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M249 Squad Automatic Weapon
The M249 Squad Automatic Weapon ... had failed as viable "base of fire" weapons. Early in the SAW's fielding, the Army identified the need for a Product Improvement Program (PIP) to enhance ...
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Next Generation Squad Weapon and optic exceed soldiers' expectations
The XM7 is the Army's replacement for the M4 while the XM250 will replace the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon. Both new weapons are chambered in 6.8mm, a larger and more powerful round than the legacy ...
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The US Army's top general says the next squad weapon will fire faster, farther than previous infantry rifles and penetrate any body armor
The U.S. Army's chief of staff said Monday that its 6.8mm next-generation weapons, slated to replace the M249 squad automatic weapon and the M4A1 carbine, will be able to penetrate any body armor ...