February 8, 2025: Last year the U.S. Army began equipping troops with the new M7 6.8mm assault rifle and M250 6.8mm Light Machine-Gun or LMG. In 2023 the army placed the first mass production orders ...

Sig Sauer's ammunition plant in Jacksonville has produced more than 100 million rounds of 6.8mm ammunition as part of its contract supporting the U.S. Army's Next Generation Squad Weapon Program. The ...

The US Army is evaluating weapons and new 6.8mm ammunition for the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) programme, after delivery of the first batch was completed on 18 May. Although initial delivery ...

A Texas-based ammunition company recently unveiled its new 6.8mm cartridge, which the Army will consider for the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) effort designed to replace the 5.56mm M4A1 carbine ...

This milestone reflects SIG SAUER's significant capital investments in advanced machining, innovative technology, and cutting-edge equipment at its Jacksonville, AR facilities. Leveraging automation ...

As Army weapons officials near the end of a bold effort to arm close-combat units with Next Generation Squad Weapons, new details have emerged about the program's elusive 6.8mm ammo, designed to ...

JACKSONVILLE, Ark., July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SIG SAUER, a leading U.S. defense manufacturer and proud ammunition partner to the U.S. military, achieved the milestone of 100 million 6.8mm round ...