Out With The Old And In With The New

[3 Meter Para Bellum]

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

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