Grenades, All Types

The Program Name, Grenades, All Types, encompasses the Army's procurement of a diverse portfolio of hand and vehicle-launched grenades for both training and operational use. The FY 2026 base budget request supports the acquisition of eleven distinct grenade variants, fulfilling critical requirements for war reserve, training, and testing in accordance with Department of Defense Instruction 3000.04 and Army Regulation 5-13. These munitions are necessary to support Combatant Commander Operational Plans, Homeland Defense, and other Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)-directed missions, as well as individual and collective training for Active and Reserve Component forces.

GRENADE 66MM VEH LNCHD WHITE SMK SCREENING TNG M82 (E00500) is a training-specific item designed to simulate tactical smoke grenades for vehicle crews. The FY 2026 request supports procurement of thousands of units for annual training and depot-level inventory. Manufactured at Pine Bluff Arsenal, Arkansas, the M82 uses a non-tactical fill and reduced propellant for safety during training, providing a visual smoke screen at a controlled distance. This ensures soldiers are proficient in deploying tactical obscurants without the risks associated with operational grenades.

FUZE GRENADE HAND PRAC M228 (E31900) is another training-unique item. Used with the M69 practice grenade body, it replicates the handling and throwing characteristics of the M67 fragmentation grenade. The M228 fuze provides a pyrotechnic delay and audible report, allowing soldiers to safely practice grenade employment. This supports readiness by ensuring personnel are familiar with grenade mechanics and safety procedures before handling live munitions.

GRENADE HAND SMOKE SCREENING M330 (E31911) is a war reserve item intended for combat use, replacing the legacy AN-M8 smoke grenade with an environmentally friendly formulation. The FY 2026 request funds procurement of thousands of grenades to build war reserve inventory. The M330 provides tactical obscuration equivalent to the AN-M8 but without carcinogenic risks, improving soldier survivability and reducing combat load compared to the M83 training smoke grenade.

GRENADE HAND FRAG DELAY M67 (E32000) and GRENADE HAND OFFENSIVE M111 (E33010) are standard items used in both training and combat. The M67 delivers fragmentation effects for close combat, enhancing soldier lethality. The M111 provides a blast effect in confined environments, minimizing collateral damage and replacing older models containing hazardous materials. Both items support annual training and war reserve requirements, ensuring operational readiness and modernization of the Army's grenade inventory.

GRENADE HAND SMOKE M18 (Green, Yellow, Red, Violet; E34001-E34004) variants are multi-functional items used for marking, signaling, and screening in both training and combat. The FY 2026 budget supports procurement of thousands of each color, with efforts performed at Pine Bluff Arsenal. These grenades emit colored smoke for 50 to 90 seconds, supporting ground-to-air and ground-to-ground communication and tactical obscuration. The standardized M201A1 fuze ensures consistent delay and ignition across all variants.

BODY PRACTICE HAND GRENADE OFFENSIVE M112 (E35801) and GRENADE HAND SMOKE WHITE M83 (E69300) round out the portfolio. The M112 is a reloadable training device for the M111, supporting realistic training on offensive grenade employment. The M83 serves as an interim replacement for the carcinogenic M8 HC Smoke Grenade, providing non-toxic white smoke for screening and signaling. Together, these items ensure comprehensive training and operational capability across the Army's grenade requirements.