An unloaded XM5 rifle is two pounds heavier than an unloaded M4. But the XM250 is four pounds lighter than the M249 SAW.
The Army is slated to pick the actual weapon in the coming months.
The top Marine wants more recon/counter-recon. This year could see details revealed.
An estimated 250,000 optics will be delivered over the next decade to close combat troops.
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