The U.S. Army has begun testing a new 50 mm XM913 Bushmaster Chain Gun as part of its effort to develop the next-generation mechanized combat vehicle that will succeed the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle, according to recent reports. Northrop Grumman has delivered 16 of these larger-caliber cannons to Army test units to support evaluations tied to the XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle competition. The shift to 50 mm represents a move toward greater direct-fire capability and adaptability for f

31K views · 1.1K reactions | #ArmyJobs Infantry soldiers are the Army’s primary combat fighters and are responsible for closing with and engaging the enemy. They are the core members of the Combat Arms team, which includes Artillery and Armoured Soldiers. Video courtesy of Canadian Armed Forces. #StrongProudReady | Canadian Army | Facebook

136K views · 606 reactions | Special forces soldiers are using innovative teaching techniques to pass on world’s best advanced combat shooting skills to regular infantry soldiers during a prototype training course at Majura training area outside Canberra from 6 November to 10 December 2016. | Australian Army | Facebook