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  • Army thrilled as next-gen 6.8mm squad weapons once thought 'unachievable' are revealed

    10/23/2019 3:03:45 PM PDT · by jazusamo · 87 replies
    The Washington Times ^ | October 23, 2019 | Douglas Ernst
    Brig. Gen. Dave Hodne: 'Those impossibilities are on the floor here today'U.S. Army leaders are one step closer to deciding on a supplier for its Next Generation Squad Weapon system after a who’s who in weapons makers unveiled their progress. The 2019 Association of the United States Army’s annual meeting impressed officials with prototype 6.8mm rifles and automatic rifles by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems inc., Textron Systems, and Sig Sauer Inc. Each company is vying for the opportunity to replace the 5.56mm M4A1 carbine and the M249 squad automatic weapon used in combat units. Military leaders essentially want...