The Army will test its new rifle and light machine gun in extreme environments this summer -- from hot and cold to mud and "salt fog," according to a Tuesday press release. The announcement added that ...

A soldier engages targets with the Next Generation Squad Weapon system’s XM7 rifle and XM157 scope during testing of the rifle and scope on June 13, 2024. An Army infantry officer has made a series of ...

Facing evolving threats, the U.S. military introduced the XM7 rifle and XM250 machine gun under the Next Generation Squad ...

Army Sgt. Marcus Colston squeezed the trigger on his new XM7 rifle and sent a round speeding toward a target protected by a 3/8th-inch steel plate. The XM7’s 6.8mm round tore through the plate, ...

The U.S. Army’s XM7 rifle is criticized by top generals for being heavy, unreliable, and outdated. Despite the manufacturers’ insistence, concerns remain about its effectiveness in modern combat ...

The Army is planning to test its new rifle light machine gun in extreme conditions this summer, officials said Tuesday. The XM7 Rifle and XM250 Automatic Rifle, designed by Sig Sauer, will be used in ...

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Army continues its rigorous testing and evaluation of small arms systems to meet their requirements and deliver increased lethality to the Soldier. Last April, the Army awarded ...

The South Carolina National Guard completed training exercises with new Next Generation Squad Weapons last week, part of an Army program that seeks to modernize standard-issue military equipment and ...

An Army infantry officer has made a series of criticisms of the Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon rifle, which is meant to replace the M4A1 carbine. The Army introduced the XM7 rifle and XM250 light ...