US Army Discusses NGSW
On 19 April, the US Army announced that SIG Sauer had won the Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) competition with its 6.8mm hybrid ammunition, MCX Spear and LMG-6.8 selected to… Continue reading "US Army Discusses NGSW"
Category: Small Arms Light Weapons
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SIG Sauer Wins US Army Next Generation Squad Weapon Contract
Today, it has been announced that SIG Sauer have won the contract to provide both the NGSW-Rifle and NGSW-Automatic Rifle. An initial delivery order contract worth $20.4 million has been awarded.… Continue reading "SIG Sauer Wins US Army Next Generation Squad Weapon Contract"
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Here’s What the US’ Latest $300 Million Assistance Package for Ukraine Includes
On 1 April, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby outlined what would be included in the US’ latest aid package to Ukraine. The aid ranges from small arms ammunition and… Continue reading "Here’s What the US’ Latest $300 Million Assistance Package for Ukraine Includes"
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Canada to Provide Small Arms to Ukraine
The Canadian government has confirmed that shipments of ‘lethal’ military aid will be shipped to Ukraine as the crisis with Russia continues. The military aid will take the form of… Continue reading "Canada to Provide Small Arms to Ukraine"
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US Navy Intercepts 1,400 Rifles in Arabian Sea
On December 22, the US Navy reported that two days earlier it had intercepted a fishing vessel attempting to smuggle weapons through the Arabian Sea. On board, Coast Guard and… Continue reading "US Navy Intercepts 1,400 Rifles in Arabian Sea"
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Is Textron Out of the NGSW Program?
According to a number of sources, Textron may no longer be part of the US Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program. If this is indeed the case this would… Continue reading "Is Textron Out of the NGSW Program?"
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Eight Egyptian Soldiers Killed During Operations In North Sinai
The Egypt Armed Forces announced on Sunday that it has killed 89 insurgents in operations in North Sinai, where an ISIS-affiliated organization has operated for nearly a decade. Eight Egyptian… Continue reading "Eight Egyptian Soldiers Killed During Operations In North Sinai"
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Aquaterro To Offer SIG Next Gen Weapons To Australian Army
The US Army’s ongoing Next Generation Squad Weapon program has spawned capable designs from three companies. While the NGSW program has not yet selected a winner it was inevitable that… Continue reading "Aquaterro To Offer SIG Next Gen Weapons To Australian Army"
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FN America Awarded US Army Contract to Produce New M240s
FN America have been awarded a $92 million contract by the US Army to produce M240 series general purpose machine guns. The firm fixed price contract awarded 8 June calls… Continue reading "FN America Awarded US Army Contract to Produce New M240s"
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True Velocity Extends the Benefits of their ‘Next Gen’ 6.8 TVCM ammunition to Currently Fielded Weapons
True Velocity have made a very interesting announcement about their 6.8 TVCM ammunition which was originally developed for the US Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program. True Velocity have successfully… Continue reading "True Velocity Extends the Benefits of their ‘Next Gen’ 6.8 TVCM ammunition to Currently Fielded Weapons"