SMALL ARMS IMPROVEMENT
Abstract
The Small Arms Improvement program funds Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) of engineering models/studies and the integration of commercial items with weapons/ammunition. Small arms include individual and crew-served weapons/ammunition ranging up to 40 millimeter. Current and future efforts focus on improvements designed to enhance lethality, target acquisition, fire control, training effectiveness, and reliability of small arms weapons/ammunition. Focus areas include the demonstration, integration and study of light weight materials, coatings, concealants, scouting, observation, lethal and non-lethal ammunition, and equipment. Benefits include continuous improvements to fire control equipment, optics, close quarters battle kit, training devices, component mounts, weapon mounts, suppressors, magazines, binoculars, ammunition, ammunition upgrades, Personal Defense Weapon, 30 Round 5.56mm Magazine, Modular Handgun, Precision Sniper Rifle, new weapons, weapon upgrades and accessories (e.g., Sniper Upgrades), and small arms weapon enhancements. In accordance with congressional language and the Secretary of the Army's direction, the Army initiated a new start individual weapon in FY10. The new carbine will provide the Soldier with an enhanced weapons capability and will be competed utilizing a best value, full and open competition to meet operational requirements. The requirement for the new individual carbine is being coordinated with other joint services to equip the warfighter with an accurate, reliable, Soldier-centric basic weapon capability which will be evaluated against current and emerging threats and incorporates technology advancements in the small arms industry mitigating capability gaps and shortcomings in currently fielded carbines. New starts in FY2012 consists of the following new initiative: Modular Handgun Systems and Precision Sniper Rifle.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- S63_0604601A_5_2040_PB_2012
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