New name selected for Army’s Next Generation Squad WeaponThe light machine gun will retain its M250 designation.By Todd South11 days ago
Former JSOC and Afghanistan mission commander joins Sig SauerFormer Gen. Scott Miller joins Sig Sauer as the company fields an M4 carbine replacement under the Next Generation Squad Weapon program.By Zamone Perez4 months ago
Next Generation Squad Weapon on target for 2023The new rifle and automatic rifle will fire a never-before-fielded 6.8 mm round.By Todd South4 months ago
Army seeks data as it fields Next Generation Squad WeaponsThe 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.By Irene Loewenson6 months ago
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 South9 months ago
Army expects Next Generation Squad Weapon to get to its first unit by next yearAn unloaded XM5 rifle is two pounds heavier than an unloaded M4. But the XM250 is four pounds lighter than the M249 SAW.By Todd South9 months ago