The United States Army uses various equipment in the course of their work.
Small arms
Firearms +ModelImageCaliberTypeOriginDetails Pistols SIG Sauer M17 9×19mm NATO Pistol SIG Sauer P320 – US Army Standard Issue Sidearm. Winner of the Modular Handgun System competition. Replaced all M9 and M11 pistols in service."Army picks Sig Sauer's P320 handgun to replace M9 service pistol", Fox News Tech Glock 19 9×19mm NATO Pistol Glock 19 – widespread use in special operations forces/ replacing multiple pistol options Glock 17 9×19mm NATO Pistol Glock 17 – limited use by special operations forces Submachine gunsB&T APC9 Pro-K 9×19mm NATO Submachine gun Used in Military Police and Security Details as Sub Compact Weapon (SCW)As of 2019 the United States has adopted a small number for use.SIG Sauer MPX 9×19mm NATO Submachine gun Used in night operations, close quarters, hostage rescue, and escortAssault rifles M7 6.8×51mm Assault rifle Future standard service rifle, replacing the M4A1 for close combat forces. Winner of the NGSW program in April 2022. XM8 6.8×51mm Assault rifle Carbine Version of M7M4A1 5.56×45mm NATO Carbine Standard service rifle. To be partially replaced by the M7, winner of the Next Generation Squad Weapon ProgramM4 Carbine, U.S. Army Fact Files.M16 5.56×45mm NATO Assault rifle Former standard service rifle. Stockpiled in reserve (M16, M16A2) however M16A4 versions are still in use, gradually being replaced.M16 Rifle, U.S. Army Fact Files.Mk 17 Mod 0 7.62×51mm NATO Battle rifle Used by US Army Rangers, US Army Special Forces, and Delta ForceHK416 5.56×45mm NATO Assault rifle Used by Delta ForceSIG Sauer MCX 5.56×45mm NATO, .300 AAC Blackout Assault rifle Used by special operations forces in four primary variants: LVAW, CSAW, RSAR, and SURG. ShotgunsM26 MASS12-gaugeUnderbarrel shotgunIn useM590 12-gauge Pump action shotgun In useBenelli M412-gaugeSemi-automatic shotgunIn use Machine guns M250 6.8×51mm Light machine gun Future light machine gun, winner of the NGSW program in April 2022.M249 5.56×45mm NATOSquad automatic weapon Belt-fed, but can be used with STANAG magazines. To be replaced by the M250, winner of the Next Generation Squad Weapon ProgramM249 Machine Gun, U.S. Army Fact Files.M240 7.62×51mm NATO General purpose machine gun Belt-fed, U.S. Army Fact Files.M2A1 12.7×99mm NATO (.50 BMG) Heavy machine gun Mounted on vehicles or tripods Designated marksman rifles and sniper riflesM110 SASS 7.62×51mm NATO, 6.5mm Creedmoor Semi-automatic Sniper rifle Based on: KAC SR-25 M110A1 SDMR /CSASS 7.62×51mm NATO Designated marksman rifle Based on: HK G28 Variants: M110A1 CSASS (M110 SASS replacement) M110A1 SDMR (MK14 EBR replacement) M2010 ESR .300 Winchester Magnum Sniper rifle Based on: M24 Mk 13 .300 Winchester Magnum Sniper rifle Based on: Remington 700 (AICS 2.0 chassis) Mk 20 SSR 7.62×51mm NATO, 6.5mm Creedmoor Designated marksman rifle Based on: FN SCAR-H TPR Mk 21 PSR 7.62×51mm NATO, .300 Winchester Magnum, .338 Lapua Magnum Sniper rifle Based on: Remington MSR Mk 22 ASR / PSR 7.62×51mm NATO, .300 Norma Magnum, .338 Norma Magnum Sniper rifle Based on: Barrett MRAD M82 / M107 LRSR 12.7×99mm NATO Semi-automatic Anti-materiel sniper rifle
Explosives ModelImageCaliberTypeOriginDetails Grenade-based weaponsMk 19 40mm Automatic grenade launcher Belt-fed.Mk193 Grenade Machine Gun, U.S. Army Fact Files.Mk 47 Striker 40mm Automatic grenade launcher Equipped with fire-control systemM203 40mm Grenade launcher Single-shot underbarrel grenade launcherM203 Grenade Launcher, U.S. Army Fact Files.MK 13 EGLM 40mm Grenade launcher Single-shot underbarrel or stand-alone grenade launcher, notably compatible with the MK 17M320 40mm Grenade launcher Single-shot underbarrel or stand-alone grenade launcher, notably compatible with the HK416M67 Fragmentation grenade U.S. Army fragmentation hand grenade: spherical “baseball” design with a ~4‑second delay fuze, produces lethal fragments at short range (lethal radius ~5 m, casualty/effective radius ≈15 m); used for anti‑personnel suppression and clearing; weight ≈430 g (≈14 oz).M111 offensive hand grenadeOffensive GrenadeThe M111 Offensive Grenade is the designated replacement for the Mk3A2 and provides the same performance envelope. It generates shock waves (overpressure) greater than those of a fragmentation grenade, making it more effective against enemy personnel in bunkers, buildings, and other fortified positions.Scalable Offensive Hand Grenade Modular fragmentation grenade The Army awarded a contract for 76,935 of the scalable grenades in 2023.M18 Smoke grenade Hand-thrown colored smoke grenade for signaling and short-duration visual obscuration.M84 Flashbang Hand‑thrown stun grenade that produces a very intense, short flash and a high‑decibel concussive blast (roughly 170–180 dB), temporarily disorienting sight and hearing for entry, breaching, and close‑quarters operations; non‑lethal when used properly but can cause serious injury or hearing loss if misused. Portable anti-materiel weaponsM136 AT4 84mm Anti-tank weapon Variants: M136 AT4 M136A1 AT4CS-RSM141 83.5mm Anti-fortification Single-shot shoulder-launched weapon designed to defeat hardened structures. Based on the SMAW.M72 LAW 66mm Anti-tank weapon U.S. 66 mm disposable anti-tank rocket launcher introduced in 1963.M3 MAAWS 84x246mm R Anti-tank recoilless rifle Variants: M3 MAAWSUS Army Adds 84mm Recoilless Rifle to Platoon Arsenal – Military.com, 20 May 2016 M3A1 MAAWSBGM-71 TOW 152mm Wire-guided anti-tank missile FGM-148 Javelin 127mm Fire-and-forget anti-tank missile FIM-92 Stinger 70mm Anti-aircraft missile 533+
Artillery ModelImageCaliberTypeOriginNumbersNotes Self-Propelled Artillery 370M109A6 Paladin 155 mmL/39Self-propelled howitzer 370M109A7155 mmL/39Self-propelled howitzer300689 more on order.M992A3155 mmField artillery ammunition supply vehicleUnknown Towed Artillery (1,878)M119 105 mmL/30.5 Towed howitzer 821 M119A2/3.M777 155 mmL/39Towed howitzer 1,000 M777A2. Rocket Artillery and Missile (1,531)M142 HIMARS 227 mm 610 mm 240 mm (future) 430 mm (future)Multiple launch rocket system 368 M270 pod mounted on a standard Army Medium Tactical Vehicle (MTV) truck frame.M270 227 mm 240 mm 610 mm 430 mm (future)Multiple launch rocket system 991 M270A1/A2. Armored, self-propelled, multiple rocket launcher.LRHW (Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon)Not clearhypersonic glide vehicleNot clearhypersonic glide vehicleTyphon missile systemNot clearTransporter erector launcherNot clearTransporter erector launcher Mortars (2,507 active)Cardom81 mm/120 mmRecoil mortar system, mortar carrier441 (345 M1129, 96 M1252)Mounted on Stryker
M1129 MCV-B M1252 MCVV (variant with double V-hull)M1287 mortar carrier vehicle120 mmMortar carrier386 plannedSystem mounted on AMPV, replacing the M1064, 69 rounds in storageXM905 advanced mortar protection system120 mmMortar turret moduleUnknownUsed at forward operating bases in SyriaM224M224 Mortar, U.S. Army Fact Files. 60 mm Dismounted mortar Unknown M252 81 mm Dismounted mortar 990M120M120 Mortar, U.S. Army Fact Files. 120 mm Dismounted mortar / mortar carrier 1,076Includes the M1064, 81 mm equipped Air defense systems (1,187+ active)Centurion 20×102 mm C-RAM with rotary cannon system Unknown Trailer-mounted version of the Phalanx CIWSAN/TWQ-1 70 mm Self-propelled SHORAD 453 System mounted on HMMWVM-SHORAD180 mm 70 mm 30×113 mm, 7.62×51 mm NATOSelf-propelled SHORAD144 planned in 2018; 80 estimated active in 2023System mounted on Stryker A1, system made by Leonardo DRS. Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (RIwP) equipped with:
FIM-92 Stinger pod AGM-114 Hellfire pod M230LF chain gun M240 coaxial machine gunMIM-104 410 mmMobile, long-range surface-to-air missile with anti-ballistic missile capability 55 in active and 5 in reserve 60 in total THAAD 340 mm / 370 mmMobile, long-range anti-ballistic missile 7 in active and 1 reserve
Vehicles NameImageOriginTypeCaliberQuantityDetailsTanks (2,720)M1 AbramsMain battle tank120 mm2,640 operational2000 M1A1/A2 in storageM10 BookerArmored infantry support vehicle105 mm 26 Canceled in May 2025 (some tanks under production)Infantry Fighting Vehicles(7,724)M1126 StrykerArmored personnel carrier –infantry fighting vehicle hybrid4383 total across all variants, of which 169 donated to Ukraine, 4214 remain in service (see details) 545 M1127 Stryker RV 83 M1296 Stryker Dragoon 7 Stryker MCWS in testing 1,218 M1126 Stryker ICV 465 M1256A1 Stryker ICV 261 M1130 Stryker CV 87 M1255A1 Stryker CV 151 M1131 Stryker FSV 37 M1251A1 Stryker FSV 203 M1133 Stryker MEV 101 M1254A1 Stryker MEV 136 M1132 Stryker ESV 32 M1257A1 Stryker ESV 234 M1135 Stryker NBCRV 110 M1134 Stryker ATGM 23 M1253A1 Stryker ATGM 345 M1129 Stryker MC 96 M1252A1 Stryker MC 80 M-SHORAD estimated 169 donated to UkraineM2 BradleyInfantry fighting vehicle25 mm/152 mm 2,100 M2A2/A3 and 210 M2A4 estimated active 2,000 M2 estimated in storageM3 BradleyReconnaissance infantry fighting vehicle25 mm/152 mm 1,200 M3A2/A3 estimated active 800 M3 estimated in storageArmoured Personnel Carriers(6,863)Armored Ground Mobility SystemArmored Ground Mobility System50Used by Delta Force Purchased for the US Army (50, produced by AV Technology as the Armored Ground Mobility System for USASOC Special Forces/Special Operations Forces units)Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle Armored personnel carrier2762907 planned in all variants
522 M1283 General Purpose 790 M1284 Medical Evacuation 216 M1285 Medical Treatment 993 M1286 Mission Command 386 M1287 Mortar CarrierM113Armored personnel carrier4,7008,000 more in storeM1117Armored personnel carrier 1,837M1200 Armored KnightArtillery Support M2HB or M240465+Used as an Armored Forward Artillery Direction Support Vehicle.Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles(12,137)International MaxxProMine resistant ambush protected vehicle2,934M-ATVMine resistant ambush protected vehicle5,651BuffaloMine resistant ambush protected vehicle650As of 2021.CougarMine resistant ambush protected vehicleAs of 2023.RG-31Mine resistant ambush protected vehicle516 operated by the Army as of 2015.1,679 under MRAP procurement and 570 ONS Army; at least 894 Mk5E are required for conversion into MMPV Type II by the Army Still used as of 2024.RG-33Mine resistant ambush protected vehicle2,386 (all services)712 will be retained by the Army as MMPV Type 1.Light vehicles(138,209)High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled VehicleLight utility vehicle~125,000Around 40% of those remaining in service are armored; the armored HMMWVs in service are to be replaced by the JLTV.Joint Light Tactical VehicleLight utility vehicle12,500 estimatedWill partially replace the Humvee. Oshkosh Defense was awarded the JLTV contract in 2015 for up to 16,901 JLTVs. The procurement objective is 49,099 for the U.S. ArmyM1288 GMV 1.1Light utility vehicleReplaces the Humvee-based Ground Mobility Vehicle in USSOCOMM1297 Army Ground Mobility VehicleLight utility vehicleM1301 Infantry Squad VehicleLight utility vehicleAs of November 2025:
919 for U.S. Army IBCTs (delivered) 186 for the 75th Ranger Regiment (delivered)