Russia continues to upgrade its rifles, and this really needs to be a priority as well for the Army.
Joni Ernst: “Russia continues to upgrade its rifles, and this really needs to be a priority as well for the Army.”
On the recordFebruary 7, 2017
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Senator Ernst highlights the need for the Army to prioritize small arms upgrades in response to Russian advancements.
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