For the first time in nearly six decades, the US Army is getting a new lethal hand grenade. The Army cleared the new M111 Offensive Hand Grenade for full production this week. The new blast ...
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How different military grenades actually work
Fragmentation, smoke, stun, and incendiary grenades are often grouped together, but each type is designed for a very different purpose on the battlefield. Some are built to disperse shrapnel outward, ...
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Army approves first new offensive hand grenade in nearly 60 years
The M111 relies primarily on blast overpressure rather than fragmented inner pieces to incapacitate, making it better suited for close-quarters combat.
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Army has approved the first new lethal hand grenade since Vietnam for full material release. The new M111 will replace the ...
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