The Army Has Finally Fielded Its Next Generation Squad Weapons
2024年3月29日 · The Army has officially fielded its brand-new Next Generation Squad Weapon rifles to its first unit, bringing an end to the service's decades-long effort to replace its M4 and M16 family of ...
XM7: The U.S. Army’s New Assault Rifle Looks Like a Powerhouse
2024年12月13日 · Key Points: The U.S. Army has begun fielding its newest assault rifle, the XM7, which will replace the M4 Carbine and M16 families in select units. -Developed by Sig Sauer as part of the Next Generation Squad Weapon program, the XM7 features advanced capabilities, including a 6.8mm cartridge for enhanced range and lethality and the […]
What’s the firepower like for the Army’s new rifle? - Army Times
2023年10月6日 · The M4 is a carbine version of the original M16 rifle. The new rifle has ambidextrous controls, an AR-style charging handle and a left-side charging handle.
Meet the new rifle that will replace the M16/M4 - SOFREP
2018年12月13日 · For years now, the U.S. military has been pondering how to replace its mainstay M16/M4 rifles. The rifles can trace their development history to the years before the Vietnam War.
The Army’s M4, M16 and SAW replacement is on its way - Army Times
2021年10月11日 · The three companies vying for the contract to supply a new weapon to the Army’s close combat forces, infantry, special operations forces, Marines and engineers are Sig Sauer, Textron Systems and...
Army chooses Sig Sauer to build its Next Generation Squad Weapon
Sig Sauer MCX SPEAR, the civilian version of its new Next Generation Squad Weapon, selected in April 2022 by the Army as its M4/M16 and SAW replacement for close combat forces. (Sig Sauer)
M16 rifle - Wikipedia
The M16 is a lightweight, 5.56 mm, air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed assault rifle, with a rotating bolt. The M16's receivers are made of 7075 aluminum alloy, its barrel, bolt, and bolt carrier of steel, and its handguards, pistol grip, and buttstock of plastics.
NGSW signifies an evolution in Soldier lethality
2022年5月13日 · WASHINGTON — The future Soldier will soon be significantly more lethal. The Army recently announced that the Next Generation Squad Weapon, the XM5 rifle and XM250 light machine gun will replace the...
Next Generation Squad Weapon: How the Army Is Replacing the …
2024年10月5日 · Firing the 6.8mm caliber, the new NGSW rifles and machine guns are a big change for the Army. The new weapon systems will replace M16/M4 rifles and M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) machine...
Is the military replacing the M16? | [April Updated] - TheGunZone
2024年6月16日 · Yes, the U.S. military is in the process of replacing the M16 and its close derivative, the M4 carbine, although the transition is gradual and multifaceted. While the M16/M4 platform has served for over half a century, advancements in small arms technology and evolving battlefield needs have necessitated a move towards more modern weapon systems.