M7 rifle - Wikipedia
The M7 rifle, previously designated as XM7 and originally as XM5, is the U.S. Army's adopted variant of the SIG MCX-SPEAR chambered in 6.8×51mm Common Cartridge (.277 Fury), [12] designed by …
How the U.S. Army’s M250 Machine Gun Compares to ... - Army …
Nov 23, 2025 · The U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office Soldier confirmed on 21 May 2025 Type Classification Standard for the M7 rifle and M250 automatic rifle, clearing both weapons for broad …
Army officer calls XM7 rifle 'unfit for use as a modern service rifle'
May 6, 2025 · An Army infantry officer has made a series of criticisms of the Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon rifle, which is meant to replace the M4A1 carbine.
XM7: The U.S. Army's New Assault Rifle Looks Like a Powerhouse
Dec 13, 2024 · The U.S. Army has begun fielding its newest assault rifle, the XM7, which will replace the M4 and M16 families in select units.
These units are getting the Army’s newest rifle and machine gun next
Sep 30, 2024 · The Next Generation Squad Weapon program includes a 6.8mm rifle and automatic rifle to replace the 5.56mm M4 and Squad Automatic Weapon, respectively.
The M7A1: a rifle by committee - American Thinker
Nov 25, 2025 · Several years ago, the Army began work on a new rifle and machinegun based on Sig’s “MCX Spear” rifle chambered in 6.8 X 51mm to replace the ubiquitous M4. Like many military …
XM7: The US Army's Powerful New Standard-Issue Rifle Can Break …
Dec 16, 2024 · The US Army has begun fielding its replacement for the 1990s-era M4 Carbine, marking a major step in the evolution of infantry weaponry. Developed under the Next Generation Squad …
Army's new infantry rifle officially named M7 amid controversy
May 22, 2025 · The Army has designated the Next Generation Squad Weapon rifle and machine gun have been designated the M7 and M250, signifying they both meet Army performance and safety …
The U.S. Army’s Powerful New XM7 Rifle Looks Like A Winner
Mar 25, 2025 · Meet the XM7 Rifle: There has always been grumbling among U.S. Army soldiers about the 5.56 mm round fired by the M4 carbine. These critics believe the cartridge does not have the …
Army's new XM7 rifle reignites infantry debate over volume of fire
May 12, 2025 · In 2018, the Army began developing its Next Generation Squad Weapon rifle, the XM7, as a replacement for the M4A1 carbine. Compared to its predecessor, the Sig Sauer-produced XM7 …