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The M111 Hand Grenade: The First New U.S. Frag Grenade Since 1968
The U.S. Army has approved the M111 hand grenade, the first new lethal fragmentation grenade since 1968. Designed to eventually replace the long-serving M67, the M111 represents a major modernization of one of the most basic infantry weapons. Here’s how it fits into the history of U.S. fragmentation grenades, from the WWII Mk II “pineapple” to today.

Pete Palazzolo
2 days ago
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