The Army just got closer to ditching the M4 and SAW for a ‘next-generation’ weapon
By: Christian Lowe
The Army just selected three companies to build prototype Next-Generation Squad Weapons to replace some M4 rifles and M249 SAW machine guns. (Army)
The Army announced Aug. 29 that it has selected three companies to develop prototype weapons it says will make ground pounders more lethal in future battles.
Dubbed the Next-Generation Squad Weapon program, the Army is asking industry to come up with weapon and ammunition designs that will address some of the shortfalls it has seen with the current M4 and M249 Squad Automatic Weapon carried by most front-line units.
Chambered in 5.56mm, the M4 and SAW has a lethal range of about 300 meters, service officials have said.
https://www.armytimes.com/off-duty/gearscout/irons/2019/08/30/the-army-just-got-closer-to-ditching-the-m4-and-saw-for-a-next-generation-weapon/
