[RogueIsland]

But militarily? Has anyone figured out what problem this thing might solve?

I believe the thinking is along the line of ship-based point defense (to replace the Phalanx) and some sort of area-denial role on land.

[FreedomPoster]

OK, as a possible Phalanx replacement, I can see that. But "area denial" on land? That I don't see. As far as that goes, I haven't seen much that's an improvement on the MG42.