https://freerepublic.com/tag/m27infantryrifle/ en-us Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:09:07 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4367798/posts The United States Marine Corps has decided to retain the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle for its close combat formations rather than adopt the Army’s M7 Next Generation Squad Weapon rifle, a Marine Corps spokesperson confirmed to Task & Purpose. “The Marine Corps will retain the M27 for our close combat formations as it best aligns with our unique service requirements, amphibious doctrinal employment of weapons, and distinct modernization priorities, while ensuring seamless interoperability across the Joint force and with coalition partners,” the spokesperson said in an email to the publication. *** The M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle, based on a Heckler... Defence Blog https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4367798/posts#comment Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:09:07 GMT