The US Army has selected renowned gun manufacturer Sig Sauer to manufacture and supply two variants of the Next Generation Squad Weapon (XM5 Rifle and XM250 Automatic Rifle) and the 6.8 Box Ammo Family. general ammo.
The Army awarded a 10-year manufacturing contract to Sig Sauer, Inc. after a rigorous 27-month testing and evaluation process.
“The United States military is taking a bold step in commanding the battlefield in the 21st century, and SIG SAUER is incredibly proud to be the supplier of choice for this historic revolution in infantry weapons. Ron Cohen, President and CEO of SIG SAUER, Inc.
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The value of the initial contract delivery is $20.4 million for weapons and ammunition that will undergo testing. The contract includes accessories, spare parts and contractor support. It also provides other Departments of Defense services and potentially foreign Paramilitary countries the opportunity to purchase NGSW weapons.
The XM5 Rifle will replace the M4/M4A1 carbine in melee forces and the XM250 Automatic Rifle is the expected replacement for the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon
SIG FURY Hybrid Ammo (Regular Cartridge 6.8), SIG-LMG (XM250), SIG MCX-SPEAR Rifle (XM5) and SIG SLX Suppressors are meant to improve soldier’s weapon technology to meet the requirements of a soldier’s weaponry. emerging needs of the United States Army.
The SIG 6.8 × 51 FURY Hybrid ammunition utilizes a patented lightweight metal housing designed to handle higher pressures than conventional ammunition, resulting in a significant increase in velocity and energy of hitting the target in the weapon. lighter.
The SIG-LMG Light Loader Machine Gun and the SIG MCX-SPEAR Rifle are purpose-built to harness the energy of SIG FURY 6.8 Ammo Common cartridges allow longer range and increase damage while reducing load for soldiers on the battlefield. Both the SIG-LMG and MCX-SPEAR bring significant advancements in weaponry and technology to the soldier, and provide a solution to battlefield dominance over the current M249 and M4/M4A1.
The US Army’s acquisition of the NGSW System marks the beginning of an era where combat weapons were incorporated with suppressors as standard equipment. The SIG SLX Sound Suppressor is designed to reduce harmful backflows, acoustic signatures and flashes. SIG SLX Suppressors feature a patented quick release design for easy installation and disassembly.
“We commend the leadership of the U.S. Army for having the vision to undertake this historic acquisition to deliver a transformative weapons system to our warriors. This award is the culmination of a successful partnership between SIG SAUER and the US Army, and we look forward to continuing our partnership,” concluded Cohen.
