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The belt-fed M240B features a cold hammer-forged, hard-chromed MIL-SPEC barrel designed for extended service life and improved durability. It uses a machined steel receiver with a top-mounted MIL-STD-1913 rail for optics and accessories. The system has a maximum range of approximately 3,725 meters.

The U.S. Army’s selection of FN America’s MTL-30 (Multi-Purpose Tactical Launcher) as a leading entry in the Precision Grenadier System signals a significant shift, or more accurately, a reevaluation, in how infantry squads will project force at the small-unit level. The MTL-30 is a shoulder-fired, semi-automatic launcher chambered for 30mm medium-velocity flat trajectory grenades that blends rifle ergonomics with grenade-launcher, and the Army has already moved to mature the design under a Prototype Project Opportunity Notice. This is a reevaluation since the XM25, which was tested in Afghanistan in 2010, and the program was terminated in 2018.

FN America announced it has received a $2 million Prototype Project Opportunity Notice (PPON) from the U.S. Army to further develop its entry for the Precision Grenadier System, a next-generation soldier weapon and ammunition family designed to deliver greater lethality and pinpoint accuracy than legacy grenade launchers.

It should come as no surprise to any gun owner that barrels may wear out, and machine guns are no exception. FN America has been awarded a $6.9 million contract by the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime for the supply of M240 and M249 machine gun barrels. The order, to be fulfilled across nine deliveries, underscores FN’s longstanding partnership with DLA Land and Maritime, a key combat support agency that provides spare parts for land-based and maritime weapon systems. Serving over 20,000 customers across all U.S. military branches, civil agencies, and other DoD organizations, DLA ensures the readiness of critical weapon systems in the field.

FN America, LLC has announced that it has been awarded a $4.9 million contract to supply the U.S. Army with additional FN M240L medium machine guns. The M240L was originally adopted by the U.S. Army in 2010, after a joint development effort with FN to create a lighter, yet durable, medium machine gun.

Over the last few years, red dots on pistols have moved from an anomaly found on some competition pistols into the mainstream. Many of us carry them every day on our concealed carry pistols and appreciate the improved sight picture and precision they provide. FN manufactures a broad range of handguns compatible with red dot sights and they sent me a range of them to try out.

FN America has expanded its FN Reflex lineup with the new FN Reflex XL MRD, a micro-compact, hammer-fired pistol built for concealed carry. The XL model adds a longer barrel and an extended grip for improved handling and accuracy while remaining slim and easy to conceal. It’s also optics-ready, compatible with popular red dots like the Shield RMSc and Holosun 507K.

Is this the next FN SCAR? No, it’s not. The IWS (Individual Weapon System) is an entirely new weapon, distinct from the SCAR family. It uses a long-stroke gas piston operating system, which reduces recoil and places less strain on the internal components. The IWS will likely be offered in additional calibers, including 5.56 mm, 7.62 mm, and 6.5 mm Creedmoor as the development and customer interest grows and continues.