Army finally picks an optic for Next Generation Squad Weapon
Jan 7, 2022 · The new optic will basically be a computer atop the weapon, calculating range, ballistics, atmospherics, directional information, digital overlay and wireless features to link to devices such...
Army Seeks Optic for Next-Gen Squad Weapon
May 29, 2019 · The semi-automatic XM25 counter-defilade target engagement system — also known as the “Punisher” — was canceled by the Army last year. Requirements for the new device include a direct view optic with a digital overlay display, laser range finder, ballistic calculator and atmospheric sensor suite, according to a special notice released ...
One Of These Futuristic Grenade Launchers Could Succeed Where …
Nov 17, 2024 · The XM157 is set to be the standard optic for the Army’s new 6.8mm XM7 rifles and XM250 squad automatic weapons from Sig Sauer. The XM157 optic seen on the SSRS model. Jamie Hunter
XM25 CDTE - Wikipedia
The XM25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement (CDTE) System, [5] also known as the Punisher and Individual Semiautomatic Air Burst System was an airburst grenade launcher with programmable ammunition derived from the XM29 OICW.
Army's XM25 Gets More-Powerful, Streamlined Optic
The Army has upgraded its 25mm airburst weapon by giving it a more streamlined fire-control optic with greater magnification power.
Soldiers Give the Army's New Rifle Optic Low Ratings
Feb 4, 2025 · Soldiers graded the XM157 Fire Control smart scope for the Army's Next Generation Squad Weapon rifles as "below average/failing," according to a new assessment from the Defense Department's top...
XM25: The U.S. Futuristic Gun Built for the U.S. Army That Flopped
Mar 9, 2021 · Developed by Alliant Techsystems and Heckler & Koch under the Counter Defilade Target Engagement (CDTE) program for the Army, the XM25 System was meant to provide a soldier with a revolutionary...
US Army Shows Off New XM25 Optic At AUSA 2015
Oct 23, 2015 · The Army has upgraded its 25mm airburst weapon by giving it a more streamlined fire-control optic with greater magnification power. The improvements to the XM25 Counter-Defilade Target Engagement System are the result of soldier feedback that came from two battlefield assessments in Afghanistan.
L3Harris Technologies Awarded OTA to Provide Prototypes for the …
Apr 24, 2020 · L3Harris Technologies have prior experience in developing advanced fire control systems having previously been involved in the US Army’s XM25 CDTE program. For this project they have partnered with optics manufacturer Leupold & Stevens to provide expertise and also manufacturing capability.
Next Generation Squad Weapon and optic exceed soldiers’ …
Apr 17, 2024 · Those events will help the unit see the performance of a brigade fully equipped with the new small arms and optics in both live fires and simulated, force-on-force training, the colonel said.