An unloaded XM5 rifle is two pounds heavier than an unloaded M4. But the XM250 is four pounds lighter than the M249 SAW. The weapon has an advanced optic, shoots 6.8mm and will replace the M4 carbine and M249 SAW. About $2.1 million-worth of thermal scopes, night vision goggles and military radios were stolen from Fort Hood, federal agents say. The Army is slated to pick the actual weapon in the coming months. An estimated 250,000 optics will be delivered over the next decade to close combat troops. The Army is moving quickly to field its Aviation Mission Common Server aboard every aircraft in the fleet. The M338 machine gun and the ammunition it makes to fire out of the new weapon officially have been officially by the U.S. military as safe for testing. The Army will test three versions of the Next-Generation Squad rifle and automatic rifle over the next two years. By Christian Lowe
5 years ago The weapon is highly concealable but can pour out more rounds at a higher volume than a pistol. Changes have virtually eliminated stoppages or failures. Load More