Use of polymers and carbon fiber to reduce soldier fatigue.
Select-fire weapons using intermediate cartridges (e.g., M4 Carbine, AK-74). Small Arms & Machine Guns
Versatile systems used on bipods or vehicle mounts (e.g., M240B, PKM). Use of polymers and carbon fiber to reduce soldier fatigue
Large caliber weapons for anti-vehicle and long-range suppression (e.g., Browning .50 Cal). ⚙️ Key Technical Components or blowback systems.
Heavier rifles firing full-power rounds for longer range (e.g., SCAR-H). 3. Machine Guns
Standardizing silencers to improve communication and hide muzzle flash.
Gas-operated, recoil-operated, or blowback systems.