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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
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This unit has the M4 and SAW replacement and begins testing soon
The unit will test how mobile they are with new weapons as compared to legacy firearms.
By Todd South
The Army wants this many new rifles, machine guns by next year
The first unit equipped is scheduled for early 2024.
By Todd South
New name selected for Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon
The light machine gun will retain its M250 designation.
By Todd South
New rifle, light machine gun headed to close combat troops
The weapons are going to infantry, scouts, combat engineers and special operations.
By Todd South
Army expects Next Generation Squad Weapon to get to its first unit by next year
An unloaded XM5 rifle is two pounds heavier than an unloaded M4. But the XM250 is four pounds lighter than the M249 SAW.
By Todd South