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2019-10-07
Textron Systems to Participate in Next-Gen Squad Weapons Prototype Programme
Textron Systems, a business of Textron Inc., has been chosen by the U.S. Army’s Project Manager Soldier Weapons as one of three organisations to deliver Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) based on the company’s high-performance cased telescoped (CT) technology. Under this award, Textron Systems will deliver 43 6.8mm CT NGSW-Automatic Rifles and 53 NGSW-Rifles, as well as 845,000 rounds of CT ammunition during a 27-month period of performance.
NGSW consist of the NGSW-Automatic Rifle (NGSW-AR) and the NGSW-Rifle. The NGSW-AR is the planned replacement for the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon in Brigade Combat Teams. It will combine the firepower and effective range of a machine gun with the precision and ergonomics of a rifle, yielding capability improvements in accuracy, range, and lethality. The weapon will be lightweight, fire lightweight ammunition and have reduced acoustic and flash signature. Soldiers will employ the NGSW-AR against close-, mid- and extended-range targets in all terrains and conditions.
To support the NGSW prototype programme, Textron Systems leads an excellent team that offers decades of trusted small arms experience and includes Heckler & Koch as well as Olin Winchester. Heckler & Koch provides renowned small arms design, research and development, and manufacturing capabilities, while Olin Winchester brings renowned small calibre ammunition production capabilities.
“We have assembled a team that understands and can deliver on the rigorous requirements for this U.S. Army programme with mature and capable technology, reliable programme execution and dedicated user support,” says Wayne Prender, Textron Systems’ Senior Vice President, Applied Technologies and Advanced Programmes.
Textron Systems has successfully demonstrated its high capability and low-risk 6.8mm CT system that provides significant performance enhancements over current Army systems. The design features improved accuracy and greater muzzle velocity for increased performance, as well as weight savings of both weapon and ammunition over current Army systems. It also incorporates advanced suppressor technology to reduce the firing signature and improve controllability.
Under earlier development programmes, Textron Systems successfully scaled its lightweight CT technology into numerous calibres and configurations, demonstrating its technical maturity as well as scalability for future growth to support U.S. close combat forces against current and future adversaries. The next generation of CT weapons and ammunition systems delivers improved manoeuvrability and performance at 40 per cent less weight than current systems. The next generation CT weapons and ammunition continue to provide weight-saving benefits but substantially increase lethality, providing warfighters improved performance without compromising manoeuvrability.
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