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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
Latest "M4" stories
Army chooses Sig Sauer to build its Next Generation Squad Weapon
The weapon has an advanced optic, shoots 6.8mm and will replace the M4 carbine and M249 SAW.
By Todd South
Marine Corps to start widespread distribution of suppressors
The Marine Corps has started to rollout suppressors for the M4, M27 and M4A1 rifles.
By Philip Athey
Marine grunt 2020: How the rapid transformation of small arms is amping up the rifleman
In the span of an enlistment, the Marine infantryman has seen weapons changes that previously took decades.
By Todd South
Here’s what the M16 and M4 and Squad Automatic Weapon replacements will look like
Three companies should be selected to build prototypes by the end of the summer.
By Todd South
Major changes for small arms are on the way with the Army’s SAW replacement
Five companies have until June to submit their prototypes.
By Todd South