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 ...

For the last 20 years, the M4 Carbine has been the Honda Civic of the U.S. military. It was lightweight, easy to maneuver, and you could find parts or ammo literally anywhere on the planet. It was the ...

A soldier conducts training with XM7 at Fort Stewart, Georgia, June 20, 2024. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Turner Horton. An Army captain’s research paper, written at a Marine Corps professional ...

The U.S. Army’s XM7 rifle is criticized by top generals for being heavy, unreliable, and outdated.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 ...

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 ...