The American military abandoned the M40 recoilless rifle after Vietnam. Yet the weapon keeps showing up in Libya and Syria, decades after its supposed retirement.

For centuries, firearms have been synonymous with recoil—a force that pushes back against the shooter every time a shot is ...

The M40 recoilless rifle is a lightweight antitank weapon that was made by the US. The weapon entered into service in the mid-1950s, and it quickly became used throughout the world.

Sporting a total of six M40 recoilless rifles on two arms at either side of the turret, the M50 Ontos could unleash an incredible amount of firepower at once. When used against enemy defensive ...

Sporting a total of six M40 recoilless rifles on two arms at either side of the turret, the M50 Ontos could unleash an incredible amount of firepower at once. When used against enemy defensive ...

The recoilless shotgun drone firing in a demonstration - the target is to the right Ukrainian Presidential Brigade A new Ukrainian video shows their latest weapon: an interceptor drone armed with ...

As reported by Army Times, Raytheon has announced a new laser-guided round compatible with the recoilless rifle. Technically, this move transforms the M3 from recoilless rifle to missile launcher.

The Army has awarded a sole-source contract for up to 1,111 improved 84 mm recoilless anti-tank rifles from Saab Dynamics. The requirement is set to be filled in the first quarter of fiscal year ...

They’re using an M40-series 106-millimeter recoilless rifle. It’s a pre-Vietnam War weapon and relatively simple to use.

Marines who tested out the Corps' new sniper rifle were reportedly pleased with its performance, and the weapon is only one of the changes the service is looking to make to its arsenal.

Why the Marines have failed to adopt a new sniper rifle in the past 14 years June 13, 2015 More than 10 years ago Summary ...