US Army future assault rifle by far superior to current M249 SAW and M4A1 carbine
On October 8, the U.S. Army’s chief of staff proudly announced that the 6.8mm, next-generation weapons, which will replace the M4A1 carbine and the M249 squad automatic weapon made by FN America, will be able to penetrate any body armor on the battlefield. "It will fire at speeds that far exceed the velocity of bullets today, and it will penetrate any existing or known body armor," General Mark Milley said. Considering their cost, the Army will likely field these new weapons to infantry and other close-combat forces only.
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| The 6.8mm, next-generation weapons, will replace the M4A1 carbine and the M249 squad automatic weapon (Picture source: US Army/DVIDS) |
