What Will the Next-Gen US Army 6.8mm Round Look Like?
A few weeks ago we found out the U.S. Army was switching to 6.8mm for its new weapon systems. A ...
Tag: Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle
Confirmed: US Army Ditching 5.56mm for 6.8mm in New Weapon Systems
After months of rumors, the U.S. Army confirmed its Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) will adopt the 6.8mm. The caliber ...
Report: New Squad Automatic Rifle Only for ‘Close-Combat’ Soldiers
A U.S. Army official says the service is planning on fielding its Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle (NGSAR) only to "close-combat" ...
The 5 Companies Building Next Gen Squad Automatic Rifle Prototypes
Back in March, the U.S. Army put out a Prototype Opportunity Notice (PON) for the Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle (NGSAR), which ...
Why Soldiers May Use Textron Systems’ Lightweight Small Arms Tech
In 1867, the British War Office adopted the Eley-Boxer metallic centerfire cartridge case in the Enfield Pattern 1853 rifles. These ...
US Army Wants Prototypes For Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle
The U.S. Army is developing a new system dubbed the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW). A key step in that development ...
Army Won’t Adopt M27 IAR, Opts for Next Generation Squad Weapon
You may have heard the U.S. Army is looking to replace the M4 carbine and M249 squad automatic weapon. Many ...
Army to Hold 2nd Industry Day for Next Gen Squad Automatic Rifle
In July, the U.S. Army held an industry day for its Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle (NGSAR)—the intended replacement for the ...
Army Set to Host Classified Industry Days for Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle
The U.S. Army has posted a special notice announcing classified industry days for its Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle, the intended replacement for ...