U.S. Army to procure more than 160,000 M4 carbines
Mar 25, 2019
The U.S. Army has announced plans to procure more than 160,000 carbines, according to a notice posted by the Army Contracting Command.
A notice posted by the Army Contracting Command-Redstone on 22 March says that the service is to award arms maker company to procure approximately 167,195 M4 and M4A1 carbines.
The M4/M4A1 carbines provide the U.S. Department of Defense with compact, lightweight weapons that fire NATO 5.56mm ammunition from a 30-round magazine, mount the latest generation of fire control accessories and enablers, and provide increased protection and firepower in close quarters.
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