New research shows the Army could soon develop a rifle with hyper-velocity rounds

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New research shows the Army could soon develop a rifle with hyper-velocity rounds

The Army has been on the hunt for a new rifle for nearly 30 years to replace the rifles it currently fields in its infantry units.

Once upon a time, the service seemed to be close to adopting a new weapon, though the projects ultimately went nowhere.

But perhaps soldiers should be glad that the Army didn’t go with the infamous Heckler & Koch G11 or the futuristic XM29 OICW, or the ill-fated XM8 assault rifle.

https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/gearscout/irons/2019/06/27/new-research-shows-the-army-could-soon-develop-a-rifle-with-hyper-velocity-rounds/