XM250 NGSW: The U.S. Army’s Next-Generation Squad Weapon Revealed

[US Military News]

The XM250, developed by SIG Sauer, has officially been selected as part of the U.S. Army’s Next-Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program to replace the aging M249 SAW in certain roles.
This lightweight belt-fed machine gun brings significant improvements in accuracy, lethality, and mobility for infantry units.

Key Specifications:

• Caliber: 6.8×51mm (.277 SIG Fury)
• Weight: ~12 lbs (unloaded) – lighter than the M249
• Effective Range: Extended beyond 600 meters
• Rate of Fire: Approx. 600–650 rounds/min
• Design Features: Short-stroke gas piston, suppressor-ready, and improved recoil system

Compared to the M249, the XM250 offers reduced weight, better ergonomics, and greater penetration against modern body armor. This is a major leap forward for squad-level firepower.

Downloadable Resource:

• XM250 Technical Data & Specs PDF (includes detailed technical specifications and design insights)

Read Full Article:
Full XM250 Analysis – Military Update

What are your thoughts on the Army’s decision to move to the 6.8mm caliber? Is this truly the future of squad weapons?

 

[John Fedup]

The XM250, developed by SIG Sauer, has officially been selected as part of the U.S. Army’s Next-Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program to replace the aging M249 SAW in certain roles.
This lightweight belt-fed machine gun brings significant improvements in accuracy, lethality, and mobility for infantry units.

Key Specifications:

• Caliber: 6.8×51mm (.277 SIG Fury)
• Weight: ~12 lbs (unloaded) – lighter than the M249
• Effective Range: Extended beyond 600 meters
• Rate of Fire: Approx. 600–650 rounds/min
• Design Features: Short-stroke gas piston, suppressor-ready, and improved recoil system

Compared to the M249, the XM250 offers reduced weight, better ergonomics, and greater penetration against modern body armor. This is a major leap forward for squad-level firepower.

Downloadable Resource:

• XM250 Technical Data & Specs PDF (includes detailed technical specifications and design insights)

Read Full Article:
Full XM250 Analysis – Military Update

What are your thoughts on the Army’s decision to move to the 6.8mm calibre? Is this truly the future of squad weapons?

The 6.8 mm calibre selection seems reasonable, and the XM250 can be adapted to other NATO rounds. More importantly, will the Sig MG be as reliable as the FN?