More on the Army's New XM5, XM250 Next Gen Weapons
May 17, 2022 · While initial media briefs on the systems set to replace the M4 Carbine and M249 SAW on the Army's frontlines held back some details, the specs are now public.
Army Announces 2 New Rifles for Close-Combat Soldiers
Apr 20, 2022 · The Army recently awarded a contract to manufacturer SIG Sauer for two new soldier weapons: the XM5 rifle and the XM250 automatic rifle. For soldiers involved in close-quarters combat, the XM5...
XM7 rifle - Wikipedia
The XM7, previously known as the XM5, is the U.S. Army variant of the SIG MCX Spear, a 6.8×51mm (.277 in), gas-operated, magazine-fed assault rifle [1] designed by SIG Sauer for the Next Generation Squad Weapon Program in 2022 to replace the M4 carbine.
The Army’s Bold Transition: Saying Goodbye to the M4 and SAW
On an ambitious overdrive to modernize its small-arms arsenal, the U.S. Army has contracted with Sig Sauer in a 10-year deal worth $20.4 million for the induction of the XM5 Rifle and the XM250...
Farewell to the M4 and SAW: The Army's Groundbreaking Shift to the XM5 ...
On an ambitious overdrive to modernize its small-arms arsenal, the U.S. Army has contracted with Sig Sauer in a 10-year deal worth $20.4 million for the induction of the XM5 Rifle and the XM250...
What troops really think of the Army’s new XM7 rifle
Sep 25, 2024 · The XM5 Rifle will replace the M4/M4A1 carbine within the close combat force. The new ammunition includes multiple types of tactical and training rounds that increase accuracy and are more lethal against emerging threats than both the 5.56mm and 7.62mm ammunition.
Will SIG Sauer’s XM5 Top the M4 Carbine? - The National Interest
Sep 27, 2022 · Will SIG Sauer’s XM5 Top the M4 Carbine? The U.S. Army needs a brand new assault rifle to maintain its dominance on the battlefield—and the XM5 is up to the challenge.
U.S. Army’s new squad weapon - Graphic News
4 days ago · The XM5 is designed to fire the new 6.8×51mm SIG Fury cartridge in response to concerns that improvements in body armour have diminished the effectiveness of the 62-grain, 5.56mm NATO M855A1 Enhanced Performance Round (EPR) -- adopted by the Army in 2010 and used in the M4 and M249.
NGSW signifies an evolution in Soldier lethality
May 13, 2022 · The Army recently announced that the Next Generation Squad Weapon, the XM5 rifle and XM250 light machine gun will replace the M4/M16 rifle and the 249 light machine gun, with some Soldiers...
Replacing the M4 and SAW: The U.S. Army’s Transition to the XM5 …
In a major push to modernize its small-arms inventory, the U.S. Army has entered into a 10-year, $20.4 million contract with Sig Sauer to introduce the XM5 Rifle and the XM250 Automatic Rifle.