Goodbye M7, Hello XM8

Matthew Moss

July 2, 2026

Industry

Summary

The US Army is shifting its Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) program procurement from the M7 rifle to the new XM8 carbine, with no M7s procured in FY2026. For FY2027, the Army plans to procure 14,944 XM8s, 2,795 M250s, and 20,402 M157 advanced fire control systems. The XM8 is a shorter, lighter variant of the M7, featuring a 10.4-inch barrel, 25-round magazine, and fixed stock.

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