Out With The Old And In With The New

[3 Meter Para Bellum]

U.S. Army Selects SIG SAUER Next Generation Squad Weapons System

The U.S. Army selects SIG SAUERs Next Generation Squad weapons system. ( Army NGSW)

www.sigsauer.com

Looks like Sig has won the Next Generation Squad Weapon contract for the U.S. Army. They are planning to replace all the AR-15 rifles and FN SAWs slowly over the next so many years. Very interesting and history in the making. Also makes me wonder if we are going to be looking at a new standard for NATO ammunition, 6.8x51mm, or it's market pitch name, the .277 Fury.

 

[DrMike]

Most interesting. And yes, it likely does presage a transformation of NATO arms.

 

[JD338]

I recall seeing something on the 277:Fury and some pending military contracts.

JD338

 

[KinleyWater]

And in 10 years, they'll adopt a totally new, never before seen, radically enhanced 7.62x51mm