POTD: Army Shrinks the NGSW - Meet the XM8 Carbine

Summary

The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit is using the new XM8 Carbine, a compact evolution within the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program. Designed for improved maneuverability, the XM8 retains the M7's 6.8x51mm caliber and core system but is shorter and lighter, with a reduced overall length of just over 32 inches and a weight of approximately 7.33 pounds.