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The Army wants this many new rifles, machine guns by next year
The first unit equipped is scheduled for early 2024.
By Todd South
Latest "Next Generation Squad Weapon" stories
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New name selected for Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon
The light machine gun will retain its M250 designation.
By Todd South
New rifle, light machine gun headed to close combat troops
The weapons are going to infantry, scouts, combat engineers and special operations.
By Todd South
Next Generation Squad Weapon on target for 2023
The new rifle and automatic rifle will fire a never-before-fielded 6.8 mm round.
By Todd South
Army seeks data as it fields Next Generation Squad Weapons
The data platform “will enable units to regularly assess weapons’ health, reduce failure rates, extend the lifetime of a weapon and optimize maintenance plans,” the company stated in a release.
Shooting farther with more punch: The Army finally found an M4 and SAW replacement
Soldiers, special operators and Marines in the near future will carry a first-of-its kind rifle and light machine gun.
By Todd South