The Army is getting a new lethal hand grenade for the first time in decades

Source: Business Insider

The Army's new hand grenade is has a body made of plastic instead of asbestosUS ArmyThe Army has approved the first new lethal hand grenade since Vietnam for full material release. The new M111 will replace the asbestos-made MK3A2 blast grenade. According to the Army, the new grenade is safer for close-quarters combat indoors.