SIG Sauer, AAI, General Dynamics Awarded Army NGSW Contract

By Tactical Life

The U.S. Army contracting Command recently announced awards to SIG Sauer, General Dynamics and AAI. The companies will develop weapon variants for the Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) program. Each company received a Fixed Amount, Full and Open Competition contracts for weapon prototypes.

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“These Prototype OTAs will enhance the mission effectiveness by developing two weapon variants under the Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) program and 6.8 millimeter ammunition common to both weapons,” said the announcement.

SIG Sauer will provide 6.8 hybrid ammunition, a lightweight machine gun, rifle and included suppressors, according to a company release. We will assume each company will submit an equal package as part of the prototype contract. SIG Sauer went on to say it would provide single source manufacturing. That includes all ammunition, weapons, and suppressors, equaling less risk and increased capability for the U.S. Army.

Army NGSW Contract

“The U.S. Army is leading the world in the first significant upgrade to small arms in decades to meet the growing demands of soldiers on the battlefield. We are honored to have been selected for the Next Generation Squad Weapons program bringing increased lethality to the …Read the Rest

Source:: Tactical Life