New machine gun for US Army: Sig Sauer promotes XM250 under a cartridge 6.8 mm (photo)

The weapon, which marks the barrel box means a multi -barrel machine gun (MMG), designed to replace light machine guns M249 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) of 5. 56x45 mm caliber. This was reported on December 21 by Army Recognition. "It is a stunning thing that has incredible fire strength," said Colonel Chris Midberri, a unit commander in Fort Cempbell. Sig Sauer machine guns are adapted to firing a new 6.

8x51 mm, which provides greater stopping force, better control over shooting and even more efficient reduction in the return and sound noise during firing, because weapons involve installing mufflers. However, the increase in power is accompanied by an increase in the weight of ammunition, which creates problems with the transportation and mobility of soldiers on the battlefield. Experts suggest that the US Army seems to firmly use a cartridge of 6.

8x51 mm for their future assault rifles and machine guns. Of course, in the first stage they will receive only those units that, by their nature or concept of tasks, require fire power characteristic of weapons such as XM250. The authors of the material emphasize that the production of NGSW systems on the weapons of the US Army marks the transformation of infantry combat doctrine.

These weapons meet the rapidly changing threats on the modern battlefield, especially in terms of range and penetrating ability. "Weapons are a strategic shift that emphasizes the importance of adaptability and technological advantage in future conflicts," experts summed up. Earlier it was reported that the Belgian military decided not to complicate the mechanisms of combating drones, but to resort to a virtually obvious decision.