According to information published on March 28, 2024, via the Facebook account of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Soldiers 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, of the 101st Airborne Division, also known as the 'Screaming Eagles,' are the first unit of the U.S. Army to receive the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW), including the assault rifle XM7 and the light machine gun XM250 in 6.8mm caliber. This development marks a pivotal moment in the Army's ongoing modernization efforts, aimed at maintaining an edge over emerging and future threats. The first unit equipped ceremony and the unboxing event took place at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, on March 28, 2024, signifying a leap forward in small arms technology. Read full Defense News at this link ...
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| On March 28, 2024, U.S. soldiers assigned to the 101st Airborne Division received and unboxed the NGSW. (Picture source Facebook account 1st Brigade Combat Team) |
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