US Army Considers Adopting an Interim Battle Rifle in 7.62NATO: eventually adopt 6.5

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There's been a name change, but apparently no other action.

Based on briefings conducted at the NDIA Armaments Conference by PEO Soldier’s PM Weapons team, along with discussions with industry, we have an update on Army plans to field a new 7.62 NATO capability within the next 24 months.

First off, although a contract has been awarded for H&K’s Compact Semi Automatic Sniper System, the weapon remains unfunded for FY17.

However, the Army is also committed to concurrently fielding an SDMR based on the same platform as the CSASS.

While there has been talk of adding up to two SDMRs per Squad, internal Army discussions continue about expanding the basis of issue of a 7.62 rifle, now referred to as the Interim Service Combat Rifle to all BCT members. However, there is still no formal requirement for the ISCR, and acquisition officials are leaning forward on the foxhole in anticipation, prepared to make this happen as quickly as possible.

Full article @ http://soldiersystems.net/2017/05/03/us-...le-update/