http://www.futurefirepower.com The Newest Military Weapon Systems Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:23:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.futurefirepower.com/myths-about-the-nato-556-cartridge http://www.futurefirepower.com/myths-about-the-nato-556-cartridge#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:25:41 +0000 Al Asad http://www.futurefirepower.com/?p=1211 There are a lot of myths and misconceptions surrounding the current M16A1, M16A2, M4, M16A4NATO 5.56 round and its effectiveness on the battlefield. Now before you make a judgment as a soldier or as a firearm enthusiast (a more euphemistic way of saying “gun nut”), consider your sources. Who is ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/myths-about-the-nato-556-cartridge/feed 152 http://www.futurefirepower.com/m230-chain-gun-apache-attack-weapon http://www.futurefirepower.com/m230-chain-gun-apache-attack-weapon#comments Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:24:27 +0000 Andrew http://www.futurefirepower.com/m230-chain-gun-apache-attack-weapon The omnipresent adjudicator hovering over the skies of Iraq can deliver heinous death at any waking instant.  You are taking a stroll down the street, plotting some terrorist attacks in your imagination, and suddenly, without ever feeling a thing, you are reduced to a full sized human splatter pattern.  The reality is, ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/m230-chain-gun-apache-attack-weapon/feed 24 http://www.futurefirepower.com/military-hovercraft-lcac http://www.futurefirepower.com/military-hovercraft-lcac#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:43:16 +0000 Andrew http://www.futurefirepower.com/military-hovercraft-lcac The LCAC, short for Landing Craft Air-Cushioned, is the beastly hovercraft used by the United States Marine Corps. This ship is designed to transport supplies, vehicles, and troops to the shore from a Wasp class assault ship or other dock-landing/amphibious cargo ships participating in an amphibious assault. These ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/military-hovercraft-lcac/feed 10 http://www.futurefirepower.com/touch-screen-battlefield-technology-in-hd http://www.futurefirepower.com/touch-screen-battlefield-technology-in-hd#comments Sun, 17 Feb 2008 21:35:47 +0000 Capt. http://www.futurefirepower.com/touch-screen-battlefield-technology-in-hd Northrop Grumman’s integrated collaboration environment featuring TouchTable technology, creates a high-definition interactive display to facilitate viewing and manipulation of complex geo-spatial data for a wide range of applications including national security. TouchTable responds to intuitive gestures made by the user, sensing the location of points that are touched. Moving ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/touch-screen-battlefield-technology-in-hd/feed 1 http://www.futurefirepower.com/expeditionary-fighting-vehicle-future-invasion-weapon http://www.futurefirepower.com/expeditionary-fighting-vehicle-future-invasion-weapon#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:26:56 +0000 Andrew http://www.futurefirepower.com/expeditionary-fighting-vehicle-future-invasion-weapon Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle Manufacturer: Boeing [NYSE: BA] In support of the Marine Corps’ beyond the horizon approach for amphibious assaults of the future, many different assets must come together to get the job done. First up was the Wasp Class Amphibious Assualt Ship, which is the launch-platform for many ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/expeditionary-fighting-vehicle-future-invasion-weapon/feed 1 http://www.futurefirepower.com/wasp-class-amphibious-attack-ship http://www.futurefirepower.com/wasp-class-amphibious-attack-ship#comments Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:54:36 +0000 Andrew http://www.futurefirepower.com/wasp-class-amphibious-attack-ship One thing is for sure, there is only 1 thing worse than having a US Navy aircraft carrier show up on your coast, and that is having a US Navy Wasp class amphibious attack ship show up instead.  Of course, we would also send an aircraft carrier, but sometimes aircraft carriers ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/wasp-class-amphibious-attack-ship/feed 2 http://www.futurefirepower.com/the-military-channel-army-navy-airforce-tv http://www.futurefirepower.com/the-military-channel-army-navy-airforce-tv#comments Fri, 07 Dec 2007 19:37:27 +0000 Andrew http://www.futurefirepower.com/the-military-channel-army-navy-airforce-tv For all those military buffs out there, wink wink, I would like to take a moment to commend one of the greatest programming achievements in the history of television. The Discovery Communications company, the parent of the Military Channel, converted the older Discovery Wings channel into the Military Channel ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/the-military-channel-army-navy-airforce-tv/feed 1 http://www.futurefirepower.com/swords-military-future-weapon-robot http://www.futurefirepower.com/swords-military-future-weapon-robot#comments Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:18:42 +0000 Andrew http://www.futurefirepower.com/swords-military-future-weapon-robot SWORDS Manufacturer: Foster-Miller The SWORDS military robot is basically the first evolution of robotic weapons. What used to be mere science fiction in the 80′s has now become a reality, and 10 years from now, the SWORDS robot will be in the scrap pile. That’s because this tiny guy ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/swords-military-future-weapon-robot/feed 3 http://www.futurefirepower.com/iran-nuclear-weapon-iranian-nukes http://www.futurefirepower.com/iran-nuclear-weapon-iranian-nukes#comments Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:49:47 +0000 Andrew http://www.futurefirepower.com/iran-nuclear-weapon-iranian-nukes The Bush administration has been increasingly on the look out for nuclear proliferation in so called “rogue states”, such as Iran and North Korea. The current president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadenijad, has declared that he wishes for Israel to be “wiped off the map”. This undoubtedly refers to an Iranian ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/iran-nuclear-weapon-iranian-nukes/feed 3 http://www.futurefirepower.com/future-robot-army-technology http://www.futurefirepower.com/future-robot-army-technology#comments Tue, 09 Oct 2007 16:35:45 +0000 Andrew http://www.futurefirepower.com/future-robot-army-technology Today’s battlefield little resembles those that your grandpa could tell you about from either WWII or Vietnam.  Lasers, satellites, encrypted channels, infrared radar, and myriad other advanced technology permeates the battlespace.  Bascically, we have finished weaponizing the electromagnetic spectrum.  Next must come the weaponization of the combination of this electro-optic ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/future-robot-army-technology/feed 12 http://www.futurefirepower.com/missile-defense-agency-star-wars http://www.futurefirepower.com/missile-defense-agency-star-wars#comments Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:29:49 +0000 Andrew http://www.futurefirepower.com/missile-defence-agency-star-wars Everyone has heard in the news about how Russia is furious over the US decision to go ahead with implementing a missile defence shield. A major point not emphasized in popular media relevant to these press releases is the shadowy US agency responsible for devising the missile defence plan. Named ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/missile-defense-agency-star-wars/feed 4 http://www.futurefirepower.com/the-presidential-suv http://www.futurefirepower.com/the-presidential-suv#comments Tue, 25 Sep 2007 03:23:43 +0000 Capt. http://www.futurefirepower.com/the-presidential-suv This SUV is how the President and other important diplomats stay safe when they are traveling through hostile territory. A mini-gun pops out of the top of the vehicle filling the air with up to 4000 rounds per minute. The mini-gun on the GMC vehicle is located on ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/the-presidential-suv/feed 5 http://www.futurefirepower.com/future-weapons http://www.futurefirepower.com/future-weapons#comments Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:05:19 +0000 Andrew http://www.futurefirepower.com/future-weapons Richard Machowicz, the host of The Military Channel’s Future Weapons, probably has the best job on the planet. I mean, after 10 years in the Navy SEALS he probably got bored with all the intense training and bad ass weapons right? I guess not. Now he gets to enjoy augmented ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/future-weapons/feed 36 http://www.futurefirepower.com/ballistic-missile-submarines-ohio-class-sub http://www.futurefirepower.com/ballistic-missile-submarines-ohio-class-sub#comments Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:48:30 +0000 Capt. http://www.futurefirepower.com/ballistic-missile-submarines-ohio-class-sub The United States and British navies have some pretty incredible military technology at their disposal. One of the best strategic military technologies that the United States and their allies have developed is the ability to fire ballistic missiles from a submarine. This isn’t a particularly ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/ballistic-missile-submarines-ohio-class-sub/feed 2 http://www.futurefirepower.com/fire-scout-uav-helicopter http://www.futurefirepower.com/fire-scout-uav-helicopter#comments Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:53:47 +0000 Andrew http://www.futurefirepower.com/fire-scout-uav-helicopter Manufacturer: Northrop Grumman [NYSE: NOC] Research and development dollars are obviously not an object for Northrop Grumman.  From behind closed doors emerges a UAV helicopter attack ship; no doubt the product of an intense development program.  The Fire Scout UAV is capable of autonomous take-off, landing, and flight; but of ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/fire-scout-uav-helicopter/feed 4 http://www.futurefirepower.com/bomb-iran-plan http://www.futurefirepower.com/bomb-iran-plan#comments Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:59:16 +0000 Andrew http://www.futurefirepower.com/bomb-iran-plan In recent days, the Bush Administration has revealed that it has began to draw up plans to bomb Iran. With a target list of up to 1200 facilities, the Pentagon estimates that it would take around 3 days of continuous day and night bombing raids to accomplish the task. ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/bomb-iran-plan/feed 18 http://www.futurefirepower.com/mgl-m32-multiple-grenade-launcher http://www.futurefirepower.com/mgl-m32-multiple-grenade-launcher#comments Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:07:06 +0000 Andrew http://www.futurefirepower.com/mgl-m32-multiple-grenade-launcher Manufacturer: Milkor USA Inc. The phrase of the day today folks is this: Force Multiplier. As defined by Wikipedia: A force multiplier is a term referring to a factor that dramatically increases (hence “multiplies”) the effectiveness of a group or unit. The term was originally used by the military to describe ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/mgl-m32-multiple-grenade-launcher/feed 4 http://www.futurefirepower.com/the-dread-weapon-system-small-arms-technology-and-innovation http://www.futurefirepower.com/the-dread-weapon-system-small-arms-technology-and-innovation#comments Sun, 26 Aug 2007 01:04:03 +0000 Capt. http://www.futurefirepower.com/the-dread-weapon-system-small-arms-technology-and-innovation Click the Image of the DREAD weapon system below to see the full size brochure. The DREAD weapon system is a revolutionary small arms weapon that can shoot upwards of 120,000 rounds a minute with absolutely no recoil or heat signature. Perfectly suitable for space-based applications such as satellites ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/the-dread-weapon-system-small-arms-technology-and-innovation/feed 1 http://www.futurefirepower.com/al-qaeda-vs-us-media-jihad-internet-propaganda http://www.futurefirepower.com/al-qaeda-vs-us-media-jihad-internet-propaganda#comments Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:10:35 +0000 Andrew http://www.futurefirepower.com/al-qaeda-vs-us-media-jihad-internet-propaganda On NPR recently there was a piece about the propaganda war taking place as a part of the War on Terror. The focus was on how NPRs correspondent believes that the US is losing the media War on Terror, but that new efforts are being made by the US ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/al-qaeda-vs-us-media-jihad-internet-propaganda/feed 0 http://www.futurefirepower.com/ocsw-objective-crew-served-weapon http://www.futurefirepower.com/ocsw-objective-crew-served-weapon#comments Sun, 19 Aug 2007 05:09:08 +0000 Capt. http://www.futurefirepower.com/ocsw-objective-crew-served-weapon The Objective Crew Served Weapon (OCSW) is an integrated machine gun system which couples the firepower of air bursting munitions with optoelectronic fire control to provide all-environment operation and enhanced lethality. (FAS) This incredible machine gun system is capable of dismantling slow moving aircraft and light armored vehicles ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/ocsw-objective-crew-served-weapon/feed 0 http://www.futurefirepower.com/5-incredible-military-technologies-future-military-warfare http://www.futurefirepower.com/5-incredible-military-technologies-future-military-warfare#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2007 04:25:52 +0000 Capt. http://www.futurefirepower.com/5-incredible-military-technologies-future-military-warfare Click any Picture for a larger image YAL-1A Airborne Laser The Airborne Laser is without a doubt a revolutionary weapon that will change the way battles are fought and Nations are protected. The proliferation of ballistic weapons systems has prompted military officials to persue an airborne weapons system capable of ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/5-incredible-military-technologies-future-military-warfare/feed 6 http://www.futurefirepower.com/boeings-x-45b-new-effecient-uav-by-phantom-works http://www.futurefirepower.com/boeings-x-45b-new-effecient-uav-by-phantom-works#comments Tue, 31 Jul 2007 07:52:43 +0000 Capt. http://www.futurefirepower.com/boeings-x-45b-new-effecient-uav-by-phantom-works Testing has Begun on the New (BA) X-45b which is sure to be the next generation of UAV technology. Development is under way for systems that will help the Boeing Phantom Works unmanned aerial vehicle acquire and track targets on its own. This truly is an awesome ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/boeings-x-45b-new-effecient-uav-by-phantom-works/feed 1 http://www.futurefirepower.com/new-arms-for-us-allies-israel-egypt-and-saudi-arabia-40bn http://www.futurefirepower.com/new-arms-for-us-allies-israel-egypt-and-saudi-arabia-40bn#comments Tue, 31 Jul 2007 07:40:56 +0000 Capt. http://www.futurefirepower.com/new-arms-for-us-allies-israel-egypt-and-saudi-arabia-40bn The US has announced military aid worth more than $43bn to Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states in an effort to boost its Middle East allies against Iran. Egypt will receive $13bn in aid over 10 years while $30bn will go to Israel over the same period, Condoleezza ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/new-arms-for-us-allies-israel-egypt-and-saudi-arabia-40bn/feed 0 http://www.futurefirepower.com/transformers-movie-promotes-the-military-propoganda-some-say http://www.futurefirepower.com/transformers-movie-promotes-the-military-propoganda-some-say#comments Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:10:38 +0000 Andrew http://www.futurefirepower.com/transformers-movie-promotes-the-military-propoganda-some-say So basically the Transformers movie is pretty bad ass, and it also is like a 2.5 hour commercial for the US Military. Not like there’s anything wrong with that, but the media has, since even before the release of the movie, been debating the pros and cons of the ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/transformers-movie-promotes-the-military-propoganda-some-say/feed 1 http://www.futurefirepower.com/trophy-active-military-vehicle-defense http://www.futurefirepower.com/trophy-active-military-vehicle-defense#comments Tue, 03 Jul 2007 03:18:36 +0000 Capt. http://www.futurefirepower.com/trophy-active-military-vehicle-defense When armor just isn’t strong enough and munitions keep evolving such as the armor pier cing tandem rpg 27 (two shape charges), “active protection systems” are called upon. Currently in development for the Striker and the Israeli Merkava main battle tank is the TROPHY active protection system which promises to ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/trophy-active-military-vehicle-defense/feed 0 http://www.futurefirepower.com/reactive-armor-exploding-armor http://www.futurefirepower.com/reactive-armor-exploding-armor#comments Tue, 03 Jul 2007 02:36:33 +0000 Capt. http://www.futurefirepower.com/reactive-armor-exploding-armor Reactive armor is an incredible battlefield technology protecting our troops on the battlefield. Reactive armor shields a vehicle from incoming projectiles and is known for being most effective against shape charges and long rod penetrators. Multiple types of reactive armor are being used on tanks and other armored vehicles in ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/reactive-armor-exploding-armor/feed 5 http://www.futurefirepower.com/chinese-military-weapons-technology-of-the-pla http://www.futurefirepower.com/chinese-military-weapons-technology-of-the-pla#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2007 21:51:16 +0000 Capt. http://www.futurefirepower.com/chinese-military-weapons-technology-of-the-pla At Future Firepower we always keep the latest breaking news on the newest weaponry available to the United States Military and its allies. On top of following the technological advancements in weapons systems of the US, we also like to introduce the military capabilities of nations throughout the world. The ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/chinese-military-weapons-technology-of-the-pla/feed 142 http://www.futurefirepower.com/f-18-airstrike-on-insurgents-in-iraq http://www.futurefirepower.com/f-18-airstrike-on-insurgents-in-iraq#comments Fri, 29 Jun 2007 22:45:46 +0000 Capt. http://www.futurefirepower.com/f-18-airstrike-on-insurgents-in-iraq The Us Air-force bombs a truck full of insurgents early in the war in Iraq. An F-16 is the aircraft of choice in this particular engagement. The F-16 drops a guided bomb to hit the insurgent truck dead on. ]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/f-18-airstrike-on-insurgents-in-iraq/feed 0 http://www.futurefirepower.com/al-qaeda-training-not-anymore http://www.futurefirepower.com/al-qaeda-training-not-anymore#comments Mon, 25 Jun 2007 21:59:56 +0000 Capt. http://www.futurefirepower.com/al-qaeda-training-not-anymore The US air-force put a stop to Al qaeda’s heavy weapons training real quick in the video below. Several insurgents were killed in this air attack during a training mission in May of 2007. Anti aircraft fire and other munitions can be seen during the surveillance of the ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/al-qaeda-training-not-anymore/feed 0 http://www.futurefirepower.com/ballistic-missile-threat http://www.futurefirepower.com/ballistic-missile-threat#comments Mon, 25 Jun 2007 21:19:59 +0000 Capt. http://www.futurefirepower.com/ballistic-missile-threat Ballistic missiles may soon become obsolete with the emergence of the YAL-1A Airborne laser (ABL) in service. A modified US air-force Boeing 747-400F has completed several tests that prove its ability to effectively down incoming ballistic missiles before they become a threat. Infrared systems will be able ...]]> http://www.futurefirepower.com/ballistic-missile-threat/feed 2