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Major changes for small arms are on the way with the Army’s SAW replacement
Five companies have until June to submit their prototypes.
By Todd South
Latest "M4" stories
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The Army’s SAW and M4 replacements will both fire this more accurate and deadly round
The new round will put soldier ranges out to 600 meters, twice as far as the effective range of the M4.
By Todd South
Here’s how the Army is fixing its M4 misfire problem
An estimated 900,000 rifles and carbines will need to be inspected, but only a small fraction should need the repairs.
By Todd South
This detailed report shows which M4 rifle design works the best
Using a mid-length gas system on an M4A1 carbine extends the life of the weapon system and increases the weapon’s performance over a carbine-length gas system, a study found.
By Kyle Rempfer
This malfunction has the Army inspecting its M4s and M16s
The Army is investigating why some of its M4A1s are firing while the selector switch is between 'semi' and 'auto' without pulling the trigger.
By Todd South
Are Philippine Marines getting the gear they need?
A hodgepodge of weapons on display during an international exercise in the Philippines may highlight serious supply shortfalls for Philippine Marines.
By Shawn Snow