DEVCOM Armaments Center Archives

Army Approves M111 Grenade – Blast Overpressure Changes Urban Combat

The U.S. Army has just greenlit its first brand-new lethal hand grenade in nearly six decades — and it’s a game-changer for how soldiers fight in tight, urban spaces. On March 10, 2026, the Army announced Full Material Release (FMR) for the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade (OHG), developed at Picatinny Arsenal by the Combat Capabilities […]