US Army Receives First Batch of New XM8 Carbines

Summary

The US Army announced on April 3 that it received the first batch of XM8 Carbines from SIG Sauer, a new lightweight 6.8mm variant of the M7 Rifle. The XM8, which is approximately 3.5 inches shorter and over a pound lighter than the M7, is set to replace the M4A1 carbine for Soldiers in the Close Combat Force and maintains compatibility with the M157 Small Arms Fire Control system.