They are still talking a 5.56,, but with good weight savings.
I would rather they look at a .270 to .280 cal version, 120-130 gr..
Quote:
Lightweight Small Arms Technologies May 2010
Contact :Mrs. KP
US Army ARDEC
KP_lips@us.army.mil
http://www.dtic.mil/ndia/2010armamen...riPhillips.pdf
Program Goals:
- Fill critical operational needs
- Revolutionize weapons and ammunition
- Mature technologies for transition
- Maintain affordability of current systems
- Alleviate logistics burdens
Approach:
- “Clean Slate” design
- Trade studies -reduced weight is priority
- Extensive modeling & simulation
- Incorporate User feedback
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