Now WTF does that mean? Are the armed forces a
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Are the armed forces about to be issued LESS lethal weaponry, reversing a 275 year trend?
Jewish Lasers, perhaps?
Oh wait, here it is. Looks, sounds much less lethal than what it will replace. ER doctors will be relieved. Also sound like the AR-15's will be around for most troops for quite awhile longer.
Army Troops Will Soon Get These Next-Gen Weapons for Close Combat
Forces on the frontline need lighter, more lethal guns. Here's what they'll look like.
//By Kyle Mizokami
Oct 16, 2020
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https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/wea...ic-weapon/
Army Troops Will Soon Get These Next-Gen Weapons for Close Combat
Forces on the frontline need lighter, more lethal guns. Here's what they'll look like.
//By Kyle Mizokami
Oct 16, 2020
•The U.S. Army plans to start purchasing the Next Generation Squad Weapon in 2022.
•The guns will only go to frontline troops that could see combat if deployed.
•The Army wants new weapons that improve upon the existing M4 carbine and M249 squad automatic weapon.
The U.S. Army will buy new automatic infantry weapons starting in 2022, replacing the existing M4 carbine and M249 squad automatic weapon. The weapons will include new technology, particularly a new, longer-range and lighter-weight bullet. The Army will purchase at least 100,000 of the new weapons for the troops most likely to see combat.
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