Army ‘hitting stride’ with 155mm production, but general worries over what’s needed next
When it comes to predicting the needs of future conflicts, Maj. Gen. John Reim said, “the Army’s gotten it wrong 100 percent of the time.”
Why new ammo is a ‘daunting’ challenge for the Army’s new rifle
“The Army has not introduced a new caliber for about 65 years ... Doing so will require extensive coordination with the stakeholders across the enterprise to develop combat and training requirements, production capability as well as budgeting for procurement.”
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Sig Sauer nabs Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon contract
Army said the award comes after "rigorous" 27-month prototyping phase.
Army awards $2.7B fire control systems contract for its Next Generation Squad Weapons
The Next Generation Squad Weapons program is one of the Army's 35 modernization priorities.
COVID-19 Won’t Slow New Army Weapons: McCarthy, Murray, Jette
While some prototype deliveries and field tests are being delayed, Army leaders said, there’s enough slack in the schedule that combat units will still get the new tech on time.
Textron Preps For Mass Production Of New Army Rifle
Textron is not just betting it will win the Next Generation Squad Weapons contract: It’s betting the Army will want to start buying in bulk ASAP. That’s not a bad bet.
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12 Moments Of Truth For Army Modernization In 2019
WASHINGTON: At least a dozen major Army weapons programs face big decisions in 2019. The service will launch a competition for new armored vehicles; award development contracts for scout aircraft and helicopter engines; conduct key tests of long-range missiles, anti-aircraft defenses, rifles, targeting goggles, and multiple battlefield networks; and field new electronics for command posts.
Army Moves $25B To Big Six, From New Tanks To 6.8mm Rifle
The Army plans to move at least $25 billion over the next five years from low-priority programs to preparing for major war. That includes developing a wide variety of new weapons, from high-speed aircraft, to partially-robotic armored vehicles, to a long-ranged 6.8 millimeter rifle to replace the venerable M16/M4 family and its controversial 5.56 mm round.
Smart Rifles For Foot Soldiers: Army NGSW Prototype Contracts Out In June
The Army is just weeks away from awarding contracts to begin buying prototypes of new infantry weapons, with live-fire tests next year.