The Army will begin a directed-energy test campaign to find the sweet spot for laser weapons when it comes to lethality, reliability and cost.
A platoon from the 101st Airborne Division will be the first to field the new weapons later this year.
The company won the handgun, rifle and automatic rifle, 6.8mm rifle contracts and is competing for the medium machine gun replacement.
The Army is slated to have two new missile systems in soldiers’ hands in 2024.
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