New Army ammo facility to supply millions of 6.8 mm rounds annually
The 450,000-square-foot plant in Independence, Missouri, is expected to be fully operational by 2028.
By Todd South
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Sensor upgrades next up for the Army’s new rifle and machine gun
The Army wants 'plug and play' options for sensor development with the weapon's fire control.
By Todd South
Next Generation Squad Weapon and optic exceed soldiers’ expectations
The brigade will be fully fielded with the new weapons by September.
By Todd South
Sig Sauer wants to be ‘the small arms company of the US military’
The company won the handgun, rifle and automatic rifle, 6.8mm rifle contracts and is competing for the medium machine gun replacement.
By Todd South
Army to field new rifle, machine gun and optic in 2024
Soldiers with the 101st Airborne Division will be the first to field the new weapons and optics.
By Todd South
What’s the firepower like for the Army’s new rifle?
Units with 101st Airborne Division and 75th Ranger Regiment are testing the weapons now.
By Todd South