Dec 2, 2020 · The decision on SOCOM’s M240 replacement is at least three to five years away, Army Times reported, while the Army’s fresh study likely won’t be completed until the end of …

A new caliber machine gun under partnered development with both Special Operations Command and the Marine Corps is set to replace the existing M240 machine gun platform for infantry …

Jan 31, 2024 · In an effort to bridge the gap between the M2 HB in .50 BMG and the M240 in 7.62x51mm NATO, SOCOM is looking for a man-portable machine gun that can extend the …

The gun that could replace the decades-old M240, the standard medium machine gun for both the Army and Marines, is being evaluated by Marines with Special Operations Command.

Mar 13, 2019 · A new caliber machine gun under partnered development with both Special Operations Command and the Marine Corps is set to replace the existing M240 machine gun …

Nov 6, 2020 · The maximum range for the M240L is just under 6,000 yards. SOCOM wants a machine gun to hit targets out to 6,500 to 8,200 yards.

Feb 1, 2019 · The SOCOM’s new lightweight machine gun to replace M240 SAW could be Sig Sauer’s SLMG, a brand new designed machine gun. The SLMG, the Sig Sauer Lightweight …

Jul 22, 2024 · The M240B is the mainstay of the U.S. dismounted medium machine gun fleet, weighing about 28 pounds and providing effective and accurate area fire from 800 to 1,200 …

Nov 8, 2020 · The Army and Marine Corps are both looking at new medium and heavy machine gun technology to replace the venerable 7.62mm M240 and the .50 caliber "Ma Deuce" M2.

3 days ago · The U.S. Army is looking at acquiring a new machine gun chambered to fire the .338 Norma Magnum cartridge, but that can also be converted to use the same 6.8x51mm …