United States Army Soldier with M4 Carbine Photo from (Image Reference Database)
From The Danger Room:
After pressure from Congress -- and a scathing cover story in Army Times -- it looks as if the Army may finally part ways with the M4 carbine -- or at least consider the alternatives.
Last week, the service held an invitation-only expo in Arlington, Va., for small arms manufacturers. The event, according to an Army news release, allowed top brass "to get a look at what technology is available from weapons manufacturers in the way of small arms -- in particular, for something that could be a follow-on to the M4 carbine."
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