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

Summary

KEY POINTS:

1. Currently, 100 rounds weigh 35 kilograms.
2. Aims to enhance agility, speed, overall battlefield survivability, and reduce fuel consumption.
3. Adoption of lighter body armour and robots.
4. A holistic mission approach could include scrutinizing what is essential.

References

• Media Check Military.com  Media Bias/Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
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