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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
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
The Army’s SAW and M4 replacements will both fire this more accurate and deadly round
The new round will put soldier ranges out to 600 meters, twice as far as the effective range of the M4.
By Todd South
Here’s how the Army is fixing its M4 misfire problem
An estimated 900,000 rifles and carbines will need to be inspected, but only a small fraction should need the repairs.
By Todd South