Army Names Top 10 Modernization Efforts of 2016

By Chris Riback

Posted January 9, 2017 at 5:12am

Military.com reports that “the Army‘s “Top 10” modernization programs in 2016 range from a new hand grenade designed to be easier for lefthanders to throw to hydrogen-powered vehicles, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) said.”

“The improvements soldiers can look forward to include:”

1. Enhanced Tactical Multi-Purpose (ET-MP) grenade.

2. A new, lighter ballistic shirt.

3. 30MM cannon for Stryker Vehicles.

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