The Army’s XM-25 'Punisher' Supergun Is Dead

The U.S. Army has officially terminated the 'Punisher.' The XM-25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement System was designed to engage enemy troops behind cover. While successful, the high tech infantry weapon was the victim of a lengthy development period, ballooning costs, a perceived lack of utility, and a 2013 incident that wounded a soldier carrying it.