SOCOM Seeks Lightweight Machine Gun
2 sources · first reported 39d ago
The US Special Operations Command is looking to develop a 10-pound 5.56mm machine gun, dubbed the Flyweight Assault Machine Gun, with field testing expected to begin in 2028. This new weapon is intended to support US special operators. The development of this machine gun is a significant effort to enhance the capabilities of special operations forces.
The development of a lightweight machine gun could significantly enhance the mobility and effectiveness of special operations forces, allowing them to operate more efficiently in a variety of environments. This effort highlights the ongoing focus on modernizing and improving the capabilities of US special operators.
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