Latest "m4 carbine" stories

Deadlier machine guns, rifles, pistols and more: How the Army is revolutionizing squad firepower

Recent changes and weapons in development are bringing a vast array of new options for soldiers and squads.

3 years ago

Army wants its Next Generation rifle ASAP, but it still has to buy a bunch of M4s to keep soldiers shooting

There won't be enough next-gen weapons for everyone. Not yet.

4 years ago

3,000 Army rifles have failed a crucial safety test — and thousands more still need to be tested

Officials expect that testing, identifying and fixing all malfunctioning M4/M16 weapons will take 12 to 18 months.

5 years ago

This detailed report shows which M4 rifle design works the best

Using a mid-length gas system on an M4A1 carbine extends the life of the weapon system and increases the weapon’s performance over a carbine-length gas system, a study found.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

Army rifle replacement program canceled before it takes off

The Interim Combat Service Rifle had been in development since at least this spring and was officially announced in August.

5 years ago

Proposed amendments would speed up three Army small arms programs

The amendments, if passed, would allow the Army to more quickly buy a new interim service rifle, a squad designated marksman rifle and armor-piercing ammunition.

5 years ago