Marine Corps Wants Lighter .50 Caliber Ammunition to Reduce the Burden of Weight on the Battlefield

Summary

KEY POINTS:

1. A box of two cans with 100 rounds each currently weighs 77 pounds (35 kg).
2. The desire to reduce weight is part of the Corps' effort to increase speed on the battlefield.
3. The Marines have also experimented with robots to tackle the weight burden.

References

• Media Check: Military.com - Media Bias Fact Check (High Credibility)
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