Pugil sticks are padded training weapons used since World War II by military personnel ... padded gloves and football helmets. New Soldiers are evaluated during pugil stick bouts, Schuman said.

In late September, the Army secretly fielded a small number of helmets that offer increased protection against high-performance sniper rounds. Army equipment officials "quietly fielded" 150 of ...

The Army's latest uniform change will include lightweight helmets aimed at providing comfort while shielding soldiers from ballistic impact. The Army awarded a $98 million contract Tuesday to a ...

The Army has officially started fielding its newest combat helmet, the Next-Generation Integrated Head Protection System, to soldiers in close-combat formations, the service announced Tuesday.

WASHINGTON – WASHINGTON (AP) — A Justice Department investigation into whether an Ohio-based military contractor took shortcuts in its production of military combat helmets has led to a ...