has appeared in free sale in the United States. At the moment there are instances the ...
Task & Purpose
October 23, 2017
LV rounds are used with individual weapons, like the M320 and M203 grenade launchers, while HV rounds are used with crew-served ...
War Is Boring
June 28, 2017
In May 1963, the U.S. military asked industry to supply an underslung grenade launcher to complement the new AR-15 assault rifle that was then in early testing. The grenade-launcher program had its roots in the ultimately unsuccessful Special Purpose Individual Weapon program that had begun in 1951.
War Is Boring
June 28, 2017
In May 1963, the U.S. military asked industry to supply an underslung grenade launcher to complement the new AR-15 assault rifle that was ...
Task & Purpose
June 13, 2017
Unlike the M203, which is permanently affixed under the barrel of a rifle, the M320 can be fired as a standalone weapon. Additionally, the M320 loads from the side, allowing for longer projectiles with greater velocity, compared to the breech loading M203. Among the list of perks the M320 boasts: Its sight is ...
IHS Jane's 360
June 5, 2017
The equipment includes 300 M4 carbines, 200 Glock 21 pistols, 4 M134D Gatling-style machine guns, and 100 M203 grenade launchers, the US embassy in Manila said in a 5 June statement. The JUSMAG also delivered 25 new Combat Rubber Raiding Craft with outboard motors to PMC headquarters in ...
Manila Bulletin
December 31, 1999
Immediately, a search and clearing operation followed resulting in the discovery of the following: an M203 grenade launcher (defaced SN); a ...
We Are The Mighty (blog)
December 31, 1999
Today, of course, troops have under-rifle grenade launchers, like the M203 and M320, that fire 40mm grenades with lethal effect. Which of ...
Task & Purpose
December 31, 1999
The iconic M203 has seen action with U.S. troops in every conflict since the Vietnam War. The original M203 was a result of the Army's 1967Â ...
Philippine Star
October 7, 2017
45 pistols, two M203 grenades, two HE fragmentation grenades, two rifle grenades, laboratory equipment and drug paraphernalia were seizedÃÂ ...
GMA News
October 7, 2017
45 pistols, two M203 grenades, two fragmentation grenades, two rifle grenades and drug paraphernalia were also recovered from Lopez's restÃÂ ...
Markets Insider
October 7, 2017
On 26 September 2017, the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency awarded AirTronic a multi-year contract for the M203 Grenade Launcher Barrel.
ExecutiveBiz (blog)
October 5, 2017
... Day/Night/Thermal training cartridge for the Army's simulated tactical exercises using M203 and M320 low-velocity grenade launchers.
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