The US Army’s 82nd Airborne Division has tested the new M-320 shorter-but-heavier advanced grenade launcher for the first time.

The grenade launcher, which features a laser rangefinder and infrared laser pointer, is more accurate in the night and can mounted on an assault rifle as well as operated independently.

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The weapon was also identified as safe because of its double-action trigger and a side opening gap, which allows the soldier to quickly reload and use larger rounds.

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