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Department of War Confirms Modular Handgun System (MHS) is Safe and Reliable
August 7, 2026 — Despite public speculation and online misinformation regarding the pistol's safety, Project Manager Soldier Lethality (PM SL), the Department of War’s official lead for the Modular Handgun System (MHS), confirms that there has never been a mechanically-caused accidental discharge. All investigated incidents of alleged "uncommanded discharges" have been traced back to the trigger being pulled... MORE

Despite public speculation and online misinformation regarding the pistol's safety, Project Manager Soldier Lethality (PM SL), the Department of War’s official lead for the Modular Handgun System (MHS), confirms that there has never been a mechanically-caused accidental discharge. All investigated incidents of alleged "uncommanded discharges" have been traced back to the trigger being pulled.

Maneuver Medical Systems and Army Leaders Forge the Future of Army Medicine
June 2, 2026 — The nature of warfare is always changing. The battlefields that Soldiers face today are much different and more dangerous than the ones of yesterday. Just as new technologies in lethality are constantly evolving, how the Army provides medical care for our Soldiers must also evolve... MORE

A New Force in Army Acquisition: PEOs Soldier and Ground Combat Systems Merge to Form CPE Ground
April 10, 2026 — The United States Army is currently executing the most significant overhaul of its acquisition enterprise in decades, designed specifically to increase modernization, reduce bureaucracy, and get critical warfighting capabilities into the hands of America’s Soldiers as fast as possible. This new powerhouse organization marks a fundamental shift in how the Army develops and delivers technology, unifying the teams behind the Soldier and ground combat systems into a single, integrated enterprise – Capability Program Executive (CPE) Ground. This change occurs as the Army is undergoing a deliberate transformation – altering our acquisition enterprise to match the speed, complexity, and scale of today’s security environment... MORE

The United States Army is currently executing the most significant overhaul of its acquisition enterprise in decades, designed specifically to increase modernization, reduce bureaucracy, and get critical warfighting capabilities into the hands of America’s Soldiers as fast as possible.

U.S. Army Announces XM8 Carbine Delivery Order
April 3, 2026 — The U.S. Army today announced it has accepted the first delivery from Sig Sauer of the XM8 Carbine, a new, lightweight variant of the M7 Rifle. This announcement marks a significant milestone in the Army's ongoing modernization efforts. The initial delivery order includes the new carbines, as well as essential accessories, spare parts, and contractor support... MORE

The U.S. Army today announced it has accepted the first delivery from Sig Sauer of the XM8 Carbine, a new, lightweight variant of the M7 Rifle.

Army Approves XM8 Carbine
March 26, 2026 — On December 10, 2025, the decision was made to advance the procurement of a carbine variant of the Army’s M7 Rifle, designated the XM8. While not a replacement for the M7, the carbine exemplifies the program’s commitment to rapidly incorporating Soldier feedback... MORE

U.S. Army Soldier with the Army Marksmanship Unit conducting rifle drills with the XM8 at Fort Benning, Ga, February 2026.

SELFRIDGE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, MI (June 18, 2026) – Brigadier General Troy M. Denomy stands with Colonel Denny D. Dresch during an Assumption of Charter ceremony.

CPE Ground is happy to welcome LTC Lynn N. Jones II

CPE Ground welcomes LTC Jamin D. Williamson

SMD Medical Warfighting Symposium

Soldier Touch Point on the carbine variant of the M7

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