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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
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Marine grunt 2020: How the rapid transformation of small arms is amping up the rifleman
In the span of an enlistment, the Marine infantryman has seen weapons changes that previously took decades.
By Todd South
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.
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
Armory heist ringleader sentenced for stealing grenade launcher, machine guns, M16s & NVGs
The outer armory door, the weapons vault and all of the weapons racks were unlocked.
By Jon Simkins
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