Posted on 09/03/2019 10:04:22 AM PDT by Perseverando
NEWINGTON, N.H., (September 3, 2019) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is proud to announce the official award of a contract by the U.S. Army in the down-select process for the Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW). The award encompasses the complete SIG SAUER system consisting of 6.8mm hybrid ammunition, a lightweight machine gun, rifle, and included suppressors. SIG SAUER will provide single-source manufacturing for ammunition, weapons, and suppressors allowing for less risk and increased capability for the U.S. Army.
“The U.S. Army is leading the world in the first significant upgrade to small arms in decades to meet the growing demands of soldiers on the battlefield. We are honored to have been selected for the Next Generation Squad Weapons program bringing increased lethality to the warfighter over the legacy weapons,” began Ron Cohen, President & CEO, SIG SAUER, Inc. “At the core of our submission is our newly developed, high-pressure, 6.8mm hybrid ammunition that is utilized in both weapons, and is a significant leap forward in ammunition innovation, design, and manufacturing.”
The SIG SAUER 6.8mm hybrid ammunition is designed for increased penetration at greater distances. Cohen continued, “using patent-pending technology the SIG SAUER Ammunition division has engineered a completely new cartridge resulting in a more compact round, with increased velocity and accuracy, while delivering a substantial reduction in the weight of the ammunition.”
The primary objectives set forth by the U.S. Army for the NGSW-AR was a weapon with the firepower and range of a machine gun, coupled with the precision and ergonomics of a rifle. The SIG SAUER NGSW-AR submission is an ultra-light, medium caliber machine gun with AR ergonomics, and chambered in 6.8mm hybrid ammunition. Features include quick detach magazines, side opening feed tray, increased available 1913 rail space for night vision and enablers, folding buttstock, and suppressor.
Additionally, the Prototype Project Opportunity Notice (PPON) requirements were inclusive of an NGSW-Rifle. The SIG SAUER NGSW-Rifle submission also chambered in 6.8mm hybrid, is lightweight and features a free-floating reinforced M-LOK™ handguard, side-charging handle, fully ambidextrous controls, folding buttstock, and suppressor.
“The U.S. Army challenged the industry to bring forward significant improvements to the legacy weapons. The SIG SAUER NGSW-AR is lighter in weight, with dramatically less recoil than that currently in service, while our carbine for the NGSW-Rifle submission is built on the foundation of SIG SAUER weapons in service with the premier fighting forces across the globe. Both weapons are designed with features that will increase the capabilities of the soldier,” commented Cohen. “The final component of the SIG SAUER Next-Generation Weapons System is our suppressor, which through exhaustively researched design enhancements, reduces harmful backflow and signature.”
As outlined in the recent award issued by the U.S. Army, SIG SAUER will deliver a complete SIG SAUER system inclusive of the SIG SAUER 6.8mm hybrid ammunition, lightweight machine gun, rifle, and suppressors.
“SIG SAUER has designed the most comprehensive solution to meet the requirements of the Next Generation Squad Weapons to enhance mission effectiveness. We are looking forward to partnering with the U.S. Army throughout this process and ensuring our soldiers are equipped for the demands of the modern battlefield,” concluded Cohen.
I’m a little surprised suppressors weren’t integrated into military rifles sooner. If I fire one unsuppressed shot without hearing protection my hearing is drastically muffled for the rest of the day. I would think that avoiding partial deafness in combat would be a real advantage.
No, sorry I'm not an ammo/ballistics guru.
Do you carry it cocked and locked? Does the lack of a grip safety on a 1911 style gun every give you pause?
I like the way they look, but I’m not sure about the manual of arms for my concealed carry use. If the thumb safety goes off inadvertantly you have a light short throw trigger.
Sig makes things here in the US these days, much to the dismay of those who prefer the old world craftsmanship
Suppressors also reduce muzzle flash, reduce that distinctive dust cloud when firing from the prone, and allow the shooter to hear fire commands (and allows you to hear where the enemy’s firing from)
The only problem is that the direct-impingement gas system on ARs funnel really nasty ammonia-containing gas directly into your eyes and nose while firing. Horrible stuff.
Yep, those are all good reasons. Sounds like the SIG rifle system solves or reduces the back flow problem, at least according to their statement.
Simple. Join the Army and sign up for infantry.
Which is why we need to primary RINOs with conservatives and take over the party.
The sooner MIL ditches the M16 and friends, the sooner the gun-grabbers lose a talking point.
Length and weight
Paul Ryan shamelessly wasted two years.
The biggest benefit is tactical coms, not noise mitigation, but that helps make the enemy wonder where the bullets are coming from, not really.
As a mostly deaf former Infantryman M60 gunner/rifleman/grenadier/BFV Commander turned engineer officer (bigger booms), I can tell you noise hurts.
Ooh that blingy. I like it.
You're aware, of course, that that's what the gun grabbers have been saying about AR's for about the last 20 years?
Some European countries allow them for hunting. High end game farms use them. Saves ear drums
The suppressor on a hunting rifle cuts the blast down to preserve hearing, it does not silence them.
If it's the 6.8 SPC II, then it's essentially a .270 Short
I've got one, it's GTG for the usual fodder and realistic hunting distances for deer and pigs.
There's always detractors and ignoramuses. d;^)
“I still can’t believe that the Republicans didn’t at least try to pass the Hearing Protection Act when they held both houses.”
Why? I have no trouble whatsoever believing it.
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Wanted an issue to use, just as they never banned second and third trimester abortion when they had the power to do so. Exploiting the issue, typical dead soul tactic from both pareties.
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