Update on the New Army 6.8 mm Next Generation Squad Weapon

Channel:
United States Task & Purpose
Subscribers:
1,950,000
Published on ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIjHE2atom8


Category:
Vlog
Duration: 9:32
591,630 views
18,027

The Army is working to switch from the 5.56 mm ammo to the 6.8 mm next generation squad weapon. This is a future weapons program that includes the MG 6.8mm which we've acquired some new animations to. They plan to pick a winner of the bid and finish the switch by 2023. Sig Sauer, Textron and General Dynamics are all still in the running.
Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/vW4KMgA

This weapons program was started to give the US Army increased lethality at greater ranges. The ammo for these future weapons are all incredibly unique since they feature hybrid cases. This includes plastic ammunition, polymer ammo as well as a steel / brass casing.

This channel takes military weapons and history and presents it in an easy to understand fun way.

Follow the Host Chris Cappy: www.instagram.com/cappyarmy

Inquires: capelluto@taskandpurpose.com

Sources used:
Tom Beckstrand's article:
https://www.gunsandammo.com/editorial/ngsw-update-push-68mm-continues/372371

Jared Keller article:
https://taskandpurpose.com/military-tech/next-generation-squad-weapon-funding-2021-defense-budget

#guns #ammo #futureweapons

Want more fun military content and news? Follow Task & Purpose!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaskandPurpose/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taskandpurpose/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TaskandPurpose

Task & Purpose Gaming Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC86QRqNk11-gppBfWqr2Fvw
Military Conspiracies Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLOQr5yTUmswwrG30Mf4vDQ

https://taskandpurpose.com/



Other Videos By Task & Purpose


2020-07-04Who Names a Recoilless Rifle 'Carl'? New Laser-Guided Round
2020-07-02Pistol and Holster Fundamentals at the Shooting Range.
2020-06-17Interview w/ 6.8mm Next Gen Weapon Officer LTC Bohannon
2020-06-15Mortar Team Tactics and Weapons 11 Charlie "Hang it!"
2020-06-09Future of hand grenades - can't wait to yell "Yeet Out!"
2020-06-03Can the Marine Corps M27 rifle replace the M249 SAW? [4K]
2020-05-26Famous Naval Battle War of 1812 USS Constitution vs HMS Guerriere
2020-05-21Sponsored Message to Veterans and Active Duty: Armed Forces Insurance
2020-05-14Here's How One Army Soldier Captured 132 Enemy in WWI
2020-05-06Stop Mounting Your M-26 Modular Shotgun!
2020-04-29Update on the New Army 6.8 mm Next Generation Squad Weapon
2020-04-24Incredible Battle of Xi Cam My Vietnam
2020-04-06Put a MK-19 Auto Grenade Launcher on it
2020-04-03Every National Guard Soldier Activated for the Quarantine
2020-03-30PTSD Found to Be Over 3,000 Years Old New Evidence
2020-03-26Best Combat Load Out from Three Military Time Periods [4K]
2020-03-25SOCOM Tests 6.5 mm Rifle the "One Round to Rule Them All"
2020-03-24NEW Official Army Submachine Gun APC9K Say Bye to the MP5 [4K]
2020-03-11Ultimate Attack Helicopter the AH-64 Apache Owns the Sky
2020-03-03Here's why only Marines can use the M32A1 Grenade Launcher
2020-02-27Top Military Animals in History From Cats to Elephants


Tags:
military
task and purpose
military news
marines
next generation squad weapon
6.8mm
ngsw
us army
weapons analysis
true velocity
sig sauer
textron
general dynamics
pentagon
department of defense
future weapons
5.56 mm