New Army ammo facility to supply millions of 6.8 mm rounds annually
The 450,000-square-foot plant in Independence, Missouri, is expected to be fully operational by 2028.
By Todd South
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Army to field new rifle, machine gun and optic in 2024
Soldiers with the 101st Airborne Division will be the first to field the new weapons and optics.
By Todd South
This unit has the M4 and SAW replacement and begins testing soon
The unit will test how mobile they are with new weapons as compared to legacy firearms.
By Todd South
The Army wants this many new rifles, machine guns by next year
The first unit equipped is scheduled for early 2024.
By Todd South
New name selected for Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon
The light machine gun will retain its M250 designation.
By Todd South
New rifle, light machine gun headed to close combat troops
The weapons are going to infantry, scouts, combat engineers and special operations.
By Todd South