Army's Third-Arm Gun Mount Aims to Lessen Burden of Heavy Weapons

My first thought is imagine dropping on top of that thing when going prone! Or getting it hooked up in the brush while on patrol.

Hey, it worked in "Aliens" so it's gotta be good!

Here's another science fiction article that our DOD and military services are just cracking up on this April Fools joke. Pretty soon they'll have a solution to have combat arms elements using robotic soldiers, sailors, airmen, coastguard, and Marines to do their fighting. Leave well enough only. The Grunts don't need another widget to help them defeat our enemies. We just need Smart People who have been there and done that will get our men and women prepared for any conflict or demands that we put on them. Not the futuristic bells, whistle, and toys. Thanks, but No Thanks.